Brownfields are sites whose former use involved hazardous materials. These can range from discontinued manufacturing facilities to shut-down military bases and abandoned gasoline stations. Federal programs exist to transform these sites into safe areas for redevelopment.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal government agency tasked with the mission of protecting human health and the environment. Its duties include research and monitoring, setting standards for air and water quality, and regulating the use of pesticides and other hazardous materials.
Federal and state statutes that mandate safe packaging and warning labels on hazardous materials, such as poisons and other dangerous substances; also called packaging laws.
Unmailable matter refers to materials that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) cannot accept or transport due to restrictions on size, weight, or content.
