News from April 2023
EPA Proposes Air Permit for Construction Activity at Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed air quality permit to Revolution Wind, LLC. The permit includes air pollution control requirements for the construction and operation of a windfarm of up to 880 megawatts (MW). EPA will accept public comments on the proposed permit for 30 days, until May 1, 2023.
EPA Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a decision that grants two requests for waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $162 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Region 5
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO — 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. The funding will help communities in these states upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies.
EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities across the nation covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than 2012 releases, even with an 8% increase from 2020 to 2021.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57+ Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New England States
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — 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 ...
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on March 31 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Quality Implementation Plan; CA; El Dorado County Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits on March 31
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775 Million Investment in America for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: CORRECTION: 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. This funding for water infrastructure is provided through annual appropriations from Congress as loans. It is additional to $2.4 billion ...
EPA and Congressman McGovern celebrate progress and additional funding for Nyanza Superfund Site
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: On Monday, April 3, 2023, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Regional Administrator David W. Cash will be joined by Congressman McGovern, Mass Senate President Karen Spilka, MASS DEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and Ashland Town Manager Mike Herbert to celebrate the infusion of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to continue groundwater cleanup at the Nyanza Superfund Site.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Demand Answers on NIH Planned Experiments Using More Lethal Group of Monkeypox Virus
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today sent a letter to Lawrence Tabak, the senior official performing the duties of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regarding details about a supercharged monkeypox experiment planned by an NIH researcher.
EPA Region 5 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (March 30, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an April 19 virtual listening session on its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 5 communities. The agency invites members of the public to attend and to speak. EPA Region 5 includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribal Nations.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Regional Haze Regulations (Renewal) on March 31
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA names 2023 ENERGY STAR® award winners in Washington
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 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. “I applaud the innovation and leadership of the 2023 ...
Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: DENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $24 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 Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation.
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.
Statement by EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe on National Farmworker Awareness Week
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — In celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe issued the following statement: “During National Farmworker Awareness Week, we pay tribute to the more than two million unsung heroes who do some of the toughest work to help put food on our tables ...
EPA names Bend company 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Green
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 | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — 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. The National Review increases public ...
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Demand Answers on NIH Planned Experiments Using More Lethal Group of Monkeypox Virus
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today sent a letter to Lawrence Tabak, the senior official performing the duties of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regarding details about a supercharged monkeypox experiment planned by an NIH researcher.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced almost $78 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories in the Pacific Southwest through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF). The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation.