Federal Regulators
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Hosts U.S.-Republic of Korea High Level Bilateral Commission Meeting Deputy Secretary Brouillette and Vice Foreign Minister Cho discussed nuclear energy and more.
- EPA Proposes to Affirm October 2017 Texas Regional Haze PlanMedia contacts: R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Michigan VisitPHOTOS
- USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest ConditionsWashington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announced today a new strategy for managing catastrophic wildfires and the impacts of invasive species, drought, and insect and disease epidemics.
- Media Advisory: Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler Visits MichiganWASHINGTON – On Friday, August 17, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler will visit Pointe Mouillee in Monroe County, Michigan where he will meet with Rep.
- EPA Receives Record Number of Letters of Interest for WIFIA Water Infrastructure LoansThe U.S.
- EPA Research Vessel Lake Guardian open for tours, photos in Sault Ste Marie on Aug. 21For Immediate Release No. 18-OPA43
- 8th Annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum Wraps Up in Spokane, WashingtonSPOKANE (August 16, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded the 8th annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (TLEF) in Spokane, Washington, continuing an important dialogue with our tribal partners on land and water resource management.
- Protecting Children’s Environmental Health in a New School YearBy: Alexandra Dunn, Regional Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England Region
- EPA Awards Vermont DEC more than $263,000 to Improve Air QualityBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $263,581 to the State of Vermont to improve air quality.
- Office of Fossil Energy Announces Selection under High-Performance Computing for Materials ProgramThe Office of Fossil Energy selected a project to receive federal funding under the High-Performance Computing for Materials program.
- Department of Energy to Fund 15 Tribal Energy Infrastructure Deployment ProjectsProjects will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast undeveloped energy resources to reduce or stabilize energy costs.
- EPA Hosts National Environmental Justice Public MeetingWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off the first in-person National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) public meeting since new members were announced on March 3, 2018.
- U.S. EPA approves expansion of Navajo Nation regulatory authority over drinking water systemsFor Immediate Release: August 15, 2018 Media Contact: Margot Perez-Sullivan, 415-947-4149, perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov
- Poor Air Quality Expected for Southern New England on Thursday, August 16, 2018BOSTON – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, due to ground-level ozone.
- Five Star Urban Waters Grants Awarded for Projects in Maine, Massachusetts and ConnecticutBOSTON – Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced grant funding to help three New England-based organizations to implement project helping improve water quality or environmental conditions.
- DOE’S NREL Acquires Powerful New High-Performance Computing SystemEagle will be 3.5 times more powerful than current system dedicated to energy research.
- Secretary Perry Announces $38 Million in New Projects to Support Innovative Hydrogen and Fuel Cell TechnologiesSelections for this investment focus on key early-stage technical challenges.
- Cleanup Completed at Susie Tolbert Elementary School in Jacksonville, Fla.ATLANTA (August 14, 2018) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has completed the soil excavation and cleanup at Susie Tolbert Elementary School in Jacksonville, Fla.
- EPA Begins Public Comment Period on Proposed Settlement for the Southern Portion of the McLouth Steel Site in Mich.For Immediate Release: No. 18-OPA042
- Five Star Urban Waters grants totaling $99k awarded to three projects in ColoradoDenver, Colo. (August 14, 2018) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S.
- Massachusetts to Receive $240,500 from EPA for Beach MonitoringBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $240,500 to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to support beach water quality monitoring and public notification efforts throughout the commonwealth.
- EPA Provides Over $253,000 to Cook County, Illinois, to Monitor Air PollutionCHICAGO – (Aug. 14, 2018) As part of its work with states to improve air quality, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability with $253,210, to maintain and operate an air monitoring network.
