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EPA awards $460K for cleanup and revitalization of properties in Stillwater, Carbon and Big Horn Counties and Northern Cheyenne and Crow Indian Reservations   

News Release: Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc:  Jacy Head, Economic Development Director, 406-962-3914, jhead@beartooth.org ; Nan Knight, nknight@beartooth.org  Joliet, Mont. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Beartooth Resource Conservation and Development Area (Beartooth RC&D), Inc., will receive a $460,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant.


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.8 Million to Arizona Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $9.8 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Arizona while advancing environmental justice.


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Minnesota

News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $4 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Minnesota while advancing environmental justice. Hennepin County will receive $3 million, and the Saint Paul Port ...


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in South Carolina

News Release: Columbia, S.C. (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $9 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in South Carolina while advancing environmental justice.


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Chairs Rodgers, Duncan Announce Hearing on Ensuring, Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a hearing titled “Oversight of NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous America."


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EPA awards $500K for cleanup and revitalization of properties in Great Falls and Cascade County, Montana  

News Release: Great Falls Development Authority: Lillian Sunwall, Vice President Business Strategy, 406-750-1253, lsunwall@growgreatfalls.org  Great Falls, Mont. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Great Falls Development Authority will receive a $500,000 Brownfields ...


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces more than $9.3 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Michigan

News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $9.3 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Michigan while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected seven communities in Michigan to receive seven grants ...


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces more than $4.6 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Ohio

News Release:  Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced more than $4.6 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Ohio while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected eight communities in Ohio to receive eight grants totaling ...


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $4.5 Million to Nevada Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $4.5 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Nevada while advancing environmental justice.


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $14M going to Pennsylvania Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $14,232,308 going to Pennsylvania from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Pennsylvania while advancing environmental justice.


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E&C Republicans Lead Passage of Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl on House Floor

News Release: Bills Gives Law Enforcement Permanent Tools to Crack Down on Illicit Fentanyl-Related Substances


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EPA awards $2.25M for cleanup and revitalization of properties across eastern Montana  

News Release: Great Northern Development Corporation: Tori Matejovsky, Executive Director, 406-653-2590, tmatejovsky@gndc.org   Glendive, Mont. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) will receive a $2,250,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for dozens of assessment, cleanup and redevelopment projects.


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EPA to award over $1 million in grants to support water quality monitoring at Mid-Atlantic beaches to protect swimmers’ health

News Release: EPA to award over $1 million in grants to support water quality monitoring at Mid-Atlantic beaches to protect swimmers’ health Contact Information: EPA Press Office (R3press@epa.gov) PHILADELPHIA (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $1 million in grant ...


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,500,000 Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Florida

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 25, 2023) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,500,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Florida while advancing environmental justice.


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EPA Announces $369 Million Loan to Strengthen Stormwater Management, Climate Resilience in San Francisco

News Release: WASHINGTON – At an event today in San Francisco, California, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced a $369 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. With this investment, ...


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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $7.3 Million Through Investing in America Agenda for Cleanup and Technical Assistance at Polluted Brownfield Sites in Illinois

News Release: CHICAGO (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $7.3 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Illinois while advancing environmental justice.


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EPA selects 7 Alaska projects to receive $11 million in brownfields funding

News Release: SEATTLE (May 25, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $11,800,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of seven brownfield sites in Alaska while advancing environmental justice. Alaska’s communities will receive EPA Brownfields ...


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EPA awards $500,000 for cleanup and revitalization of abandoned properties in Arnegard, Watford City and Alexander, North Dakota 

News Release: Mc Kenzie County:  Sandee Kimpel, Director of Planning, 701-648-0126, skimpel@co.mckenzie.nd.us   Watford City, N.D. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced McKenzie County, North Dakota, will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental ...


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EPA awards $979,222 for cleanup and revitalization of McGinnis Gym property in Buena Vista, Colorado

News Release: Watershed NP, Inc: Katy Welter, 719- 398-3317, welterkaty@gmail.com Buena Vista, Colo. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced Watershed NP, Inc., will receive a $979,222 Brownfields Cleanup Grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to clean up the 5,450-square-foot ...


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EPA awards $500K to Rawlins, Wyoming, for property cleanup and revitalization along Interstate 80 corridor  

News Release: City of Rawlins: Pam Thayer, 307-328-6001, pthayer@rawlinswy.gov   Rawlins, Wyo. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the City of Rawlins will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop cleanup plans at more ...