News from April 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $243 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Ohio
By EPA Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $242,864,000 to Ohio for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the state through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.
EPA Announces Nearly $106 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Massachusetts
By EPA Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $105,912,000 to Massachusetts to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $63 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Nevada
By EPA Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $63,521,000 to Nevada for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $106.4 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Missouri
By EPA Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, new funding will help ensure that communities have access to clean and safe drinking water LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $106.4 million to Missouri for essential drinking water ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
By EPA Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (April 4th, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $57,760,000 from this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds to go towards the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas for water infrastructure improvements. The funding will help communities ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.28M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in West Virginia
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to West Virginia for upgrading essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing investments available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.
Air Plan Revisions; California; Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District discussed on April 5 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on April 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA and DOE Honor Appalachian Power Company in Charleston, West Virginia, as 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring Appalachian Power Company in Charleston, West Virginia as an ENERGY STAR partner of the year for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $96.21M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Virginia
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $96,211,000 to Virginia for upgrading essential drinking water infrastructure.
EPA and DOE Honor 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in District of Columbia
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring nine ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $265.9M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pennsylvania
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $265,913,000 to Pennsylvania for upgrades to essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing investments available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.
EPA Region 8 announces the 2023 Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: DENVER –– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 is announcing the 2023 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program. EPA Region 8 is requesting applications from companies in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and Tribal lands within the boundaries ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $98.53M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Maryland
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $98,531,000 to Maryland to upgrade essential drinking water infrastructure. Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments made through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62.28M for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in District of Columbia
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to District of Columbia essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
EPA Orders Valero Refining to Improve Chemical Safety at Benicia, CA Refinery
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Valero Refining-California to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act's Chemical Accident Prevention regulations at their Benicia Refinery. The company will pay a $1,224,550 penalty and make changes to improve process safety at the refinery.
EPA announces $29 million investment for water infrastructure upgrades in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $29,691,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds.
EPA Region 10 announces Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office is accepting applications for the 2023 Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program through May 19.
EPA and DOE Honor 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in Virginia
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring nine ENERGY STAR partners in Virginia for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
EPA Announces $62.2 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Maine
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Maine to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Rep. Miller-Meeks Seeks Stakeholder Feedback to Reform CDC Following Years of Consistent Failures and Broken Trust
By EPA Newswire | Apr 6, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee member Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) today released a request for information (RFI) to health care industry stakeholders seeking insight to reform and improve the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).