- EPA Hears from North Carolina Communities at Fayetteville Community Engagement EventFAYETTEVILLE — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wrapped up the latest per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) community engagement in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- ICYMI: The Fayetteville Observer: What the EPA is doing about PFAS chemicalsThe Fayetteville ObserverBy Trey GlennAugust 11, 2018
- EPA Acting Administrator Visits With Elected Officials and Stakeholders at Iowa State FairPHOTOS
- EPA to host Smart Sectors meeting with Utah mining industry leaders on August 14DENVER -- On Tuesday, August 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a national Smart Sectors roundtable discussion with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and leaders from Utah’s mining industry in Midway, Utah.
- EPA Gears Up for PFAS Community Engagement Event in Fayetteville Next WeekWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the full agenda for the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) community engagement in Fayetteville, North Carolina at the Crown Ballroom.
- Five Star Urban Waters Grants Awarded to Wolf River ConservancyATLANTA (August 10, 2018) – Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $38,923 grant to Wolf River Conservancy, Inc. in Memphis, Tenn.
- Five Star Urban Waters Grant Awarded to HandsOn BrowardATLANTA (August 10, 2018) – Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $46,000 grant to HandsOn Broward.
- Five Star Urban Waters Grants Awarded to Projects in Atlanta, Ga.ATLANTA (August 10, 2018) – Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $30,778 grant to Blue Heron Nature Preserve, Inc. and a $29,500 grant to Trees Atlanta, Inc. in Atlanta, Ga.
- Five Star Urban Water Grant Awarded to Northwest Florida State College Foundation, Inc.ATLANTA (August 10, 2018) – Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $40,000 grant to Northwest Florida State College Foundation, Inc.
- EPA Proposes Enhanced Cleanup Proposal for Combe Fill South Landfill site in Chester Township, N.J.(New York, N.Y. – August 10, 2018) Today, the U.S.
- Media Advisory: EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler Visits Iowa State Fair With LawmakersWASHINGTON – On Monday, August 13, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler will visit the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa where he will meet with Iowa lawmakers and local stakeholders to discuss agency issues.
- EPA to Host Public Meetings for Big River Mine Tailings/St. Joe Minerals Corp. Superfund Site in St. Francois County, Missouri, on August 13 and 16Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Energy Department Selects Additional Advanced Combustion Projects to Receive $3.3MThe Department of Energy has selected three additional projects to receive $3.3M in federal funding to advance coal-combustion power systems.
- Five Star Urban Waters Grants Awarded to Project in St. Paul[WASHINGTON] (August 9, 2018) – Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant for a restoration project in St. Paul.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Hosts Fifth Meeting of the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Commission on Civil Nuclear CooperationParticipants from the U.S. included officials from the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Department of Energy Announces Request for Information on Offshore Wind Energy R&D FacilitiesRFI will allow industry and the public to provide knowledge and recommendations to DOE for the development of offshore wind facilities.
- State of Alaska, USDA Forest Service begin official work on Alaska Roadless RuleJUNEAU, ALASKA, August 2 – The State of Alaska and the USDA Forest Service signed a memorandum of understanding this week to develop an Alaska state-specific roadless rule. An Alaska state-specific roadless rule will determine which currently designated roadless areas would require a different management designation to further Alaska’s economic development or other needs, while still conserving roadless areas for generations to come.
- Department of Energy Announces $36.4 Million for Fusion Energy Sciences ResearchProjects seek to make fusion energy feasible.
- Secretary Perry Tours FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant in New YorkTour marks Perry’s first visit to a nuclear plant as Energy Secretary.
- Department of Energy Announces $10 Million for Earth System Model Development and AnalysisNew projects to further enhance one of the world’s most sophisticated computer models for understanding weather and climate patterns.
- Three Hanford Site Contractors Recognized for Efforts in Procurement of Sustainable ElectronicsFor the second year in a row, three Hanford Site contractors received an award for their leadership in the procurement and use of sustainable information technology products.
- Department of Energy Announces $30 Million for “Ultrafast” ScienceTen projects to advance research in the important and growing field of “ultrafast” science.
- U.S. Department of Energy Finalizes Rule to Expedite Approval for Small-Scale Natural Gas ExportsRule will provide for faster approval of applications for small-scale exports of natural gas, including liquefied natural gas.
