Apache Corporation to pay $4 million and reduce unlawful air pollution from oil and gas wells in New Mexico and Texas, eliminating more than 10,000 tons of harmful air pollutants annually

February 13, 2024 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Air Quality, Climate, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Apache Corporation (Apache) has agreed to pay $4 million in civil penalties and undertake projects expected to cost at least $5.5 million to ensure 422 of its oil and gas well pads in New Mexico and Texas comply with federal and state clean air regulations and […]

The City of Austin to Receive $1 Million from EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

February 12, 2024 / by Region 06 / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 12, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the City of Austin $1 million from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to develop climate action plans with new and innovative strategies that benefit local communities. The City of Austin’s Office of […]

EPA and DOE announce intent to fund projects to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sectors as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

February 9, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) today to make funds available to help measure and reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Stronger standard for harmful soot pollution will save lives and significantly increase health protections for all communities

February 8, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — On Thursday, Feb. 8, EPA finalized a stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. The stronger annual health-based air quality standard for fine particulate […]

EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities

February 7, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, North America, Oceans, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and communities from the dangerous and costly health effects of fine particle pollution, also known as soot. By strengthening the annual health-based national ambient air quality […]

EPA Administrator Regan Wraps up Successful Mission to Africa, Reaffirms Commitment to Partnerships in Mozambique and Ghana

February 2, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Africa, Air Quality, Climate, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned from Africa this week after completing a successful mission to Mozambique and Ghana, where he reinforced EPA’s commitment to partnering with leaders, young people, and advocates to develop shared solutions to environmental challenges. Administrator Regan participated in a range of […]

Public comment period opens on draft permit to bring the largest offshore wind farm project to Virginia’s coast

January 30, 2024 / by Region 03 / Air Quality, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period on Jan. 29 for a draft Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air quality permit for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial project located off the […]

Biden-Harris Administration, EPA announce $1.9 million grant to Arizona for wildfire smoke preparedness

January 25, 2024 / by Region 09 / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Arizona Board of Regents and Arizona State University to receive a $1,954,130 grant to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities across the state. The grant will help engage diverse communities in Arizona to develop solutions […]

Biden-Harris Administration, EPA announce $1.8 million to South Los Angeles community organization for wildfire smoke preparedness

January 25, 2024 / by Region 09 / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Esperanza Community Housing Corporation in Los Angeles to receive a $1,883,040 grant to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in local communities. The grant will help protect the people of South Los Angeles from wildfire smoke by […]

EPA to host a community meeting for Calvert City, KY, residents about air monitoring study

January 23, 2024 / by Region 04 / Air Quality

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Calvert City, KY. (January 23, 2024) –  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) announced the completion of a monitoring study for toxic air pollution (air toxics) near the Calvert City Industrial Complex that focused on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including ethylene […]

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $11M in grants for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings

January 23, 2024 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced the selection of four grant applicants to receive an expected $3,472,516 in funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. “After the wildfires in Maui, the wildfire smoke that blanketed the East Coast […]

Colorado to reduce indoor air pollution in schools, public buildings from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant

January 23, 2024 / by Region 08 / Air Quality

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10,670,000 in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. Of these recipients, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is anticipating a $1,895,705 grant to design […]

Montana to reduce indoor air pollution in high-need communities from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant 

January 23, 2024 / by Region 08 / Air Quality

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HELENA, Montana – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.67 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. Of these recipients, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (MDPHHS) is anticipating a $610,000 […]

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $11M in grants for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings

January 23, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON –  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced the selection of nine grant applicants to receive an expected $10.67 million in funding to enhance wildfire smoke preparedness and protection in communities throughout the West. “After the wildfires in Maui, the wildfire smoke that blanketed the East […]

Utah to reduce indoor air pollution in schools, public buildings from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant

January 23, 2024 / by Region 08 / Air Quality, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SALT LAKE CITY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.67 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. Of these recipients, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) is anticipating a $854,609 grant to […]

Administrator Regan to Highlight Climate, Equity, and Youth Leadership in Visits to Mozambique and Ghana

January 19, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Climate, North America, South America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – This weekend, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan will travel to Mozambique and Ghana to build partnerships and share solutions on a range of environmental priorities, including the development of clean energy, protecting clean air, encouraging responsible mining of critical minerals, and recycling of materials from […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector to Drive Innovation and Protect Communities

January 12, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to tackle wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, delivering on Congress’ directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize adoption of industry best practices that reduce pollution.  The proposed rule will assess […]

EPA proposes stronger air pollution standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste

January 11, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a proposal to strengthen Clean Air Act standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste. If finalized, the updated standards would reduce emissions of nine pollutants, including smog- and soot-forming sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, by approximately […]

Biden-Harris administration announces availability of $32M in grant funding to tackle air pollution at schools and deliver cleaner air for America’s children

January 11, 2024 / by Air and Radiation OAR / Air Quality, Climate, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution in schools as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding opportunity, which is made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and available […]

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