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EPA Announces $6 Million for Tribes to Support Wetlands and Healthy WatershedsWASHINGTON - Today, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced selections under two Clean Water Act (CWA) grant programs to support leadership of Tribes in protecting and restoring water resources.

EPA, Newark to Discuss Lead in Drinking WaterNewark, N.J – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community roundtable discussion with organizers representing Newark, New Jersey to highlight the city’s challenges with lead in drinking water.

Enforcement of Clean Air Act Results in Settlement with Atlantic County Utilities AuthorityNEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion on June 8, 2021 to enter a settlement with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) in the U.S.

EPA reaches settlement with landowners in Duchesne County, Utah to restore Duchesne River and floodplain on Uintah and Ouray ReservationDuchesne County, Utah – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Karl and David Lamb to remedy environmental impacts associated with alleged Clean Water Act (CWA) violations in Duchesne County, Utah.

New Jersey High School Student Wins EPA Sustainability AwardNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Charlotte Michaluk, a freshman at Hopewell Valley Central High School in Pennington, New Jersey, was selected as honorable mention for the agency’s Patrick H.

EPA Continues to Take Action on PFAS to Protect the PublicWASHINGTON - To help deliver on the U.S.

EPA Announces Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality to Receive $300,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingDALLAS – (June 10, 2021) Today, the U.S.

EPA Announces Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingDALLAS – (June 10, 2021) Today, the U.S.

EPA to Reexamine Health Standards for Harmful Soot that Previous Administration Left UnchangedWASHINGTON (June 10, 2021) — Today, EPA announced that it will reconsider the previous administration’s decision to retain the particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), which were last strengthened in 2012.

DOE Awards $54 Million to 235 American Small Businesses Developing Novel Clean Energy And Climate SolutionsDOE Awards $54 Million to 235 American Small Businesses Developing Novel Clean Energy And Climate Solutions

Forest Products Laboratory Announce Grants with U.S. Endowment for Forests and CommunitiesForest Products Laboratory Announce Grants with U.S. Endowment for Forests and Communities Forest Products Laboratory Announce Grants with U.S. Endowment for Forests and Communities alortiz Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:26 June 9, 2021 - The USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory in collaboration with the US Endowment for Forests and Communities (US Endowment), is awarding $2.4 million in grants to accelerate the use of nanocellulosic materials (CNM) for use in a wide range of applications. Ten projects will receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 to be paid in one- to three-year increments. Cellulosic nanomaterials are made by breaking down wood…

EPA, Army Announce Intent to Revise Definition of WOTUSWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S.

EPA reaches settlement with HK Construction, levies penalties, for lead-based paint violations in HonoluluHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with HK Construction, Corp., for violations of federal regulations related to lead-based paint.

City of Quincy Agrees to Remedy Discharges of Stormwater Containing SewageBOSTON – The U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England regional office has entered into a consent decree with the City of Quincy, Mass.

EPA Reverses 2020 Rule, Restoring Key Functions of Environmental Appeals Board, Promoting Fairness and Integrity in Decision-Making WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.

USDA Forest Service Chief Christiansen Announces RetirementUSDA Forest Service Chief Christiansen Announces Retirement USDA Forest Service Chief Christiansen Announces Retirement alortiz Tue, 06/08/2021 - 14:00 Washington, June 8, 2021 - USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen today announced her retirement after a 40-year career as a professional forester, wildland firefighter, and land manager including 11 years of service at the Forest Service. Chief Christiansen brought her experience and passion for connecting people to their natural resources to her tenure as head of the Forest Service, leading more than 30,000 employees working in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued this statement: “Chief…

DOE Announces Actions to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain of Advanced BatteriesDOE Announces Actions to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain of Advanced Batteries

Danbury, Conn. Manufacturing Company to Pay Penalty for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations under EPA SettlementDANBURY, CONN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reached an agreement with Emhart Teknologies LLC, a manufacturer of precision screw-thread wire and screw-lock inserts based in Danbury, Conn., to settle alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.

High School Student Wins EPA Award for Eco-Friendly Foam AlternativeWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Sohi Sanjay Patel, a sophomore at The Woodlands College Park High School in The Woodlands, Texas, has won its Patrick H.

EPA to Update Residents on the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass. During Virtual Public MeetingWILMINGTON, MASS. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to update residents on next steps for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass.

EPA Announces City of Gatesville, Texas, to Receive More Than $183,000 in Brownfields Cleanup FundingDALLAS – (June 8, 2021) Recently, the U.S.

U.S. EPA penalizes Hawaii fuel storage facility for violating oil spill prevention requirementsU.S. EPA penalizes Hawaii fuel storage facility for violating oil spill prevention requirements Under settlement, owner and operator will pay a fine, make improvements at facility

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration 100-Day Battery Supply Chain ReviewFACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration 100-Day Battery Supply Chain Review

Secretary Granholm Launches Energy Earthshots Initiative to Accelerate Breakthroughs Toward a Net-Zero EconomySecretary Granholm Launches Energy Earthshots Initiative to Accelerate Breakthroughs Toward a Net-Zero Economy

ICYMI: In West Virginia, Secretary Granholm Touts American Jobs Plan, State's Clean Energy PotentialICYMI: In West Virginia, Secretary Granholm Touts American Jobs Plan, State's Clean Energy Potential

Registration Open for Environmental Justice Academy in DaytonCHICAGO (June 7, 2021) --Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission announced that applications are now being accepted for the Environmental Justice Academy in Dayton, Ohio.

DOE Awards $9.5 Million to Support Clean Energy Innovation and Commercialization Across AmericaDOE Awards $9.5 Million to Support Clean Energy Innovation and Commercialization Across America

EPA Announces $388M WIFIA Loan for Water Reuse in San Diego County, CaliforniaSANTEE, Calif. – Today, at an event in East San Diego County, U.S.

EPA cites Bellevue, WA-based Kaliber for illegal pesticides salesSEATTLE -- The U.S.

EPA Announces City of Austin to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingDALLAS – (June 4, 2021) Recently, the U.S.

Poor Air Quality Expected for South Coastal New England on Saturday, June 5BOSTON – New England air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups on Saturday, June 5, 2021, due to ground-level ozone formation stemming from hot, summery temperatures.

EPA Administrator Regan Visits North Dakota to Hear from Elected Officials, Industry, Environmental Leaders, Makes First Visit to Indian CountryBISMARCK – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S.

Forest Service Mourns the Death of FirefighterForest Service Mourns the Death of Firefighter Forest Service Mourns the Death of Firefighter alortiz Thu, 06/03/2021 - 15:50 Bozeman, MT, June 3, 2021 - U.S. Forest Service mourns the loss of wildland firefighter Tim Hart who was fighting fire in New Mexico. “I am deeply saddened to share that Tim Hart, a Forest Service Smokejumper, has died from injuries sustained on May 24 while responding to the Eicks Fire in Hildago County, New Mexico,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “Our hearts go out to Tim’s family, loved ones, friends, fellow Forest Service employees, and the entire…

EPA proposes change to the groundwater cleanup plan for Reilly Tar & Chemical Co. Superfund site in IndianapolisCHICAGO (June 3, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began taking public comments on a proposed change to the groundwater cleanup plan for the Reilly Tar & Chemical Co. Superfund site located at 1500 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis.

EPA begins public comment period on proposed cleanup plan for ASARCO Taylor Springs Superfund site, Taylor Springs, IllinoisCHICAGO (June 3, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin a 30-day public comment period on the proposed plan to address contaminated soil, sediments, groundwater and surface water at the ASARCO Taylor Springs Superfund site in Taylor Springs, Illinois.

EPA Commits to supporting Las Vegas Area Food HubSAN FRANCISO, CA – This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing new technical assistance to help 13 communities nationwide develop local food system and placemaking strategies.

EPA Commits to Helping Sacramento Food HubsSAN FRANCISO, CA – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is announcing new technical assistance to help 13 communities nationwide develop local food system and placemaking strategies.

NFWF’s Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Awards $9.6 Million in Grants to Benefit the Bay WatershedWASHINGTON (June 3, 2021) – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $9.6 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

EPA Announces the Selection of Six Communities in Pennsylvania to Receive $3 Million in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup FundingEPA Announces the Selection of Six Communities in Pennsylvania to Receive $3 Million in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Funding

EPA, USDA to support local food initiative, community revitalization in the Skyway-West Hill neighborhood near SeattleToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the U.S.

EPA settlement with WVA Manufacturing of Alloy, W.Va., ensures Clean Air Act compliancePHILADELPHIA (June 3, 2021) – WVA Manufacturing LLC will pay a $182,350 penalty to settle alleged Clean Air Act violations at its primary-metals manufacturing facility in Alloy, West Virginia, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.

EPA Will Help Wyandotte Nation, Tulsa’s Restoration Collective Revitalize Neighborhoods by Developing Local Food SystemsDALLAS – (June 3, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S.

Biden Administration Pledges to Assist City of Norfolk in Tackling Food InsecurityPHILADELPHIA (June 3, 2021) – The Biden administration announced today that the City of Norfolk is one of 13 communities selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S.

Statement by Administrator Regan on the President’s FY 2022 BudgetWASHINGTON (May 28, 2021) — Today the Biden-Harris Administration submitted the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2022 to Congress.

EPA Commits to Helping 13 Communities Revitalize Neighborhoods by Developing Local Food SystemsWASHINGTON (June 2, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S.

Jefferson City, Missouri, Receives Federal Assistance to Support Local Food Initiative, Environmental Protection, and Community RevitalizationEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA cites Alliant Techsystems Operations for environmental violations at Navy facility in Keyser, W. Va.PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2021) – Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC will pay a $350,000 penalty to settle several alleged environmental violations at the U.S. Navy-owned Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Keyser, West Virginia.

Biden Administration to Support Local Food Initiative, Environmental Protection, and Community Revitalization in Fort Collins, ColoradoFort Collins, Colo. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S.

EPA Fines Coffey County Landowner and Construction Company for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in KansasEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Biden Administration to Support Local Food Initiative, Environmental Protection, and Community Revitalization in TennesseeCHATTANOOGA.

Biden Administration to Support Local Food Initiative, Environmental Protection, and Community Revitalization in Jersey City, New JerseyNEW YORK – The Biden Administration has announced that Jersey City, New Jersey is one of 13 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal partnership program that supports community-led efforts to reinvest in existing neighborhoods, protects t

Biden Administration to Support Local Food Initiative, Environmental Protection, and Community Revitalization in Culebra, Puerto RicoNEW YORK – The Biden Administration has announced that the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico is one of 13 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal partnership program that supports community-led efforts to reinvest in existing neighborhoods

ICYMI: Secretary Granholm Touts American Jobs Plan, Clean Energy Jobs in HoustonICYMI: Secretary Granholm Touts American Jobs Plan, Clean Energy Jobs in Houston

EPA Announces Oklahoma City to Receive $300,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingDALLAS – (June 1, 2021) Recently, the U.S.

EPA Announces Chicot County, Ark., to Receive $300,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingDALLAS – (June 1, 2021) Today, the U.S.

Statement by Energy Secretary Granholm on the President's U.S. Department of Energy Fiscal Year 2022 BudgetStatement by Energy Secretary Granholm on the President's U.S. Department of Energy Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Joint Statement of the United States and France Energy Ministers on Energy Technology and Policy ResolveJoint Statement of the United States and France Energy Ministers on Energy Technology and Policy Resolve

Statement by Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 BudgetThe Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2022. As the Administration continues to make progress defeating the pandemic and getting our economy back on track, the Budget makes historic investments that will help the country build back better and lay the foundation for shared growth and prosperity for decades to come.

DOE Announces Nearly $4 Million To Enhance the Safety and Security of CO2 StorageDOE Announces Nearly $4 Million To Enhance the Safety and Security of CO2 Storage

Check the UV Index to Stay Safe in the Sun: 106,000 New Skin Cancer Cases Estimated in the United States in 2021WASHINGTON (May 28, 2021) — For the 13th year, the U.S.

Revise el Índice UV para protegerse del sol:WASHINGTON (28 de mayo de 2021) — Este es el 13er año en que la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.

Settlement Leads to Halt of Scrap Metal Releases into Mt. Hope BaySOMERSET, MASS. – Under a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Patriot Stevedoring & Logistics, the port operator at Brayton Point in Somerset, Mass.

DOE Awards $100 Million to Early-Career Scientists for Mission-Critical ResearchDOE Awards $100 Million to Early-Career Scientists for Mission-Critical Research

New Data Shows Visits Soared Across National Forests in 2020New Data Shows Visits Soared Across National Forests in 2020 New Data Shows Visits Soared Across National Forests in 2020 dalbert Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:30 Press Office Washington, May 27, 2021 - New data shows more people than ever visited national forests and grasslands last year, according to a Forest Service report released today. National forests and grasslands received 168 million visits in 2020 – an increase of 18 million when compared to 2019. The Forest Service, working closely with partners, was able to keep more than 80% of recreation sites open to visitors during the pandemic, while maintaining a…

EPA Announces $10 Million Available for States, Tribes and Territories to Address Environmental ChallengesWASHINGTON - The U.S.

EPA Takes Action to Bolster State and Tribal Authority to Protect Water ResourcesWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to revise the 2020 Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Certification Rule after determining that it erodes state and Tribal authority.

EPA Provides $7.25 Million for ‘Most Effective’ Cleanup Actions in Chesapeake Bay WatershedPHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that six states and the District of Columbia will share $7.25 million for actions to improve local rivers and streams in locations most beneficial to the downstream Chesapeake Bay.

City of Marshalltown, Iowa, Selected for $300,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Awards $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to Tuskegee, AlabamaMONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 27, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Acting Regional Administrator John Blevins joined state and local officials to award the City of Tuskegee, Alabama, a $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant.

EPA Administrator Regan Meets with Mayor Lightfoot, Community Leaders in Chicago to Advance Environmental JusticeU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

EPA Implements Court Decision Overturning Restrictive Trump-Era Rule; Reaffirms Commitment to Use Best Available ScienceWASHINGTON - Today, the U.S.

EPA Announces Public Listening Sessions on the Risk Management Plan RuleToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two upcoming virtual public listening sessions on the Agency’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule.

Cleanup complete at former charter school in Dinosaur, ColoradoDinosaur, Colo.: The Town of Dinosaur, Colorado has completed cleanup of asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs and mold at the former Dinosaur Community Charter School.

Bay Area Communities Awarded $1.5 Million in Revitalization Funds Through EPA’s Brownfields ProgramSAN FRANCISCO — Today, the U.S.

Ten Communities Selected for EPA Roundtable Discussions on Lead in Drinking WaterWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the ten communities that have been selected for virtual roundtable discussions on EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Revisions.

EPA Announces the Selection of West Virginia Communities to Receive Nearly $3 Million in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup FundingEPA Announces the Selection of West Virginia Communities to Receive Nearly $3 Million in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Funding

EPA Announces City of Houston to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingDALLAS – (May 26, 2021) Recently, the U.S.

San Diego Firm and Owner Pleads Guilty to Illegal Importation, Sale and Mailing of Product Marketed as COVID-19 KillerSAN DIEGO – A San Diego firm and its owner pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges relating to the unlawful importation, sale and mailing of an unregistered pesticide product from Japan marketed as a killer of airborne viruses such as COVID-19.

Long Island Sound Water Quality Improving in Response to Significant Reductions in Nitrogen PollutionLong Island Sound Watershed, New York (May 26, 2021) – As summer approaches, EPA officials are highlighting water quality improvements in Long Island Sound resulting from almost 50 million pounds of nitrogen pollution kept out of the Sound each year.

Long Island Sound Water Quality Improving in Response to Significant Reductions in Nitrogen PollutionLong Island Sound Watershed, New York – As summer approaches, EPA officials are highlighting water quality improvements in Long Island Sound resulting from almost 50 million pounds of nitrogen pollution kept out of the Sound each year.

EPA to take comments on proposed cleanup plan for Olin Corp. facility in East Alton, Illinois

DOE Announces $14.5 Million to Combat Plastics Waste and PollutionDOE Announces $14.5 Million to Combat Plastics Waste and Pollution

Hanford Readies to Treat Tank WasteThe Office of River Protection and its tank operations contractor Washington River Protections Solutions are an important step closer to treating tank waste at the Hanford Site.

DOE Honors Classified Material Expert with Excellence Awardhe Department of Energy recently bestowed the prestigious 2021 Classification Award of Excellence to an employee of contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS) for his outstanding contributions to the Department?s classification program.

EPA Opens Application Period for Grants Dedicated to Sustainable Pest Control in AgricultureWASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for a $1 million dollar grant initiative through the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) that encourages smart, sensible, and sustainable pest control in agriculture.

EPA Seeks Input on the Review of Oil and Natural Gas New Source Performance StandardsWASHINGTON (MAY 25, 2021) — The U.S.

EPA settles federal stormwater violations with Boise builder/developer ZWJ Properties(SEATTLE ) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled a series of Clean Water Act violations by ZWJ Properties, LLC for its Win Hollow Subdivision construction site in Boise, Idaho that discharges to Crane Creek, a tributary of the Boise River.

EPA Orders Three Companies in Michigan to Stop Selling Certain PesticidesCHICAGO (May 25, 2021) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued “Stop Sale” orders to Grow Green, LLC, doing business as Hydro Pros Garden Center, in Utica, A. E.

California and Massachusetts Schools Win DOE's 31st National Science Bowl®California and Massachusetts Schools Win DOE's 31st National Science Bowl®

EPA Mid-Atlantic Recognizes First Asthma Community Champion IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: R3press@epa.gov]

EPA Announces the Signing of the U.S.-Mexico Environmental Program: Border 2025 Framework DocumentWASHINGTON (May 24, 2021) — The U.S.

U.S. EPA penalizes Lupton, Arizona refinery for violating Clean Air Act chemical safety requirementsLUPTON, AZ. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Lupton Petroleum Products Inc. and the former owner of a refinery for violating the Clean Air Act.

EPA: Franklin County, Idaho attains Clean Air Act standards for fine particle pollutionThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today redesignated Franklin County, Idaho as “attainment” for the Clean Air Act fine particulate matter National Ambient Air Quality Standard.

EPA Announces the Selection of Maryland Communities to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingPHILADELPHIA (May 24, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the selection of 151 communities to receive 154 grant awards totaling $66.5 million in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

Secretary Granholm Announces G7 Initiative to Decarbonize Heavy IndustrySecretary Granholm Announces G7 Initiative to Decarbonize Heavy Industry

City of Lincoln, Nebraska, Selected for $800,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Administrator Regan Presses for Action on Climate and Environmental Justice at G7 Environment Ministers MeetingWASHINGTON (May 21, 2021) — As part of President Biden’s commitments to multilateralism and action on the climate crisis, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

Howardville, Missouri, Organization Selected for $600,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sioux City, Iowa, Selected for $300,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA and Partners Make Progress on the National Radon Action Plan, Saving Nearly 2,000 Lives Yearly from Radon-Induced Lung CancerWASHINGTON (May 20, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

EPA Awards East Tennessee Development District $600,000 a Brownfields Assessment Coalition GrantKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the East Tennessee Development District as the recipient of a $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant.

EPA proposes removing three sites in Bloomington, Indiana, from Superfund ListCHICAGO (May 20, 2021) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed deleting the Bennett Stone Quarry, Lemon Lane Landfill and Neal’s Landfill sites in Bloomington, Indiana, from Superfund’s National Priorities List.

EPA Removing Portions of Palmerton Site from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated SitesEPA Removing Portions of Palmerton Site from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites

EPA Removing Portions of the North Penn Area 6 Site from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated SitesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Removing Portions of the North Penn Area 6 Site from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites

DOE Announces $40 Million to Reduce Fuel Waste From Advanced Nuclear ReactorsDOE Announces $40 Million to Reduce Fuel Waste From Advanced Nuclear Reactors

EPA removes part of Lake Sandy Jo (M&M Landfill) site in Gary, Indiana from Superfund listCHICAGO (May 19, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the landfill portion of the Lake Sandy Jo site and most of the surrounding property (formerly the M&M Landfill) in Gary, Indiana, has been deleted from Superfund’s National Priorities List.

EPA awards $800,000 to support the cleanup and redevelopment of properties in Cañon City, ColoradoCañon City, Colo. -- Today, the U.S.

EPA Reminds Rhode Islanders about Summer Safety Tips on Woonasquatucket RiverPROVIDENCE, R.I. – Because summer weather will soon tempt local youth to find a place to swim, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding the public how to safely enjoy the Woonasquatucket River.

EPA Adds New PFAS to its Drinking Water Treatability DatabaseWASHINGTON — Today, as part of its commitment to address drinking water challenges across America, the U.S.

City of Topeka, Kansas, Selected for $300K EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Approves Air Permit for Construction & Operation of Vineyard Wind Offshore Wind ProjectBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the final Clean Air Act Outer Continental Shelf air quality permit to Vineyard Wind 1, LLC. The permit includes air pollution control requirements for the construction and operation of the 800-MW windfarm.

EPA Announces Over $300,000 in Grant Funding for Beach Water Quality Monitoring in New YorkNEW YORK — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $311,000 in grant funding to carry out beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs in New York State.

EPA Announces Over $250,000 in Grant Funding for Beach Water Quality Monitoring in New JerseyNEW YORK — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $258,000 in grant funding to carry out beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs in New Jersey.

EPA Announces Over $620,000 in Grant Funding for Beach Water Quality Monitoring in the CaribbeanNEW YORK — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $623,000 in grant funding to carry out beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs in the Caribbean, $321,000 for work in Puerto Rico and $302,000 for work in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Work to start in June at former Allied Paper Landfill in Kalamazoo, Michigan, as part of EPA’s Superfund cleanup of Kalamazoo RiverCHICAGO (May 19, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that work will begin in June to clean up polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, at the former Allied Paper Landfill in Kalamazoo, Michigan, part of the Allied Paper Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site.

EPA Announces New York Air Force Base as one of the 2021 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award WinnersNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the Former Griffiss Air Force Base in New York as one of the winners of the 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards.

EPA Awards $492,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant to Natchez, MississippiJACKSON, Miss. (May 18, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Acting Deputy Regional Administrator Carol Monell joined state and local officials to award the City of Natchez a $492,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant.

EPA proposes partial deletion of South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination site from Superfund listCHICAGO (MAY 18, 2021) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to delete five properties in the South Minneapolis Residential Soil Contamination site from the Superfund's National Priorities List. EPA previously deleted all but nine residential properties from the NPL.

EPA Selects Girard, Ohio, to Receive $500,000 Brownfields GrantCHICAGO (May 18, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the City of Girard will receive $500,000 in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grants. Funds will be used to clean up the former Ohio Leatherworks.

EPA Selects Rural Action, Inc. to Receive $300,000 Brownfields Grant for Abandoned Mine Sites in Perry County, OhioCHICAGO (May 18, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Rural Action Inc. in Ohio will receive $300,000 in Brownfields funding. through its Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA Announces the Selection of Three Municipalities in Puerto Rico to Receive $900,000 for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentNEW YORK – Today, as part of a weeklong virtual conference on Brownfields issues in the Caribbean, the U.S.

Secretary Granholm Unveils National Actions to Increase Energy Efficiency for Homes and Buildings and Save Costs for ConsumersSecretary Granholm Unveils National Actions to Increase Energy Efficiency for Homes and Buildings and Save Costs for Consumers

DOE's Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5 Billion in Energy CostsDOE's Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5 Billion in Energy Costs

EPA proposes to remove Barrels Inc. site in Lansing from Superfund listCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed deleting the Barrels Inc. site at 1405 North Larch St. in Lansing, Michigan, from Superfund’s National Priorities List. EPA has determined that the site cleanup is complete and no further action is required.

EPA proposes to remove United Scrap Lead Co. site in Troy, Ohio, from Superfund listCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a 30-day public comment period on its proposal to delete the United Scrap Lead Co. Superfund site in Troy, Ohio, from Superfund’s National Priorities List.

