An information search tool that offers downloadable files on recent environmental and safety standards in the U.S. and abroad. Includes safety standards, GAO environmental reports, Clean Water Act discharge limits and enforcement, etc.

Welcome to RTK NET, a network providing free access to numerous databases, text files, and conferences on the environment, housing, and sustainable development. With the information available on RTK NET, you can identify specific factories and their environmental effects; analyze reinvestment by banks in their communities; and assess people and communities affected. There are no fees; RTK NET is free. It was established in order to empower citizen involvement in community and decision-making. You can access RTK NET via the web, BBS, or telnet. We provide access to government databases and we let you search them for free. We have many databases on the environment and housing. We are continuously adding and updating our databases. See the "What's New" section for updates.

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Identify the agency or agencies that may possess the records you seek, as well as responsible officials and/or friendly public servants within each agency. Often, the records you seek may be obtained from more than one federal agency or from state and federal agencies. FOIA may be used only for the purposes of obtaining existing records from state agencies (which may be obtained under other laws), or from private companies or persons who receive government contracts. Step by step information on how to make productive and cost-effective FOIA requests.