Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Montague, Mass. (July 18, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $5 million in EPA Brownfields grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the cleanup of the Strathmore Mill complex. EPA was joined by the Town of Montague, Senator Markey, the Massachusetts Department […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (July 17, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start to the public comment period for the updated proposed cleanup plan to address elevated concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, in the soil and groundwater at the Wisconsin Public Service Corp. Marinette Former […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]