EPA proposes to delete Arrowhead Refinery Co. site in Hermantown, Minnesota from Superfund listCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a 30-day public comment period on its proposal to delete the Arrowhead Refinery Co. Superfund site in Hermantown, Minnesota, from the Superfund National Priorities List.

EPA Selects Kalamazoo County, Southcentral Michigan Planning Council to Receive Brownfields Grants totaling $900,000CHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Kalamazoo County will receive $300,000 and the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council will receive $600,000 in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA Settlement with Spectro Alloys Will Reduce Air Pollution in MinnesotaCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement requiring Spectro Alloys Corporation to upgrade air pollution control equipment to reduce air emissions at the company’s facility in Rosemount, Minnesota.

EPA Selects Marquette County to Receive $300,000 Brownfields GrantCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Marquette County, Michigan, will receive $300,000 in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA Selects Manitowoc, Milwaukee to Receive Brownfields Grants Totaling $1.1 MillionCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Manitowoc and Milwaukee have been selected to receive grant awards totaling $1.1 million in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA Selects Stevens Point to Receive $300,000 Brownfields GrantCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the City of Stevens Point will receive $300,000 in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA Selects Mankato, Washington County to Receive Brownfields Grants Totaling $900,000CHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – Today, U.S.

EPA Selects Tuscola County to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment FundingCHICAGO (May 17, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Tuscola County Economic Development Corp. has been selected to receive $600,000 in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

Through Public-Private Partnerships, EPA Helps to Advance Efficiency and Reduce Emissions of American Homes and BuildingsWASHINGTON (May 17, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces advancements in the ENERGY STAR program that will help set the stage for an economy-wide transition to the types of technology that will be critical in the fight against climate change.

DOE Invests $35 Million to Dramatically Reduce Carbon Footprint of Biofuel ProductionDOE Invests $35 Million to Dramatically Reduce Carbon Footprint of Biofuel Production

EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous Weather EventsATLANTA (May 14, 2021) – With June marking the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, the U.S.

EPA Announces Public Listening Sessions and Trainings on Upcoming Oil and Natural Gas Methane RuleWASHINGTON (May 14, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

La EPA anuncia sesiones públicas de escucha y capacitaciones sobre la futura regla de metano para la industria de petróleo y gas naturalWASHINGTON (14 de mayo de 2021) — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) está dando el primer paso para desarrollar una regla propuesta para reducir el metano y otros contaminantes nocivos de fuentes nuevas y existentes en la industria de petróleo

EPA orders cleanup of residential properties at the St. Regis Superfund site on Leech Lake Reservation in Cass Lake, MinnesotaCHICAGO (May 14, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a unilateral administrative order to two potentially responsible parties, International Paper and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, to clean up contaminated soil at the St.

EPA Uses Emergency Powers to Protect St. Croix Communities and Orders Limetree Bay Refinery to Pause Operations

EPA Requests Public Comments on Deletion of the Reich Farms Superfund SiteNEW YORK – After cleanup work was completed and after review of years of groundwater monitoring data, the U.S.

EPA Proposes Removing Butler Mine Tunnel from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated SitesEPA Proposes Removing Butler Mine Tunnel from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites

EPA Announces the Selection of Three Indiana Communities to Receive a Total of $1.4 Million in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup FundingCHICAGO (May 13, 2021) – Today, U.S.

EPA Selects Four Connecticut Entities to Receive $1.6 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that four grantees in the state of Connecticut have been selected to receive $1.6 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.

EPA Selects Two Vermont Entities to Receive $1.1 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that two grantees in the state of Vermont have been selected to receive $1.1 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.

EPA Selects Three Projects in Maine to Receive $1.3 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that three grantees in the state of Maine have been selected to receive $1.3 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.

EPA Selects Six Projects in Massachusetts to Receive $3+ Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that six grantees in the state of Massachusetts have been selected to receive $3,011,510 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.

EPA Issues Emergency Order and Information Request to New Indy Containerboard Pulp and Paper Mill in Catawba, S.C. and Expands Community Air MonitoringATLANTA (May 13, 2021) – Today, the U.S.

EPA Selects Rhode Island Project to Receive $300K Brownfields Assessment GrantBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) has been selected to receive $300,000 to assess contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.

EPA Announces the 2021 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award WinnersToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, and State Partners Announce Winners of International Challenge Seeking Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS in Firefighting FoamToday, the U.S.

Former Naval Air Station Key West Wins 2021 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse AwardKEY WEST, Fla. (May 13, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Former Naval Air Station Key West, Florida is one of four winners of the 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards.

EPA Selects Five Projects in South Carolina to Receive $1.44 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentCOLUMBIA, SC (May 13, 2021) - This week, the U.S.

EPA Selects Four Projects in Kentucky to Receive $1,405,000 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentLEXINGTON, Ky. (May 13, 2021) – This week, the U.S.

EPA Selects Three Projects in Tennessee to Receive $1.5 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2021) – This week, the U.S.

DOE Awards $6.2 Million for Cutting-Edge Research for Efficient Hydrogen Gas TurbinesDOE Awards $6.2 Million for Cutting-Edge Research for Efficient Hydrogen Gas Turbines

EPA Awards Over $17 Million to Benefit Small Water SystemsWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $17 million in grant funding to help provide training and technical assistance to small drinking water and wastewater systems that often serve small communities and rural America.

EPA Mansyone Semèn Nasyonal Preparasyon pou SiklònWASHINGTON – Avèk chanjman klimatik k ap afekte entansite ak frekans presipitaston Ozetazini, EPA ap ede piblik Ameriken an prepare l pou sezon siklòn nan pandan l ap mansyone Semèn Nasyonal pou Siklòn, 9-15 Me 2021.

EPA Đẩy Mạnh Tuần Lễ Chuẩn Bị Đối Phó Bão Trên Toàn QuốcWASHINGTON - Với sự thay đổi khí hậu ảnh hưởng đến cường độ và tần suất mưa trên khắp Hoa Kỳ, EPA đang giúp dân Hoa Kỳ chuẩn bị đối phó bão bằng cách đẩy mạnh Tuần Lễ Chuẩn Bị Đối Phó Bão trên toàn quốc, từ ngày 9 đến ngày 15 tháng Năm năm 2021.

EPA to resume soil cleanup at the DePue Superfund site in DePue, IllinoisCHICAGO (May 12, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a virtual open house on Thursday, May 20, to answer questions about residential cleanup and soil sampling activities set to begin this month at the DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Co. Superfund site in DePue, Illinois.

EPA Rescinds Rule on Guidance DocumentsWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule rescinding an October 18, 2020, rulemaking that established procedures for issuing, modifying, withdrawing, and using guidance documents.

Shimkin Named Chesapeake Bay Program Office Deputy DirectorPHILADELPHIA (May 11, 2021) – EPA Mid-Atlantic Region Acting Regional Administrator Diana Esher today announced that Martha Shimkin of EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds (OWOW), has been selected as Deputy Director for the Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO).

EPA Announces the Selection of Four Communities in Virginia to Receive $1.5 Million in Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup FundingPHILDELPHIA (May 12, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of 151 communities to receive 154 grant awards totaling $66.5 million in Brownfields funding through its Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA redesignates Logan (Cache County), Utah to attainment for Clean Air standards for fine particulatesLogan, Utah -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today took final action to redesignate the air quality status of the Logan (Cache County), Utah nonattainment area as “attainment” for the fine particulate matter (or PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality S

EPA Announces the Selection of Five Projects in New York’s Mohawk Valley, Capital District and on Long Island to Receive $2.8 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentNEW YORK – Today, the U.S.

EPA Announces the Selection of Three Projects in Western New York to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that three Western New York communities have been selected to receive a total of $1.4 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program.

EPA Selects Three Projects in Mississippi to Receive $1 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentATLANTA (May 12, 2021) – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of three projects in Mississippi for Brownfields grants totaling $1,042,000.

EPA Selects Three Projects in Alabama to Receive $1.5 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and AssessmentATLANTA (May 12, 2021) – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of three projects in Alabama for Brownfields grants totaling $1,500,000.

EPA awards $300,000 to advance the cleanup and redevelopment of properties in Hinsdale County, ColoradoLake City, Colo. -- Today, the U.S.

EPA awards City of Loveland, Colorado $300,000 to support the cleanup and redevelopment of propertiesLoveland, Colo. -- Today, the U.S.

City of Mandan, N.D. to receive $300,000 to advance property cleanup and redevelopmentMandan, N.D. --  Today, the U.S.

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to receive $500,000 to clean up contamination at buildings in Dunseith, N.D.Belcourt, N.D. 

EPA Announces 13 Communities Across Nation’s Pacific Southwest to Receive $6.85 Million in Revitalization FundingSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing 13 communities in the Pacific Southwest region will receive $6.85 million in revitalization funding through Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grants.

EPA awards $1.1 million to support the cleanup and redevelopment of properties in Trinidad, Aguilar and Las Animas CountyTrinidad, Colo. – The U.S.

Spanish Fork City, Utah to receive $300,000 to advance property cleanup and redevelopmentSpanish Fork City, Utah -- Today, the U.S.

Salt Lake County, Utah to receive $600,000 to advance property cleanup and redevelopmentSALT LAKE CITY -- Today, the U.S.

Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is selected for $600,000 in EPA Brownfields redevelopment fundingThe Benton-Franklin Council of Governments is celebrating the announcement of their selection for funding under EPA’s Brownfields Assessment Grant program.

Kawerak, Inc. and Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council are selected for $596,000 in EPA Brownfields redevelopment fundingKawerak, Inc. and the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council have been selected for funding under EPA’s Brownfields Assessment Grant program.

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe to receive $300,000 for cleanup and renovation of former sawmills and automotive businesses on the Flathead ReservationRavalli, Mont.   -- Today, the U.S.

Libby, Montana School District 4 to receive $388,000 for cleanup of Asa Wood Elementary School buildingLibby, Mont. -- Today, the U.S.

City of Missoula, Montana to receive $300,000 to advance the cleanup and redevelopment of propertiesMissoula, Mont. -- Today, the U.S.

Nez Perce Tribe, Region IV Development Association of Idaho are selected for $600k in EPA “Brownfields” redevelopment fundingSEATTLE - The Nez Perce Tribe and the Region IV Development Association are celebrating the announcement of their selection for funding under EPA’s Brownfields Assessment Grant program. Each selectee will be awarded $300,000 i

EPA Issues Fuel Waiver for Twelve States and the District of Columbia Impacted by Colonial Pipeline Shutdown

DOE Welcomes New Biden-Harris AppointeesDOE Welcomes New Biden-Harris Appointees

EPA cleanup to continue in St. Louis River Area of Concern in Superior, Wisconsin

EPA Announces $9.6 Million in BEACH Act Grants to States, Tribes, TerritoriesWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to carry out beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs in 30 states, five territories, and four Indian Nations.

EPA Highlights National Hurricane Preparedness WeekWASHINGTON – With climate change affecting the intensity and frequency of precipitation across the U.S., EPA is helping the American public get ready for hurricane season by highlighting National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 9-15, 2021.

EPA Announces $50,000 Grant to Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa for Beach Water Quality MonitoringCHICAGO (May 10,2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $50,000 in grant funding to carry out beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs to Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa.

EPA Announces $50,000 Grant to Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa for Beach Water Quality MonitoringCHICAGO (May 10,2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $50,000 in grant funding to carry out beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs to Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

EPA Fines Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc. for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations in IowaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA awards $723,000 in grants for beach water quality monitoring in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington

USDA Awards $15 Million in Grants to Expand Wood Products, Wood Energy Markets and Community ForestsUSDA Awards $15 Million in Grants to Expand Wood Products, Wood Energy Markets and Community Forests USDA Awards $15 Million in Grants to Expand Wood Products, Wood Energy Markets and Community Forests dalbert Fri, 05/07/2021 - 08:38 Press Office Washington, May 7, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $15 million to fund grant proposals to develop and expand the use of wood products, strengthen emerging wood energy markets and protect community forests. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement in Colorado today while visiting prescribed fire and wildfire recovery areas adjacent to the Roosevelt…

Celebrating 25 Years of Binational Cooperation on the Improvement of Air Quality in Paso del Norte Region AirshedDALLAS – (May 7, 2021) Today at a meeting of the Joint Advisory Committee for the Improvement of Air Quality in the Paso del Norte Air Basin (JAC), members marked the 25th anniversary of the binational group. The U.S.

