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Feb 16, 2024
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations EPA announces nearly $83 million in funding to...
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Feb 16, 2024
Contact: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) DENVER – On Feb. 16, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $81 million in funding for eligible air agencies to...
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Feb 16, 2024Pollution prevention projects eligible for funding
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations EPA Region 7 Announces $180K Funding Opportunity for...
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Feb 15, 2024EPA’s Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative stops in California to support residents’ ability to obtain unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act resources
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, EPA Pacific Southwest Region will host an in-person Regional Roadshow...
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Feb 15, 2024
Contact: Elias Rodriguez, 212-637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov NEW YORK (February 15, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Clean Air Act permit for Empire...
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Feb 15, 2024
Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 15, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released the 2023 update to its Equity Action Plan, as...
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Feb 15, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 15, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will begin excavation and off-site disposal of the trichloroethylene (TCE) source area next week...
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Feb 14, 2024
Contact Information: Benjamin Washburn, washburn.ben@epa.gov, 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 14, 2024) – Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. will pay $270,412 in civil penalties to...
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Feb 13, 2024
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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Feb 12, 2024
Contact Information: Ben Washburn, washburn.ben@epa.gov, 816-518-4154 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 12, 2024) – Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC will pay $115,302 in civil penalties to resolve alleged...
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Feb 12, 2024
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations EPA and DOE announce intent to fund projects to...
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Feb 8, 2024
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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Feb 7, 2024Stronger standard will yield up to $46B in net health benefits, save lives, and build healthier communities, while supporting economic growth across America
WASHINGTON (February 7, 2024) — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s families, workers, and...
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Feb 7, 2024Stronger standard will yield up to $46B in net health benefits, save lives, and build healthier communities, while supporting economic growth across America
Contact: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration on Wednesday finalized a significantly stronger air quality standard that will better protect America’s...
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Feb 7, 2024Stronger standard will yield up to $46B in net health benefits, save lives, and build healthier communities, while supporting economic growth across America
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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Feb 6, 2024Settlement Advances EPA’s National Enforcement Priority of Protecting Communities from Coal Ash Contamination
WASHINGTON (Feb. 6, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement under the Agency’s Coal Ash (Coal Combustion Residuals) program with the Greenidge...
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Feb 2, 2024February 6 Meeting in Dundalk will highlight Bear Creek cleanup plan and EPA community efforts.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed cleanup plan for the Bear Creek Superfund Site and important efforts EPA is...
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Feb 1, 2024EPA Region 7 Presents $458K Check to Cornerstones of Care for Brownfields Job Training Grant in KCMO
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 $458K Check to Cornerstones of...
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Feb 1, 2024
Puerto Rico (February 1, 2024) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in...
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Feb 1, 2024Arts and cultural strategies will support ongoing progress in treasured water bodies across New York and New Jersey
NEW YORK (February 1, 2024) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in...
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Jan 31, 2024
Seattle (January 31, 2024) - The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the City of Lynnwood, Washington agreed to pay a penalty of $550,259 for violating the Clean Air...
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Jan 31, 2024The Feb. 22 outreach event will enable attendees to learn more about Region 7’s environmental justice efforts
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 - 11201 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal Nations Contact Information: Jonathan Klusmeyer,...
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Jan 31, 2024Arts and cultural strategies will support ongoing progress in treasured water bodies across America
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency’s Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced on Tuesday EPA’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program in collaboration with the...
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Jan 31, 2024
Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 31, 2024) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Safer Choice Partner of...
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Jan 30, 2024
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...
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Jan 25, 2024
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...
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Jan 25, 2024
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...
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Jan 25, 2024
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...
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Jan 24, 2024
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...
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Jan 24, 2024
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...
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Jan 23, 2024PNW 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, 2024State to receive $610k for wildfire smoke preparedness in high-need communitiesContact: 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, 2024State to receive $854k for wildfire smoke preparedness projects in target underserved areasSALT 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, 2024State to receive $1.89M for community wildfire smoke preparedness projectsDENVER – 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...
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Jan 18, 2024Settlement 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...
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Jan 18, 2024
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...
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Jan 18, 2024
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...
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Jan 17, 2024Utilizing 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,...
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Jan 17, 2024New 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...
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Jan 11, 2024
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...
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Jan 11, 2024First 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,...
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Jan 11, 2024
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...
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Jan 11, 2024
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,...
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Jan 11, 2024
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...
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Jan 11, 2024Company 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...
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Jan 10, 2024
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...
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Jan 10, 2024First 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...
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Jan 10, 2024On 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...
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Jan 9, 2024
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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Jan 9, 2024
Contact: Virva Aryan, aryan.virva@epa.gov Harvey, N.D. (January 9, 2024) – As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, today, the U.S. Environmental...