- Energy Department Invests $10.7M in Technologies that Assess Subsurface Stress for Carbon StorageThe U.S. Department of Energy selected five projects assessing subsurface stress for carbon storage to receive $10.7 million.
- New Report Assesses the Economic, Environmental and Social Benefits of Sustainably Harvesting Non-timber Forest ProductsA new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of nontimber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber Forest Products in the United States Under Changing Conditions synthesizes the best available science for managing nontimber forest resources in the U.S.
- DOE issues Request for Proposal for ORP Technical Support ServicesThe U.S. Department of Energy Office of River Protection today issued a Request for Proposal seeking technical support services contractors to support the Government?s management of the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.
- Department of Energy Issues $2 Billion Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program SolicitationSolicitation provides as much as $2bn in partial loan guarantees to support economic opportunities for Native American and Alaska Native communities.
- Department of Energy Announces $95 Million in Small Business Research and Development Grants95 grants will advance national and energy security.
- Energy Department Invests $2.8M to Support Fossil Energy Research at UniversitiesThe Department of Energy has selected seven projects to receive $2.8M at colleges and universities nationwide, including minority institutions.
- Energy Department Selects Additional Carbon Capture Projects to Receive $11.3MFE has selected 5 additional projects to receive $11.3M for carbon capture research.
- U.S. Department of Energy Provides Nearly $20 Million for Domestic Advanced Nuclear Technology ProjectsNew projects support various aspects of existing and advanced reactor development.
- U.S. Department of Energy and Chevron Technology Ventures Announce Cooperation Agreement for Produced Water ChallengeDOE and Chevron Technology Ventures announced a new agreement to advance solutions to produced water issues.
- DOE Launches New Lab Partnering ServiceOnline access point provides unprecedented access to National Lab researchers and information.
- Energy Department Invests $6.4M in Pre-Combustion Carbon Capture ProjectsThe Office of Fossil Energy has selected five pre-combustion carbon capture projects to receive approximately $6.4 million.
- Department of Energy Announces $75 Million for High Energy Physics ResearchProjects span colliders, neutrinos, dark matter, and dark energy.
- FE Announces New Head of Clean Coal and Carbon ManagementThe Office of Fossil Energy announced Lou Hrkman as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Clean Coal and Carbon Management.
DoD partnerships critical to Fairbanks’ strategic importanceA new era of military modernization was the theme during a visit to Alaska by one of the Department of Defense’s top officials.- Department of Energy Invests $8.8 Million in Innovative Technologies to Enhance Fossil Energy Power SystemsNew projects will focus on innovative R&D for sensors and controls, modeling and simulation, high-performance materials, water management, and more.
- ETC Solar Wins DOE’s 2018 National Cleantech University Prize CompetitionWinning technology is a novel solar cell architecture that increases solar panel efficiency by 5%, which will subsequently lower manufacturing costs.
- U.S. and Italy Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Sterile Neutrino ResearchThe Short Baseline Neutrino program, started in 2015, comprises the development, installation, and operation of three neutrino detectors.
- DOE Awards $100 Million for Energy Frontier Research CentersCenters to keep America on the cutting edge of energy innovation.
- Energy Department Invests $13.5M to Advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell TechnologyDOE has selected 16 projects to receive approximately $13.5M for solid oxide fuel cell research and development.
- Secretary Perry World Gas Conference Thursday ReadoutSecretary Perry started day four of the 2018 World Gas Conference with a live CNBC Squawk Box interview.
Corps mentors Tennessee State University STEM students at Summer Engineering ProgramNASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 28, 2018) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has partnered with the Tennessee State University College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Department to mentor science, technology, engineering and math students during a four-week National Summer Transportation Institute program June 18 through June 28 on the campus of TSU.- Read Out of Secretary Perry’s Second Day of the World Gas ConferenceYesterday Secretary of Energy Rick Perry kicked off the World Gas Conference official events with a Keynote Address.
