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Mar 21, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 21, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of up to $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to support Tribal...
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Mar 18, 2022
Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 18, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two important actions to safeguard communities...
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Mar 18, 2022Guidance follows through on President Biden’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 18, 2022) - Thursday, as part of President Biden’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan released March 3rd, the U.S....
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Mar 17, 2022
Contact: Suzanne Skadowski, EPA Region 10, 206-553-2160, skadowski.suzanne@epa.gov SEATTLE (March 17, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today officially added Bradford Island as a...
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Mar 17, 2022ENERGY STAR certified 93 energy-efficient plants this year
Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 17, 2022) – Bimbo Bakeries USA in Dubuque, Iowa, and Koch Fertilizer plants in Beatrice, Nebraska, and Ft. Dodge, Iowa,...
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Mar 17, 2022EPA Adds Meeker Avenue Plume Site in Brooklyn, New York to the Superfund List
Contact: Stephen McBay, (212)-637-3672, mcbay.stephen@epa.gov NEW YORK (March 17, 2022) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to add five sites and...
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Mar 17, 2022EPA Proposes to Add Brillo Landfill Site in Cayuga County, New York to Superfund List
Contact: Mike Basile, (716)-551-4410, basile.mike@epa.gov Stephen McBay, (212)-637-3672, mcbay.stephen@epa.gov NEW YORK (March 17, 2022) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
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Mar 17, 2022EPA Proposes to Add Lower Hackensack River in Bergen and Hudson Counties, New Jersey to Superfund List
Contact: Stephen McBay, (212)-637-3672, mcbay.stephen@epa.gov NEW YORK (March 17, 2022) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding 12 sites and proposing...
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Mar 17, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding 12 sites Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) and is proposing to add another...
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Mar 17, 2022EPA updates Superfund NPL, taking action to address risks to public health and build a better America
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 17, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding five Superfund...
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Mar 17, 2022EPA is awarding $5.4 million nationwide in grant funding for tribal and insular areas to establish lower-emission diesel projects
Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 17, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is...
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Mar 17, 2022Guidance follows through on President Biden’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2022) - Today, as part of President Biden’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan released March 3rd, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is releasing the “Clean Air...
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Mar 16, 2022
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement with the North Slope Borough of Alaska to resolve federal hazardous waste and oil...
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Mar 16, 2022
Austin Powder Company, owner and operator of the Red Diamond explosives manufacturing plant located near McArthur, Ohio, has agreed to implement significant upgrades to that facility’s...
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Mar 16, 202221,000 people die from cancer caused by radon exposure each year in U.S.
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 16, 2022) – EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister joined Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor and CEO...
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Mar 16, 2022
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two important actions to safeguard communities from products containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). First, as...
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Mar 15, 2022
EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 15, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved label amendments that further restrict the use...
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Mar 15, 2022American Rescue Plan Funds Help Buy Electric School Buses
SAN FRANCISCO (March 15, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of two national competitive efforts to support transitions to cleaner school buses: the...
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Mar 15, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2022) — At its inaugural meeting yesterday, the Interagency Task Force on Illegal Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Trade announced that over the past ten weeks, it has prevented...
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Mar 15, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced $5.4 million in grant funding is expected to be awarded for Tribal and insular areas to establish...
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Mar 15, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 93 U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2022. ENERGY...
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Mar 15, 2022
Contact Information: Ben Washburn, washburn.ben@epa.gov, 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH. 15, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 announced the winners of the...
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Mar 14, 2022Since 2006, WaterSense has helped save 5.3 trillion gallons of water, 603 billion kilowatt hours of energy, and $108 billion in consumer water and energy bills
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov...
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Mar 14, 2022Since 2006, WaterSense has helped save 5.3 trillion gallons of water, 603 billion kilowatt hours of energy, and $108 billion in consumer water and energy bills
WASHINGTON (March 14, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program and its partners are encouraging Americans to participate in the 14th annual Fix a Leak Week,...
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Mar 11, 2022
Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 11, 2022) – Following clear Clean Air Act requirements and meeting a court deadline, EPA is proposing a federal plan that...
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Mar 11, 2022
On March 9, EPA reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks, which other states can also adopt and...
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Mar 11, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2022) – Following clear Clean Air Act requirements and meeting a court deadline, EPA is proposing a federal plan that would cut pollution from power plants and industrial...
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Mar 11, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new requirements for certain facilities to plan for worst-case discharges of Clean Water Act (CWA)...
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Mar 10, 2022Report highlights actions needed to protect vulnerable communities and reduce disaster debris disposal, including along the Pacific Southwest and Pacific Islands
SAN FRANCISCO (March 10, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report highlighting the importance of resiliency and effective planning for management of debris...
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Mar 10, 2022Three Entities in New York Receiving Funding to Replace 22 Old Diesel Buses
Contact: John Senn, 212-637-3662, senn.john@epa.gov NEW YORK (March 10, 2022) — Earlier this week, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
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Mar 10, 2022Six Entities in New Jersey Receiving Funding to Replace 34 Old Diesel Buses
Contact: John Senn, 212-637-3662, senn.john@epa.gov NEW YORK — Earlier this week, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the...
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Mar 9, 2022Settlement Will Cut Flaring at Plants in Texas
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP has agreed to make upgrades and perform compliance measures estimated to cost $118 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Clean Air Act and state...
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Mar 9, 2022
Today, EPA reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. This action...
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Mar 8, 2022
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov...
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Mar 8, 202217 Kansas School Districts And One Bus Service Receiving $455,000 in School Bus Rebate OpportunitiesEPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 8, 2022) – At an event Monday with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Mar 8, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing new and updated resources to support states as they work to address the climate crisis and reduce...
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Mar 8, 2022EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 8, 2022) – At an event Monday with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Mar 8, 2022EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 8, 2022) – At an event Monday with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Mar 8, 2022EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 8, 2022) – At an event Monday with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Mar 8, 2022EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health
Contact Information: David W. Bryan, APR, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 8, 2022) – At an event Monday with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Mar 8, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 8, 2022) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to guide collaborative implementation with state, local, and Tribal partners of $43 billion...
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Mar 8, 2022First American Rescue Plan Funds to Reach School Districts to Help Them Buy Electric School Buses
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2022) — Today, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of two school bus rebate...
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Mar 7, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2022) – EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement after the Department of Defense announced it will defuel and permanently close the Red Hill Bulk...
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Mar 7, 2022
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov...
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Mar 7, 2022First American Rescue Plan Funds to Reach School Districts to Help Them Buy Electric School Buses
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2022) — Today, at an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of two school bus rebate...
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Mar 7, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2022) –Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new, stronger standards to promote clean air and reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and...
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Mar 4, 2022
WASHINGTON (March 4, 2022) Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) will clean up soil contamination at individual residences within the Town of Pines Groundwater Plume Superfund site in...
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Mar 3, 2022
Contact: Suzanne Skadowski, EPA Region 10, 206-553-2160, skadowski.suzanne@epa.gov SEATTLE (March 3, 2022) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2020 Toxics Release...
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Mar 3, 2022LG Electronics USA, Inc. and Samsung Electronics in New Jersey, and Xerox Corporation in New York are Award Winners
Contact: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov Tracy McIntosh, (212) 637-3633, mcintosh.tracy@epa.gov New York (March 3, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes...
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Mar 3, 2022New Features to Make Data More Accessible, Help Identify Environmental Justice Concerns
NOTE: Today at 2:00 PM ET, EPA will host a press briefing to discuss the 2020 TRI National Analysis Report with EPA report lead Caitlin Briere. Press can attend the briefing here:...