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EPA announces nearly $4 million for water systems in underserved communities across PNW and Alaska
This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $4 million in grant funds to disadvantaged communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to support access to clean and safe drinking water.
EPA Settlement Resolves Alleged Violations of Toxic Chemical Reporting Requirements by Indianapolis Company
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Heritage-Crystal Clean LLC over alleged violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act at the company’s facility located at 3970 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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New England Continues to Experience Poor Air Quality due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires on Saturday July 1, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
New England state air quality forecasters are predicting elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution due to wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario.
New England Continues to Experience Poor Air Quality due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires on Friday June 30, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
New England state air quality forecasters are predicting elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution due to wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario.
EPA, Las Vegas Reach Agreement to Improve Wastewater Treatment, Protect Las Vegas Wash
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with the City of Las Vegas to address deficiencies and non-compliance with its Clean Water Act (CWA) pretreatment program.
EPA Grants Ameren an Extension to Submit Draft Focused Feasibility Study for Huster Road Substation in St. Charles, Missouri
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 granted Ameren a two-week extension to complete a draft Focused Feasibility Study (FFS) for the Huster Road Substation in St. Charles, Missouri.
EPA and Congresswoman Velázquez Announce $7 Billion Solar for All Grant Competition at Community Workshop in Brooklyn, New York
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and New York State leaders at a community workshop in Brooklyn, New York.
Long-Polluted Site in Trenton, New Jersey Project Slated to Get Nearly $2 Million for Cleanup
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Trenton, New Jersey will get nearly $2 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to clean up a former industrial site in Trenton, New Jersey while advancing environmental justice.
EPA announces $278 million to improve water infrastructure for tribes and Alaska Native Villages
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
During a visit yesterday with the Lummi Nation in Bellingham, Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, announced more than $278 million in funding for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to improve water infrastructure.
EPA, West Virginia Join McDowell County Officials at Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate New Sewer Project
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz joined West Virginia and McDowell County officials in Welch today for a ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the first phase of the Coalwood Wastewater project.
New England Continues to Experience Poor Air Quality due to Smoke from Canadian Wildfires on Thursday June 29, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
New England state air quality forecasters are predicting elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution due to wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario.
EPA Invests Over $50 Million to Protect San Francisco Bay and Its Watersheds, Build Resilience to Climate Change
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced 24 projects receiving nearly $52 million in grant funding at an event in Oakland, Calif., along with U.S. Representative Barbara Lee and project grantees.
EPA Resolves Clean Air Act Violations with Didion Ethanol LLC Facility in Cambria, Wisconsin
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Didion Ethanol LLC for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in Cambria, Wisconsin.
EPA to Hold Public Engagement Session in Superior, Wisconsin, on Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
On Wednesday, July 12, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public engagement session in Superior, Wisconsin to solicit public input for the new 2025-2029 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan.
EPA Settles with Shipping Companies over Claims of Clean Water Act Violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with two shipping companies over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd.
EPA Begins Assessment Activities at HPI Products Inc. in St. Joseph, Missouri
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
An EPA on-scene coordinator (OSC) and contractors have begun the removal assessment phase at HPI Products Inc. facilities in St. Joseph, Missouri.
EPA, North American Development Bank Announce Water Infrastructure & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Cleanup Funding for Vinton, Texas
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined the North American Development Bank (NADBank) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16)
EPA and Senator Carper join DNREC for visit to Standard Chlorine Superfund Site in New Castle, DE
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
During a visit to Delaware this week, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
EPA joins Mayor Hancock to award over $1 million for revitalization of contaminated riverfront property in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
At an event today at the newly-opened Thrive residential complex in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood, Kelly Watkins of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Keddy Mill Superfund Site Superfund Site in Windham, Maine
By EPA Newswire Report | Jul 3, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today proposed a plan to clean up the Keddy Mill Superfund Site, located on Depot Street in Windham, Maine.