Celebramos 25 años de cooperación binacional para mejorar la calidad del aire en la región de la cuenca atmosférica Paso del NorteDALLAS – (7 de mayo de 2021) Hoy en una reunión del Comité Asesor Conjunto (JAC) para mejorar la calidad del aire en la cuenca atmosférica Paso del Norte, los miembros conmemoraron el aniversario número 25 del grupo binacional. La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.

The Corps Environment - May 2021 issue now availableThe May 2021 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights protecting and preserving the environment, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #4. Content includes commentary from Col. Alicia Masson, Commander of U.S. Army Environmental Command, and highlights initiatives across the Army environmental community.

EPA settles with Sutter County’s Bear River Supply Inc. for selling misbranded pesticideSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S.

EPA Evaluates Plan to Reduce Bay Pollutants No Longer Contained by Conowingo ReservoirPHILADELPHIA (May 6, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed its evaluation of a draft plan to compensate for more than 6 million pounds of Chesapeake Bay pollutants no longer being trapped in a reservoir behind the Conowingo Dam.

EPA Honors Small Business Champions at its 31st Annual Administrator’s Small Business Programs Awards CeremonyWASHINGTON (May 6, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

EPA Honors 2021 Asthma Award WinnersWASHINGTON (May 5, 2021) — To mark Asthma Awareness Month, today the U.S.

Two Health Programs, both in California, Announced as the Winners of U.S. EPA’s National Asthma Management AwardsFor Immediate Release: May 5, 2021 Media Contact: Joshua Alexander, alexander.joshua@epa.gov, (415) 972-3258

ICYMI: Secretary Granholm Says "We Need Diversity in STEM"ICYMI: Secretary Granholm Says "We Need Diversity in STEM"

DOE Launches Initiatives to Accelerate Solar Deployment in Underserved CommunitiesDOE Launches Initiatives to Accelerate Solar Deployment in Underserved Communities

EPA reaches settlements with eight Washington renovators for lead-based paint violationsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached settlements with eight residential home renovators in Washington for violations of federal lead-based paint regulations.

EPA Reaches Settlement with CSL Behring of Illinois to Improve Risk Management ProgramCHICAGO (May 4, 2021) –U.S.

Corps general tours military, DOD, VA projects during weeklong visit to CaliforniaLOS ANGELES – One of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ top generals for military and international operations made his first visit to Southern California during a weeklong tour of some of the agency’s Los Angeles District projects. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Milhorn, the Corps’ deputy commanding general for Military and International Operations, toured several project sites across the desert and the coastline – from the National Training Center at Fort Irwin to Vandenburg Air Force Base – during his visit to California.

Developmental position to offer growth, new skills for USACE employeeMany U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees are eager to learn new skills and grow in their position. Fortunately, the Memphis District oftentimes offers opportunities for its employees to do just that through what's called developmental assignments and/or positions. A developmental position is a temporary job that differs from their permanent position and is designed to train and develop employees in preparation for further career advancement. These temporary positions normally last about 120 days, but can be shorter or longer depending on the position. Additionally, the job location can either be at the employee’s home station or in a completely…

DOE Awards $17.3 Million for Student and Faculty Research Opportunities and to Foster Workforce DiversityDOE Awards $17.3 Million for Student and Faculty Research Opportunities and to Foster Workforce Diversity

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to deliver on F-35 program in IsraelThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District has delivered an additional secure home for part of the Israeli Air Force’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets, with a small ceremony marking the completion of another Hardened Hangar project on site earlier this year in March.

EPA Moves Forward with Phase Down of Climate-Damaging HydrofluorocarbonsWASHINGTON (May 3, 2021) – The U.S.

EPA Awards Cooperative Agreement to Support States and Territories in Advancing Environmental HealthCONTACT: press@epa.gov EPA Awards Cooperative Agreement to Support States and Territories in Advancing Environmental Health

EPA proposes removing Ashtabula River from “Areas of Concern” list, seeks public commentCHICAGO (May 3, 2021) –Citing tremendous progress, U.S.

EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Develop Low-Cost Water Sensors that Detect Toxicity EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Develop Low-Cost Water Sensors that Detect Toxicity

Prepare for the Summer Smog Season with Free Air Quality AlertsBOSTON – With the onset of warmer weather, the U.S.

EPA withdraws proposal of East Windsor, Conn. Site from the National Priorities ListEAST WINDSOR, CONN. – On Friday, April 30, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally de-proposed five Superfund sites from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

EPA approves rapid test to assess beach water quality in San Diego CountySAN DIEGO - Today, EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region announced approval of an innovative, quick turn-around DNA-based method to evaluate bacteria in San Diego County beach water.

EPA Notifies Limetree Bay of Clean Air Act ViolationsNEW YORK (May 3, 2021) – The U.S.

Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians receive EPA approval to administer Clean Water Act programs on reservation and trust landsSeattle - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the request by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to assume responsibilities of the Clean Water Act’s water quality standards and certification programs on reservation and trust lands.

Corps completes final inspection of LA-area hospital COVID-19 additionsLOS ANGELES – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District led a final inspection of work April 22 at Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California, as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s support to California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

USACE Chicago District hosts events to support Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month(April 30, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District hosted a number of events in April 2021 to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). This year’s Army theme was "Building Cohesive Teams through Character Trust and Resilience. Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission."

DOE Announces $12 Million to Advance Geothermal Energy TechnologiesDOE Announces $12 Million to Advance Geothermal Energy Technologies

Huntsville Center, USACE Aviation supports Army Geospatial Research Laboratory for Redstone Arsenal Unmanned Aircraft Systems flightsData collected from the UAS flights is used by Soldiers within the IVAS environment to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of the terrain before executing a mission and without having to physically move into an area.

Bulltown Historical AssociationThe BHA was founded in 2019 by a group of civil war reenactors, their families and friends, with a common goal to educate the public and promote the history of the area. In 2020, in the peak of the Corona Virus National Pandemic, they were able to join with the Burnsville Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers to form a Cooperative Association. This type of an association grants the BHA organization special privileges that allow them to operate on U.S. Army Corps of Engineer property. The BHA works hand in hand with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve…

EPA Announces $5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes and Insular Areas to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful EmissionsWASHINGTON (April 30, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

EPA Announces 50th WIFIA Loan—$33 Million to Support Climate Resiliency in Roseville, CaliforniaWASHINGTON – Today, at a virtual event with City of Roseville Mayor Krista Bernasconi and Roseville Assistant Director of Water Sean Bigley, U.S.

EPA Announces $4.5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful EmissionsToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of grant funding available to Tribal governments to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines.

EPA Announces $500,000 in Grants Available for U.S. Territories to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful EmissionsHONOLULU – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding available to U.S.

The ‘Not So Mad’ USACE HatterTwenty-three-year-old U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee Alexander Harper wouldn’t call himself a “Mad Hatter” but did admit to being “… just a little mad” when describing himself as a self-taught milliner.

A water explosion of the good kind: Army Corps of Engineers sees growth in water projects to serve distressed communitiesThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has seen an increasing number of projects to help small and distressed communities meet their water-related infrastructure challenges.

USDA, RESTORE Council to Invest $31 Million for Priority Restoration Work in Gulf States Impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillUSDA, RESTORE Council to Invest $31 Million for Priority Restoration Work in Gulf States Impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill USDA, RESTORE Council to Invest $31 Million for Priority Restoration Work in Gulf States Impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill alortiz Thu, 04/29/2021 - 10:40 WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $31 million in funding to advance restoration work and improve water quality in the Gulf Coast states impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The funds will support three priority programs and related project work approved by the Gulf Coast…

Army Corps Restores National Historic Landmark at West Point, New YorkThe New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed $5.2 million in renovations to Warner House ─ an iconic home on a small island in the Hudson River north of New York City with strong ties to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a well-known engineering school, and the American Revolutionary War (1775-83).

Far East District works to protect and preserve the environmentProtecting and preserving the environment is an enduring mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Janet McCabe Sworn in as 16th EPA Deputy AdministratorWASHINGTON (April 29, 2021) – Today, Janet McCabe was sworn in as the 16th Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Administrator Regan Statement on the First 100 Days of the Biden-Harris AdministrationWASHINGTON (April 29, 2021) — On the 100th day of the Biden-Harris Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement:

EPA Announces Public Comment Period for Additions to Minnesota’s Impaired Waters List(CHICAGO--April 29, 2021) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a public comment period for 30 days regarding its inclusion of 30 additional waters impaired for sulfate on Minnesota’s Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303(d) Impaired Waters List.

EPA Announces Plan to Update Toxics Release Inventory to Advance Environmental JusticeToday, as the U.S.

EPA Releases Tools to Help Reduce Nutrients in Water, Improve Public Health and Support EcosystemsWASHINGTON – Today, as part of Water Week 2021, the U.S.

Huntsville Center energy savings contract extends smart infrastructure, energy efficiency, resiliency for Dyess Air Force BaseThe Air Force base will upgrade to newer energy efficiency systems for cooling, heating, lighting and water conservation while simultaneously incorporating enhanced resiliency with new on base power generation and storage capabilities.

Start of something good - Environmental project reaches final stagesIt’s the 1940’s in Maywood New Jersey. Some new homes are being built and residents are getting topsoil to create their lawns. Little do they know that they’re helping to plant the seeds for one of the largest and most high-profile environmental cleanup projects in the nation.

PCBs removed from Crown Vantage Side Channel as part of EPA’s Kalamazoo River Superfund cleanupCHICAGO (April 28, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the removal of PCB-contaminated sediment from the Crown Vantage Side Channel in the Kalamazoo River system is now complete.

EPA Awards Pittsburgh Company with Nearly $400,000 for Work on the Carbonation of Mine WaterPHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a contract of $399,829 to Hedin Environmental of Pittsburgh to treat acidic, metal-contaminated mine water.

EPA Selects Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, R.I.NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected a final plan to address groundwater contamination at the Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. (L&RR) Superfund Site located on Oxford Road in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

EPA recognizes University of Pittsburgh with RainWorks award for green infrastructure projectWASHINGTON (April 28, 2021) – Today, the U.S.

EPA recognizes University of Pennsylvania with RainWorks award for green infrastructure projectPHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2021) – Today, the U.S.

EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan for Interim Action to Clean Up Contaminated Sediment in the Lower Passaic River Study Area of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, New JerseyNEW YORK – The U.S.

EPA awards $9 Million to Alaska Native Villages to Improve Drinking Water AccessWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced water infrastructure funding totaling $9 million for projects that will improve access to drinking water for the Alaska Native Villages of Tuluksak and Stebbins.

VIDEO Prado Basin Ecosystem Restoration, Chief's ReportOn April 22, Earth Day, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th Chief of Engineers, signed a Chief’s Report, which recommends a multi-year, multi section plan to tackle loss and/or degradation of aquatic, riparian woodland and floodplain habitats along the Santa Ana River due to numerous issue the waterway has experienced since the 1940s.

Jacksonville District hosts media dayCLEWISTON, Fla. (April 14, 2021)—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District hosted it’s first-ever media day by inviting media from across the region to learn about projects, mission, and completion dates for south Florida projects including the rehabilitation of Herbert Hoover Dike and Lake Okeechobee.

U.S. Army-delivered helipad projects at hospitals in Croatia to hasten emergency medical care and save livesThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is delivering three modern helicopter landing zones at hospitals across Croatia to help reduce transportation times in emergency situations and ultimately save lives. The helicopter landing zone projects are funded through the United States European Command, or EUCOM, and are being delivered in close coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Zagreb.

EPA Administrator Regan Establishes New Council on PFASWASHINGTON – (April 27, 2021) To help deliver on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission to protect human health and the environment, today Administrator Michael S.

EPA Awards $350,000 to Replace 13 Old Diesel School Buses in PennsylvaniaPHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $350,000 to replace 13 older diesel school buses in Pennsylvania.

