News from 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Alabama
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $88,036,000 to Alabama for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
EPA Highlights Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Cleanup of Legacy Contamination in Ottawa, Illinois
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (April 6, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was joined by elected officials to highlight $90 million to clean up the remaining area contaminated with radium as part of the Ottawa Radiation Areas site in Ottawa, Illinois. The funding is part of approximately $1 billion under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to start new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites and expedite over 100 other ongoing cleanups across the country.
Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $62 million for drinking water infrastructure upgrades in Utah
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Utah for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $139 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Wisconsin
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 7, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $138,793,000 to Wisconsin for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the state through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes to Strengthen Standards for Chemical and Polymers Plants, Dramatically Reduce Cancer Risks from Air Toxics
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to significantly reduce hazardous air pollutants from chemical plants, including the highly toxic chemicals ethylene oxide (EtO) and chloroprene. The reductions would dramatically reduce the number of people with elevated ...
EPA Orders Six Illinois Drinking Water Suppliers to Comply with Requirements of America’s Water Infrastructure Act
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (April 6, 2023) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued orders to drinking water systems in Justice, Millstadt, Harrisburg, Brownstown and Bridgeport, Illinois, and the University of Illinois in Champaign for failing to meet requirements under America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. EPA took action to ensure all six systems certify their emergency response plans and the city of Harrisburg certifies its risk assessment.
The EPA and Seal Shield, LLC reach a settlement for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 6, 2023) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Seal Shield, LLC (Seal Shield), headquartered in the state of Florida, for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of the settlement, ...
Pesticide Registration Review; Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessments for Peroxy Compounds; Notice of Availability discussed on April 6 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Region 7 to Present Pollution Prevention Award to Grandview Cabinetry in Parsons, Kansas
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: EPA hosts virtual award ceremony, opens application period for 2023 Pollution Prevention Awards LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 6, 2023) – Grandview Cabinetry in Parsons, Kansas, has been selected to receive an EPA Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention Award.
Good Neighbor Environmental Board discussed on April 6 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA announces $4 million for Washington to tackle climate pollution
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across Washington. Additionally, the Seattle metro area was allotted $1 million. “This funding sends a clear message that everyone deserves a ...
Air Plan Partial Disapproval and Partial Approval; Tennessee; Revisions to Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Rules discussed on April 6 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticide Registration Review; Proposed Decisions for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability on April 6
By EPA Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA and Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Enhance Environmental Cooperation
By EPA Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: JAKARTA, INDONESIA — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on environmental protection and climate action.
EPA Celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding at Wichita Event
By EPA Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: Officials from EPA Region 7 were joined by state and city representatives to highlight funding for Superfund sites in Kansas LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 7, 2023) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 officials were joined by representatives from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), City of Wichita, and Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA) to recognize the second wave of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Superfund sites in Kansas.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability on April 7
By EPA Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $57,760,000 from this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds to go towards the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas for water infrastructure improvements.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7,684,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in South Carolina
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $7,684,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the state of South Carolina.
EPA and DOE Honor 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in Pennsylvania
By EPA Newswire | Apr 8, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 7, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring seven ENERGY STAR partners in Pennsylvania for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Mississippi
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 8, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $70,770,000 to Mississippi for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).