News from 2023
Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: DENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $24 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation.
EPA Agreement Requires Guanica-Caribe Land Development Corp. to Remove Contaminated Soil From Properties at Ochoa Fertilizer Co. Superfund Site in Puerto Rico
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it reached an agreement with Guanica-Caribe Land Development Corporation (G-C), a subsidiary of W. R. Grace & Co., to remove soil contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from 19 residential and commercial properties that are part of the Ochoa Fertilizer Co. Superfund site in Guánica, Puerto Rico.
Statement by EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe on National Farmworker Awareness Week
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — In celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe issued the following statement: “During National Farmworker Awareness Week, we pay tribute to the more than two million unsung heroes who do some of the toughest work to help put food on our tables ...
EPA names Bend company 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Green
EPA Makes Trends in Domestic Chemical Production and Imports More Accessible to the Public with the First Ever Chemical Data Reporting National Review
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the first ever Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) National Review, a web-based, interactive report with comprehensive analysis of data submitted to the Agency during the 2020 CDR reporting cycle. The National Review increases public ...
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Demand Answers on NIH Planned Experiments Using More Lethal Group of Monkeypox Virus
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today sent a letter to Lawrence Tabak, the senior official performing the duties of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regarding details about a supercharged monkeypox experiment planned by an NIH researcher.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced almost $78 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories in the Pacific Southwest through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF). The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $126,864,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK (March 31, 2023) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $126,864,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico ...
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Chemring Building at Ellsworth Industrial Park Site in Downers Grove, Illinois
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a 30-day public comment period on its proposed cleanup plan for the Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. building at the Ellsworth Industrial Park site in Downers Grove, Illinois. EPA is cleaning up the site using the Superfund alternative approach which uses the same investigation and cleanup process and standards that are used for sites listed on the National Priorities List, or Superfund list.
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on March 27
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on page H1463 on March 27
EPA names Idaho home builder 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Brighton Homes of Meridian, Idaho, as an ENERGY STAR® partner of the year for its outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change. “I applaud the innovation ...
Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; El Dorado County Air Quality Management District discussed on March 31 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA and Justice Department File Complaint Against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Unlawful Discharge of Pollutants and Hazardous Substances in East Palestine Derailment
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Yesterday, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway ...
EPA and Colorado release final enforcement and compliance workplan to prioritize heavily polluted communities
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released their final workplan to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Advancing Environmental Justice through Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in Disproportionately Impacted Communities, which the agencies signed last year.
EPA Announces $3 Million For New York to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for New York to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state.
EPA's Finalization of "Good Neighbor" Plan will reduce transport of harmful air pollution to Connecticut
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the final Good Neighbor Plan, a rule that will significantly cut smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states, will improve air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities, including Connecticut.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Wisconsin to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Wisconsin would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.
EPA Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
In an effort to protect public health from contamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it is proposing to add the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District on Navajo Nation to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
EPA Region 5 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an April 19 virtual listening session on its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 5 communities.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57+ Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New England States
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $57,253,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.