EPA Newswire News


EPA offers new grant application process starting May 30

FY24 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS grant opened on May 30.


Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 6 in week ending May 13

There were six notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.


“House of Representatives” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on May 23

“House of Representatives“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D491-D492 on May 23


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

News Release: WASHINGTON — 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. ...


“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on May 22

“Next Meeting of the SENATE + Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES + Other End Matter” was published on pages D489-D490 of the Congressional Record on May 22.


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

News Release: NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — 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. The buses were part of nearly $30 million ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.79M going to Maryland Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1,791,543 going to Maryland from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Maryland while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $16.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Maine

News Release: BOSTON (May 25, 2023) – Today , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $16,222,850 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Maine while advancing environmental justice.


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

News Release: SEATTLE (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $4,568,689 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of seven brownfield sites in Washington while advancing environmental justice. Washington’s communities will receive ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.5 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Wisconsin

News Release: CHICAGO (May 25, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $9.5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Wisconsin while advancing environmental justice.


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

News Release: BOSTON (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,250,000 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Vermont while advancing environmental justice.


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

News Release: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians: Ray Reed, Brownfields Coordinator, 701-477-8337, reed_627@hotmail.com  Belcourt, N.D. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will receive a $1 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.9 million to Virginia Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

News Release: PHILADELPHA (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.9 million to the state of Virginia from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Virginia while advancing environmental justice.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7,999,560 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Kentucky

News Release: FRANKFORT, KY (May 25, 2023) - 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 Kentucky while advancing environmental justice.


EPA awards $500K to clean up and revitalize properties in Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish, Montana 

News Release: Montana West Economic Development Foundation:  Christy Cummings Dawson, President, 406-257-7711, ext 4; christy@dobusinessinmontana.com  Kalispell, Mont. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Montana West Economic Development Foundation will receive a $500,000 ...


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

News Release: SEATTLE (May 25, 2023) – 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. Idaho’s community will receive EPA funds through ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5.9M to West Virginia Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,966,135 to West Virginia from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in West Virginia while advancing environmental justice.


Chairs Rodgers, Duncan Announce Hearing on Ensuring, Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a hearing titled “Oversight of NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous America."


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

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. (May 25, 2023) – Today, 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 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Georgia

News Release: ATLANTA (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $4 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Georgia while advancing environmental justice.