Alabama to benefit from $20,832,304 grant funding by Biden-Harris Administration to support clean U.S. manufacturing of construction materials

July 17, 2024 / by Region 04 / Asia, Climate, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Alabama will benefit from four grants totaling approximately $20.8M to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials. EPA estimates that the construction materials used in buildings and […]

EPA Region 6 Announces Oklahoma Teacher as Winner of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators

July 16, 2024 / by Region 06 / Asia, Fresh Water, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (July 16, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is pleased to announce the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) winner is Shannon Chatwin from Owasso High School located in Owasso, Oklahoma. Mrs. Chatwin has been an Advanced Placement environmental science teacher […]

EPA settlement with Hi-Noon Petroleum resolves gasoline spill to creek in Yellowstone NP 

July 16, 2024 / by Region 08 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont.  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Hi-Noon Petroleum Inc. (Hi-Noon) resolving alleged Clean Water Act (CWA) violations involving a gasoline discharge into Grayling Creek in Yellowstone National Park (YNP), Wyoming.   EPA alleges that Hi-Noon violated the CWA with a […]

Deadline for public input extended for EPA’s proposed cleanup plan for the Collins & Aikman Plant (former) Superfund Site 

July 15, 2024 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON, MASS (July 15, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to clean up the Collins & Aikman Plant (former) Superfund Site in Farmington, NH. EPA will hold a public meeting to update the community on the proposed remediation plan and a public […]

EPA Announces New, Earlier Protections for People from Pesticide Spray Drift

July 15, 2024 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, July 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is putting protections in place sooner for farmworkers, their families, and the general public near where pesticides are applied. EPA will now assess the potential for people to be exposed to a pesticide when it drifts away […]

EPA Invites Public Comment on Review that Shows Progress and Need for More Data After Historic Hudson River PCB Cleanup

July 10, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its third review of the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Upper Hudson River. The EPA’s review concludes that PCB levels in water and fish are going down overall, but the EPA needs more years of fish […]

EPA Issues Cleanup Plan for Shaffer Equipment Superfund Site in Minden, West Virginia

July 9, 2024 / by Region 03 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) that addresses a source of contaminated soil at the former Shaffer Equipment Company (SEC) property in Minden, West Virginia. Today’s ROD, which applies to the polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) located at the SEC property […]

EPA Selects Two Minnesota Organizations to Receive Almost $200,000 to Support Educational Projects

July 9, 2024 / by Region 05 / Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (July 9, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation and Minnesota State Mankato will receive grants for $98,000 and $100,000, respectively, for environmental education projects.   “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information […]

EPA Selects Educational Organizations to Receive Over $3.6 million to Support Environmental Projects Nationwide

July 8, 2024 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Air Quality, Climate, Europe, Fresh Water, Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, July 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 38 organizations to receive over $3.6 million in funding for projects under the Environmental Education Grants Program. “Advancing environmental education advances EPA’s mission because it better equips our communities with the information they […]

Public input sought at meeting to update community on EPA’s cleanup plan at the Collins & Aikman Plant (former) Superfund Site

July 3, 2024 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON, MASS (July 3, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to clean up the Collins & Aikman Plant (former) Superfund Site and will hold a public meeting and public hearing to update the community on proposed remediation plan and to accept comments. […]

EPA Fines Two Oahu Nurseries over Federal Worker Protection Standard Violations

July 3, 2024 / by Region 09 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements of two cases involving agricultural worker protection, one with Olomana Orchids Inc., in Kaneohe, and one with Mari’s Gardens LLC, in Mililani. Both farms are located on the island of Oʻahu. “Reducing pesticide exposure is […]

EPA, Department of Justice sue Lower Yakima Valley dairies for manure practices endangering neighboring well-users

July 2, 2024 / by Region 10 / Air Quality, Fresh Water, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice asked the Eastern District Court of Washington to immediately force three large Lower Yakima Valley dairies to test down-gradient wells within an area approximately three-and-one-half miles south and southwest of the dairies and […]

Public input sought for proposed prospective purchaser agreement to redevelop the Olin Eames Street Property in Wilmington, Massachusetts

July 2, 2024 / by Region 01 / Fresh Water, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (July 2, 2024) – Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement (PPA) that is open for public comment for the Olin property – the approximately 50-acre parcel at 51 Eames Street in Wilmington, Massachusetts – where chemical manufacturing and waste disposal activities […]

Biden-Harris Administration announces $22.4 million to protect and restore Chesapeake Bay through Investing in America agenda

June 25, 2024 / by Region 03 / Climate, Fresh Water, Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) June 25, 2024 Contact Information R3 Press (R3Press@epa.gov) PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2024) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $22.4 million in grants to 13 selectees, through the Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduction grant program as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The 13 […]

EPA Recommends that People in the Great Lakes Region Prepare Now to Avoid Potential Exposure this Summer to Wildfire Smoke

June 24, 2024 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Lands, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging residents in the Great Lakes region to be prepared for wildfire smoke this summer. EPA advises everyone to stay informed about local air quality and put plans in place to reduce their exposure to wildfire smoke and protect their health.   “Although […]

EPA announces New England’s winners of Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educator and the President’s Environmental Youth Award

June 20, 2024 / by Region 01 / Climate, Europe, Fresh Water, Lands, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (JUNE 20, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality announced New England’s 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). “Environmental stewardship often begins in […]

EPA Issues Final Update on Cleanup Plan for Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund Site in New Jersey

June 18, 2024 / by Region 02 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the final Explanation of Significant Differences that explains changes to the cleanup plan to address contaminated soil and debris at the Woodbrook Road Dump Superfund site in South Plainfield, New Jersey. “Today, we are announcing our update […]

EPA Marks National Pollinator Week, Emphasizing Commitment to Protecting Pollinators

June 18, 2024 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Climate, Lands, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Yesterday, June 17, 2024, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan issued a proclamation announcing June 17-23, 2024, as National Pollinator Week. This year’s proclamation underscores EPA’s commitment to protecting pollinators from pesticides, including through mitigation measures for several pesticides and the upcoming issuance of the […]

EPA Region 7 Invites Public to Attend Community Meetings About Omaha Lead Superfund Site in Downtown Omaha, Nebraska

June 17, 2024 / by Region 07 / Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 17, 2024) – Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will host two community meetings on Monday and Tuesday, June 24 and 25, to provide community members with an update about the Omaha Lead Superfund Site and the findings from the site’s […]

United States Files Court Settlement for Reimbursement of Costs at Findett Corp. Superfund Site in St. Charles, Missouri

June 17, 2024 / by Region 07 / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 17, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the filing of a settlement agreement with three parties, requiring the payment of cleanup costs at the Findett Corp. Superfund Site in St. Charles, Missouri. The settlement was filed in the United States District […]

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