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- Earth Month is Year-round at the Hanford Site April 2019 is the 49th anniversary of Earth Month, and the Department of Energy and Hanford Site contractors continue their commitment to growing and sustaining recycling efforts on the Hanford Site.
- Long Island Sound Seafloor Habitats Mapping Website Available to Public NEW YORK – In honor of Earth Day, the U.S.
- EPA New England Celebrates Earth Day by Opening Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit Awards BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in New England is accepting nominations for New England people, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.
- Long Island Sound Seafloor Habitats Mapping Website Available to Public NEW YORK (April 22, 2019) – In honor of Earth Day, the U.S.
- EPA and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Recognize Earth Day in Stuart, Fla. Stuart, Fla. (April 22, 2019) - On Wednesday, April 24, EPA Acting Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- EPA Water Chief Visits Milwaukee on Earth Day and Thanks Water Utility Workers for Protecting the Environment MILWAUKEE (May 22, 2019) — On Earth Day, U.S.
- EPA Celebrates Earth Day 2019 with Video and Events WASHINGTON (April 22, 2019) – Today, U.S.
- EPA, DOJ, and State of Colorado reach agreement with HighPoint Operating Corporation to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations and reduce air pollutionDENVER (April 19, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Colorado today announced a settlement with Denver-based HighPoint Operating Corporation resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations.
- Department of Energy to Provide $24 Million to Study Dark MatterProjects to take advantage of recent theory and technology advances.
- Proposed Lakewide Action and Management Plan Addresses Threats to Lake Ontario’s Water QualityBuffalo, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Great Lakes National Program Office, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are seeking public feedback on a draft five-year plan for improving Lake Ontario water quality.
- EPA provides $1.65 million to Wisconsin for Great Lakes programsMADISON, Wis. -- (April 18, 2019) The U.S.
- Owners of Portland Cement Plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia to Pay More Than $1.5 Million Penalty for Air Pollution ViolationsContact: David Sternberg (215) 814-5548 sternberg.david@epa.gov Owners of Portland Cement Plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia to Pay
- EPA Seeks Public Input for Development of National Water Reuse Action PlanWASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on the development of an action plan to accelerate the application of water reuse as a safe, reliable, and sustainable way to meet the country’s current and future water demands.
- Settlement Reached with Honeywell International Inc. and International Paper Co. for Cleanup of Contaminated Soils and Sediments at North Carolina Superfund SiteATLANTA (April 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Honeywell International Inc. and International Paper Co.
- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million for Artificial Intelligence ResearchResearch aims at improving A.I. as a tool of grid resiliency and science.
- EPA Strengthens Regulation of Asbestos to Close Loophole and Protect ConsumersWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a broad new rule that strengthens the agency’s ability to rigorously review an expansive list of asbestos products that are no longer on the market before they could be sold again in the United States.
- Department of Energy Announces $39 Million for Oil and Natural Gas R&D ProjectsProjects aim to improve oil and natural gas technologies.
- Energy Department Announces Intent to Fund Gasification ResearchFossil Energy has issued a Notice of Intent for projects on next-generation coal gasification technologies.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Team Grand Winner at Solar Decathlon Design ChallengeDOE announced winners of its Solar Decathlon® Design Challenge, in which student teams design highly efficient buildings powered by renewable energy.
- EPA Awards $1.48 million to Ohio for Water Quality ProtectionCOLUMBUS, OHIO (April 16, 2019) − U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,483,000 to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for water quality protection.
- U.S. EPA settles with Bay Area auto aftermarket parts manufacturer for selling pollution-control bypass equipmentUNION CITY – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Advance Manufacturing Group U.S.A. Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and distributor doing business as OBX Racing Sports, for violating the Clean Air Act.
- Department of Energy Announces $95 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants86 grants will support scientific innovation.
- EPA Issues Guidance on Clean Water Act Permitting RequirementsWASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying the application of Clean Water Act (CWA or the Act) permitting requirements to groundwater.
- EPA fines StarKist for failing to comply with 2018 settlementAMERICAN SAMOA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that StarKist Co.
- DOE’s Science Graduate Student Research Program Selects 70 Students to Pursue Research at DOE LaboratoriesProgram provides supplemental funds for graduate awardees to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory.
State of the USACE Environmental ProgramWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Over the course of the past five years, I've had the privilege of championing our environmental mission alongside the highly-skilled and capable workforce within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). As I transition from serving as the Environmental Programs Chief at Headquarters to the Regional Programs Manager at North Atlantic Division, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to give a shout-out to our USACE-wide environmental team and the value-added results they continue to deliver.- Department of Energy Announces $100M in Investments in Coal FIRSTFlexible, Innovative, Resilient, Small, and Transformative initiative aims to develop coal plants of the future.
- EPA Approves Revisions to Kentucky Regional Haze PlanLouisville, Ky. (April 12, 2019) – U.S.
- EPA Awards $1 Million to Kentucky to Help Address Leaking Underground Storage TanksLouisville, Ky. (April 12, 2019) – The U.S.
- U.S. EPA announces contract opportunities worth $220 million for Navajo area uranium mine cleanup workFor Immediate Release: April 12, 2019
- EPA Proposes to Reduce TSCA Reporting Burden; Align Reporting with Amended TSCAWASHINGTON (April 12, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule to better support Agency data collection efforts, align reporting with the Frank R.
- Administrator Wheeler visits Kentucky, Announces Approval of Kentucky’s Regional Haze Plan; Awards Kentucky $1.17 million grant to cleanup leaking underground storage tanksPHOTOS
- EPA Releases Proposed Plan to Complete Butte, Mont. Superfund Site CleanupHelena, Mont. (April 12, 2019) -- The U.S.
- After Extensive Consultation and Analysis, EPA Announces Two Actions on the Upper Hudson River PCB Cleanup in New YorkNEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking two distinct steps on the Upper Hudson River PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) cleanup in New York state, as follows:
- Latest Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks Shows Long-Term ReductionsWASHINGTON (April 11, 2019) — The 2019 edition of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows a long-term trend in falling greenhouse gas emissions.
- EPA, DNREC, DHSS sign partnership agreement with Delaware State University to enhance environmental stewardshipDOVER, Del. (April 11, 2019) Today, the U.S.
- EPA releases proposed plan to complete Butte, Montana Superfund site cleanupHelena, Mont. (April 11, 2019) -- The U.S.
- $485,000 Grant to Help South Carolina Address Leaking Underground Petroleum Storage TanksATLANTA (April 11, 2019) – The U.S.
- EPA, Iowa DNR Encourage People in Flooded Areas to Report Displaced ContainersEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Trump Administration to Help Rural Communities Grow Recreation EconomyWASHINGTON (April 11, 2019) — Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in DelawareContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Delaware
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in PennsylvaniaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Pennsylvania
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in MarylandContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Maryland
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winner in West VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winner in West Virginia
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Virginia
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in District of ColumbiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in District of Columbia
- President Trump Signs Executive Orders Paving the Way for Energy Infrastructure DevelopmentExecutive Orders promote energy infrastructure, economic growth and cross border permitting.
