News from 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $162 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Region 5
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $162 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 Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
EPA names 2023 ENERGY STAR® award winners in Washington
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring two ENERGY STAR® partners in Washington for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Chemring Building at Ellsworth Industrial Park Site in Downers Grove, Illinois
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775 Million Investment in America for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
An earlier version of this release stated funding from the annual Clean Water State Revolving Fund will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans.
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 Report | Apr 2, 2023
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
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).
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 Report | Apr 2, 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 and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities across the nation covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than 2012 releases, even with an 8% increase from 2020 to 2021.
EPA Proposes Air Permit for Construction Activity at Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed air quality permit to Revolution Wind, LLC.
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 Report | Apr 2, 2023
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 Company related to the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
EPA names Bend company 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring GreenSavers of Bend, Oregon, as an ENERGY STAR® partner of the year for its outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
EPA and Congressman McGovern celebrate progress and additional funding for Nyanza Superfund Site
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Regional Administrator David W. Cash will be joined by Congressman McGovern, Mass Senate President Karen Spilka, MASS DEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and Ashland Town Manager Mike Herbert to celebrate the infusion of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to continue groundwater cleanup at the Nyanza Superfund Site.
Week ending March 18: 14 notices published by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
There were 14 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending March 18, according to the Federal Register.
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on March 28
By EPA Newswire | Apr 2, 2023
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H1525-H1526 on March 28
Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
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.
EPA names Idaho home builder 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 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.
EPA Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a decision that grants two requests for waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards.
Hearing Wrap Up: Effective Implementation Is Crucial to Ensure National Cybersecurity Strategy Protects U.S. from Malicious Actors
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, held a hearing yesterday titled “Unpacking the White House National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Hearing Wrap Up: Biden Admin’s Focus on Progressivism Over Warfighting Exacerbates Recruiting Crisis, Demoralizes Service Members, & Negatively Affects Military Preparedness
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
The Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs held a hearing titled, “Ensuring Force Readiness: Examining Progressivism’s Impact on an All-Volunteer Military.”
Top Republicans Slam Biden Administration for Obstructing American Energy Production and Pushing Radical Climate Agenda
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 2, 2023
Today, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Pat Fallon (R-Texas), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) led a letter raising concerns over the Biden Administration’s ongoing efforts to obstruct American energy production and implement its radical climate agenda.