EPA Newswire Report News


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

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 Tennessee while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3,594,110 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Mississippi

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,999,560 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Mississippi while advancing environmental justice.


EPA awards $2 million for cleanup and revitalization of abandoned riverfront high-rise in Fargo 

At an event in Fargo, North Dakota, today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Senator John Hoeven and officials from the City of Fargo announced the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority will receive a $2 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


EPA awards $1M for the cleanup and revitalization of properties in Cut Bank, Sunburst and northern Montana communities 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Sweetgrass Development Corporation will receive a $1 million Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.


Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Sackett V. Epa

“As a public health agency, EPA is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of race, the money in their pocket, or community they live in, have access to clean, safe water. We will never waver from that responsibility.


EPA to award over $1 million in grants to support water quality monitoring at Mid-Atlantic beaches to protect swimmers’ health

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $1 million in grant funding to help protect public health in coastal and Great Lakes beach communities in the Mid-Atlantic Region.


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

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


New upcoming grant opportunity to enhance Environmental Justice in EPA Region 8 communities

EPA previews new grant opportunity for technical assistance for organizations and communities in the Region 8 states of CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY and 28 Tribes.


EPA selects 7 Washington projects to receive $4.5 million to assess and clean up contaminated brownfields sites

EPA announces the largest investment ever in Brownfields communities made by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda


Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $2.7 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in North Carolina

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $2.7 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in North Carolina while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4,179,495 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Alabama

EPA announces the largest investment ever in brownfields communities made by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.25M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Vermont

EPA announces the largest investment ever in brownfields communities made by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda


EPA awards $979,222 for cleanup and revitalization of McGinnis Gym property in Buena Vista, Colorado

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will address contamination and restore historic gym for community use


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.99M going to District of Columbia Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleaning up Polluted Brownfield Sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1,996,589 going to the District of Columbia from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in the District while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in South Carolina

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $9 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in South Carolina while advancing environmental justice.


EPA Takes Action to Protect Sandberg Creek and Fines Newburg Egg Processing Corp. for Violating Clean Water Act

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled an administrative case against Newburg Egg Processing Corp. for allegedly failing to meet standards in the wastewater it treats and sends to a wastewater treatment plant.


Watts Regulator Company pays penalty under settlement with EPA for alleged violations of product safety law

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Watts Regulator Company for alleged violations of federal law related to sale or distribution of misbranded water filtration devices and importation of pesticides into the United States.


DOE Launches New Energy Earthshot to Decarbonize Transportation and Industrial Sectors

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the launch of the Clean Fuels & Products ShotTM, a new initiative that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from carbon-based fuels and products critical to our way of life.


EPA Releases Annual Air Report, Highlighting Trends through 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual interactive report tracking America’s progress in controlling air pollution. “Our Nation’s Air:


Federal and State Agencies Prepare for Hurricane Season in Corpus Christi

This week, agencies from the federal government and the state of Texas will participate in a hurricane-preparedness exercise in and around Corpus Christi, Texas, from May 22-26.