- Department of Energy Publishes Natural Gas Liquids PrimerPrimer highlights the resource potential of NGLs, with a focus on the Appalachian region.
- US–UK Mutual Defense Agreement Marks 60 YearsAgreement provides for the exchange of defense information relevant to nuclear weapons, naval nuclear propulsion, and nuclear threat reduction.
- Read Out of Secretary Perry’s Three Seas Energy DialogueSecretary Perry also underscored how the Three Seas Initiative can serve as a critical platform for engagement between the U.S. and Europe.
- The United States and Israel Establish Joint Center of Excellence in EnergyEnergy Rick Perry and Israeli Minister of Energy Yuval Steinitz signed the agreement today at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
- Summit Supercomputer Ranked Fastest Computer in the WorldDesignation recognizes the IBM-built system as the science community’s most powerful computational tool for solving problems.
- Department of Energy Selects 84 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program FundingThe effort, now in its ninth year, is designed to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by providing support to exceptional researchers.
- Department of Energy Announces $21 Million to Advance Solar Desalination TechnologiesProjects aim to reduce cost of solar-thermal desalination and helping the technology to reach new markets, areas not connected to the electric grid.
First stage assessment of new safety system completeThe Stage 1 assessment was the first milestone in the implementation of the new safety management system. The Army-wide system enables the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to meet the Army’s goal of modernizing safety and occupational health programs.- DOE Fossil Energy Seeks Field Work Proposals from National Labs for Air Separation Research for Modular Gasification SystemsNETL is seeking field work proposals focused on air separation research for modular gasification systems.
Kids catch interest in outdoors, environment at fishing rodeoASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (June 16, 2018) – Kids caught fish and an interest in the outdoors and environment today during the Cheatham Lake Annual Fishing Rodeo.- DOE Begins Removal of Radioactive Sludge Stored Near Columbia River at HanfordThe U.S. Department of Energy and its contractor CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company have begun removing highly radioactive sludge from temporary storage near the Columbia River to a more secure long-term storage location.
Strand promoted, continues leading reserve component engineer SoldiersMore than 100 Soldiers and civilians gathered at the Redstone Arsenal Community Center Thursday to help celebrate Maj. Gen. Stephen Strand’s promotion from brigadier general to major general. Strand has served in the Army Reserve for more than 32 years and is the deputy commanding general for Reserve Affairs, Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Strand assumed that position in August, 2017 and will continue serving in that function.- DOE approves key safety document for Hanford plantORP approved a critical safety deliverable needed for the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant - the Documented Safety Analysis.
- FE Announces Extension for RFI on Small-Scale, Modular Coal Plants of the FutureFE has extended the submission deadline to July 9, 2018 for the Request for Information on small-scale, modular coal-based power plants of the future.
- Department of Energy Announces $7M for Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas RecoveryFE announced an award for a project to receive approximately $7 million for research and development in unconventional oil and natural gas recovery.
- The 2018 Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration Program Is Now Accepting ApplicationsFossil Energy invites graduate students and early-career professionals to apply for the 2018 Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration program.
- Department of Energy Launches Two New Clean Energy Initiatives at Ninth Clean Energy MinisterialThe Energy Department launched two new clean energy initiatives for nuclear and carbon capture at the ninth Clean Energy Ministerial in Copenhagen.
- Energy Department Selects Additional Carbon Storage Feasibility Projects to Receive Nearly $30M in Federal FundingDOE has selected three projects to receive approximately $29.6M for cost-shared research and development to determine carbon storage feasibility.
- DOE Seeks Information on Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Existing Coal-Based Power PlantsFE has issued a Request for Information for input on improving the efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of existing coal-based power plants.
- DOE Releases Report of the Mission Innovation CCUS Experts’ WorkshopDOE and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory released a report of the Mission Innovation CCUS Experts’ Workshop held in September 2017 in Houston, TX.
