Statement by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on World Water Day

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — In celebration of World Water Day, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “This World Water Day, I encourage everyone to take a moment to consider how truly fundamental clean water is to the health of our communities and our environment. Clean water is […]

EPA Settles Claims with Six California Animal Fat and Vegetable Oil Companies

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements with six California companies for claims they failed to comply with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures requirements for handling oil under the Clean Water Act. The payments to the United States under these settlements range from […]

EPA Announces Clean Air Act Violations for Permian Basin Company

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (March 22nd, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for emissions from storage tanks that the EPA identified using a helicopter equipped with a special infrared camera that detects hydrocarbon leaks, and for […]

Interior and Defense Departments Launch Readiness and Recreation Initiative to Preserve Green Spaces, Enhance Recreation Opportunities around Military Installations

Published by the Department of the Interior The Departments of the Interior and Defense today announced a new partnership and $80 million in investments to preserve land around military installations and improve access to outdoor recreation for millions of Americans. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-and-defense-departments-launch-readiness-and-recreation-initiative-preserve

United States Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against Denka Performance Elastomer to Immediately Reduce Chloroprene Emissions

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed a motion for preliminary injunction under the Clean Air Act (CAA) requesting that the Court order Denka Performance Elastomer LLC (Denka) to require significant pollution controls to reduce chloroprene emissions, […]

EPA and DOJ File Clean Air Act Complaint Against Diesel Spec Inc. for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices”

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) CHICAGO (March 17, 2023)  Today, the Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, filed a complaint against Diesel Spec Inc. (DSI), a Canadian company based just outside of Montreal, for violating Section 203(a) of the Clean Air Act. The alleged violations include manufacturing, selling […]

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

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 Jersey 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 […]

EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Massachusetts

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than […]

EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Decrease of Toxic Chemical Releases in Connecticut

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than […]

EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Decrease of Toxic Chemical Releases in New Hampshire, but generated waste increased

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than […]

EPA issues Toxics Release Inventory 2021 report on chemical releases and waste management in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) 2021 National Analysis, which summarizes TRI activities reported during calendar year 2021. The TRI contains data on toxic chemicals that are manufactured, processed, or managed at thousands of facilities in the U.S. The TRI includes […]

EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Toxic Chemical Releases in Vermont have decreased

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than […]

EPA recognizes 15 organizations for certifying the most buildings as ENERGY STAR in 2022

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the names of 15 organizations that each earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification for more than 150 commercial, multifamily, and industrial buildings in 2022. In total, the top certifiers collectively certified more than 3,700 buildings representing over 800 million […]

EPA Analysis Shows 2021 increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Rhode Island

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are 10% lower than […]

Settlement Agreement Reimburses Taxpayers for Cost of Removing Hazards at Bristol, Conn. Cleanup Site

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BRISTOL, CONN. (March 15, 2023) – Philips North America LLC. has agreed to pay $706,175 plus interest to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reimburse costs of removing hazardous contamination from the former Sessions Clock Site in Bristol, Conn. “This case demonstrates that EPA takes its […]

EPA Announces Final “Good Neighbor” Plan to Cut Harmful Smog, Protecting Health of Millions from Power Plant, Industrial Air Pollution

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 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. The final rule will improve air quality for millions of people living […]

A Giant Blob of Seaweed is Heading to Florida

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The mass, known as the great Atlantic Sargassum belt, is drifting toward the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists say seaweed is likely to come ashore by summer to create a rotting, stinking, scourge. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/us/seaweed-blob-florida-mexico.html

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes First-Ever National Standard to Protect Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Through this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection […]

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