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Two Florida Men Sentenced to Over Ten Years in Prison for Multi-State Biodiesel Fraud Scheme

November 8, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Washington – Yesterday, Thomas Davanzo, of Estero, Florida, and Robert Fedyna, of Naples, Florida, were sentenced to 121 months and 135 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a multi-state scheme to defraud biodiesel buyers and U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/two-florida-men-sentenced-over-ten-years-prison-multi-state-biodiesel-fraud-scheme

EPA Enforcement Actions Help Protect Vulnerable Communities from Lead-Based Paint Health Hazards

November 3, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-enforcement-actions-help-protect-vulnerable-communities-lead-based-paint-health

Las acciones de acatamiento de EPA ayudarán a proteger a las comunidades vulnerables de los peligros a la salud de la pintura a base de plomo

November 3, 2016 / by Headquarters Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/las-acciones-de-acatamiento-de-epa-ayudaran-proteger-las-comunidades-vulnerables-de-los

Automakers Outperform Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for 4th Consecutive Year

November 2, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Passenger vehicles achieved record-high fuel economy while outperforming greenhouse gas emission standards in model year 2015, according to two reports released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/automakers-outperform-greenhouse-gas-emissions-standards-4th-consecutive-year

EPA Announces First ONE Future Commitments Under Methane Challenge Program

October 28, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Climate, Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON—Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing commitment to take action on climate change and protect public health, EPA is announcing the founding partners of the ONE Future Emissions Intensity Commitment Option under the Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge (Met Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-first-one-future-commitments-under-methane-challenge-program

EPA Issues Rule Finalizing Changes to Existing Hazardous Waste Export and Import Regulations

October 28, 2016 / by Headquarters Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule to improve the nation’s hazardous waste regulations to protect public health and the environment. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-rule-finalizing-changes-existing-hazardous-waste-export-and-import

EPA Launches New Guide for Long-Term Stormwater Planning, Names Five Pilot Communities

October 27, 2016 / by Headquarters Water OW / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a package of tools to help communities plan long-term strategies for managing stormwater pollution. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-launches-new-guide-long-term-stormwater-planning-names-five-pilot-communities

EPA Releases the EJ 2020 Action Agenda, the Agency’s Environmental Justice Strategic Plan for 2016-2020

October 27, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released the Environmental Justice 2020 Action Agenda (EJ 2020), the Agency’s environmental justice strategic plan for 2016 to 2020. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-ej-2020-action-agenda-agencys-environmental-justice-strategic-plan-2016

EPA publica Agenda de Acción EJ 2020, el plan estratégico de justicia ambiental de la agencia para el 2016-2020

October 27, 2016 / by Headquarters Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (WASHINGTON, D.C., el 27 de octubre de 2016) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-publica-agenda-de-accion-ej-2020-el-plan-estrategico-de-justicia-ambiental-de-la

EPA Announces National Call-to-Action to Change Out 300 Million Light Bulbs

October 25, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks Energy Star Day 2016 by calling on Americans to change out their inefficient light bulbs with Energy Star certified LED bulbs. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-national-call-action-change-out-300-million-light-bulbs

Energy Star Collaboration Aims to Increase Sales of Energy-Efficient Products

October 24, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced an innovative pilot program with Energy Star partners to encourage the sale of more efficient products for the home. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/energy-star-collaboration-aims-increase-sales-energy-efficient-products

EPA Awards $10.8M for National Environmental Education Training Program

October 20, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – More than 4,400 environmental educators will gain training and leadership opportunities in 2017 through a new cooperative agreement between the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-108m-national-environmental-education-training-program

EPA otorga $10.8 millones para el Programa Nacional de Capacitación en Educación Ambiental

October 20, 2016 / by Headquarters Office of the Administrator AO / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA otorga $10.8 millones para el Programa Nacional de Capacitación en Educación Ambiental Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-otorga-108-millones-para-el-programa-nacional-de-capacitacion-en-educacion

EPA Calls for Nominations for 2017 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

October 18, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-calls-nominations-2017-presidential-green-chemistry-challenge-awards

EPA Honors 2016 Green Power Leaders

October 17, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-honors-2016-green-power-leaders

Statement, Blog, from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Historic Kigali Agreement

October 15, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Statement from EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on Historic Kigali Agreement Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/statement-blog-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-historic-kigali-agreement

Declaración y blog de la administradora de EPA Gina McCarthy sobre el histórico Acuerdo de Kigali

October 15, 2016 / by Headquarters Air and Radiation OAR / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Declaración y blog de la administradora de EPA Gina McCarthy sobre el histórico Acuerdo de Kigali El 15 de octubre de 2016 Información de contacto Melissa Harrison (Harrison.Melissa@epa.gov) Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/declaracion-y-blog-de-la-administradora-de-epa-gina-mccarthy-sobre-el-historico-acuerdo

EPA Awarding $1.3 Million to Revitalize America’s Urban Waters and Surrounding Communities

October 11, 2016 / by Headquarters Water OW / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $1.3 million to 22 organizations in 18 states to help protect and restore urban waters and to support community revitalization and other local priorities. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awarding-13-million-revitalize-americas-urban-waters-and-surrounding-communities

EPA otorga $1.3 millones para revitalizar las aguas urbanas y comunidades aledañas en Estados Unidos

October 11, 2016 / by Headquarters Water OW / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON, DC—La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) otorga $1.3 millones a 22 organizaciones en 18 estados para ayudar a proteger y restaurar las aguas urbanas y apoyar la revitalización comunitaria y otras prioridades locales. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-otorga-13-millones-para-revitalizar-las-aguas-urbanas-y-comunidades-aledanas-en

EPA Acts on New Chemical Law to Fast-Track Five Chemicals

October 11, 2016 / by Headquarters / Environment, Government, North America, United States EPA

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – EPA is taking swift steps to carry out requirements in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act and to reduce exposure to certain persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-acts-new-chemical-law-fast-track-five-chemicals-0