Resources
TCLP
Companies who generate solid waste must perform Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) testing according to the guidelines established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). TCLP testing determines the levels of contaminants present in liquid, solid and multiphasic wastes.
Click here to download a pdf of the regulatory limits set by the EPA.
Toxicology Data Network
Various toxicology resources are available through the National Library of Medicine's Toxicology Data Network. Resources include ChemIDplus, Hazardous Substance DataBank and the Haz-Map Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents Directory.
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Air Quality Index
AIRNow provides air quality information, including national and local forecasting. The site was created by the EPA, NOAA and NPS, as well as state and local agencies.
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EMPACT – Birmingham
EMPACT (Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking) – Birmingham provides local information about air quality. The EMPACT program was created by the EPA.
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Water Quality Information Center
The United States Department of Agriculture offers a wealth of information about water quality in the Water Quality Information Center of their web site.
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Government Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
Natural Resources and Environmental Management (Huntsville, AL)
United States Department of Agriculture
Alabama Department of Environmental Management