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Record Nr.

UNINA9910699248403321

Titolo

Technical guidance on implementing the stormwater runoff requirements for federal projects under section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC : , : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, , [2009]

Descrizione fisica

61 pages : digital, PDF file, color illustrations, charts, maps, plans

1 online resource (61 pages) : color illustrations, charts, maps, plans

Soggetti

Runoff - United States

Water - Pollution - United States - Management

Urban runoff - United States - Management

Handbooks and manuals.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen (viewed on Dec. 9, 2009).

"December 2009."

"EPA 841-B-09-001."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56).

Sommario/riassunto

"Guidance to help federal agencies minimize the impact of federal development projects on nearby water bodies. The guidance is being issued in response to a change in law and an Executive Order signed by President Obama, which calls upon all federal agencies to lead by example to address a wide range of environmental issues, including stormwater runoff ... Under the new requirements, federal agencies must minimize stormwater runoff from federal development projects to protect water resources. Federal agencies can comply using a variety of stormwater management practices often referred to as 'green infrastructure' or 'low impact development' practices, including reducing impervious surfaces, using vegetative practices, using porous pavements and installing green roofs."--Press release.