- Department of Energy Announces $87 Million for Coal Research and Development ProjectsR&D projects for coal-fueled power plants and technologies will fall under five separate funding opportunity announcements.
- EPA Approves Water Quality Standards Adopted by Eastern Band of Cherokee IndiansATLANTA (April 10, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has approved the water quality standards (WQS) submitted to EPA by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians under Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(c).
- EPA deletes portion of Libby, Montana Superfund site from National Priorities ListLibby, Mont. -- The U.S.
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in New York and New JerseyNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 26 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
- EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New EnglandBOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's "Back-to-Basics" agenda to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve the quality of life.
- EPA Proposes Rule on Certain Confidential Business Information Claims, Reaching Another TSCA milestoneWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a proposed rule for public comment on the procedures for companies to substantiate certain claims of confidentiality for chemical identities and how the agency will review those claims.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler and Acting Chair of the National Tribal Caucus Wagner Co-Chair 2019 National Tribal MeetingWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC) meeting, marking the 25th year of this important discussion between EPA leadership and tribal representatives from across the country.
- EPA Takes Action to Implement President Trump’s Energy Infrastructure Executive OrderWASHINGTON – Today, in support of President Trump's Executive Orders to promote greater certainty in the infrastructure permitting processes, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in IllinoisChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 17 Illinois organizations as ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
- EPA, USDA, and FDA Unveil Formal Strategy to Reduce Food Waste, Bring State and Local Partners Together to Increase CollaborationWASHINGTON (April 9, 2019) — Today, as part of the Trump Administration’s Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S.
- EPA to Award $110,000 to Food Waste Management and Infrastructure ProjectsWASHINGTON (April 9, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in MichiganChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in IndianaChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Columbus Gas of Ohio in Merillville, Ind., as an ENERGY STAR partner.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in MinnesotaChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in OhioChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in WisconsinChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- EPA to Award $43,551 to Food Waste Management and Infrastructure Project in VermontMontpelier, VT — Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Arizona, California, Hawaii and NevadaSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 21 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
- EPA to Award $39,000 to Madison for Food Waste Management and Infrastructure ProjectFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA16 EPA to Award $39,000 to Madison for Food Waste Management and Infrastructure Project
- Forest Service Wood Tornado Shelter Provides Safe, Affordable Storm ProtectionForest Service Wood Tornado Shelter Provides Safe, Affordable Storm Protection dalbert Mon, 04/08/2019 - 08:53 Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4, 2019 - WASHINGTON, D.C., —USDA Forest Service researchers have developed a tornado shelter made of wood that provides powerful protection at an affordable cost. Most importantly, the wood shelters can be built into an existing home using readily available materials and tools. With safety and security in mind, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) engineers designed the residential tornado shelter to resist the high wind pressure and debris impacts generated by high-wind events. “The 2019 tornado season has already been…
- EPA seeks public comment on Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Michigan’s application to implement water quality standardsCHICAGO (April 8, 2019) – The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Michigan has requested U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval to regulate water quality for all surface waters bodies within the L’Anse Reservation.
- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Develop Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ToolsARPA-E looks to accelerate incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning into energy technology.
- Administrator Wheeler visits Miami and announces $99.7 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Miami-Dade CountyWASHINGTON (April 5, 2019) - Today, U.S.
- El administrador Wheeler visita Miami y anuncia préstamo de $99.7 millones para infraestructura al Condado de Miami-DadeWASHINGTON (5 de abril de 2019) - Hoy, Andrew Wheeler, administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- Cleanup Complete at Cleburn Street Well Superfund Site in Grand Island, Nebraska; Eddy Street Underpass to Close for Two WeeksFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- What They Are Saying: EPA's Nearly $100 Million Loan for Florida Water InfrastructureEarlier today, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Florida officials announced a $99.7 million loan to Miami-Dade County for wastewater infrastructure upgrades that will help protec
- Cleanup Complete at Cleburn Street Well Superfund Site in Grand Island, NebraskaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Administrator Wheeler Announces Auto Manufacturing Sector Snapshot from Smart Sectors Program at DC Auto ShowPHOTO
- EPA requires Hawaii property owner to close illegal cesspool serving heavy-duty truck yardHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) for failing to close a large-capacity cesspool (LCC) in Campbell Industrial Park Kapolei, Oahu.
- DOE Announces $59 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies ResearchFunding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems and more.
- EPA and Ohio Agree that Cleveland Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate MatterFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA015 EPA and Ohio Agree that Cleveland Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate Matter
- Missouri Mining Investments, LLC, Agrees to Conduct a Cleanup Action at Madison County Mines Superfund Site, Operable Unit 2Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA opens comment period on additional cleanup at former wood treatment plant in Carbondale, Ill.For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA14 EPA opens comment period on additional cleanup at former wood treatment plant in Carbondale, Ill.
- Department of Energy to Provide $40 Million to Develop Quantum Computing SoftwareTeams to build new algorithms and software tools for emerging quantum systems.
- Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Accomplishments at Two Superfund Sites Moving Off the Administrator’s Emphasis ListDALLAS – (April 2, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant accomplishments at two Superfund sites on the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).
- EPA, USDA, and FDA Recognize April as Winning on Reducing Food Waste MonthWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
- DOE Announces $20 Million for a Regional Initiative to Accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilization, and StorageProjects will help identify and address regional storage and transport challenges currently facing the development of CCUS.
- Department of Energy Cites CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection ViolationsDOE’s enforcement program holds contractors accountable for meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe workplace.
- DOE Announces Up to $26.1 Million to Advance Hydropower and Marine EnergyNew funding will drive innovative industry-led solutions to advance marine and hydrokinetics and hydropower technologies.
- U.S. EPA settles with Tesla over hazardous waste violations at Fremont, Calif., facilitySAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Tesla Motors Inc. over federal hazardous waste violations at their automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif.
- EPA Releases the Status Report for EPA Actions in Support of the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health ImpactsWASHINGTON (April 1, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Implementation Status Report for EPA Actions under the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts (Status Report).
- EPA Awards New Hampshire More Than $2 Million in Grant Funding for Environmental Programs(BOSTON) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $2,137,253 to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to help protect human health and the environment throughout the state. The grant runs for three years, through September 2021.
- Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Accomplishments at Two Superfund Sites Moving Off the Administrator’s Emphasis ListWASHINGTON (April 1, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant accomplishments at two Superfund sites on the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).
- Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Accomplishments at Two Superfund Sites Moving Off the Administrator's Emphasis ListWilmington, Mass. (April 1, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant accomplishments at two Superfund sites on the Administrator's Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator's Emphasis List).
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Progress at Madison County Mines Superfund SiteEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA and TCEQ Announce Story Map ResourceEPA and TCEQ Announce Story Map Resource Interactive tool provides easy access for ITC fire data EPA Media R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- Energy Department Invests Additional $5 Million for Carbon Capture and Storage ProjectsThe Office of Fossil Energy invests an additional $5 million for carbon capture and storage projects.