EPA Awards $300,000 to four Virginia School Districts to Replace 15 School BusesPHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $300,000 to four Virginia school districts to replace 15 older diesel school buses.

EPA Awards $20,000 to Swann Transportation Inc. in St. Mary’s County, Maryland for a New Clean School BusPHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $20,000 to Swann Transportation Inc. of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, to replace an older diesel school bus.

EPA Awards $20,000 to Providence Creek Academy Charter School in Delaware for a New Clean School BusPHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $20,000 to Providence Creek Academy Charter School in Clayton, Delaware, to replace an older diesel school bus.

EPA Awards $80,000 to Upshur County Board of Education in West Virginia for New Clean School BusesPHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $80,000 to the Upshur County Board of Education in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to replace four older diesel school bus.

EPA Announces $6.5 Billion in New Funding for Water Infrastructure ProjectsWASHINGTON — Today, at an address to water associations, utilities, and their workers to mark Water Week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

EPA to accept applications for grants that enhance recycling markets or reduce food waste until June 1CHICAGO (April 28, 2021) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 is now accepting applications for Sustainable Materials Management Grants to fund recycling markets or food waste reduction projects in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Pittsburgh District hosts multiple tree-planting, trash cleanup events throughout Earth DayEarth Day 2021 began as a frosty morning with a layer of snow powdering logs and vehicles. Not even the wind biting at bare skin peeking out from the layers of jackets and face masks stopped volunteers from helping restore and beautify one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District lakes.

Sutton Lake TrailsThe Sutton Lake Project has many trails in the woodlands of central West Virginia. Many of the trails are located near the Sutton Dam, and northeast in the Gerald R. Freeman campground there are additional hiking adventure trails. Before starting your hike, be sure and check out West Virginia’s native plant species in our new pollinator garden located near Sutton Dam.

EPA Reconsiders Previous Administration’s Withdrawal of California’s Waiver to Enforce Greenhouse Gas Standards for Cars and Light TrucksWASHINGTON (April 26, 2021) — As directed in President Biden’s Executive Order 13990 on “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis,” and in response to requests by states and other stakeholders, today the U.S.

Settlement Agreement Reimburses Taxpayers for Cost of Removing Hazards at Springfield, Vt. Facility(SPRINGFIELD, VT) – The former owner of an abandoned tool manufacturing facility in Springfield, Vt. has agreed to pay $662,500 plus interest to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reimburse the costs of removing hazardous contamination from the site.

St. Francis Basin Partnering Meeting a successMemphis District St. Francis Basin (SFB) Partners, Stakeholders and Project Management, members of the district's Hydrology and Hydraulics branch, and district Engineering and Construction managers traveled to the Fisher Delta Research Center in Portageville, Missouri for their annual partnering meeting on Mar. 30, 2021. The Memphis District Team meets annually with SFB partners and stakeholders to provide current basin status updates.

Expanding the Practice of EWN through Landscape ArchitectureVICKSBURG, Miss. – In this episode of the Engineering With Nature (EWN) Podcast, Dr. Jeff King, deputy national lead of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EWN program, discusses how three landscape architects ― Auburn University’s Rob Holmes, University of Pennsylvania’s Sean Burkholder and the University of Virginia’s Brian Davis — have joined forces with EWN to explore innovative solutions to coastal resilience. The group describes their efforts to synthesize the engineering and landscape architecture disciplines and the opportunities and potential for advancing EWN practices. The EWN approach of leveraging natural processes to accomplish the desired engineering outcome while…

Memphis District Hurley: Thawed out and ready to dredgeDuring most off seasons, maintaining the Hurley takes a few months and a couple of crews to get everything done. This off-season was a bit different, as unexpected weather posed more obstacles than usual. Much of the south, including Memphis, Tennessee, was hit hard with frigid temperatures in mid-February this year. The last time Memphians experienced weather like this was in 1994. From frozen pipes to no electricity, many people and structures were impacted by the icy weather, including the district’s Dredge Hurley.

EPA Administrator Regan Announces New Initiatives to Support Environmental Justice and Climate ActionWASHINGTON (April 23, 2021) — Today, in conjunction with President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

EPA to Provide Building Blocks Assistance to Orange County, FloridaORLANDO, Fla. (April 23, 2021) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Orange County, Florida will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.

Earth Day 2021: Restore Our EarthHappy Earth Day! Here at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, every day is Earth Day. Our efforts to protect and preserve the environment are an enduring mission. Environmental stewardship is part of our culture and is grounded in our USACE Environmental Operating Principles (EOPs) which we incorporate into all that we do, across all mission areas.

EPA New England Celebrates Earth Day by Opening Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit AwardsBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office is accepting nominations for New England based individuals, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.

EPA Selects West Virginia University Research Corporation for $1 Million Training and Technical Assistance FundingPHILADELPHIA (April 22, 2021) — The U.S.

EPA Region 7 Launches 2021 ‘See a Bloom, Give It Room: Urban Waters Edition’ Video ChallengeEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA to Provide Building Blocks Assistance to Saint Helena Island and Beaufort County, South CarolinaCOLUMBIA, SC. (April 14, 2021) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Saint Helena Island and Beaufort County, South Carolina will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.

EPA’s Southeast Region Celebrates Earth DayATLANTA (April 22, 2020) - The Southeast region of the U.S.

EPA to Provide Building Blocks Assistance to Nolensville, TennesseeNASHVILLE, TN (April 14, 2021) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Nolensville, Tennessee will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.

Employee Spotlight: Memphis District Administrative ProfessionalsThey are hard-working, reliable, flexible, exceptional communicators, organized, can multitask, and problem-solving, all while having a smile on their face. Their list of responsibilities is endless and can change from day to day depending on what is needed. Anyone who has an Administrative Professional or other specialist in this role knows how critical this person is. While appreciated daily, today, April 21, is the day these professionals should feel extra special and valued, as today is the National Administrative Professionals Day.

KC Levees Provides Safety Improvements for Aged SystemThe Kansas Citys Levees Project stands out as one of the largest and most complex ever undertaken by the Kansas City District, with life-safety and economic benefits to match.

Employee Spotlight: Barry WrightGreat Lakes and Ohio River Division LRD Employee Spotlight: Barry Wright, Safety and Occupational Health Manager

"I Got Caught" Wearing My Life Jacket!Rangers will be on the look out for adults wearing their life jackets when they are in or around water. If an adult is caught wearing their life jacket, we might give them a beach towel, provided by the Corps Foundation, as a reward for wearing their life jacket!

Adrenaline Performance LLC pays $48,600 penalty for selling, installing emissions controls ‘defeat’ devicesToday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Adrenaline Performance LLC of Shelley, Idaho has agreed to pay a $48,600 Clean Air Act penalty for illegally selling and installing vehicle emissions-control defeat devices to businesses and individuals in southeast Idaho.

EPA Awards $400,000 to Los Angeles Small Business to Support Commercialization of Environmental TechnologiesLOS ANGELES - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $400,000 in grant funding to Los Angeles-based Lucendi, Inc. to further develop and commercialize technology to protect public health and the environment.

Settlement Will Result in Improved Stormwater Controls at Newport Naval StationWASHINGTON (April 21, 2021) - The US Navy has agreed to make more than $39 million in repairs at the Newport Naval Station in Rhode Island that will ensure the facility is in compliance with laws regulating the discharge of stormwater into Coddington Cove, an embayment of Narraga

EPA Awards $360,000 in School Bus Rebates to School Districts in FloridaATLANTA (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $360,000 to replace 18 older diesel school buses in Florida.

EPA Awards $735,000 in School Bus Rebates to School Districts in KentuckyFRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $735,000 to replace 35 older diesel school buses in Kentucky.

EPA Awards Over $900,000 to Clean Up 46 School Buses in New YorkNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded approximately $10.5 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses nationwide.

EPA Awards $480,000 in School Bus Rebates to School Districts in South CarolinaCOLUMBIA, S.C. (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $480,000 to replace 24 older diesel school buses in South Carolina.

EPA Awards $390,000 to Clean Up School Buses in WisconsinCHICAGO (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $390,00 to replace 17 older diesel school buses in Wisconsin. The school bus fleets will receive rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

EPA Awards $645,000 to Clean Up School Buses in MinnesotaCHICAGO (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $645,000 to replace 30 older diesel school buses in Minnesota. The school bus fleets will receive rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

EPA Awards $625,000 to Clean Up School Buses in OhioCHICAGO (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $625,000 to replace 31 older diesel school buses in Ohio. The school bus fleets will receive rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

EPA Awards $240,000 to Clean Up School Buses in MichiganCHICAGO (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $240,000 to replace 12 older diesel school buses in Michigan. The school bus fleets will receive rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

EPA Awards $60,000 to Clean Up School Buses in IndianaCHICAGO (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $60,000 to replace three older diesel school buses in Indiana. The school bus fleet will receive rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

EPA Awards $130,000 to Clean Up School Buses in IllinoisCHICAGO (April 20, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $130,000 to replace six older diesel school buses in Illinois. The school bus fleets will receive rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding.

EPA Awards Over $250,000 to Replace 13 School Buses in ConnecticutBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded approximately $10.5 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses.

EPA Awards $20,000 to Maine School District to Replace School BusBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded approximately $10.5 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses.

EPA Awards Three Iowa School Districts $70,000 for Older Diesel Bus ReplacementEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Awards Eight Kansas School Districts $320,000 for Old Diesel Bus ReplacementEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Awards Seven School Districts, Bus Company $240,000 for Old Diesel Bus Replacement in MissouriEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Awards Four Nebraska School Districts $100,000 for Older Diesel Bus ReplacementEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Golf Clubhouse at U.S. Military Academy is a Community PartnershipThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is building a new $16 million,14,000 sq. ft. Golf Course Clubhouse at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

EPA Announces Winners of 9th Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeWASHINGTON (April 19, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

Florida International University Awarded 2nd Place in EPA’s 9th-Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeMIAMI (April 19, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

EPA Selects Six Organizations to Receive $11 Million in Funding to Deliver Training and Technical Assistance to Brownfield-Impacted Communities NationwideWASHINGTON (April 19, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Awarded Honorable Mention in EPA’s 9th-Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 19, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

EPA Selects Six Organizations to Receive $11 Million in Funding to Deliver Training and Technical Assistance to Brownfield-Impacted Communities Nationwide

EPA penalizes Univar Solutions USA $165,000 for violations of federal pesticide lawsSEATTLE --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that Univar Solutions USA, Inc. of Portland, Oregon will pay a $165,000 penalty for violating federal pesticide laws when it failed to properly label its “Woodlife 111” pesticide which is used as a wood preservative.

K-State Selected for $5 Million in EPA Funding to Deliver Training, Technical Assistance to Brownfield-Impacted CommunitiesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Selects UConn to Receive $1 Million in Funding to Deliver Training and Technical Assistance to Brownfield-Impacted Communities in New EnglandBOSTON — Today, the U.S.

Far East District Breaks Ground on new Osan chapelOsan Air Base, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) participated in a ground-breaking ceremony at Osan Air Base, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Apr. 13.

FED employees volunteer for international scout troop competitionUSAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – Build a sled, haul your sled, load it with a bunch of gear, navigate a series of tests and tasks as you strive for the highest score among all Scout troops of the Pacific Region in the annual Klondike Derby competition.

Two ERDC researchers give back to Latin American developing communitiesSince the start of the new fiscal year, two environmental engineers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory have contributed their time and expertise as mentors to college-aged students as part of an all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of developing communities across Latin America.

ERDC scientist honored with Arthur S. Flemming Award as outstanding federal employeeVICKSBURG, Miss. – Dr. Igor Linkov, senior science and technology manager at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, has been selected by the George Washington University and Arthur S. Flemming Commission as one of 12 exceptional public servants in 2020.

Pimentel awarded DoD Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) ScholarshipThis month, Sylvia Pimentel, civil engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Chicago District, was awarded the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship.

