EPA Newswire Report News
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Mason City, Iowa, with $500K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
On Wednesday, June 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Mason City, Iowa.
EPA to host virtual community meeting for Groveland residents
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting to share information about two actions to address a chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), released from commercial sterilizers, including the International Sterilization Laboratory (ISL) located at 217 Sampey Road in Groveland.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats.”
Comer: Congress Must Shine a Light on President Biden’s Regulatory Overreach
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) will hold a full committee hearing titled “Death by a Thousand Regulations:
Wenstrup to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Policy Decisions with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of CDC Policies and Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
New England Continues to Experience Poor Air Quality due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires on Thursday June 8, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario is continuing to cause elevated levels of air pollution in many portions of New England.
Benton Harbor, Michigan Meets Requirements of EPA Order to Improve Drinking Water Safety
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Today, following successful completion of requirements to improve the safety of its drinking water and to protect residents from exposure to lead, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated its order under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to the city of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
EPA Reaches Settlement with Two Metro Detroit Companies to Halt Sales of Illegal Vehicle Emission Defeat Devices
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Green Diesel Engineering LLC and CAV Engineering LLC of Commerce Township, Michigan, to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations from the sale of “defeat devices” designed to bypass or disable vehicle emissions control systems.
EPA Invites Public Input on Plan to Clean Up Contaminated Soil at CPS/Madison Superfund Site in Old Bridge, NJ
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 11, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its proposed cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the CPS/Madison Superfund site in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
EPA awards $500,000 to Brighton, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize downtown properties
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, at an event in downtown Brighton, Colorado, representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined city officials and local leaders to announce a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant for the city.
EPA Announces Winners of the ‘Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the “Pollution Prevention Works:
EPA report finds Suncor refinery having more air pollution incidents compared to other refineries
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
The Suncor petroleum refinery in Commerce City, Colorado, may experience more air quality incidents because of inadequacies in preventative maintenance, testing and inspection of liquid level control systems and electrical equipment, according to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analysis released today.
EPA to host virtual community meetings for Temple Terrace residents
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host virtual community meetings to share information about two actions to address a chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), released from commercial sterilizers, including American Contract Systems, Inc. located at 7802 East Telecon Pkwy in Temple Terrace.
EPA Announces $52 Million WIFIA loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today in Pittsburgh, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, joined by U.S. Representative Summer Lee, Mayor Ed Gainey and local leaders announced a $52 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in New Hampshire
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,128,850 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in New Hampshire while advancing environmental justice.
EPA to hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis June 15-16, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Next week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis, Tennessee, in partnership with the City of Memphis, the Memphis Shelby County Health Department and local nonprofits.
EPA Region 7 Presents $642K Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, at the Crystal Cold Storage site in Waterloo, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $642,400 ceremonial check to the City of Waterloo as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee.
NRC Environmental Services and Oakland Power Company to Pay $230K Fine and Improve Hazardous Waste Training in CA
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with NRC Environmental Services Inc. and the Oakland Power Company LLC, and NRC and Oakland Power will pay $230,000 in civil penalties and personnel at California facilities will complete training to ensure familiarity with state and federal hazardous waste regulations.
EPA Fines Heritage Environmental Services LLC in KCMO for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Heritage Environmental Services LLC in Kansas City, Missouri, will pay $74,095 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
EPA Proposes Ban on All Consumer and Many Commercial Uses of Perchloroethylene to Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced another action to protect public health under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), proposing a ban on most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical known to cause serious health risks such as neurotoxicity and cancer.