News from April 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $62 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Hawaii
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Hawai‘i for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Kentucky
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $69,596,000 to Kentucky for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval: Iowa; Electronic Submittal of Air Quality Information on April 6
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Orders Valero Refining to Improve Chemical Safety at Benicia, CA Refinery
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – 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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $87 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arizona
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $87,486,000 to Arizona for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $12,683,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Georgia
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $12,683,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the state of Georgia.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6,759,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Mississippi
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $6,759,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the state of Mississippi.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticide Registration Review; Pesticide Dockets Opened for Review and Comment; Notice of Availability on April 6
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $89 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Minnesota
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $88,773,000 to Minnesota for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the state through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $91 million for drinking water infrastructure upgrades in Colorado
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $91,518,000 for Colorado essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $62 million for drinking water infrastructure upgrades in Montana
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 for Montana essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Country
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $6.5 billion for states, Tribes, and territories for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the nation through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $106.4 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Missouri
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $106.4 million to Missouri for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Alabama
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $88,036,000 to Alabama for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
EPA Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Cleanup of Legacy Contamination in Ottawa, Illinois
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (April 6, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was joined by elected officials to highlight $90 million to clean up the remaining area contaminated with radium as part of the Ottawa Radiation Areas site in Ottawa, Illinois. The funding is part of approximately $1 billion under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to start new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites and expedite over 100 other ongoing cleanups across the country.
Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $62 million for drinking water infrastructure upgrades in Utah
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Utah for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $139 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Wisconsin
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $138,793,000 to Wisconsin for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the state through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen Standards for Chemical and Polymers Plants, Dramatically Reduce Cancer Risks from Air Toxics
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to significantly reduce hazardous air pollutants from chemical plants, including the highly toxic chemicals ethylene oxide (EtO) and chloroprene. The reductions would dramatically reduce the number of people with elevated ...
EPA Orders Six Illinois Drinking Water Suppliers to Comply with Requirements of America’s Water Infrastructure Act
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (April 6, 2023) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued orders to drinking water systems in Justice, Millstadt, Harrisburg, Brownstown and Bridgeport, Illinois, and the University of Illinois in Champaign for failing to meet requirements under America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. EPA took action to ensure all six systems certify their emergency response plans and the city of Harrisburg certifies its risk assessment.
The EPA and Seal Shield, LLC reach a settlement for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 6, 2023) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Seal Shield, LLC (Seal Shield), headquartered in the state of Florida, for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of the settlement, ...