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Information Sources
This page will provide a brief guide to the Clearinghouses, Dockets, Hotlines, and other resources that make up OPPTS' and EPA's information distribution system. The OPPTS Chemical Library can often refer you directly to appropriate sources for the information you seek. The EPA Library Network Home Page also contains a listing of all EPA Libraries with contact information.
Information on pollution prevention and toxics related publications and databases are also available.
Hotlines and Clearinghouses
This is a listing of free document distribution and/or telephone services which provide specific information and publications to the public on OPPT programs and regulations.
- OPPT-related Clearinghouses and Hotlines
- National Lead Information Center (NLIC) (1-800-424-LEAD)
- Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC) (202-566-0799)
- RCRA/UST/EPCRA Hotline (1-800-424-9346) - The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act / Underground Storage Tanks / Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-Know Act Hotline distributes hardcopy versions of the Toxics Release Inventory's Annual Data Release Report, along with other materials.
- Small Business Ombudsman Hotline (1-800-368-5888) - Source for information and publications about TSCA and other EPA programs geared toward Small businesses.
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service (202-554-1404) Also known as the TSCA Hotline
- All EPA Clearinghouses and Hotlines
Dockets
Dockets are responsible for maintaining the Administrative (Public) Records related to the Agency's rulemaking process on EPA regulations and Program areas. For more information, see EPA's Federal Register site.
- TSCA Nonconfidential Information Center (NCIC) (202-566-0280)
- Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Public Docket (703-305-5805)
- General information and listings of EPA Dockets
Libraries
Most of the Regional, Headquarters, and Laboratory Libraries in the EPA Library Network offer some level of public access service.
Other EPA Resources (Organized by Topic)
Browse a list of EPA Topics organized into broad categories to find information on a wide variety of environmental topics from EPA Headquarters and Regional sources.
