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Rule published on April 17 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit discussed on April 17 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Selects the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across the Caribbean Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Inter-American University of Puerto Rico has been selected to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTACs) that will receive about $10 million over the next five years to help communities across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands access funds from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
University of Arizona, San Diego State Unveiled as Centers to Help Communities Access Historic Environmental Justice Investments
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 17 new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers nationwide, including the University of Arizona and San Diego State University to cover the Pacific Southwest region of the United States.
EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Nucor Steel Facility in Marion, Ohio
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed cleanup plan to address the remaining contaminated groundwater and soil at the Nucor Steel Marion, Inc. facility located at 912 Cheney Ave. in Marion, Ohio.
EPA Fines Two Companies for Clean Water Violations at Hotel Construction Site in Luquillo, Puerto Rico
By EPA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: PUERTO RICO - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has taken an enforcement action against Northshore Management Corporation and Luquillo Hotel Company, LLC for failure to comply with permit notification requirements under the Clean Water Act. The companies will pay a total fine of $30,000 for the violations, which were related to the construction of the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel & Casino project in Luquillo, Puerto Rico.
EPA Publishes 30th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 30th annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2021.
Vermont Organization Selected as Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across New England and USA to Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Montpelier, Vermont-based Institute for Sustainable Communities has been selected to serve as an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center" (EJ TCTAC) which will each receive at least $10 million to help communities across the United States access funds from President Biden's Investing in America agenda. This includes historic investments to advance environmental justice.
EPA awards $1.8 million to help restore Delaware Inland Bays under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
The Delaware Inland Bays Program will receive $1.8 million in restoration funds as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to estuaries of national significance, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
EPA announces $4 million for Oregon to tackle climate pollution
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in grant funding to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across Oregon. Additionally, the Portland metro area was allotted $1 million.
EPA awards $1.8 million to the Delaware Estuary Program, including support for mussel hatchery at Philadelphia’s Bartram’s Gardens
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
The Delaware Estuary Program will receive $1.8 million in restoration funds to support a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the program as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to estuaries of national significance, the U. S, Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects through the AQUARIUS and PISCES Award Programs
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 41 clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation.
EPA and Puerto Rico Announce $3 Million For Puerto Rico to Plan Innovative Climate Projects
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) announced Puerto Rico will receive $3 million to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the Commonwealth.
EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M in Research Grants to Reduce U.S. Household Food Waste
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1,471,426 in research grant funding to two universities to develop, apply, and test innovative and creative community-engaged approaches to reduce household food waste in the United States.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Hearing for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3 on April 17
By EPA Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Illinois to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Illinois would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.
EPA offers new grant application process starting April 17
By EPA Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) - SAN FRANCISCO BAY WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND, FISCAL YEAR 2023 grant opened on April 17.
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Lowering Costs
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled:
16 notices published in week ending April 1 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 16, 2023
There were 16 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending April 1, according to the Federal Register.
Announcing Upcoming Meeting of Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee discussed on April 14 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.