News from May 2023
EPA awards $1M to clean up and revitalize properties in downtown Billings, Montana
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Big Sky Economic Development Authority: Thom McLean, thom@bigskyeda.com, 406-869-8407 Billings, Mont. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Big Sky Economic Development Authority will receive a $1 million Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant, funded ...
EPA to Award Over $10 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches to Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $10.6 million in grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers this summer. The funding will assist many states, Tribes and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches.
Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. to pay $2.4 million penalty for multiple environmental violations at West Elizabeth Pa. facility
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2023) – Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. will pay a $2.4 million penalty for environmental violations at the sprawling 56-acre manufacturing facility in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, that is now owned and operated by Synthomer Jefferson Hills, LLC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3,594,110 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Mississippi
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: JACKSON, Miss. (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 Mississippi 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
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
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
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
Chairs Rodgers, Duncan Announce Hearing on Ensuring, Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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 $5.9M to West Virginia Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
EPA selects Idaho project for $500,000 in brownfields funding
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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 ...
EPA awards $500K to clean up and revitalize properties in Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish, Montana
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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 ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7,999,560 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Kentucky
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.9 million to Virginia Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
EPA awards $1 million for cleanup and revitalization of abandoned hospital in the City of Dunseith, North Dakota
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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 $7.25M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Vermont
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.5 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Wisconsin
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
EPA selects 7 Washington projects to receive $4.5 million to assess and clean up contaminated brownfields sites
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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 Over $16.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Maine
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.79M going to Maryland Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
By EPA Newswire | May 26, 2023
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.
EPA and State/Local Officials Celebrate Award of 14 Zero-Emission School Buses in New Bedford and New $400 Million Clean School Bus Opportunity
By EPA Newswire | May 27, 2023
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 ...
“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
By EPA Newswire | May 27, 2023
“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.