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Jan 30, 2024

Public comment period opens on draft permit to bring the largest offshore wind farm project to Virginia’s coast

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the opening of a 30-day public comment period on Jan. 29 for a draft Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf...
Jan 25, 2024

EPA Region 7 Presents $1.7M Check to City of Lincoln, Nebraska, for Recycling Education and Outreach Grant

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations EPA Region 7 Presents $1.7M Check to City of...
Jan 25, 2024

EPA Regional Administrator visits VSU to bolster partnership and educational opportunities

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 25, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz visited Virginia State University on Jan. 24 to meet with VSU...
Jan 25, 2024

EPA Regional Administrator and U.S. Congresswoman visit Southside Richmond community to talk environmental justice

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 25, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-4) met with Virginia Community...
Jan 24, 2024

EPA penalizes private landowner for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging fill into the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River

SEATTLE – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Michael Gagliano agreed to pay a penalty of $8,000 for violating the Clean Water Act when he discharged fill material into...
Jan 24, 2024

EPA Fines Omaha Chemical Manufacturing Facility for Alleged Violations of Multiple Environmental Laws

Contact Information: Benjamin Washburn, washburn.ben@epa.gov, 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 24, 2024) – Chemical manufacturer Nox-Crete Inc. will pay a $37,026 civil penalty and install a fire...
Jan 23, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $11M in grants for wildfire smoke preparedness in community buildings

PNW communities to receive over $3.4M in funding

SEATTLE (January 23, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency anticipates awarding $3,472,516 in grant funding to four selected recipients in the Pacific Northwest to enhance community...
Jan 23, 2024

Montana to reduce indoor air pollution in high-need communities from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant

State to receive $610k for wildfire smoke preparedness in high-need communities

Contact: Virva Aryan (aryan.virva@epa.gov) 303-312-6607 HELENA, Montana (January 23, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.67 million in grant funding...
Jan 23, 2024

Utah to reduce indoor air pollution in schools, public buildings from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant

State to receive $854k for wildfire smoke preparedness projects in target underserved areas

SALT LAKE CITY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.76 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire...
Jan 23, 2024

Colorado to reduce indoor air pollution in schools, public buildings from wildfire smoke events through EPA grant

State to receive $1.89M for community wildfire smoke preparedness projects

DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.76 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke...
Jan 18, 2024

Swinerton Builders Reaches Agreement to Address Clean Water Act Violations and Offset Environmental Harm at Solar Farm Construction Sites in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois

Settlement includes 600k to restore Portneuf River near Pocatello, Idaho

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2024) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Justice Department today announced that Swinerton Builders has agreed to pay a $2.3 million penalty – divided...
Jan 18, 2024

EPA kicks off in-person regional roadshows to help communities access historic Investing in America funding for local climate and environmental justice solutions

WASHINGTON (Jan. 17, 2024) – As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, a groundbreaking effort to help communities across the nation...
Jan 18, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites

WASHINGTON (Jan. 17, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil...
Jan 17, 2024

EPA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites in Region 7

Utilizing updated, best available science, EPA lowers nationwide screening levels for the first time in 30 years impacting sites in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations Contact Information: Kellen Ashford,...
Jan 17, 2024

EPA kicks off in-person regional roadshows to help communities access historic Investing in America funding for local climate and environmental justice solutions

New phase of EPA’s Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative to launch in Albany, New York to help communities access unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act resources

WASHINGTON (Jan. 17, 2024) – As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, a groundbreaking effort to help communities across the nation...
Jan 11, 2024

Biden-Harris administration announces availability of $32M in grant funding to tackle air pollution at schools and deliver cleaner air for America’s children

WASHINGTON (Jan. 11, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution in schools as part of President...
Jan 11, 2024

EPA Administrator Reappoints Leaders from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Willow Springs, Missouri, to National Advisory Committee

First time in Local Government Advisory Committee’s history that membership will have female majority

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations Contact Information: Shannan Beisser, 816-520-1949,...
Jan 11, 2024

EPA announces availability of $32M in grant funding to tackle air pollution at schools and deliver cleaner air for America’s children

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations EPA announces availability of $32M in grant funding...
Jan 11, 2024

EPA proposes stronger air pollution standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced a proposal to strengthen Clean Air Act standards for large facilities that burn municipal solid waste. If finalized,...
Jan 11, 2024

EPA Fines Harvard, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

Contact Information: Benjamin Washburn, washburn.ben@epa.gov, 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 11, 2024) – Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company has agreed to pay a $82,677 civil penalty to resolve...
Jan 11, 2024

EPA Fines COIM USA for Inaccurate Reporting of Hazardous Chemical

Company Agrees to Supply Equipment to Local Fire Department as Part of Settlement

NEW YORK (January 11, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with COIM USA, Inc. (COIM) for allegedly violating the federal Emergency Planning and...
Jan 10, 2024

EPA Selects Kansas State University to Receive $4 Million in Grant Funding to Provide Technical Assistance to Tribal Nations and Entities Addressing Brownfields

Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 10, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of Kansas State University...
Jan 10, 2024

EPA Announces Appointments to Local Government Advisory Committee

First time in LGAC history that membership will be majority female

Contact: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON (Jan. 10, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 16 new members to the Local Government...
Jan 10, 2024

Join Us in Albany for the First Regional Roadshow, Part of a Series Happening Across the Nation to Showcase Historic Environmental Justice Funding Opportunities

On January 18th in Albany’s South End, EPA’s new Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative will share how to Access Unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act Resources for Local Climate and Environmental Justice Solutions

New York, NY – (January 10th, 2023) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host its first in a nationwide series of Regional Roadshow events, in Albany, New York on Thursday January...
Jan 9, 2024

EPA announces $51M in grants for 144 new school buses in PNW

EPA announces $51M in grants for 144 new school buses in PNW Contact Information: EPA R10 Press Office (r10_Press_team@epa.gov) SEATTLE (Jan. 9) – Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection...

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