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Office of Air and Radiation Deals with issues that affect the quality of our air. OAR develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations for air pollution control. Areas of concern to OAR include: indoor and outdoor air quality, stationary and mobile sources of air pollution, radon, radiation protection, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, and pollution prevention. EPA Radiation Protection Division Home Page Provides detailed information to the various EPA programs associated with radiation protection activities. AIRLinks - U.S. EPA Quick access to "what's new this week," "breaking news," and "hot topic" air & radiation information. Gateway to Air Pollution Information. U.S. EPA Energy Star Program Information on manufacturers and retailers for energy-efficient electronics, lighting, transformers, appliances, office equipment, and heating/cooling systems. Ozone Depletion, Global Programs Division Information about the science of ozone depletion, regulations in the US designed to protect the ozone layer, and information for the general public. EPA's Climate Protection Division Reduces greenhouse gases through energy-efficiency and cost-effective partnerships with industries in all sectors of our economy where emissions reductions can be achieved. National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory A comprehensive environmental laboratory applying advanced methods for measuring environmental radioactivity. Indoor Air Quality The Indoor Environments Division (IED) coordinates research and develops and implements policies regarding the impact of indoor air pollutants on the general public. Clean Air Act Advisory Committee Senior-level policy committee established in 1990 to advise the U.S. EPA on issues related to implementing the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality Air pollution from motor vehicles, fuels, and nonroad equipment. Formerly Office of Mobile Sources. |
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