- EPA Launches Voluntary Audit Program for New Owners of Upstream Oil and Natural Gas FacilitiesToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a voluntary disclosure program designed for new owners of upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities. The program encourages new owners to find, correct and self-disclose Clean Air Act violations.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces New WIFIA Funding for Water Infrastructure ProjectsWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the availability of funding to provide an estimated $6 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans in 2019.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Visits Denver and Announces New WIFIA FundingDENVER - Today, U.S.
- Statement from DOE Press Secretary on Saudi ArabiaRead the statement about 810 authorizations to U.S. companies.
- Department of Energy Announces $28 Million in Funding for Wind Energy ResearchWETO has issued a $28-million multitopic FOA aimed at enabling wind energy nationwide across all sectors: land-based, offshore, and distributed.
- EPA Awards $915,416 Grant to Tennessee for Environmental ProgramsATLANTA (March 28, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $915,416 grant to the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC) to help protect human health and the environment.
- EPA Awards $350,000 to New Mexico Environment Department for Roswell Superfund SiteMedia contact: Jennah Durant, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- $19 Million Awarded to Advance Nuclear Energy TechnologiesFour domestic advanced nuclear technology projects selected to boost the state of U.S. commercial nuclear capabilities.
- EPA Highlights Clean Drinking Water and Indoor Air at the Atlanta Science FestivalATLANTA (Mar. 26, 2019) – Calling all future scientists, technologists, and engineers! At this year’s Atlanta Science Festival, the U.S.
- President Trump Signs Executive Order for Resilience Against Electromagnetic PulsesExecutive Order establishes the first ever comprehensive whole-of-government policy to build resilience and protect against electromagnetic pulses.
- Department of Energy Announces $130 Million for Early-Stage Solar Research ProjectProjects will help to achieve affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security.
- DOE Announces $70 Million for Cybersecurity Institute for Energy Efficient ManufacturingInstitute will focus on early-stage research for advancing cybersecurity in energy efficient manufacturing.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Concludes Visit to CincinnatiCINCINNATI (March 26, 2019) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his visit to Cincinnati, Ohio where he toured the Andrew W.
- EPA Assessing Superfund Sites in Midwest Flood ZoneEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Provides Continuous Support to North Carolina for Hazardous Waste Management ProgramATLANTA (Mar. 26, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $554,245 to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for the ongoing development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program.
- Department of Energy Selects $36 Million to Advance Solar Energy IntegrationProjects will help advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the Nation’s electricity grid.
- U.S. Department of Energy Issues Request for Information for Strategies to Improve Emission Reduction TechnologiesThe Office of Fossil Energy issued a Request for Information for strategies for improving or creating emission-reduction or utilization technologies.
- TCEQ adjusts after dike breach, fires at ITC siteWorsening and unstable conditions as a result of a dike breach surrounding a chemical tank farm and subsequent fires at Intercontinental Terminals Co. in Deer Park forced TCEQ and its partners on Friday and Saturday to adjust their response.
- Dredging to begin next month at Grasse River Superfund Site in Massena, New YorkAlbany, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that dredging will begin in April to clean up sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (aka Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York.
- Proposed Settlement Resolves Clean Air Act Claims Between EPA and South Portland, Maine FacilityBOSTON – A South Portland, Maine, facility that stores oil and asphalt will see a reduction in the amount of emissions it is allowed as a result of an agreement reached with federal agencies.
- EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (March 25, 2019) — Building on recent successes to move President Donald Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by providing the financing and resources communities need to modernize local water infrastructure, today the U.S.
- EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (March 25, 2019) — Building on recent successes to move President Donald Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by providing the financing and resources communities need to modernize local water infrastructure, today the U.S.
- EPA update on Bonita Peak Superfund site water treatment plant and sampling dataDENVER -- Today, EPA released preliminary water quality sampling data related to the temporary shutdown of the Interim Water Treatment Plant at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site at Gladstone, Colorado.
- DOE Announces $36 Million for High-Temperature Materials ProjectsARPA-E projects to develop new technologies for high performance heat exchangers, components.
- Department of Energy Announces Contract Awards for Sale of Crude Oil from the Strategic Petroleum ReserveThe Department of Energy announced that is has awarded contracts for the recent Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil sale.
- Secretary Perry Announces Financial Close on Additional Loan Guarantees During Trip to Vogtle Advanced Nuclear Energy ProjectDOE reaches financial close for up to $3.7 billion in additional guarantees of loans to finance the continued construction of Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
- Statement from EPA Water Chief on World Water DayWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water Assistant Administrator David Ross released the following statement on World Water Day:
- EPA Makes Studies on PV29 Publicly AvailableWASHINGTON (March 22, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the release of 24 studies on Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) used by EPA to develop the draft risk evaluation under the Frank R.
- EPA Partners with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority on Sea Oats ProjectBiloxi (March 22, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA open house on April 6 to discuss work starting this spring at USS Lead Superfund site, East Chicago, Ind.For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA014
- EPA to discuss Rock-Tenn asbestos removal at public meeting on April 2 in Otsego, Mich.For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA015 CHICAGO (March 21, 2019) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting on Tues., April 2, to provide updates on asbestos removal from the Rock-Tenn paper mill in Otsego, Mich.
- TCEQ monitoring ITC fire emergency responseThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is actively monitoring the multi-tank fire at Intercontinental Terminals Co. in Deer Park.
- Particulate matter in air increased slightly overnight near Houston Ship ChannelOvernight air quality levels for particulate matter increased slightly—consistent with TCEQ’s Air Quality Forecast—in
- TCEQ monitoring ITC fire site for potential health risks, supporting emergency personnelFires are now extinguished at Intercontinental Terminals Co., a chemical storage facility in Deer Park. TCEQ continues to support emergency responders as incident command evaluates any potential impacts to human health and the environment.
- High levels of benzene detected at ITC fire siteEmergency crews working the extinguished fire site at Intercontinental Terminals Co. in Deer Park are addressing escaping vapors. Local governmental officials issued a shelter in place Thursday morning after TCEQ air monitors detected high levels of benzene.
- Joint Release: Unified command working to assess water quality near ITC siteTeams and contractors from the city of Deer Park, Harris County, TCEQ, EPA, and the U.S. Coast Guard are working together to evaluate impacts to Tucker Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel surrounding Intercontinental Terminals Co.
- USDA Invests Millions to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems, Improve Drinking WaterThe U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands in nine states. Since 2014, USDA has invested $213 million in 69 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands.
- USDA Invests Millions to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems, Improve Drinking WaterUSDA Invests Millions to Protect Communities from Wildfires, Restore Forest Ecosystems, Improve Drinking Water alortiz Wed, 03/20/2019 - 12:44 March 3th, 2019 at 1:00PM EDT - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest more than $12 million this year to mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality and restore healthy forest ecosystems through targeted projects on both public and private lands in nine states. Since 2014, USDA has invested $213 million in 69 Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership Projects, which focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the Forest Service, and Matthew Lohr,…
- USDA Forest Service and BLM Announce 2019 National Conservation AwardsDENVER – Interior’s Bureau of Land Management and Agriculture’s Forest Service recognized the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Northern Rocky Mountain Grotto (NRMG) last week for their leadership and contributions to wildlife conservation and public lands stewardship. The awards were presented at the 84th North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference in Denver.
- Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s healthWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play.
- Reaching Another TSCA milestone, EPA Identifies 40 Chemicals to Prioritize for Risk EvaluationWASHINGTON (March 20, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a list of 40 chemicals to begin the prioritization process – the initial step in a new process of reviewing chemicals currently in commerce under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
- EPA Administrator Wheeler's Wilson Center Remarks on Global Water IssuesAs prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mike, for the introduction. Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be with you today for this important event, and the timing couldn’t be better with World Water Day on Friday.
- EPA Requests Public Comment on the Latest Systematic Review Protocol Under the IRIS ProgramWASHINGTON (March 20, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a 45-day public comment period associated with the release of the Systematic Review Protocol for the Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] IRIS Assessment.
- EPA Awards $1.6 Million in Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Mecklenburg County, N.C.ATLANTA (March 20, 2019) – The U.S.
- Establishment of the U.S.-Brazil Energy ForumForum will be driven by effective interagency coordination on both sides and informed by industry and private sector representatives.
- Student Teams from Cornell University and New Jersey Institute of Technology Awarded $45,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology ProjectsNEW YORK – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $45,000 in funding for three student teams through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program.
- EPA awards $195,000 grant to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Michigan for data managementFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA05 EPA awards $195,000 grant to Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Michigan for data management
- Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s healthNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play.
- Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s healthDENVER -- The U.S.
- EPA celebrates reuse success with groundbreaking of East Helena High SchoolDENVER -- The U.S.
- U.S. EPA honors MGM Resorts’ Bellagio Hotel and Casino for leading food recovery efforts nationwideLAS VEGAS – Today, MGM Resorts International (MGM) was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its outstanding efforts in food recovery.
- EPA, Georgia-Pacific settle industrial stormwater violations at Coos Bay, Oregon, facilitySEATTLE (March 19, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, LLC, of Coos Bay, Oregon, reached a Clean Water Act settlement that is expected to reduce uncontrolled industrial stormwater threats to Isthmus Slough and Coos Bay.
- U.S. Department of Energy and Intel to Build First Exascale SupercomputerThe Argonne National Laboratory supercomputer will enable high performance computing and artificial intelligence at exascale by 2021.
- EPA Awards Grants to 21 Student Teams for Innovative Technology ProjectsWASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $300,000 in funding for 21 teams of undergraduate and graduate students across the country through its People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) grants program.
- Students from Brown University Awarded $15,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology ProjectBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $15,000 in funding for a team of Brown University students through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program.
- Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s healthWASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) — The U.S.
- EPA extends application period for environmental educator awardsWASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) — The application period has been extended for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Applications are now due April 5, 2019.
- Student Teams from Ohio, Minnesota and Illinois Awarded Nearly $75,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology ProjectsCHICAGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $75,000 in funding for five student teams through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program.
- Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s healthCHICAGO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play.
- City of New York to Comply with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and Prevent Contamination of the City’s Drinking Water SupplyWASHINGTON (March 18, 2019) – The U.S.
- Students from the University of California Riverside awarded nearly $30,000 in EPA grants for innovative technology projectsSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $30,000 in funding for two teams of students from University of California Riverside through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program.
- Student Teams from Alabama, Tennessee and Florida Universities Awarded $60,000 EPA Grant for Innovative Technology ProjectsATLANTA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $60,000 in funding for four student teams through its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants program.
- Interim Water Treatment Plant in Gladstone, Colorado is fully operationalDENVER -- Today, the U.S.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Meets With Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Energy OfficialsThe Ministers discussed a wide array of expanded energy cooperation between the three Baltic States and the United States.
- EPA Bans Consumer Sales of Methylene Chloride Paint Removers, Protecting PublicWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution of methylene chloride in all paint removers for consumer use.
- EPA Launches Environmental Justice Training for StatesWASHINGTON (March 15, 2019)
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $30 Million for Front-End Engineering Design Studies for Carbon Capture SystemsProjects will support studies for CO2 systems on both coal and natural gas power plants.
- EPA Announces Kellogg Company in Kansas City, Kansas, as 2018 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces Bimbo Bakeries USA in Dubuque, Iowa, as 2018 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Takes Action to Stop Raw Sewage Discharges from Puerto Rico Housing DeveloperNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a civil settlement with Mora Development Corporation and Mora Development S.E., two affiliated Puerto Rico real estate development companies, for violations of the Clean Water Act.
- EPA Announces 2018 ENERGY STAR ® Certified Manufacturing Plants in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and WisconsinWASHINGTON (March 14, 2019)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that 22 manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
- EPA Announces Buzzi Unicem USA in Festus, Missouri, as 2018 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- La EPA toma medidas para detener descargas de aguas sanitarias de una compañía desarrolladora en Puerto RicoNUEVA YORK (18 de marzo de 2019) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- EPA Announces 2018 ENERGY STAR ® Certified Manufacturing PlantsWASHINGTON —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that 100 manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification for their superior energy performance in 2018.
- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Issues Voluntary Recall of Nearly 900,000 Vehicles in the United StatesWASHINGTON -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has agreed to voluntarily recall of 862,520 vehicles in the United States. This recall is the result of in-use emissions investigations conducted by EPA and in-use testing conducted by FCA as required by EPA regulations.
- EPA's Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System Receives One Millionth Manifest: Saving Industry and States Significant Time and MoneyWASHINGTON (March 13, 2019) — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a significant achievement in modernizing the nation’s cradle-to-grave hazardous waste tracking process, saving valuable time, resources and dollars for industry and states.
- EPA Chief Tells World to Buy "Cleaner" American Energy3/12/2019 Houston Chronicle By Jason Osborne March 11, 2019 EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler claimed Monday that U.S. fossil fuels were "cleaner" than those from other countries, encouraging foreign customers to buy American oil, coal and natural gas.
- EPA Proposes Rule to Allow E15 Waiver and to Improve RIN Market TransparencyWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA and Customs continue joint operations at Southern California portsLOS ANGELES — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced enforcement actions involving $530,199 in fines and over 10,000 engines and vehicles imported into the United States. These actions are the result of on-going joint operations between EPA and the U.S.
- EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Site in Navassa, North CarolinaATLANTA (Mar. 12, 2019) – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold a public meeting regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019.
- President Trump Releases FY 2020 Budget RequestBudget Request supports America’s continued rise as an energy independent nation, and advances U.S. national security and economic growth.
- DOE Makes Up To $17 Million Available for Energy Infrastructure Deployment on Tribal LandsFunding will support tribes interested in harnessing their vast undeveloped energy resources.
- EPA Applauds Presidential Signature of Key Pesticide Fees and Worker Protection LawWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Assistant Administrator Alexandra Dapolito Dunn issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump signing into law S.