EPA and PADEP to hold virtual public meeting to take comment on federal, state settlement with American Zinc Recycling Corp.PHILADELPHIA (April 16, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) will hold a virtual public meeting May 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

First responders coordinate actions in Center Hill Dam tabletop exerciseLANCASTER, Tenn. (April 15, 2019) – First responders participated in an exercise at Center Hill Dam last week to coordinate actions that would be necessary if they had to respond to a scenario where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District could not operate the spillways during a high water event.

Cherokee Park Reopens April 15The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District announces that beginning April 15, Cherokee Park near Morrilton, Arkansas will be available for reservations.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working on Bradley Barracks Upgrades to Modernize Living Quarters for Cadets at West PointThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, continues to make excellent progress during its $113 million renovation of Bradley Barracks at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, an hour north of New York City. The barracks, housing 900+ Cadets, is expected to be complete in spring 2022.

Four New England Facilities Provide Public with Chemical Information under EPA SettlementsBOSTON – Four New England facilities have reported publicly on their use of certain chemicals, creating a safer environment for the public, as a result of investigations and enforcement actions taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Administrator Regan Announces $156 Million Loan to DC Water to Accelerate Critical Infrastructure RepairsWASHINGTON (April 15, 2021) – Today, at an event with Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser, U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager David L. Gadis, and other local officials, U.S.

EPA Announces $49 Million Loan to Florida Keys to Enhance Climate Resilience of Drinking Water SystemWASHINGTON (April 15, 2021)- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $49 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in Key West, Florida.

EPA Reaches Settlement with Winfield Solutions LLC for Alleged Clean Air Act Violation at Dodge City FacilityEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Administrator Regan Announces $97 Million Loan for Improved Water Infrastructure in Louisville and Jefferson County, KentuckyWASHINGTON (April 15, 2021) – Today, at a virtual event with Kentucky’s Secretary of Energy and Environment Rebecca Goodman, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, and other officials, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

Administrator Regan Announces $300 Million in Water Infrastructure InvestmentsWASHINGTON (April 15, 2021) - Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

Thron earns Meritorious Civilian Service MedalCongratulations to Memphis District Biologist Mike Thron, who on yesterday, was presented with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, by Mississippi Valley Division Commanding General and Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Diana Holland, for his outstanding leadership as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) coordinator on the Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL) Final Supplement II (Final SEIS II).

Rescue revetment task order awardedThe Memphis District recently awarded a task order to restore existing revetment and repair over-steepened banks along the Mississippi River in Coahoma County, Mississippi, and Phillips County, Arkansas. A total of $1,344,000 was awarded on the current River Repairs IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) Contract to Midwest Construction Company.

Hanford Site to Activate Emergency Sirens Thursday, April 15Emergency sirens will be activated for an emergency drill on the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site tomorrow, April 15, 2021.

EPA Announces Outagamie County Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideCHICAGO (April 14, 2021) --Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced portions of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, meet the most recent National Ambient Air Quality Standard for sulfur dioxide. The area now meets all NAAQS set to protect public health.

EPA Publishes 28th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas InventoryWASHINGTON (April 14, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 28th annual Inventory of U.S.

EPA Proposes Plan for Interim Action to Clean Up Contaminated Sediment in the Lower Passaic River Study Area of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, New JerseyNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a plan to address contaminated sediment in the upper nine miles of the Lower Passaic River Study Area of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site in Essex, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey.

EPA cites Idaho Transportation Department facility in Rigby for federal asbestos violationsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with the Idaho Transportation Department over federal asbestos violations at an ITD building in Rigby, an eastern Idaho community approximately 90 miles from Yellowstone Park. The settlement includes a $61,250 penalty.

Memphis District celebrates New Madrid stormwater ditch replacement project with ribbon-cutting ceremonyThe Memphis District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a fully functioning stormwater ditch replacement project in the New Madrid, Missouri area, on Apr. 12, 2021. A $3.4 million contract was awarded for two work areas to Tarpan Construction LLC., on Aug. 29, 2019.

U.S. EPA Honors 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in New JerseyNEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring eight ENERGY STAR partners across New Jersey for their outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills and tackling climate change.

U.S. EPA Honors 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in New YorkNEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 19 ENERGY STAR partners across New York for their outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills and tackling climate change.

EPA honors 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award winners in Colorado and South DakotaDENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring three ENERGY STAR partners in EPA Region 8 for their outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills and tackling climate change.

EPA Invites Joliet to Apply for $441 Million Water Infrastructure Loan

EPA Honors 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in the Pacific NorthwestToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring six ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding leadership in reducing American energy bills and tackling climate change.

EPA Honors Four 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winners in MissouriEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. EPA Honors 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada

EPA Honors Two 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winners in IowaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. EPA Invites Santa Clara Co. Water District to Apply for Infrastructure Loan to Ensure Reliable and Safe Drinking Water in the Face of Climate ChangeSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that two more projects nationwide, including one in California, are invited to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding.

EPA Celebrates Koch Industries in Wichita as 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the YearEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Industry Day at the Far East DistrictUSAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea - Far East District (FED), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), held a virtual Industry Day at District Headquarters, Mar. 17. Industry Day is an event held by a Department of Defense (DoD) Program Management Office (PMO) to present the plans for a current or future bid to representatives from the contractor community.

Army Corps Flood-Control Project Provides Outdoor Classroom for West Point CadetsA group of 40 Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, traveled to central New Jersey for an afternoon of hands-on construction and engineering learning at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Green Brook Flood Risk Management Project.

Jones named Nashville District Employee of the Month for February 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 12, 2021) – Kristal Jones, senior contracting specialist in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for February 2021. She is recognized primarily for her hard work and expertise in soliciting a contract for a needed roof project for the Electronic Service Section building located at Old Hickory Lake.

Europe District’s Office of Counsel tackles unique challenges in supporting overseas missionThe Office of Counsel is critical to delivering projects in any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District office — and overseas in Europe District is no exception.

EPA proposes settlement with Arrow Midstream to resolve produced water releases on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North DakotaDENVER  – Today the U.S.

EPA Issues Record of Decision Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Record of Decision that evaluates impacts of the current and expected future volume of combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges to the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York City.

EPA begins final thermal treatment phase of soil cleanup at the Velsicol Superfund site in St. Louis, MichiganCHICAGO (April 12, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy today began the last phase of in-place thermal treatment of contaminated soil at the Velsicol Chemical Corp. Superfund site at 500 N. Bankson St. in St. Louis.

EPA resumes lead-contaminated soil cleanup at residential properties in Lyons, IllinoisCHICAGO (April 12, 2021) – Next week, U.S.

Collaboration a key theme at Engineering With Nature book launch eventVICKSBURG, Miss. (April 9, 2021) ― The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) program’s Book Launch Event celebrated the release of Engineering With Nature, an Atlas, Volume 2 with the public, and included speakers conveying a shared goal for expanding EWN practices globally through collaboration, April 7.

ERDC researchers commission full-size, semi-autonomous research vesselMaking its way through the murky waters and swift current of the Mississippi River at the Vicksburg riverfront, the Research Vessel Martin looks like any other U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey boat. However, there is one major difference. The inland survey vessel has been converted into a semi-autonomous craft, making it the first of its kind for the organization.

ERDC honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with virtual eventAn employee with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the grandson of a Holocaust survivor spoke at a virtual event April 8 to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Ross Alter, a research meteorologist in the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, spoke to more than 100 ERDC employees who signed on for his online talk, “The Holocaust: What was it, why did it happen, and… why should I care?”

Army engineers celebrate 75 years on the Last FrontierSeventy-five years ago today, the Chief of Engineers ordered the establishment of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District. With the stroke of a pen on General Order No. 6, the agency was born.

EPA Releases Updated Tool to Help Communities Protect Recreational Waters

Statement by Administrator Regan on the President’s FY 2022 Discretionary Funding RequestWASHINGTON (April 9, 2021) — The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted the President’s priorities for fiscal year 2022 discretionary spending to Congress.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PREP CLASS RETURNS TO CAMP ZAMAThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—Japan District recently hosted the Project Management Professional preparatory course April 6-9 at their headquarters. The course was revitalized after having being last offered in October, 2018.

Researcher leads development of internationally recognized nanomaterial testing guidanceIn the world of science, established standards of testing make replication of research possible, which aids in the advancement of technologies. Testing standards are vital on even the smallest of scales, and Alan Kennedy, a research biologist with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory, has helped to achieve such standards for nanomaterials on an international stage.

ERDC’s Field Research Facility holds groundbreaking ceremony for new annexThe U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new annex building at its Field Research Facility in Duck, North Carolina, April 6, 2021. The $4.3-million annex will consist of laboratory and research administrative spaces to support the organization’s expanded military research mission. In collaboration with the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence, the Field Research Facility develops methods to protect forces, conduct forcible and early entry and transition rapidly to offensive operations.

EPA Settlement with Adhesive Manufacturer Improves Tank and Equipment Safety at Rockland, Mass. FacilityROCKLAND, MASS. – Under a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ITW Polymers Sealants North America, Inc.

EPA To Host Brownfields Stakeholder Session on April 23rd to Hear from Nonprofit Organizations and Community Foundations Across the Country on Their Work at Sites in Underserved Communities

EPA Releases Updated PFBS Toxicity Assessment After Rigorous Scientific Review

Pennsylvania companies settle alleged Clean Air Act violations involving aftermarket devices for diesel trucksPHILADELPHIA (April 8, 2021) – The U.S.

The United States Seeks Court Approval of Modification to Settlement Covering the St. Croix Limetree Bay Facility located in the U.S. Virgin IslandsNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed a motion to enter the first modification to a 2011 consent decree with HOVENSA L.L.C., the prior owner of the Limetree Bay facility, located on St.

U.S. EPA Program Funds California Watershed RestorationU.S. EPA Program Funds California Watershed Restoration California Water Boards leverage EPA support to protect water quality in Tomales Bay, Marin County, used for recreation and oyster production

EPA Seeks Environmental Education Experts to Serve on the National Environmental Education Advisory CouncilWASHINGTON (APRIL 8, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting applications for environmental education professionals to fill two vacancies on the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC).

South Portland Manufacturer Pays Penalty for Violating Chemical Handling RegulationsS. PORTLAND, MAINE – A company that made media for growing plants in South Portland, Maine, has agreed to pay a $137,294 penalty to settle charges by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it violated the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention rules.

My Hurricane Laura Deployment ExperienceWorking with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given me a lot of opportunities to learn, grow, and challenge myself. Most recently, I was deployed down to Lafayette, Louisiana, along with several other USACE teammates, and we were assigned to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s temporary housing mission.

Final levee system project on horizon as MVM completes preliminary projectsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District, in partnership with the Fulton County Board of Levee Commissioners (FCBLC), is nearing completion of two maintenance projects, the Island 8 Parcel 1 Relief Well Ditch Restoration Project and the Lake No. 9 Collector Ditch Erosion Repair Project, both located along the Mississippi River Mainline Levee south of Hickman, Kentucky. Completing these projects is essential, but what's even more important is what comes after. Once finished, the district will be that much closer to executing the last and final project needed to complete the entire levee system.

EPA Announces $100,000 Small Business Innovation Research Award for Purafide in Ann ArborCHICAGO –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,229 in awards to 24 U.S.

EPA Administrator Announces Agency Actions to Advance Environmental JusticeWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan directed all EPA offices to clearly integrate environmental justice considerations into their plans and actions.

EPA Announces $100,000 Small Business Innovation Research Award for Faraday Technology, Inc. in Englewood, OhioCHICAGO –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,229 in awards to 24 U.S.

EPA Announces $100,000 Small Business Innovation Research Award for Cyclopure in SkokieCHICAGO –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,229 in awards to 24 U.S. small businesses to develop innovative technologies that help support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment, including $100,000 to Cyclopure, Inc.

EPA’s Floating Laboratory Lake Guardian Sails Again

New Bedford Seafood Processor Pays Penalty for Violating Chemical Accident Prevention RegulationsNEW BEDFORD, MASS. – In a settlement with the U.S.

U.S. EPA announces nearly $200,000 to Small Northern California Businesses for Developing Environmental TechnologiesSAN FRANCISCO – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,229 in awards to 24 U.S. small businesses to develop innovative technologies that help support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment.

