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hazardous waste

Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry, (ATSDR)

Provides toxic profiles on chemicals and hazardous waste.
Phone: 800-42-ATDSR
Website: ATSDR Hazardous Waste information


Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA)*

Toxic Substances Control Act Hotline provides information about federal programs concerning asbestos, lead paint, and other toxic substances.
401 M St. SW,
Washington DC 20460
Phone: 202-554-1404
Fax: 202-554-5603
TDD: 202-554-0551
Email: tsca-hotline@epamail.epa.gov
EPA* Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
Superfund & Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Call Center
Phone: 800-424-9346
TDD: 800-553-7672


Maine Emergency Management Agency

72 State House Station,
Augusta, Me 04333-0072
Phone: 800-452-8735 or 207-626-4503
Fax: 207-626-4499


Maine Labor Group on Health, (MLGH)*


National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety & Health Training

1301 Connecticut Ave.,
Suite 310,
Washington DC 20036
Phone: 202-331-0060
Fax: 202-331-0044
Website: National Clearinghous for Worker Safety & Health Training
Publisher of the free newsletter E-Newsbrief at Website: E-Newsbrief Newsletter


National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, (NIOSH)*

Publisher of "Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Activities"


Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA)*

Publisher of Hazardous Waste and Emergency Responce


U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environment, Safety and Health

Publisher of "Handbook for Occupational Health and Safety during Hazardous Waste Activities"