Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Georgia

April 4, 2023 / by Region 04 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ATLANTA (April 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $119,845,000 to Georgia for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).  Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments […]

Interior Department Announces Start of Turbine Construction for Commercial-Scale, Offshore Wind Energy Project in Federal Waters

April 3, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior In a major milestone towards meeting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has completed its review of critical design and installation reports for the South […]

Under Settlement with EPA, East Peoria Businesses Must Halt Sales of Devices that Alter Vehicle Emissions

April 3, 2023 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Air Quality, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a consent order with Joshua Davis, River City Diesel LLC, RCD Performance LLC, and Midwest Truck and 4WD Center LLC (collectively Defendants) of East Peoria, Illinois, which requires the defendants to stop manufacturing, selling, offering to sell, and […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $85.44M Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Mid-Atlantic States

April 3, 2023 / by Region 03 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (April 3, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $85,440,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states that make up EPA’s Mid-Atlantic Region:  Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Maine to Fund Innovative Projects That Tackle Climate Pollution

April 3, 2023 / by Region 01 / Air Quality, Climate, Europe, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON – The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $3 Million to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across Maine. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the funds, which are is a part of the first […]

California to Require Half of All Heavy Trucks Sold by 2035 to Be Electric

March 31, 2023 / by CORAL DAVENPORT / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The state is setting strict limits to try to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from transportation, the sector of the American economy that generates the most greenhouse gases. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/climate/california-electric-trucks-emissions.html

Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

March 31, 2023 / by Region 08 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $24 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775 Million Investment in America for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades

March 31, 2023 / by Water OW / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CORRECTION: An earlier version of this release stated funding from the annual Clean Water State Revolving Fund will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans. This funding for water infrastructure is provided through annual appropriations from Congress as loans. It is additional to $2.4 billion in […]

EPA and Justice Department File Complaint Against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for Unlawful Discharge of Pollutants and Hazardous Substances in East Palestine Derailment

March 31, 2023 / by Enforcement and Compliance Assurance OECA / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Yesterday, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway Company related to […]

EPA Makes Trends in Domestic Chemical Production and Imports More Accessible to the Public with the First Ever Chemical Data Reporting National Review

March 31, 2023 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the first ever Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) National Review, a web-based, interactive report with comprehensive analysis of data submitted to the Agency during the 2020 CDR reporting cycle. The National Review increases public awareness of chemicals being manufactured […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $126,864,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

March 31, 2023 / by Region 02 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK (March 31, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $126,864,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest

March 31, 2023 / by Region 09 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced almost $78 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories in the Pacific Southwest through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF). The funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater […]

Statement by EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe on National Farmworker Awareness Week

March 31, 2023 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Asia, Climate, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — In celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week, EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe issued the following statement: “During National Farmworker Awareness Week, we pay tribute to the more than two million unsung heroes who do some of the toughest work to help put food on our tables […]

EPA Announces $3 Million For New York to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State

March 30, 2023 / by Region 02 / Air Quality, Climate, North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for New York to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state. Earlier this month, EPA announced the availability of the funds, which represent the […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Wisconsin to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State 

March 30, 2023 / by Region 05 / Air Quality, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Wisconsin would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the funds from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants […]

EPA’s Finalization of “Good Neighbor” Plan will reduce transport of harmful air pollution to Connecticut

March 30, 2023 / by Region 01 / Air Quality, Europe, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 30, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of the final Good Neighbor Plan, a rule that will significantly cut smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states, will improve air quality for millions of people living […]

EPA Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List

March 30, 2023 / by Region 09 / North America, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ARIZONA — In an effort to protect public health from contamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it is proposing to add the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District on Navajo Nation to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The Agency is also proposing three additional sites […]

EPA to Add Louisiana Superfund Site to the National Priorities List

March 29, 2023 / by Region 06 / Asia, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (March 29th, 2023)– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Louisiana Superfund site Capitol Lakes to the National Priorities List. The NPL is a roster of the nation’s most contaminated sites that threaten human health or the environment. By adding this site to […]

EPA Announces $3 Million for Hawaii to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State

March 29, 2023 / by Region 09 / Air Quality, Climate, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for Hawai‘i to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state. Earlier this month, EPA announced the availability of the funds, representing the first funding […]

EPA to Add Oklahoma Superfund Site to the National Priorities List

March 29, 2023 / by Region 06 / Asia, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (March 29th, 2023)– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Fansteel Metals Superfund site to the National Priorities List. The NPL is a roster of the nation’s most contaminated sites that threaten human health or the environment. By adding this site to the […]

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