News from May 2023
EPA awards $500K to Rawlins, Wyoming, for property cleanup and revitalization along Interstate 80 corridor
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the City of Rawlins will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop cleanup plans at more than 20 high-priority properties.
EPA awards $998,770 to clean up and revitalize former Holy Trinity property in Trinidad, Colorado
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center will receive a $998,770 Brownfields Cleanup Grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to clean up and restore the former Holy Trinity Convent and School at 237 Church Street in Trinidad, Colorado.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $7.3 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Illinois
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $7.3 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Illinois 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 Minnesota
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Minnesota while advancing environmental justice.
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 Report | May 29, 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 Over $13.7M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Massachusetts
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $13,790,000 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Massachusetts 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 Report | May 29, 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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $16.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in Maine
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 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.
Register for EPA’s Webinar on Bilingual Pesticide Labels
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public webinar on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm EST to obtain input from the public on ways to make bilingual pesticide labeling accessible to farmworkers as required by the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5).
EPA Marks Endangered Species Day by Publishing Maps to Help Pesticide Users Better Understand Risks to Endangered Species
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, in recognition of Endangered Species Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a group of StoryMaps to raise public awareness about protecting endangered species from pesticides.
EPA Seeking Public Comment on Candidates to be ad hoc Reviewers for Analysis of Atrazine Ecological Risks
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments on candidates who are being considered as ad hoc reviewers to assist the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) with the review of the Agency’s analysis and assessment of ecological risk from atrazine use.
EPA Posts Draft Endangered Species Act Biological Opinion for Enlist Herbicide Products for Public Comment
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is posting and seeking public comment on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) draft biological opinion (BiOp) for Enlist products.
EPA Extends Comment Periods for Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Proposals
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 15-day extension of the comment period for the ethylene oxide (EtO) proposed interim decision and draft risk assessment addendum under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as well as the proposed air toxics rule for EtO commercial sterilizers.
EPA Finalizes Rule to Accelerate Use of Plant-Incorporated Biotechnologies to Protect Against Pests
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule exempting a class of plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) created using genetic engineering from registration requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and from the food or feed residue tolerance requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
EPA Reaches Agreements on Early Mitigation Measures for Three More Organophosphate Pesticides
By EPA Newswire Report | May 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing new mitigation measures for three additional organophosphate pesticides:
EPA and Congresswoman Castor to Highlight $1 Million in Brownfields Job Training Funds at Tampa Event on Thursday
By EPA Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
The EPA together with other federal and local partners will host a press event in Tampa on Thursday to highlight an investment of $1 million in Brownfields job training funds in Florida.
EPA offers new grant application process starting May 30
By EPA Newswire | May 30, 2023
FY24 BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING (JT) GRANTS grant opened on May 30.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $12 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Brownfields Job Training Grants
By EPA Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $12 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for environmental job training grants under the Fiscal Year 2024 Brownfields Job Training Program. EPA is seeking applications ...
E&C Bipartisan Leaders to Hold Hearing on AM Radio on June 6
By EPA Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Doris Matsui (D-CA) today announced the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a hearing on June 6, 2023, to examine the role of AM radio following reports that it may be removed in certain vehicles.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Second Maintenance Plan for 1997 Ozone NAAQS; Jersey County Portion of St. Louis Missouri-Illinois Area on May 30
By EPA Newswire | May 31, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.