- EPA FY 2020 Budget Proposal ReleasedWASHINGTON (March 11, 2019) — The proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced today, provides $6.1 billion to support the agency’s mission of protecting human health and the environment.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler's Remarks for CERAWeekAs prepared for delivery: “Thank you, Dr. Yergin, for the introduction.
- EPA Announces Tar Creek Strategic Plan to Improve Cleanup ProgressDALLAS – (March 11, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in cooperation with the state of Oklahoma and the Quapaw Nation, released a draft plan to advance the cleanup of the Tar Creek Superfund site.
- Administrator Wheeler visits CERAWeek in HoustonPHOTOS
- Publicación de la propuesta presupuestaria de la EPA para el año fiscal 2020WASHINGTON (11 de marzo de 2019) — La propuesta presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2020 de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- Statement from EPA Administrator Wheeler on Ethiopian Airlines Plane CrashWASHINGTON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler released the following statement tonight in response to the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that occurred earlier today.
- Department of Energy to Provide $30 Million for Fusion Research on International FacilitiesResearch to take advantage of capabilities available abroad.
- Settlement with Diodes Incorporated Resolves Clean Air Act Violations at Former Lee’s Summit FacilityEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- ExxonMobil to Pay Civil Penalty and Take Remedial Measures to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations Stemming from Deadly Fire at Texas RefineryWASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S.
- EPA, DEQ honor Widmer Brothers Brewing, Oregon State University grad for pollution prevention achievementsPORTLAND – The U.S.
- U.S. EPA settles with three California auto parts companies over Clean Air Act violationsFor Immediate Release: March 7, 2019
- U.S., Virginia settle Superfund case involving Atlantic Wood Industries Superfund Site in Portsmouth, Va.PHILADELPHIA (March 7, 2019) The United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia have entered into an agreement under which the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Virginia will recover nearly $64 million to address cleanup costs at the Atlantic Wood Ind
- DOE Announces $100 Million in Small Business Innovation and Technology FundingEligible small businesses that have previously received Phase I grants will be able to complete for Phase II grants with a duration of up to 2 years.
- Fuel Economy Reaches New Record, Manufacturers Meet Greenhouse Gas Standards, EPA Report ShowsWASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA settles with Azusa, Calif., facility to reduce hazardous air pollutionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2019
- Free EPA Job Training Provides Skills, Job Opportunities for 13 Jacksonville, Fla., ResidentsATLANTA (Mar. 6, 2019) - On Wednesday, March 6, 13 area residents graduated from the U.S.
- Mission Support Alliance Working to Revegetate Areas of the Hanford SiteAs cleanup continues on the Hanford Site, ensuring that areas are returned to their natural state is important.
- OSTP Leads Implementation of the National Quantum Initiative ActWhite House chartered the National Quantum Coordination Office, which will work with Federal agencies in developing and maintaining quantum programs.
- Department of Energy Authorizes LNG Exports from Venture Global Calcasieu Pass ProjectUnder the order, Venture Global Calcasieu Pass will be able to export up to 1.7 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of natural gas as LNG.
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. Results of this publicly available database show that since 2007, releases of TRI chemicals in the U.S.
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Regional Administrator Pete Lopez released the Agency’s 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA04 TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy Grows
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund AccomplishmentsContact: press@epa.gov EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund Accomplishments
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsATLANTA (March 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. Results of this publicly available database show that since 2007, releases of TRI chemicals in the U.S.
- TRI Data for New England Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsBOSTON (March 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. Results of this publicly available database show that since 2007, releases of TRI chemicals in the U.S.
- TRI Data show improved environmental performance by manufacturing sector as economy growsSAN FRANCISCO (March 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. Results of this publicly available database show that since 2007, releases of TRI chemicals in the U.S.
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsDALLAS – (March 5, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. Results of this publicly available database show that since 2007, releases of TRI chemicals in the U.S.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Concludes Visit to Region 2NEW YORK – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his first regional visit as Administrator to the Agency’s Region 2 Office in New York.
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsDENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2017 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. Results of this publicly available database show that since 2007, releases of TRI chemicals in the U.S.
- TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy GrowsContact: R3press@epa.gov TRI Data Show Improved Environmental Performance by Manufacturing Sector as Economy Grows
- Department of Energy Announces $31 Million in Funding To Advance H2@ScaleThe focus of H2@Scale is to enable affordable and reliable large-scale hydrogen generation, transport, storage, and utilization in the United States.
- $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded to Future Nuclear Scientists and EngineersAwards include 45 scholarships and 33 fellowships for students at U.S. colleges and universities.
- Hanford Cleanup Tour Registration Begins in MarchOn March 19 at 9 a.m. the U.S. Department of Energy will open online registration for the 2019 Hanford cleanup tour program on the Hanford Site website, www.hanford.gov.
- Administrator Wheeler Announces New Staff Additions and Updated AssignmentsWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced new additions and assignments for EPA staff as he begins his first full week as Administrator following his Senate confirmation last Thursday.
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund AccomplishmentsWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing Superfund’s annual report covering major accomplishments and environmental progress during fiscal year 2018.
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund Accomplishments, Including the USS Lead Superfund SiteFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA009
- Media Advisory: Pollution Prevention Award to Widmer Brothers BreweryWHAT: EPA, DEQ present Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (P2) Award to Widmer Brothers Brewery WHEN: Tuesday, March 5, 2019, noon to 1 p.m. (includes optional tour of brewery)
- U.S. EPA settles with two Bay Area firms over lead-based paint hazardsSAN FRANCISCO—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with two Bay Area construction firms for violations of federal laws that protect workers and residents from lead paint exposure.
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund AccomplishmentsATLANTA (March 4, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing Superfund’s annual report covering major accomplishments and environmental progress during fiscal year 2018.
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund AccomplishmentsToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing Superfund’s annual report covering major accomplishments and environmental progress during fiscal year (FY) 2018.
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund Accomplishments, Including Successes in Region 7Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund AccomplishmentsDENVER– Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing Superfund’s annual report covering major accomplishments and environmental progress during fiscal year 2018.
- EPA Region 7 Administrator Gulliford to Hold Press Teleconference on 2017 TRI Data and AnalysisEnvironmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund AccomplishmentsBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing Superfund's annual report covering major accomplishments and environmental progress during fiscal year 2018.
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Superfund Accomplishments, Including Proposed Listings in CaliforniaSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing Superfund’s annual report covering major accomplishments and environmental progress during fiscal year 2018.
- Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Commercial Truck, Off-road Vehicle, and Gaseous Fuels ResearchFunding opportunity addresses priorities in gaseous fuels research, including natural gas, biopower, and hydrogen; and more.
- EPA to Hold Public Meeting for the Fairfax Street Wood Treaters Site in Jacksonville, Fla. on Mar. 5
- DOE Announces Notice of Sale of Crude Oil from the Strategic Petroleum ReserveDOE plans to draw down and sell crude oil from three SPR sites—Bryan Mound and Big Hill in Texas, and West Hackberry in Louisiana.
