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Programs that are responsible for eliminating pollutants, radiant or other energy or other substances from people's homes, yards or other environments once those materials have been identified as hazardous.

Programs that respond to incidents involving spills or release of hazardous materials (i.e., chemicals, gases, flammable liquids or solids, corrosive materials, radioactive materials, toxic materials, infectious substances, explosives or other dangerous substances) that occur at industrial plant sites; along railway lines; on highways or waterways or other transportation routes; or in other settings. Responders conduct an assessment of the site and potential impacts, take steps to stop the leakage and contain the material to curtail the spread, clean up the site and properly dispose of waste material.

Programs that are responsible for overseeing the cleanup of hazardous waste sites where chromium 6, mercury, lead, benzene, arsenic and other byproducts of industrial processes are poisoning the water, soil and air in surrounding neighborhoods. The dumpsites are the legacy of the past use and disposal by polluters of toxic chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other health problems.

Programs that reduce the hazards associated with the presence of lead in schools, apartment buildings, homes and other structures by removing the contamination in order to reduce or eliminate incidents of lead poisoning. Although there are several exposure sources, lead-based paint is the most widespread and dangerous high-dose source of lead exposure for young children.