EPA Newswire Report News


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Minnesota

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Minnesota while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $7.3 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Illinois

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $7.3 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Illinois while advancing environmental justice.


EPA awards $998,770 to clean up and revitalize former Holy Trinity property in Trinidad, Colorado

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center will receive a $998,770 Brownfields Cleanup Grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to clean up and restore the former Holy Trinity Convent and School at 237 Church Street in Trinidad, Colorado.


EPA awards $500K to Rawlins, Wyoming, for property cleanup and revitalization along Interstate 80 corridor 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the City of Rawlins will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop cleanup plans at more than 20 high-priority properties.


EPA awards $1 million to clean up and revitalize Keating School property in Pueblo, Colorado’s Bessemer neighborhood

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Keating School in Pueblo, Colorado, will receive a $1 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


EPA awards $500,000 to the Town of San Luis, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize Main Street properties 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Town of San Luis will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site assessments, develop cleanup plans and support community outreach activities at more than a dozen properties.


EPA awards nearly $1.5M for property assessment, cleanup and revitalization in Magna and Salt Lake City 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding two Brownfields grants to Salt Lake City-area partners to assess, clean up and revitalize properties in Salt Lake City.


EPA awards $500,000 to San Miguel County, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize properties in Norwood, Telluride and Ophir 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced San Miguel County, Colorado, will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site assessments, develop clean-up plans and inventory contaminated sites at locations throughout the county.


Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. to pay $2.4 million penalty for multiple environmental violations at West Elizabeth Pa. facility

Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. will pay a $2.4 million penalty for environmental violations at the sprawling 56-acre manufacturing facility in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, that is now owned and operated by Synthomer Jefferson Hills, LLC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.


EPA Encourages Sun Safety on ‘Don’t Fry Day’ as America Heads Into Holiday Weekend

Today, before the Memorial Day long weekend, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, is recognizing the 15th “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage Americans to take a few simple steps to protect their skin and eye health while outdoors.


EPA and State/Local Officials Celebrate Award of 14 Zero-Emission School Buses in New Bedford and New $400 Million Clean School Bus Opportunity

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David Cash joined elected officials and school leaders in New Bedford to celebrate the award of 14 zero emission school buses to the City of New Bedford.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $14M going to Pennsylvania Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $14,232,308 going to Pennsylvania from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Pennsylvania while advancing environmental justice.


EPA selects Idaho project for $500,000 in brownfields funding

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $500,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of a brownfield site in Idaho, while advancing environmental justice.


EPA selects 7 Alaska projects to receive $11 million in brownfields funding

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $11,800,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of seven brownfield sites in Alaska while advancing environmental justice.


EPA to Award Over $10 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches to Protect Public Health

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $10.6 million in grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers this summer.


EPA selects Idaho project for $500,000 in brownfields funding

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $500,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of a brownfield sites in Idaho, while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,500,000 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Florida

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,500,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Florida while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.8 Million to Arizona Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $9.8 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Arizona while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $4.4 Million to Northern California Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $4.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Northern California while advancing environmental justice.


EPA awards $1 million for cleanup and revitalization of abandoned hospital in the City of Dunseith, North Dakota

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will receive a $1 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.