- Secretary Perry Announces $24 Million in New Projects to Advance Transformational Carbon Capture TechnologiesProjects to address scientific challenges and knowledge gaps associated with reducing the cost of carbon capture.
- Secretary Perry Launches Versatile Test Reactor Project to Modernize Nuclear Research and Development InfrastructureThis fast neutron testing capability will help the United States meet its goal for advanced nuclear reactor technology development.
- EPA Exhibit at 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show Highlights the Ecological Power of FlowersContact: David Sternberg (215) 814-5548 sternberg.david@epa.gov
- U.S. EPA settles with E. & J. Gallo Winery of Fresno, Calif., over chemical safety violationsSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with E. & J. Gallo Winery to resolve risk management violations at its wine production facility in Fresno, Calif. E. & J.
- EPA removes the Tomah Armory Landfill site in Tomah, Wis., from the Superfund National Priorities ListFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA008
- EPA Initiative Promotes Stronger, More Effective Septic Systems in the Caribbean(New York, N.Y.) In its continuing efforts to help the Caribbean recover from the long-term impacts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an initiative to help make septic systems more sustainable and resilient.
- Iniciativa de la EPA promueve sistemas sépticos más sólidos y más eficaces en el Caribe(Nueva York, N.Y., – 27 de febrero de 2019) Continuando con su labor de asistir en la recuperación del Caribe tras los impactos a largo plazo de los huracanes Irma y María, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de los EE. UU.
- EPA Statement on RVP/RIN market reform proposalWASHINGTON (February 27, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the following statement on the Renewable Fuel Standard Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) / Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market reform proposal:
- Acting Administrator Wheeler Completes Successful Bipartisan Meetings to Improve Environmental OutcomesWASHINGTON — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up successful meetings with bipartisan officials this week.
- EPA Announces Development of Water Reuse Action PlanWASHINGTON — Today, at a water reuse workshop in San Francisco, the U.S.
- Secretary Perry and Secretary Carson Celebrate National African American History MonthTheir discussion will focus on the countless contributions African Americans have made -- and continue to make –- to the greatness of our Nation.
- EPA Retains National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Sulfur DioxideWASHINGTON (February 26, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its final decision to retain without changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide (SO2).
- EPA Begins Public Comment Period on Proposed Settlement for the Panelyte Property in KalamazooFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA007
- EPA Reopens Public Comment Period on Plan to Clean Up Contamination at the Universal Oil Products Superfund Site in East Rutherford, N.J.(New York, N.Y.) On December 10, 2018, the U.S.
- EPA Partners with Second Helpings Atlanta to Reduce Food Waste and Fight Hunger at Super Bowl LIIIWashington — Move over, Belichick-Brady. Super Bowl LIII had an even bigger save with the EPA-Second Helpings Atlanta partnership that prevented 17,044 pounds of food from going to waste.
- DOE Announces Prize Competition for Wave Energy Water DesalinationPrize builds on DOE efforts to spur U.S. Innovation through competition to accelerate technology development.
- EPA Provides $202 Million Loan to Modernize Baltimore’s Wastewater InfrastructureBALTIMORE — Today, U.S.
- EPA Settlements Improve Compliance with Oil Spill Laws for Companies in Connecticut and MaineThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced four settlements with companies in Connecticut and Maine for violations of federal oil spill laws.
- EPA-funded Flint lead-abatement program graduates February 26For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA02 EPA-funded Flint lead-abatement program graduates February 26
- Acting Administrator Wheeler Host Western GovernorsPHOTO
- Acting Administrator Wheeler Hosts Western GovernorsPHOTO
- DOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy, and Israel Innovation Authority Announce the U.S.-Israel Energy Center to be Managed by the BIRD Foun...The Center will initially fund up to $16 million for research in the areas of energy-water nexus, fossil energy, energy storage, and cybersecurity.
- DOE Applauds FERC for New LNG Facility Authorization and ProceduresThe U.S. Department of Energy applauds FERC's agreement to provide a path forward for consideration of liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals.
- EPA Announces Plan to Preserve and Reconstruct Gowanus Station's Historic Features(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced an agreement to carefully preserve historic features of the 234 Butler Street building, a local landmark important to the Gowanus community, including two portions of the building walls.
- EPA begins reviews of two Connecticut Superfund site cleanups this yearBoston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to conduct comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at two National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites in Connecticut by performing required Five-Year Reviews.
- EPA begins 14 reviews of Massachusetts Superfund site cleanups this yearBoston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to conduct 14 comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites, including two Federal Facilities, across Massachusetts by performing required Five-Year Reviews of sites.
- EPA begins review of cleanup at Saco Tannery Superfund siteBoston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to conduct a comprehensive review of the Saco Tannery Waste Pits Superfund site in Saco, Maine by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA begins reviews of three Rhode Island Superfund site cleanups this yearBoston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to conduct comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at three National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites, including a Federal Facility, in Rhode Island by performing required Five-Year Reviews of sites.
- EPA begins reviews of four New Hampshire Superfund site cleanups this yearBoston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to conduct comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at four National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites, including a Federal Facility, in New Hampshire by performing required Five-Year Reviews of sites.
- EPA begins reviews of six Vermont Superfund site cleanups this yearBoston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to conduct comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at six National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites in Vermont by performing required Five-Year Reviews of sites.
- EPA Seeks Nominations for Members of Great Lakes Advisory BoardCHICAGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates who desire to serve as members of EPA’s Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB).
- U.S. EPA orders Greka to study potential hazardous waste releases at Santa Maria, Calif. refinerySAN FRANCISCO —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Greka to conduct sampling at its Santa Maria, Calif. refinery to determine whether improper storage and management of hazardous wastes contaminated local soil and groundwater.
- EPA Awards Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions at the State Port Authority in Mobile, Ala.ATLANTA (February 21, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program grant totaling $400,000 to the Alabama State Port Authority in Mobile, Ala.
- EPA Awards Funding to American Lung Association to Reduce Diesel Emissions in the SoutheastATLANTA (February 21, 2019) – The U.S.
- USDA Forest Service and BLM announce 2019 grazing feesWASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal grazing fee for 2019 will be $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The 2018 public land grazing fee was $1.41.
- Secretary Perry Announces Members of the Secretary of Energy Advisory BoardSecretary Perry announced the first members of his SEAB. This announcement is the first of multiple installments of the board.
- Department of Energy to Negotiate Cooperative Agreements on the Production of Molybdenum-99 with Four U.S. CompaniesMo-99 is such a critical tool in healthcare. Doctors count on it every day - Secretary Rick Perry
- 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition Participants AnnouncedAnnouncement of the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition Teams
- U.S. EPA proposes to delete part of the Beckman Instruments Superfund site in Porterville, Calif., from the National Priorities ListSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete the land portion of the Beckman Instruments site in Porterville, Calif., from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
- The Government of Puerto Rico Repays Clean Water and Drinking Water Fund DebtWASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the Government of Puerto Rico has repaid its $194.5 million debt to the Puerto Rico Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs).
