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EPA report finds Suncor refinery having more air pollution incidents compared to other refineries
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
The Suncor petroleum refinery in Commerce City, Colorado, may experience more air quality incidents because of inadequacies in preventative maintenance, testing and inspection of liquid level control systems and electrical equipment, according to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analysis released today.
EPA to host virtual community meetings for Temple Terrace residents
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host virtual community meetings to share information about two actions to address a chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), released from commercial sterilizers, including American Contract Systems, Inc. located at 7802 East Telecon Pkwy in Temple Terrace.
EPA Announces $52 Million WIFIA loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today in Pittsburgh, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, joined by U.S. Representative Summer Lee, Mayor Ed Gainey and local leaders announced a $52 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA).
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in New Hampshire
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,128,850 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in New Hampshire while advancing environmental justice.
EPA to hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis June 15-16, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Next week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis, Tennessee, in partnership with the City of Memphis, the Memphis Shelby County Health Department and local nonprofits.
EPA Region 7 Presents $642K Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, at the Crystal Cold Storage site in Waterloo, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $642,400 ceremonial check to the City of Waterloo as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee.
NRC Environmental Services and Oakland Power Company to Pay $230K Fine and Improve Hazardous Waste Training in CA
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with NRC Environmental Services Inc. and the Oakland Power Company LLC, and NRC and Oakland Power will pay $230,000 in civil penalties and personnel at California facilities will complete training to ensure familiarity with state and federal hazardous waste regulations.
Access to Confidential Business Information by Agile Decision Sciences, LLC discussed on June 9 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Fines Heritage Environmental Services LLC in KCMO for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Heritage Environmental Services LLC in Kansas City, Missouri, will pay $74,095 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
EPA Proposes Ban on All Consumer and Many Commercial Uses of Perchloroethylene to Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced another action to protect public health under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), proposing a ban on most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical known to cause serious health risks such as neurotoxicity and cancer.
EPA’s final cleanup plan for the Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois is now available
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the final plan to clean up contaminated soil and sediment at the Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois.
EPA Statement on Wildfire Smoke
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collects data from hundreds of air quality monitors provided by state, local and Tribal air quality agencies, along with crowd-sourced data from air quality sensors.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Addressing PFAS in the Environment; Extension of Comment Period on June 9
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie's and Rep. Joyce's Remarks During Pennsylvania Field Hearing
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: COMBATTING THE SCOURGE OF ADDICTION. “Thank you for yielding Chairman Guthrie, and I would like to also thank Chair Rodgers and the Committee for coming to Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District for this hearing on such an important topic. “We are meeting together today at one of the most important...
EPA selects LEAP Enterprise, Inc. for $500,000 in funding to advance environmental assessments in Puerto Rico
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that LEAP Social Enterprise, Inc. will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop approximately eight cleanup plans at high-priority properties in Puerto Rico.
EPA Protects Big Island Water Resources, Orders Extra Space Storage to Pay $130K Penalty
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Extra Space Management, Inc. and Kaloko Storage 18 LLC, the respective operator and owner of an Extra Space Storage facility on the island of Hawaii.
EPA urges preparedness across Southeast as 2023 hurricane season begins
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
As the new Atlantic hurricane season kicks off this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding people, businesses and state and local governments where they can find the best information on preparedness before hurricane force winds or storm flooding may occur.
Canadian Wildfires Prompt Poor Air Quality Alert for Parts of New England on June 7, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, due to elevated concentrations of fine particle air pollution from wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario.
EPA Region 7 Presents $500K Check to City of Clinton, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, near a brownfield site in historic downtown Clinton, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Clinton as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee.
EPA Region 7 Presents $2M Check to East Central Intergovernmental Association in Iowa After Selection for Brownfields Grants
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, near a brownfield site in historic downtown Clinton, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $2 million ceremonial check to the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) in Iowa.