EPA Announces $600,000 in Funding to Pacific Southwest Small Businesses to Develop Environmental TechnologiesSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,229 in awards to 24 U.S. small businesses to develop innovative technologies that help support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment.

Three Southern California Small Businesses Selected for EPA Funding to Develop Innovative Environmental TechnologiesSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $300,000 in grant awards to California-based Hyperion Analytical LLC of Rancho Cucamonga, Intelligence Optical Systems, Inc of Torrance, and Photon Systems, Inc.

EPA awards Fort Worth company $100,000 to remove oil and grease waste from sewer systemsDALLAS – (April 7, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced an award of $100,000 to FHNC Ltd. Company in Fort Worth, Texas, to develop and commercialize an innovative technology that protects the environment and brings growth to the economy.

New agreement marks critical step forward in delivering reliable drinking water to hundreds of thousandsDALLAS (April 7, 2021) A massive, $1 billion project to provide a safe and reliable source of drinking water throughout northwestern New Mexico and tribal nations is better positioned for coordinated implementation after tribal, state and federal partners recently signed a Memora

EPA Announces $100,000 in Funding to Kailua Small Business to Develop Low-Greenhouse Gas FuelHONOLULU – Today, the U.S.

A Winter to Remember: Corps of Engineers continues annual winter maintenance fight to preserve aging infrastructureThe American Society of Civil Engineers 2021 infrastructure report card released in March was less than perfect for the nation’s inland navigation system. According to the report, they gave the Inland waterway infrastructure a D+. The ASCE report said the infrastructure "includes locks and dams as well as navigation channels” but added that shipping delays cost up to $739 per hour for an average tow within the United States.

A look back: Woods’ 40 years of service"He is very honest, punctual, and works to improve his skills," Supply Technician Matthew Davis said. "He has a real caring spirit. He took me under his wing when I was new, made sure I had lunch, and even drove me home a couple of times when my car had broken down. He is an all-around good guy, and I will miss him if he ever leaves." Davis is talking about Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Leader Robert Woods. Woods is the working leaderman in the Tractor Shop, performing duties as a mechanic and overseeing all other mechanics in the Yards…

A Captain's role in an ACF build-outEditors Note: April 6, 2020 was the day the Memphis District awarded the contract to build an Alternate Care Facility (ACF) in Memphis, Tennessee. The article below was written by Cpt. Alex Burruss, who at that time deployed to the Memphis District to work as an Operations Officer and assist with ACF projects and operations. This is his account of what happened during his few months working here. At the onset of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. USACE collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a plan for the rapid expansion of…

EPA Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in Funding to Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies

Bethel, Conn. Company Selected for EPA Small Business Funding to Develop Innovative Environmental TechnologyBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,499,229 in funding for 24 small businesses to develop innovative technologies that help support EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment.

EPA Announces $400,000 in Funding to Small Businesses in Alaska and Washington to Develop Innovative Environmental TechnologiesToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $400,000 in grant awards to four small businesses in Alaska and Washington, to develop innovative technologies in support of EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment.

$100,000 EPA Grant to Small Business in Syracuse, New York Helps Develop Innovative Environmental TechnologyNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has awarded $100,000 to Farm-to-Flame Energy Inc., Syracuse, New York, to further develop and commercialize an innovative technology that protects the environment while growing the local economy.

Projects in Benin increase both healthcare capacity and ability to document birthsVillagers in two communities in northeast Benin will no longer need to cross the border to give birth or receive other basic medical care with the delivery of two new medical facilities in the remote villages of Money and Godjekoara, both of which sit in the larger border region of the Commune of Malanville. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District implemented and managed the construction of the facilities. Project requirements and funding were provided by AFRICOM with onsite coordination provided by the U.S. Embassy and Office of Security Cooperation.

EPA proposes settlement with BNSF to resolve North Platte River oil spill in WyomingDENVER – Today the U.S.

EPA Proposes Groundwater and Soil Cleanup for Superfund Site in York, NebraskaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Administrator Regan Hosts Water Infrastructure Roundtable with Local Water Utilities and Community LeadersWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

Little Rock District conducts flood fighting technique trainingThe Little Rock District recently conducted flood fighting technique training at the Greers Ferry Lake Project Office.

ERDC team uses unique tool in Navy aircraft runway testingSince aircraft have been used as wartime weapons, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has led the charge of creating tools that allow those planes to land anywhere in the world. Today, that mission has not changed, and the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) is using a unique machine to better understand the Navy’s P-8 Poseidon and how it distresses temporary, rapidly constructed runways.

Construction complete: East Branch Lake, campgrounds to reopen fully in upcoming ceremonyAfter seven years of construction at the dam of East Branch Clarion River Lake, and more than a decade of lowered water levels, the reservoir and dam will reopen in late May with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house event.

TAD Stands Up – Extremism stand down begins a challenging, but essential, conversationThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division conducted a division wide stand down March 30 to bring a more direct focus on extremism in the ranks. Throughout the stand down event, participants brought questions and scenarios to the surface and had some hard discussions on what extremism looks like and how we can learn to better address issues before they become acts of violence.

USDA Forest Service Distributes $193 Million in Secure Rural Schools PaymentsUSDA Forest Service Distributes $193 Million in Secure Rural Schools Payments USDA Forest Service Distributes $193 Million in Secure Rural Schools Payments dalbert Fri, 04/02/2021 - 08:20 Press Office Washington, April 2, 2021 - USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen today announced the issuance of more than $193 million to support public schools, roads and other municipal services through the agency’s Secure Rural Schools program. The funding will be delivered as payments to more than 700 eligible counties in 41 states and Puerto Rico. “The Secure Rural Schools program is one of many ways the Forest Service supports rural communities…

Another project under the belt for the Far East DistrictUSAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) completed its latest project, SPT060 Site 2 Building E, a support building, with an Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremony at USAG Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Apr. 2.

EPA Recognizes Electronics Industry Leaders, including Three Southern California Companies, for Diverting 176,494 Tons of Products from LandfillsCALIFORNIA — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the 2020 winners of the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge Awards.

8 questions with our head civilianLisa Metheney has been the deputy district engineer for programs and project management since 2014. As the "head civilian," Metheney serves as the constant face of the Charleston District, as the commander and deputy commander alternate each year with their two-year terms. She has worked for the Charleston District for over two decades and has been integral to the success of the District during this time. We ask her eight questions about how the District has been successful for 150 years and what the future looks like.

Project profile: the District's biggest projectsThe Charleston District has had many influential projects over the last 150 years that continue to have an impact today. At the same time, the District is currently working on hundreds of different projects throughout Charleston, the state of South Carolina and the entire southeast. While all these projects will have a great impact on those around them, here are a few projects currently in the works that will have massive impacts on the region.

EPA Approves Cleanup Plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass.WILMINGTON, MASS. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a final decision on a cleanup remedy for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass.

Joint Statement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada on Environment and Climate ChangeWASHINGTON (April 1, 2021) — Yesterday, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

EPA Releases Case Study on California’s San Pedro Bay Ports Addressing Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Nearby CommunitiesWASHINGTON (April 1, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new case study on the San Pedro Bay Ports’ Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), which was the first U.S. port air quality program to include air emission reduction targets.

EPA Proposes Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, Lindenwold, and Voorhees, New JerseyNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address waterbodies of the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Site in Gibbsboro, Lindenwold, and Voorhees, New Jersey.

EPA Reaches Settlement with Hu-Friedy of Chicago to Stop Sale of Pesticide ProductsCHICAGO (April 1, 2021) –U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today a settlement with Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC, of Chicago, Illinois, to stop selling and distributing unregistered and misbranded pesticide products.

EPA Releases Case Study on California’s San Pedro Bay Ports Addressing Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Nearby CommunitiesLOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new case study on the San Pedro Bay Ports’ Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), which was the first U.S. port air quality program to include air emission reduction targets.

U.S. EPA orders Nevada and California companies to stop selling illegal disinfectantsSAN FRANCISO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Macoma, LLC and FN Nano, Inc., located in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, as well as JT Construction Group, Inc.

EPA Announces $67 Million Grant Program to Help Communities Manage StormwaterWASHINGTON (April 1, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $67 million in grant funding through the new Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program.

Multistar pays $135,000 EPA penalty for violations of ammonia storage and risk management rulesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached a settlement with Othello-based Multistar Industries, Inc.

EPA orders Philadelphia company to stop making inaccurate health claims about pesticidePHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2021) -- The U.S.

EPA and Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission to Partner on Environmental Justice Academy in DaytonCHICAGO (March 31, 2021) --Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission to co-sponsor the Miami Valley Regional Environmental Justice Academy in Dayton, Ohio.

Administrator Regan Directs EPA to Reset Critical Science-Focused Federal Advisory CommitteesWASHINGTON (MARCH 31, 2021) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

EPA recognizes Dell Technologies for reducing electronic products from landfillsDALLAS – (March 31, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced Dell Technologies of Round Rock, Texas, as a winner of the 2020 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge Awards.

EPA Recognizes Electronics Industry Leaders in New Jersey and New York for Diverting 176,494 Tons of Electronic Products from LandfillsNEW YORK – Today, the U.S.

EPA Announces Public Listening Sessions and Roundtables on the Lead and Copper Rule RevisionsWASHINGTON (March 31, 2021) — Today, the U.S.

Ammunition Supply Point expansion opens on Fort CarsonThe Fort Carson Army Field Support Battalion hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of new facilities at the Ammunition Supply Point on Fort Carson, Colorado, on March 19.

High water means high stakes for Pittsburgh locks, damsRivers rise and rivers flow, but when a flood happens, somebody has to deal with the debris left behind. This is especially true at the U.S. Army corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District locks and dams, which are vital to the region.

USACE Engineering With Nature Program announces Atlas Volume 2 Book Launch EventThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering With Nature (EWN) Program will hold a virtual international Book Launch Event April 7, 2021, from 10-11 a.m. CDT, for the release of the Engineering With Nature Atlas, Volume 2.

Fort Worth District Teammate and TX Air National Guard Member: Mandy Waters - getting the job done with excellence wherever she servesFor Mandy Waters, being an administrative officer with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has turned out to be a dream come true… So much so, she longed to return to her team in the Real Estate Division while she was deployed as part of the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) to Qatar. Yes, not only does she manage the administrative responsibilities for one of the largest divisions in the district with over 150 personnel, the admin officer/Tech Sgt. recently returned from a six-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base where she was part of the…

Cleanup work to resume next month at Grasse River Superfund Site in Massena, New YorkALBANY, NY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that in-river work will resume next month to address sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (aka Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York.

EPA Recognizes Electronics Industry Leaders for Diverting 176,494 Tons of Electronic Products from Landfills, Reducing Environmental Impacts Across the Country and Helping to Address Climate ChangeWASHINGTON (March 30, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the 2020 winners of the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge Awards.

EPA Issues Administrative Order Requiring City to Construct Sewage Retention Tanks for Gowanus Canal Superfund Site CleanupNEW YORK The U.S.

EPA Recognizes Staples, Inc. of Framingham, Mass. for Electronics Recycling EffortsBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing Staples, Inc., based in Framingham, Mass., for its efforts to reduce electronic waste and increase its reuse and recycling.

Expanding Engineering With Nature – What’s New in Season 2VICKSBURG, Miss. – Dr. Todd Bridges, senior research scientist for environmental science for the U.S. Army and national lead for the Engineering With Nature (EWN) program, kicks off Season 2 of the EWN Podcast by announcing that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District is joining EWN as its fourth proving ground.

Celebrating the valiant women of USACE"I can do anything I want to do," young Suzy Weil, now Memphis District counsel and senior legal officer said. “Now, looking back,” she said, "I never questioned that I could one day could grow up one day and do whatever I wanted to do. I can remember one of my father's law partners and best friend and his wife who was an attorney… and I can remember this woman who would come to my house. I would call her aunt Sherry. I just never thought it was something I could never do – becoming a lawyer." This is just…

ERDC’s Field Research Facility to hold groundbreaking ceremony for new annexDUCK, N.C. – The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new annex building at its Field Research Facility in Duck, North Carolina, April 6 at 10 a.m. EDT.

