What is EPA Start program?

This program involves providing technical assistance to EPA’s emergency response and preparedness mission related to natural disasters, man-made incidents, and technological hazards.

How many regions does the EPA have?

ten regional offices
EPA has ten regional offices across the country, each of which is responsible for several states and in some cases, territories or special environmental programs. To find information about visiting the regional offices, select your state or territory from the list or click on the map below.

What is EPA emergency response?

EPA responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies. EPA also provides additional response assistance when state and local first responder capabilities have been exhausted or when additional support is requested.

Who responds and coordinates cleanup efforts for large oil spills?

EPA’s emergency response program responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents and large-scale national emergencies, including homeland security incidents.

When did the EPA start?

December 2, 1970United States Environmental Protection Agency / Founded

Celebrating 50 years of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA was created on December 2, 1970, by President Richard Nixon.

What does EPA regulate?

The EPA regulates the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and use of chemicals and other pollutants. Also, the EPA is charged with determining safe tolerance levels for chemicals and other pollutants in food, animal feed, and water. The EPA enforces its findings through fines, sanctions, and other procedures.

What is considered environmental emergency?

An environmental emergency is a sudden threat to the public health or the well-being of the environment, arising from the release or potential release of oil, radioactive materials, or hazardous chemicals into the air, land, or water.

What is a spill EPA?

Oil Spills EPA has determined that discharges of oil in quantities that may be harmful to public health or the environment include those that: Violate applicable water quality standards; Cause a film or “sheen” upon, or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines; or.

Who is responsible for the cleanup of oil spill?

In the United States, depending on where the oil spill occurs, either the U.S. Coast Guard or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency takes charge of the spill response. They, in turn, often call on other agencies (NOAA and the Fish and Wildlife Service are often called) for help and information.