- EPA Releases 2018 Power Plant Emissions Demonstrating Continued ProgressWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- The Government of Puerto Rico Repays Clean Water and Drinking Water Fund Debt(NEW YORK) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the Government of Puerto Rico has repaid its $194.5 million debt to the Puerto Rico Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs).
- U. S. Settles with Trident Seafoods Corporation to Reduce Ozone-Depleting EmissionsSeattle – Trident Seafoods Corporation has agreed to reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances from refrigeration equipment on its vessels, under a proposed settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S.
- EPA Releases First Major Update to Chemicals List in 40 YearsWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an update of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory listing the chemicals that are actively being manufactured, processed and imported in the United States.
- Integrity Applied Science resolves chemical storage reporting violations at Longmont, Colo. facilityDENVER -- The U.S.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillett at Munich Security Conference 2019Deputy Secretary Brouillett attended the Munich Security Conference 2019 and discussed global security issues.
- Energy Department Announces Opening of Battery Recycling Center at Argonne National LabNew battery recycling center will speed battery recycling and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources of critical materials.
- EPA recovers costs for cleanup work done at Fletcher's Paint Superfund Site, Milford, N.H.Boston - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a cost recovery settlement with the General Electric Company (GE) for the cleanup of the Fletcher’s Paint Works and Storage Facility Superfund Site in Milford, N.H.
- Chevron Technology Ventures Awards Winners in FE-Supported Produced Water ChallengeToday, Chevron Technology Ventures, LLC announced three winners of the FE-supported Chevron Tech Challenge for Produced Water.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Meets With International Atomic Energy AgencyConversations covered nuclear nonproliferation, management practices, nuclear cooperation, and advances in civilian nuclear energy.
- Department of Energy to Provide $12 Million for Research on Quantum Information Science for Particle PhysicsResearch will explore connections between fields.
- EPA Acting Administrator Announces First-Ever Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action Plan***Watch the livestream of today's 9:00 AM EST press conference at www.epa.gov/live***
- EPA Acting Administrator Announces First-Ever Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action PlanPHILADELPHIA (February 14, 2019) — Today, at an event in Philadelphia, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced EPA’s Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Action Plan.
- Northwest stove supplier settles with EPA over sales of uncertified wood stovesSeattle – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement agreement with Keller Supply Company to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act.
- NETL-Supported Scale-Up of Nickel Superalloy Component Manufacturing Processes for Advanced Ultrasupercritical Technology Moves ForwardThe National Energy Technology Laboratory is set to scale up components of advanced ultrasupercritical power plant technologies.
- Lancaster, N.H. Chief Wastewater Operator Recognized for Outstanding ServiceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized Tim Bilodeau of Lancaster, N.H., for his work maintaining the Lancaster Wastewater Treatment Facility.
- Westerly, R.I., Wastewater Facility Recognized for ExcellenceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Westerly, R.I. for its commitment to improving water quality.
- Windham, Conn. Wastewater Facility Recognized for ExcellenceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Windham, Conn. for its commitment to improving water quality.
- Warren, R.I., Wastewater Facility Recognized for ExcellenceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Warren, R.I. for its commitment to improving water quality.
- Great Barrington, Mass., Wastewater Operator Recognized for Outstanding ServiceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized Paula Ely of Great Barrington, Mass. for her work maintaining the Great Barrington Wastewater Treatment Facility.
- Warwick, R.I., Wastewater Operator Trainer Recognized for Outstanding ServiceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized Nora Lough of the Narragansett Bay Commission in Providence, Rhode Island for her work training wastewater operators throughout the country.
- Keene, N.H. Wastewater Pretreatment Program Recognized for ExcellenceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Keene, New Hampshire for its commitment to improving water quality.
- Charles River Water Pollution Control District Industrial Pretreatment Program Recognized for ExcellenceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Medway, Mass. for its commitment to improving water quality.
- Leominster, Mass. Wastewater Facility Recognized for ExcellenceBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently recognized the wastewater treatment facility in Leominster, Mass. for its commitment to improving water quality.
- EPA to Announce First-Ever Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action PlanCHICAGO (February 13, 2019) – Tomorrow, Thursday, February 14, 2019, U.S.
- EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler Signs MOU with National FFA Organization to Enhance Environmental EducationPHOTOS
- Media Advisory: EPA to Announce First-Ever Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action PlanSAN FRANCISCO (February 13, 2019) – Tomorrow, Thursday, February 14, 2019, U.S.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Participates In German LNG ConferenceDeputy Secretary Brouillette emphasized how America’s natural gas revolution has played an integral role in U.S. energy security.
- Department of Energy Announces $66 Million for Research on Plants and MicrobesGenomics-based research will help develop crops for bioenergy.
- White House Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Is Accelerating America’s Leadership in Artificial IntelligencePresident Trump launches his American AI Initiative that directs Federal agencies to prioritize investments in research and development of AI.
- Department of Energy to Provide $30 Million for New Data Science Approaches for Chemistry and Materials ResearchResearch will accelerate breakthroughs in science underlying energy technologies.
- Hanford Site Energy Efficiency and Incentives SkyrocketContractors at the Hanford Site are expected to earn more than $1.1 million in government incentives for saving energy over the past four years, thanks to a collaborative effort led by contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA).
- EPA Announces 2018 Annual Environmental Enforcement ResultsWASHINGTON — In FY 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) worked in collaboration with state and tribal programs to assure compliance with federal environmental laws.
- Potentially Responsible Parties to Begin Comprehensive Groundwater Study at West Lake LandfillEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Settlement Reached with Drummond Company to Resolve Alleged Clean Air Act Violations at the Coke Byproduct Recovery Plant Located at the ABC Coke Facility in Tarrant, Ala.Atlanta (February 8, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
- Department of Energy Announces $35 Million for Ultra-Efficient Power ManagementARPA-E awards 12 new projects to support medium-voltage devices for grid, industry and transportation.
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON — As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrast
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Region 5 Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructureChicago (February 7, 2019) —As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastru
- EPA Advances President Trump's Water Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in New York and New Jersey(New York, NY) — As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Region 8 Through Accelerated Investments America’s Water InfrastructureAs highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S.
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Region 6 Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure
- EPA Advances President Trump's Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America's Water InfrastructureBOSTON — As highlighted in President Trump's State of the Union address and in support of the President's Infrastructure Initiative
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Southeast Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructureWashington—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in Florida Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructureWashington—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Pacific Southwest Through Accelerated Investments in Water InfrastructureLOS ANGELES—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in West Virginia Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructurePHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2019)—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Mid-Atlantic Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructurePHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2019)—As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the
- EPA seeking applications for work on the Conowingo Watershed Implementation PlanPHILADELPHIA (February 7, 2019) – The Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership has unanimously agreed to develop a collaborative Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) to address pollutants associated with the loss of trapping capacity in the reservoir behind the Conowingo Dam.
- EPA funded projects ensure safe drinking water and protect water quality throughout the Pacific Northwest and AlaskaEPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure EPA funded projects ensure safe drinking water and protect water quality throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
- EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda in the Midwest Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water InfrastructureEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Daniel Simmons Ceremonially Sworn In as DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergySimmons leads EERE to promote affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security.
