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EPA Completes Scientific Testing of Pesticide Products for PFAS
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in addressing concerns that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in pesticide products by releasing a summary of the laboratory analysis of 10 pesticide products reported to contain PFAS residues.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; WA; Excess Emissions, Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Revisions on June 15
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Invites Public to Attend June 20 Community Meeting About Lot 46 Valley Gardens TCE Superfund Site in Des Moines, Iowa
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will host a Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at Weeks Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa.
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Hearing on Ensuring Access to Affordable Vehicles and Fuel
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled “Driving Affordability: Preserving People's Freedom to Buy Affordable Vehicles and Fuel."
EPA Launches Nationwide Series of Community Lead Awareness Sessions
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to protect communities from childhood lead exposure and advance environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA Seeks Public Comment to Update Proposed Soil Cleanup Plan for Lammers Barrel Superfund Site in Beavercreek, Ohio
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin a 30-day public comment period on a proposed change to update the scope of soil cleanup as part of the proposed cleanup plan at the Lammers Barrel Superfund site in Beavercreek, Ohio. EPA will host a public meeting on June 22 to answer questions and accept public comments.
Camden, New Jersey Project Slated to Get $1 Million from EPA for Cleanup of Brownfield Site
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia was joined today by U.S. Representative Donald Norcross and Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen to announce that Camden has been selected to get $1 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the cleanup of Judge Robert B. Johnson Park.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Revisions; California; Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District; Oxides of Nitrogen on June 15
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Settles with Three Transportation Companies Over Violation Claims of California’s Truck and Bus Rules
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements with three interstate trucking companies totaling $262,500 in penalties for claims of violating the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation and Transport Refrigeration Unit Regulation.
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Ten-Mile Drain Superfund Site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30-day public comment period on the proposed plan to clean up pipes and vaults of the storm sewer system at the Ten-Mile Drain Superfund site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
Air Plan Approval; Idaho; Inspection and Maintenance Program Removal discussed on June 15 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Projects to Mitigate Transborder Water Pollution Can Now Proceed, as EPA and USIBWC Sign Record of Decision
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) signed a Record of Decision (ROD) finalizing the environmental review phase under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for projects to reduce transborder water pollution.
EPA Region 7 Presents City of Oskaloosa, Iowa, with $300K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 presented a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Consumers and Businesses Look to WaterSense and Save 7.5 Trillion Gallons of Water
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2022 Water
EPA recognizes two North Carolina winners of the ‘Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students’
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Kelvin Zhang and Fatou Mbaye from North Carolina as winners of the “Pollution Prevention Works:
EPA Announces the Sixth Annual Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award Winners
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the sixth annual National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards.
EPA Settles with Renovation Company Servicing California Houses Over Claims of Toxic Substances Control Act Violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with ResiPro LLC over claims of violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Hearing on Ensuring Access to Affordable Vehicles and Fuel
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled “Driving Affordability: Preserving People's Freedom to Buy Affordable Vehicles and Fuel."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Release of Volume 3 of the Integrated Review Plan in the Review of the Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Extension of Comment Period on June 15
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Fort Dodge, Iowa, with $500K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 15, 2023) – On Friday, June 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the City Council Chambers.