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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 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 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 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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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'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.
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 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 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.
EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Plan to Address Newly Discovered Contamination at the Matlack Inc. Superfund Site in NJ
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks public input as it proposes to augment its original plan for cleaning up the Matlack, Inc. Superfund site in Woolwich Township, New Jersey.
EPA to Add Oklahoma Superfund Site to the National Priorities List
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Fansteel Metals Superfund site to the National Priorities List.