EPA Newswire Report News
EPA Makes Trends in Domestic Chemical Production and Imports More Accessible to the Public with the First Ever Chemical Data Reporting National Review
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the first ever Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) National Review, a web-based, interactive report with comprehensive analysis of data submitted to the Agency during the 2020 CDR reporting cycle.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775 Million Investment in America for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
An earlier version of this release stated funding from the annual Clean Water State Revolving Fund will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans.
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Chemring Building at Ellsworth Industrial Park Site in Downers Grove, Illinois
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a 30-day public comment period on its proposed cleanup plan for the Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. building at the Ellsworth Industrial Park site in Downers Grove, Illinois.
EPA names 2023 ENERGY STAR® award winners in Washington
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring two ENERGY STAR® partners in Washington for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $162 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Region 5
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $162 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57+ Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New England States
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $57,253,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
EPA Region 5 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an April 19 virtual listening session on its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 5 communities.
EPA Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
In an effort to protect public health from contamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it is proposing to add the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District on Navajo Nation to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Wisconsin to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Wisconsin would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.
EPA's Finalization of "Good Neighbor" Plan will reduce transport of harmful air pollution to Connecticut
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the final Good Neighbor Plan, a rule that will significantly cut smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states, will improve air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities, including Connecticut.
EPA Announces $3 Million For New York to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for New York to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state.
EPA and Colorado release final enforcement and compliance workplan to prioritize heavily polluted communities
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released their final workplan to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Advancing Environmental Justice through Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in Disproportionately Impacted Communities, which the agencies signed last year.
EPA Agreement Requires Guanica-Caribe Land Development Corp. to Remove Contaminated Soil From Properties at Ochoa Fertilizer Co. Superfund Site in Puerto Rico
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it reached an agreement with Guanica-Caribe Land Development Corporation (G-C), a subsidiary of W. R. Grace & Co., to remove soil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from 19 residential and commercial properties that are part of the Ochoa Fertilizer Co. Superfund site in Guánica, Puerto Rico.
EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Plan to Address Newly Discovered Contamination at the Matlack Inc. Superfund Site in NJ
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks public input as it proposes to augment its original plan for cleaning up the Matlack, Inc. Superfund site in Woolwich Township, New Jersey.
EPA to Add Oklahoma Superfund Site to the National Priorities List
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Fansteel Metals Superfund site to the National Priorities List.
EPA Announces $3 Million for Hawaii to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for Hawai‘i to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state.
EPA to Add Louisiana Superfund Site to the National Priorities List
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
DALLAS, TEXAS – (March 29th, 2023)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Louisiana Superfund site Capitol Lakes to the National Priorities List.
EPA and DOE Honor 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2023 ENERGY STAR Awards.
EPA and HHS Encourage States to Utilize Federal Resources for Lead Detection and Mitigation in Early Care and Education Settings
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a joint letter to governors to encourage state and local governments to use federal funding to take actions to reduce and remove lead in drinking water in early care and education settings, like elementary schools and daycare facilities.
EPA Honors New England Organizations as 2023 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 1 office and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 11 New England companies and organizations as ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.