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EPA Goal 3: Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing Sustainable Development |
Purpose
The Technological Hazards Division (THD) coordinates the National effort to enhance the emergency
preparedness and response capabilities of communities surrounding commercial nuclear power plants
and U.S. Army chemical weapons stockpile sites. Key programs include the Radiological Emergency
Preparedness Program (REPP) and the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP).
Source(s) of Information
1. FEMA: Technological Hazards Division
Related EPA Program(s)
Homeland Security: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery:
Develop plans, procedures and standards to respond to major hazardous substance and oil releases caused by weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) or nationally significant terrorist incidents. Ensure readiness of EPA preparedness and response personnel through planning,
training, and exercises. Coordinate Homeland Security activities with the Department of Homeland Security and other Federal
agencies to ensure consistency with the National Response Plan.
Authorizing Legislation
• CERCLA, Sections 104, 105, 106
• Clean Water Act
• Oil Pollution Act
• Various Presidential Decision Directives
Other Programs under Goal 3
Other Programs from DHS