EPA Launches New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement in Pennsylvania to Protect Underserved Communities

January 27, 2023 / by Region 03 / Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (January 27, 2023) – Today, EPA announced a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of achieving 100% lead service line removal and replacement.  The “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative was introduced during a White House convening with Vice President Kamala Harris […]

Assistant Secretary Cantor Completes Pacific Tour of Hawaiʻi, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

January 26, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Government, North America, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor today wrapped up a trip to Hawai’i, Guam and Saipan. Her visit included valuable opportunities to highlight U.S. investments, the importance of partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region, and the Biden-Harris administration’s recently launched first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, […]

Biden Bans Roads, Logging in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest

January 26, 2023 / by Lisa Friedman / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The U.S. Forest Service rule restricts development on more than nine million acres in North America’s largest temperate rainforest, reversing a Trump decision. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/25/climate/alaska-tongass-national-forest.html

EPA encourages Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region residents to “Test Your Nest” and reduce home radon levels

January 25, 2023 / by Region 08 / North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DENVER – January is National Radon Action Month and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working with our partners to spread the word about radon health risks in homes, the importance of testing, and steps homeowners can take to reduce risk in the Rocky Mountain and Great […]

EPA Region 6 Releases 2022 Year in Review

January 25, 2023 / by Region 06 / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (January 25, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 released the 2022 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress over the past fiscal year. “The first year of my tenure is complete and I am proud that EPA Region 6 […]

EPA Fines Turbocharged Performance LLC in Sibley, Iowa, for Alleged Automobile ‘Defeat Device’ Violations

January 24, 2023 / by Region 07 / Air Quality, North America, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 24, 2023) – Sibley, Iowa, auto repair shop Turbocharged Performance LLC will pay a $30,000 civil penalty for allegedly tampering with car engines to render emissions controls inoperative, in violation of the federal Clean Air Act. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the […]

EPA to Host February Virtual Community Meeting for Zelienople Residents

January 19, 2023 / by Region 03 / Air Quality, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 19, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide or EtO. The community meeting will take place virtually on February 2 at 6 p.m. […]

EPA Seeks Input on Inflation Reduction Act Programs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Construction Materials and Products

January 19, 2023 / by Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention OCSPP / Air Quality, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first opportunities for public input on new programs focused on lower carbon construction materials made possible by a $350 million investment from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The Agency will hold three public webinars and will accept […]

EPA Begins Demolition at Lane Plating Superfund Site in Dallas Texas

January 19, 2023 / by Region 06 / Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS – (January 19, 2023)- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members (CAG) and Dallas city officials hosted an event at the Lane Plating Superfund site in Dallas, Texas to witness the demolition of the electroplating facility and to recognize the work […]

EPA Reaches $11 Million Settlement with Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company

January 18, 2023 / by Region 02 / Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) for the reimbursement of $11 million in costs EPA incurred in cleaning up contamination at the Maunabo Groundwater Superfund Site in Puerto Rico. “We are pleased to have […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.9 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Guam Schools

January 17, 2023 / by Region 09 / Air Quality, Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PITI, GUAM – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding approximately $9,875,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the Guam Department of Education. These rebate funds will help Guam purchase 25 clean battery-electric school buses. […]

EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site in Lake County, Calif.

January 13, 2023 / by Region 09 / Asia, Lands, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its preferred cleanup plan for the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund site and is inviting the public to review and comment on the plan. The plan proposes cleaning up significant portions of the site in Clearlake Oaks, […]

EPA Proposes Settlement to Protect Sacramento River Endangered Species

January 13, 2023 / by Region 09 / Lands, North America, 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 Announces Appointments to Local Government Advisory Committee

January 13, 2023 / by Office of the Administrator AO / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where members presented recommendations on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “Our […]

Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia

January 11, 2023 / by Ivan Penn / Climate, Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/business/energy-environment/qcells-solar-panel-factory-georgia.html

Biden Defends His Immigration Policy as Summit in Mexico Wraps Up

January 11, 2023 / by Michael D. Shear and Anushka Patil / Environment, Journalism, New York Times, North America

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Even as President Biden and the leaders of Canada and Mexico sought to emphasize their shared commitments, the tricky issue of immigration dominated much of the discussion. Read the full article at: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/10/us/politics/biden-immigration-mexico-summit.html

Chính quyền Biden-Harris thông báo cung cấp 100 triệu đô la thông qua Đạo luật giảm lạm phát cho các khoản tài trợ công lý môi trường

January 10, 2023 / by Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights OEJECR / North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Hôm nay, Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ (EPA) đã thông báo về việc cung cấp khoảng 100 triệu đô la cho các dự án thúc đẩy công lý môi trường ở các cộng đồng không được phục vụ đầy đủ và quá tải […]

Ipinahayag ng Biden-Harris Administration ang Handang Magagamit na $100 Milyon sa pamamagitan ng Inflation Reduction Act para sa Environmental Justice Grants

January 10, 2023 / by Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights OEJECR / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Sa araw na ito, ang U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ay nagpahayag na may handang magagamit na humigit kumulang sa $100 milyon para sa mga proyektong magpapasulong sa environmental justice sa mga di masyado napaglilingkuran at hirap na hirap na mga komunidad sa buong bansa. Ang […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $100 Million through Inflation Reduction Act for Environmental Justice Grants

January 10, 2023 / by Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights OEJECR / Climate, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $100 million for projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the country. This funding, made possible through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, marks the largest amount of environmental justice grant […]

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