EPA Marks National Pollinator Week by Proposing Protections for 27 of the Most Vulnerable Endangered Species, Including Some Pollinators, from Pesticides

June 22, 2023 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, during National Pollinator Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is continuing its work to protect pollinators by proposing geographically-specific protections that would limit the use of pesticides in the habitat of 27 endangered and threatened (listed) species, including some pollinators. The Agency is releasing […]

EPA Announces $1.5 Million for Brownfield Sites in Dallas, Texas

June 16, 2023 / by Region 06 / Climate, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16th, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.5 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to the city of Dallas to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected the City of Dallas for […]

EPA Seeks Public Comment to Update Proposed Soil Cleanup Plan for Lammers Barrel Superfund Site in Beavercreek, Ohio

June 15, 2023 / by Region 05 / Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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 […]

How South Korean Food Waste Is Turned Into Feed, Fuel or Fertilizer

June 14, 2023 / by John Yoon and Chang W. Lee / Environment, Journalism, Lands, New York Times

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment When wasted food rots in landfills, it pollutes soil and water — and warms the planet. Here’s how one country keeps that from happening. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/world/asia/south-korea-food-waste.html

Hecla Mining Company penalized $143,000 for hazardous waste management violations at Greens Creek Silver Mine in Southeast Alaska

June 14, 2023 / by Region 10 / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (June 14, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Hecla Mining Company’s Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island near Juneau, Alaska, was fined $143,124 for violating hazardous waste management and disposal requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. “EPA continues to […]

EPA Announces the Sixth Annual Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award Winners

June 13, 2023 / by Land and Emergency Management OLEM / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the sixth annual National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards. These awards highlight the accomplishments of federal agencies, states, Tribes, local partners, and developers in restoring and reusing contaminated land at federal facilities.  […]

Camden, New Jersey Project Slated to Get $1 Million from EPA for Cleanup of Brownfield Site

June 12, 2023 / by Region 02 / Climate, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Camden, NJ (June 12, 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 […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in New Hampshire

June 9, 2023 / by Region 01 / Climate, Europe, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (June 9, 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 selected eight communities in New Hampshire to receive eight […]

EPA’s final cleanup plan for the Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois is now available

June 8, 2023 / by Region 05 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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. In addition to zinc products, the former smelting facility produced sulfuric acid and cadmium which resulted in large amounts of slag, […]

EPA to Start Field Work at Tremont City Barrel Fill Superfund Site in German Township, Ohio

June 5, 2023 / by Region 05 / Europe, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (June 5, 2023) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting on June 7 to update the community on upcoming work this summer at the Tremont City Barrel Fill Site in German Township, Ohio.  EPA will oversee the field sampling needed to clean up the site. […]

EPA Finalizes Consent Order for Safe Defueling and Closure of Navy’s Red Hill Fuel Facility

June 2, 2023 / by Region 09 / Fresh Water, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HONOLULU – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized an Administrative Consent Order with the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that requires steps to ensure the safe defueling and closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base […]

EPA, Oklahoma Officials Celebrate Agriculture Community’s Contributions to Public Health and Environmental Protection

June 2, 2023 / by Region 06 / Fresh Water, Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (June 2, 2022)  This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Earthea Nance joined officials from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) to tour several agricultural sites that contribute to the well-being of the state’s residents and environment. The […]

EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for the Matthiessen & Hegeler Zinc Co. Superfund site in LaSalle, Illinois

June 1, 2023 / by Region 05 / Lands, South America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (June 1, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30-day public comment period on its proposal to amend the 2017 cleanup plan for the Matthiessen & Hegeler Zinc Co. Superfund site in LaSalle, Illinois. EPA will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 14, […]

EPA Invites Public Input on Plan to Clean Up Contaminated Soil at CPS/Madison Superfund Site in Old Bridge, NJ

June 1, 2023 / by Region 02 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its proposed cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the CPS/Madison Superfund site in Old Bridge, New Jersey. A 30-day public comment period for the proposed plan begins June 1, 2023. EPA will host […]

EPA begins sediment cleanup at Little Scioto River Superfund site in Marion Township, Ohio

June 1, 2023 / by Region 05 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (June 1, 2023) – This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will contact affected property owners as part of the first phase of cleaning up contaminated sediment in a 3.25-mile section of the Little Scioto River Superfund site in Marion Township, Ohio. The section being cleaned up […]

Comments Sought on Proposed Interim Groundwater Cleanup Plan at New Hampshire Plating Company Superfund Site, Merrimack, N.H.

May 31, 2023 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (May 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a Proposed Plan for an interim remedy for the cleanup of groundwater at the New Hampshire Plating Company Superfund Site located on Wright Avenue in Merrimack New Hampshire. EPA is accepting public comments on […]

EPA awards $500,000 to San Miguel County, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize properties in Norwood, Telluride and Ophir  

May 25, 2023 / by Region 08 / Asia, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) San Miguel County:  Janet Kask, Parks & Open Space Director, 970-369-5469,  janetk@sanmiguelcountyco.gov     Telluride, Colo. (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced San Miguel County, Colorado, will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to conduct environmental site assessments, develop clean-up plans and inventory contaminated […]

EPA awards nearly $1.5M for property assessment, cleanup and revitalization in Magna and Salt Lake City  

May 25, 2023 / by Region 08 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Salt Lake City Corporation: Cara Lindsley, Deputy Director, 801-718-5754, cara.lindsley@slcgov.com   Salt Lake County: Kersten Swinyard, Sr. Economic Development Manager, 385-468-4869, kswinyard@slco.org   SALT LAKE CITY (May 25, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding two Brownfields grants to Salt Lake City-area partners to assess, clean […]

EPA Awards Nearly $2.5M for Research to Assess Perchlorate after Firework Events

May 22, 2023 / by Research and Development ORD / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,579 in research grant funding to Texas Tech University for research on the behavior of perchlorate after fireworks events near water sources. “Protecting our water resources and ensuring clean drinking water is one of EPA’s top priorities,” said […]

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