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Working locally to help communities revitalize waterfronts through environmental remediation and restoration.
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OR&R Budget Overview For the past four years, OR&R's annual appropriation has been 30 percent less than the President's budget request. These budget cuts continue to affect OR&R's ability to execute its core mission responsibilities.
icon for vieques OR&R Efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico Vieques is a small island east of mainland Puerto Rico that was formerly used by the U.S. Navy for military training operations. The Navy ceased operations in 2003, and is now investigating areas it previously occupied to determine the extent of contamination.

Publications for Other Agencies about Helping Revitalize Communities Pages on our site that provide access to publications containing scientific information, field guides, and other material.
exterior of seal plant building before restoration. Seal Plant Building Restoration Web Report
Download detailed information about this project.
Summaries of Portfields and Brownfields Projects
OR&R's work in helping revitalize port communities and managing Brownfield sites.
seal house photo. Seal Plant Building Restoration Photo Album
Download and view this self-contained web photo album of an extensive restoration project.
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Web Portals for Other Agencies to sites about Helping Revitalize Communities Pages on our site that provide information about and access to Web sites of closely-related agencies and programs.
NOAA Coastal Brownfields Web Portal
Web portal link to OCRM Coastal Brownfields web site.
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Current News: Other Agencies
SOS Workshops OR&R's Science of Oil Spills (SOS) Workshops focus on evaluating environmental risks during spills and making decisions to optimize environmental recovery. The next SOS Workshop is scheduled for October 21-23, 2008. (updated: August 11, 2008)
Of Special Note: Other Agencies
An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).
CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
CAMEO Software Suite Programs Tools for emergency responders and planners, including CAMEO, CAMEO Chemicals, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.
Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program NOAA's Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) is responsible for assessing and restoring coastal and marine resources injured by oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and vessel groundings.
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