News from May 2023
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 Report | May 29, 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.
EPA awards $500K to clean up and revitalize properties in Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish, Montana
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Montana West Economic Development Foundation will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to develop cleanup and reuse plans, complete environmental site assessments and conduct community engagement activities.
EPA awards $1M to clean up and revitalize properties in downtown Billings, Montana
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 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 by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to conduct cleanup and revitalization at several properties in downtown Billings, Montana.
EPA awards $800,000 to Silverton, Colorado, for property cleanup and revitalization
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Town of Silverton will receive an $800,000 Brownfields Multipurpose Grant funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
EPA awards $1 million for cleanup and revitalization of abandoned hospital in the City of Dunseith, North Dakota
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 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 funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $4.4 Million to Northern California Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $4.4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Northern California while advancing environmental justice.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.8 Million to Arizona Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $9.8 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Arizona while advancing environmental justice.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,500,000 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Florida
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,500,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Florida while advancing environmental justice.
EPA selects Idaho project for $500,000 in brownfields funding
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 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.
EPA to Award Over $10 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches to Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $10.6 million in grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers this summer.
EPA selects 7 Alaska projects to receive $11 million in brownfields funding
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $11,800,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of seven brownfield sites in Alaska while advancing environmental justice.
EPA selects Idaho project for $500,000 in brownfields funding
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 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 site in Idaho, while advancing environmental justice.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $14M going to Pennsylvania Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $14,232,308 going to Pennsylvania from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Pennsylvania 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 Report | May 29, 2023
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.
EPA Encourages Sun Safety on ‘Don’t Fry Day’ as America Heads Into Holiday Weekend
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
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.
Eastman Chemical Resins Inc. to pay $2.4 million penalty for multiple environmental violations at West Elizabeth Pa. facility
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 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.
EPA awards $500,000 to San Miguel County, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize properties in Norwood, Telluride and Ophir
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced San Miguel County, Colorado, will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site assessments, develop clean-up plans and inventory contaminated sites at locations throughout the county.
EPA awards nearly $1.5M for property assessment, cleanup and revitalization in Magna and Salt Lake City
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding two Brownfields grants to Salt Lake City-area partners to assess, clean up and revitalize properties in Salt Lake City.
EPA awards $500,000 to the Town of San Luis, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize Main Street properties
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Town of San Luis will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site assessments, develop cleanup plans and support community outreach activities at more than a dozen properties.
EPA awards $1 million to clean up and revitalize Keating School property in Pueblo, Colorado’s Bessemer neighborhood
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Keating School in Pueblo, Colorado, will receive a $1 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.