EPA Proposes Settlement to Protect Sacramento River Endangered Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed enforcement action related to violations of the Clean Water Act on the Sacramento River in Red Bluff, Calif. EPA is proposing an administrative settlement with Justin Jenson, the owner of a residential property in […]

EPA and TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. Enter Into Agreement to Clean Up Oil Discharge From Pipeline Rupture Near Washington, Kansas

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2023) – TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up the oil discharge that occurred Dec. 7 in Washington County, Kansas, as a result of a rupture in a section of the […]

EPA provides research funds to Colorado Small Businesses to develop technologies for wastewater reuse and microplastic identification

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER (January 6, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding two Colorado small businesses, Lafayette-based, Sporian Microsystems Inc., and Lakewood-based, J-Tech LLC, $100,000 each to develop promising environmental technologies related to microplastics identification and wastewater reuse. The Colorado businesses are among $2,497,134 EPA is […]

EPA Region 7 Encourages Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 4, 2023) – During January, EPA Region 7 will hold six outreach events at Kansas City Public Library branches in Missouri to raise awareness of radon exposure and encourage residents to have their homes tested for the presence of radon. January marks National Radon Action Month. […]

EPA Awards Research Funding to 25 Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,497,134 in research funding for 25 small businesses to develop technologies that address some of our most pressing environmental problems. Projects include technologies for detecting methane emissions, methods to prolong the shelf life of foods and reduce […]

EPA Awards Research Funding to 25 Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,497,134 in research funding for 25 small businesses to develop technologies that address some of our most pressing environmental problems. Projects include technologies for detecting methane emissions, methods to prolong the shelf life of foods and reduce food […]

EPA proposes consent order on safe closure of Navy’s Red Hill Fuel Facility

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is putting forward a proposed 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 […]

Bellevue, Nebraska, Site Added to Superfund National Priorities List

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 20, 2022) – Today, the PCE Carriage Cleaners Site in Bellevue, Nebraska, has been added to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL), following its listing in the Federal Register for a 60-day public comment period. Historic dry-cleaning operations at the site, now a vacant lot, […]

EPA Adds Hercules Inc. Site in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the Superfund National Priorities List to Clean Up Pollution and Protect Public Health

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HATTIESBURG, Miss. (December 20, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has added two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. The addition of Hercules Inc. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and […]

EPA Adds Sites in Mississippi and Nebraska to the Superfund National Priorities List to Clean Up Pollution and Protect Public Health

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has added two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. The addition of Hercules Inc. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and PCE Carriage Cleaners in Bellevue, […]

NEWS UPDATE #5: TC Energy Pipeline Rupture and Oil Discharge Near Washington, Kansas

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA personnel speak with PHMSA Accident Investigator Ky Nichols (second from right) at the excavation site on the scene of the TC Energy pipeline rupture response. (Photo credit: U.S. EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 15, 2022) – On-scene coordinators (OSCs) and a public information officer (PIO) from EPA Region […]

Federal settlement paves way for continued work at former Chlor-Alkali Facility Superfund Site

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BERLIN, N.H. (Dec. 7, 2022) – Under a Consent Decree agreement recently entered by the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New Hampshire have entered into an agreement with settling defendants, Fort James […]

EPA begins oversight of General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site in Minneapolis; will host Superfund training and open house on Wednesday, December 14

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (December 5, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the agency will assume investigation responsibilities for the General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To update community members, the agency will host “Superfund 101” training and an open house on Wednesday, December 14. Since […]

EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30-day public comment period on its proposed cleanup plan for the Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois. EPA will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 7, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. to discuss the proposal and accept […]

EPA awards New Jersey nearly $169 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for water infrastructure improvements

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $169 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to New Jersey for water infrastructure improvements that will help communities access clean, safe and reliable drinking water, increase resilience, collect and treat wastewater to protect public health, clean […]

French Police Guard Water as Seasonal Drought Intensifies

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment New reservoirs designed to supply French farms with water in increasingly arid growing seasons have attracted opposition from environmentalists. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/world/europe/france-climate-change-water-wars.html

EPA Awards $749,926 for Research Grants to the University of Houston

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $749,926 in research grant funding to the University of Houston to develop and evaluate innovative methods and approaches to inform our understanding of the human health risks that may result from exposure to chemical mixtures […]

EPA Awards $750,000 for Research Grants to Texas A&M University

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $750,000 in research grant funding to go towards the Texas A&M university to develop and evaluate innovative methods and approaches to inform our understanding of the human health risks that may result from exposure to […]

EPA Announces Selection of Members to Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 20 members, including the new Committee Chair and Committee Vice-Chair to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC), which provides independent policy advice, information, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on […]

EPA Announces Settlements to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations at Four Solar Farm Construction Sites in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice today announced settlements with four separate solar farm owners to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. The alleged violations were construction permit violations and stormwater mismanagement at large-scale solar generating facilities: a site near […]

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