News from 2023
Settlements with three natural gas processors to reduce air pollution in Colorado, North Dakota, Wyoming, the Southern Ute Reservation, and the Uintah and Ouray Reservation
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: DENVER - The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced three separate Clean Air Act settlements with natural gas processors WES DJ Gathering LLC f/k/a/ Kerr McGee Gathering, LLC; MPLX LP; and The Williams Companies, Inc., et al which will require the companies ...
Chairs Rodgers & Johnson to EPA: “Stop Forcing Your Rush-to-Green Mandates on our School Districts”
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan demanding answers for why the administration...
EPA Seeks Input on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Support Clean Water in Underserved Gulf of Mexico Communities
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: EPA Seeks Input on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Support Clean Water in Underserved Gulf of Mexico Communities Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office - (404) 562-8400, region4press@epa.gov ATLANTA (April 20, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two virtual opportunities ...
The EPA Region 6 Announces a Total of $23 Million to Organizations to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (April 20th, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced The Deep South for Environmental Justice and the New Mexico State University has been selected to serve as Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) that will receive ...
EPA and Justice Department Announce Clean Air Act Settlements with Three Natural Gas Processors
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, EPA and the Department of Justice announced three separate settlements with natural gas processors that will require the companies to pay a combined $9.25 million in civil penalties and make improvements at 25 gas processing plants and 91 compressor stations. These settlements will reduce harmful air pollution and improve air quality in 12 states, including in communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and in Indian Country.
Energy and Commerce Leaders Announce Hearing on Guaranteeing Data Privacy Protections Online
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) today announced a hearing titled "Addressing America's Data Privacy Shortfalls: How a National Standard Fills Gaps to Protect Americans' Personal Information."
EPA Recognizes Hastings, Nebraska, for Clean Water Infrastructure Innovation
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 20 clean water infrastructure projects for innovation, including the City of Hastings, Nebraska, through EPA’s George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF (State Revolving Fund) Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) 2022 national recognition program.
EPA Offers Critical Training to Curb Violations at Construction Sites Releases Spanish Language Version of Training Course Materials
By EPA Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - On April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a training session in Mayaguez for people who conduct inspections of construction sites in Puerto Rico. These inspectors must ensure that construction projects have proper coverage from an EPA general permit and take certain ...
What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on April 21?
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Idaho: Inspection and Maintenance Program Removal; Extension of Comment Period; Correction on April 21
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA New England Celebrates Earth Week by Making Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: BOSTON ( April 21, 2023) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's mission to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve the quality of life, especially in communities that have been underserved and overburdened.
EPA Recognizes Ohio Educator with 2023 Presidential Innovation Award
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, has awarded the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators to Amanda Schaeffer, a teacher at Hilliard Innovative Learning Hub in Hilliard, Ohio.
Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on April 21
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee; Notice of Public Meeting discussed on April 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Earth Day Recognized at Truly Living Well Center for Urban Agriculture
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA (April 21, 2023) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the City of Atlanta observed Earth Day, by participating in a Cross Agency Community Engagement Event at the Truly Living Well Center for Urban Agriculture in Atlanta, Georgia.
Urban Waters Federal Partnership announces new location in Raleigh, N.C. bringing partnership and resources together to help restore Walnut Creek
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON (April 21, 2023) - Today at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the Walnut Creek watershed as the 21st Urban Waters Federal Partnership location. ...
EPA Proposes Texas Regional Haze Rule to Protect Visibility in National Parks and Wilderness Areas
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (April 21, 2023) – On April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would withdraw a portion of the existing Regional Haze Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Texas and replace it with a new BART FIP that includes ...
Air Plan Revisions; California; Technical Amendments discussed on April 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on April 21
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Latest Steps to Reduce Plastic Pollution Nationwide
By EPA Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft “National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution” for public comment, a significant step forward in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce pollution and build a circular economy for all. EPA’s draft strategy includes ambitious ...