- DOE Announces Notice of Intent to Issue a Funding Opportunity Establishing a Cybersecurity Institute for Energy Efficient ManufacturingInstitute aims to develop technologies that will advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, energy efficiency, and innovation.
- Secretary Perry State of the Union StatementRead Secretary Perry's statement on the State of the Union.
- EPA and Army Announce Public Hearing on Proposed New “Waters of the United States” DefinitionWASHINGTON — Following President Trump’s directive to provide certainty to American farmers and landowners so that the economy can continue to expand while waters are protected, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are moving to th
- EPA to Provide $2 Million in Grants to Port Authority Areas of New York and New Jersey to Reduce Air Pollution(New York, N.Y.) Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards Nearly $2 Million in Funding to Replace and Upgrade School Buses in Fulton County, Ga.ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2019) – The U.S.
- U.S. EPA and Calif. DTSC near completion of Camp Fire household hazardous waste removal operationsBUTTE COUNTY – The U.S.
- U.S. EPA and Calif. DTSC near completion of Hill and Woolsey Fires household hazardous waste removal operationsLOS ANGELES – The U.S.
- EPA proposes to delete residential areas in north Denver from Superfund listDENVER- The U.S.
- EPA completa la limpieza de áreas residenciales al norte de Denver localizadas en un SuperfondoDENVER – La Agencia Federal para la Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anuncia su intención de borrar una parte del sitio Superfondo Vasquez Boulevard e I-70 (VB/I-70) de la lista de prioridades nacionales (NPL, por sus siglas en inglés).
- EPA Announces New Water Quality Trading Policy MemorandumWASHINGTON — Today, at an event in Dearing, Georgia, U.S.
- EPA and Army Announce Public Hearing on Proposed New ‘Waters of the United States’ DefinitionEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler Promotes President Trump's State of the Union Address In GAPHOTOS
- Indian Energy Undergrad Internship Program Now Accepting Applications: Apply by March 1Interns will gain first-hand experience with existing tribal energy projects and exposure to issues concerning tribal energy technology use.
- Secretary Perry Joins Minister Al-Kaabi and Exxonmobil For Golden Pass LNG Signing CeremonySecretary Perry met with leaders from Qatar and ExxonMobil to announce that $10 billion will be invested in the Golden Pass LNG terminal in Texas.
BEYA 2019: USACE Afghanistan District Commander earns ‘Career Achievement Award’ for STEM leadershipTransatlantic Afghanistan District Commander Col. Jason E. Kelly’s achievements as a leader in the- P.H. Glatfelter Company Agrees to Reimburse Government Costs and Assume Long-Term Responsibility for Massive Superfund Cleanup at Wisconsin’s Fox RiverFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA002
- EPA awards five Pacific Northwest tribes nearly $500k for water quality and habitat restorationSeattle, WA – The U.S.
- Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address“President Trump continues to deliver on his promise to grow the economy, upgrade our Nation’s aging infrastructure, and protect the environment.
- DOE, FERC Announce Technical Conference on Energy Infrastructure Security PracticesEnergy Department and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to discuss security practices to protect energy infrastructure.
- Department of Energy Announces $28 Million for Offshore Wind EnergyARPA-E provides funding for pioneering floating turbine designs.
- Headline Applications Now Being Accepted for K-12 Student and Teacher AwardsWASHINGTON — Applications are now being accepted for the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) and The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Award (PIAEE). Applications are due March 8, 2019.
- EPA Signs MOU with The Water Research Foundation Advancing Nutrient Management EffortsWASHINGTON — Today, as part of the Trump Administration’s commitment to protecting America’s waters through smart partnerships and market-based approaches, the U.S.
- Huffington Post Report Filled with Biased and Misleading ClaimsMany of the links take you to external pages. Exit
- Former Obama Official Makes Outlandishly False Claim About Trump EPAYesterday on Fox News' The Story with Martha MacCallum, Former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama Austan Goolsbee made a false claim regarding EPA's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
- Applications Now Being Accepted for K-12 Student and Teacher AwardsWASHINGTON — Applications are now being accepted for the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) and The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Award (PIAEE). Applications are due March 8, 2019.
- E&E Publishes Hogwash Misleading StoryMany of the links take you to external pages. Exit
- Energy Department Statement on Plutonium Shipments to NevadaPlutonium shipments to the Nevada National Security Site were undertaken to comply with an order issued by the U.S. District Court in South Carolina.
- DOE Awards $111 Million to U.S. Vendors to Develop Accident Tolerant Nuclear FuelsNew fuels being developed are expected to enhance the safety and performance of nuclear fuel.
- EPA Appoints New Members to the Science Advisory Board and SubcommitteesWASHINGTON (January 31, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of members who will serve on the Science Advisory Board (SAB) and four subcommittees including; the Agricultural Science Committee (ASC)
- EPA and Partners Announce Sunoco Pipeline and Mid-Valley Pipeline Settle Oil Spill Violations with $5M Civil PenaltyDALLAS – (Jan. 31, 2019) In the latest joint federal-state Clean Water Act enforcement action, Sunoco Pipeline L.P.
- EPA to hold additional public hearing Feb. 13, on the proposed cleanup plan for zone 1 of the USS Lead Superfund site, East Chicago, Ind.For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA001
- Proposed Settlement Resolves Clean Air Act Claims Between EPA and Greenfield Mass. FacilityBOSTON – Under an agreement signed with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), an industrial shredding and recycling company in Greenfield, Mass.
- Statement from EPA Water Chief on PFASWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water Assistant Administrator David Ross released the following statement:
The Corps approves major deviation for Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations effortVICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Pacific Division has approved a major- EPA Releases 2018 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and Environmental Progress under President Trump & Acting Administrator Andrew WheelerWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2018 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump Administration.
Engineering With Nature® book launch is a resounding successWASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 24, 2019) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched the book, Engineering- DOE Challenges America’s Innovators to Propose Improvements to the Bulk Power System to Improve ResilienceUpcoming contest will award $1 million for ideas that advance the resilience and reliability of the nation’s bulk power system.
Coastal numerical models provide more precise answers than ever beforeVICKSBURG, Miss. (Jan. 17, 2019) -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal- DOE Announces $40 Million for Grid Modernization InitiativeFunding will go toward innovations and technologies designed to increase the resilience, reliability and security of an integrated grid.
- DOE AND NNSA Celebrate W76-1 Life Extension ProgramTwo decades of collaboration leads to successfully extending the life of the W76 warhead for the U.S. Navy under budget and ahead of schedule.
- The U.S. Department of Energy, As Part of an International Team, Has Successfully Drilled a Gas Hydrate Test Well on Alaska North SlopeDOE has taken a significant leap forward in investigating the resource potential of natural gas hydrates on the Alaska North Slope.
- Department of Energy Announces $38 Million for Improving Existing Coal-Fired Power PlantsProjects aim to improve the overall performance, reliability, and flexibility of the nation’s existing coal-fired power plant fleet.