USACE, City request input on peninsula storm surge study at virtual public meeting March 30The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District and the City of Charleston will hold a virtual public scoping meeting on the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Flood Risk Management Study on March 30 from 5-7:30 p.m. to encourage public input as the study transitions from an Environmental Assessment (EA) to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

USACE opens Cooper River Rediversion Project to veterans for day of fishingOn March 25, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in partnership with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, hosted the 7th Annual Warriors Fishing Day at the Cooper River Rediversion Dam in St. Stephen.

District kicks off 150th anniversary with time capsuleCharleston District kicked-off its 150th anniversary of service to South Carolina and the nation with a time capsule ceremony March 26.

Graf to the Future: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working with USAG Bavaria to modernize facilities for troops at GrafenwoehrThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District is working with U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the 7th Army Training Command, the garrison, the German government, and other partners to deliver new facilities for brigades training in Grafenwoehr, who are often en route to deployments.

Far East District celebrates Women’s History monthUSAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) hosted a Women’s History Month celebration, which included an impressive line-up of District women who spoke about their experiences breaking barriers at USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea, Mar. 26.

General visits LA-area hospitals, gets updates on construction progress in support of COVID-19 responseBrig. Gen. Paul Owen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division commander, visited two Los Angeles-area hospitals March 19 to view the progress on construction the Corps and its contractors are doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LA District leaders tour Painted Rock Dam projectCol. Julie Balten, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, and David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer for the LA District, toured the Painted Rock Dam, a flood risk-reduction project, located on the Gila River in Maricopa County March 24 near Gila Bend.

Revolutionizing project managementMemphis District employees pride themselves on finding ways to revolutionize how they work. One of the more recent ways they've modernized processes comes in the form of the new Smart Project Updates Dashboard, also affectionately known as SPUD.

MKARNS 50th Anniversary Kickoff Media EventThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division and its partners along the McClellan‐Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System hosted a media day event March 9, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the System that strategically connects the heartland of the United States with the rest of the world.

USGS, ERDC install underwater Asian carp deterrent system successfullyVICKSBURG, Miss. ⸺ The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and partners installed a temporary, experimental underwater Acoustic Deterrent System, or uADS, at Mississippi River Lock 19 between Keokuk, Iowa, and Hamilton, Illinois, Feb. 3. The deployment is part of a study to understand how invasive Asian carp respond to acoustic, or sound, signals.

EPA seeks public comment on Red Lake Nation’s application to implement water quality standardsCHICAGO (March 26, 2021) – Red Lake Nation, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, has requested U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval for authority to regulate water quality for all surface water bodies within Red Lake Nation’s reservation in Minnesota.

USACE Division Deputies visit Memphis for Summit, Engineer Yard tourU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division Deputies recently met in Memphis, Tennessee, for a Deputies Summit and tour of the Memphis District area. "The USACE HQ Deputy Summit enables the MSC/Centers/Labs and 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) Deputies to share lessons learned, best practices and engage key HQs staff on Enterprise challenges, policies, and processes in order to Take Care of our People, Support National Readiness, Modernize, Strengthen Partnerships, and Revolutionize Delivery," Mississippi Valley Division Deputy Division Engineer Col. Jeremy Chapman said.

Starting with STEM: ERDC researchers climb from after-school robotics to branch chiefAt Anna Miller Jordan’s very first robotics team practice as a high-school senior in 2005, she was deemed responsible for piloting a robot to shoot balls into a net, once her classmate Alan Katzenmeyer steered the bot down the court toward the goal. Now, 15 years later, Jordan and Katzenmeyer are both still leading teams at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). But today, instead of high-school peers, those teams are made up of scientists, engineers and researchers working to solve some of the nation’s toughest challenges.

New Employee Spotlight: John AllisNew Employee Spotlight: John Allis, Chief, Water Management Division

Army Corps improves historic cemetery for the livingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District its expanding and improving West Point Cemetery, located on the grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Star of Life AwardDuring a recent visit Fishtrap Lake Colonel Evers presented the Star of Life Award to Ranger Larry McGaughy for his actions to save the life of a man who was boating at the lake. He is the only recipient of the Star of Life Award within LRD this past year.

Dangerous Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Recovered from Missouri River, near ClaysvilleEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA begins public comment period on proposed cleanup and final remedy for the former AK Steel – Zanesville Works site, Zanesville, OhioCHICAGO (March 25, 2021) – Today, U.S.

EPA announces oil cleanup to begin at the Cline Avenue Ditch Site in Gary, IndianaCHICAGO (March 25, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be on-site starting next week to oversee a cleanup at the Cline Avenue Ditch near the northeast corner of the intersection of Gary Avenue and Cline Avenue (Indiana Route 912/US 12) in Gary.

EPA Withdraws Plantwide Applicability Limit Permit for Limetree Bay Refinery in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Will Review Clean Air Act Requirements for the FacilityNEW YORK – Amid concerns raised by and appeals filed by non-governmental organizations, members of the community and the company itself, the U.S.

EPA Announces Four Louisiana Facilities Among 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantsDALLAS – (March 25, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced four manufacturing plants in Louisiana are among 95 facilities nationwide to earn ENERGY STAR certification in 2020 for being among the most energy-efficient in their industries.

EPA Announces Flowers Baking Co. of Batesville, Ark., Among 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantsDALLAS – (March 25, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced Flowers Baking Co. in Batesville, Arkansas, is among 95 facilities nationwide to earn ENERGY STAR certification in 2020 for being among the most energy-efficient in their industries.

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants, Including 6 Arizona CompaniesEPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants, Including 6 Arizona Companies

ERDC University 2021 selectees announcedEngineers from four U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) districts have been selected for the 2021 session of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U). Now in its sixth year, ERDC-U pairs USACE division and district participants with relevant laboratory mentors for six-month research projects.

Energy savings contract revitalizes airfieldIn 2019 Huntsville Center awarded a fully funded $5.4 million modification to the contract’s task order to improve mission readiness and secure infrastructure by upgrading lighting and replacing decades- old wiring on Fort Knox’s Godman Army Airfield.

Corps will dig dry conditions with finished Kentucky Lock cofferdamGRAND RIVERS, Ky. (March 24, 2021) – The cofferdam at the Kentucky Lock Addition Project is finished, a milestone that paves the way for downstream excavation work to prepare the site for construction of the remaining portion of the new lock chamber.

Virtual Collaboration Allows Critical Project to Stay on TrackA current project in Iraq, to bring Imam Ali Air Base up to operational capability, involves extensive refurbishment and renovation to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) building, includes new ATCT equipment, supporting airfield electrical power and communications infrastructure, backup power improvement, installation of new ILS/DME and TACAN systems; and a potential renovation of the existing airfield lighting system. Accomplishing this involves extensive coordination among the Iraqi Air Force, the Aerospace Management Systems Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBA) at Hanscom Air Force Base, TAM and Memphis Districts, all while respecting the COIVD restrictions in place.

EPA Announces Availability of up to $600K to Support Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Communities in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Nine Tribal NationsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA cleanup to start in Ohio’s Maumee Area of Concern on Lake Erie

Massachusetts Auto Salvage Company Settles Alleged Clean Water Act ViolationsBOSTON – The U.S.

EPA Announces $18 Million Loan to Support Affordability and Essential Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Wayne County, MichiganWASHINGTON – Today, at a virtual event with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Rashida Tlaib, and local elected and administrative officials, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S.

U.S. EPA awards nearly $200,000 to Kern County for job training tied to revitalization workSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Kern County Builders Exchange (KCBEX) in Bakersfield, California nearly $200,000 for an Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

Settlement with Merit Energy resolves violations of oil pollution prevention regulations in WyomingDENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed settlement with Merit Energy Company (Merit) of Dallas, Texas, resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, and its implementing regulations meant to prevent oil pollution.

U.S., Pennsylvania Resolve Wetlands, Water Violations by Chesapeake AppalachiaPHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2021) – In a settlement agreement with the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Chesapeake Appalachia LLC (CALLC) has resolved a federal-state lawsuit today, alleging Clean Water Act violations disclosed by CALLC at 76 locations in Pennsylva

EPA Announces Five Texas 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantsDALLAS – (March 24, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that five Texas manufacturing plants were among 95 facilities nationwide to earn ENERGY STAR certification in 2020 for being among the most energy-efficient in their industries.

EPA Announces Koch Fertilizer in Enid, Okla., Among 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing PlantsDALLAS – (March 24, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced Koch Fertilizer in Enid, Oklahoma, is among 95 facilities nationwide to earn ENERGY STAR certification in 2020 for being among the most energy-efficient in their industries.

U.S. EPA awards nearly $5.7 million to improve post-hurricane waste management in CNMISAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $5,693,217 to the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to support effective hazardous and solid waste management to further address impacts of 2018’s Super Typhoon Yutu.

U.S. EPA awards nearly $5.7 million to improve post-typhoon waste management in CNMISAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $5,693,217 to the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to support effective hazardous and solid waste management to further address impacts of 2018’s Super Typhoon Yutu.

Project Makeover: Tractor Shop BreakroomThe Memphis District's skilled tradesmen are at it again, demoing and remodeling one building at a time until they've covered every structure in need of a makeover at Ensley Engineer Yard. Recently, a team of mechanics, electricians, carpenters, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and revetment workers all got together to completely renovate the Tractor Shop’s breakroom, literally from the ground up.

Training Goes Rad at Hanford Waste Treatment PlantThe word rad has finally arrived at the Hanford Vit Plant, and it?s not for a 1980s throwback.

EPA to resume soil cleanup at the Jacobsville Superfund site in Evansville, IndianaCHICAGO (March 23, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 8, to answer questions about the cleanup and sampling activities that will begin this week at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site in Evansville.

EPA to begin demolition of former Brown’s Funeral Home site in Flint, MichiganCHICAGO (March 23, 2021) – In April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin demolishing the former Brown’s Funeral Home at 1616 Davison Road in Flint. EPA anticipates the cleanup, including the removal of asbestos-contaminated debris, will be completed this summer.

Statement by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on National Agriculture DayWASHINGTON (March 23, 2021) — On National Agriculture Day, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement:

Far East District personnel learn basic life-saving skillsCAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) personnel participated in life-saving skills and First-Aid instruction at the FED motor pool in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Mar. 11.

Pennsylvania Dentists Getting Check-Up on EPA Rule CompliancePHILADELPHIA (March 22, 2021) – The U.S.

EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New EnglandBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.

EPA Celebrates World Water Day, Announces $2.7 Billion to Improve Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON — Today, on World Water Day, the U.S.

U.S. EPA orders cleanup at waste hauler facility in GuamPITI, Guam – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Detry Pumping Services, Inc.

Corps completes final inspection of Beverly Community Hospital COVID-19 additionsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led a final inspection of work March 19 at Beverly Community Hospital as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s support to California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Corps of Engineers partners with states in fight against invasive aquatic plantsButomus umbellatus may conjure up images of a hippopotamus belly, but in reality, it is flowering rush, an aquatic invasive plant species that poses a grave threat to the Columbia River Basin’s aquatic ecosystems.

DOE Announces $34.5 Million for Data Science and Computation Tools to Advance Climate SolutionsArtificial intelligence and machine learning can boost clean energy technologies, energy efficiency, and climate modeling.

General visits northernmost USACE-run flood control projectMaj. Gen. William H. Graham, deputy commanding general of civil and emergency operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visited the Moose Creek Dam on Feb. 19 while touring the organization’s northernmost flood control project. Col. Kirk Gibbs, USACE Pacific Ocean Division commander, and Col. Damon Delarosa, USACE Alaska District commander, accompanied the general.

EPA selects Limitless Vistas to provide environmental job training in New OrleansDALLAS - (March 19, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the selection of Limitless Vistas Inc. (LVI) to receive $200,000 in grant funding for environmental job training in the Greater New Orleans area in Louisiana.

EPA Honors ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Plants in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and VirginiaPHILDELPHIA (March 19, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency congratulates the manufacturing plants within the EPA Mid-Atlantic Region that earned ENERGY STAR certification for 2020.

AFRL and USACE hold groundbreaking ceremony at KAFBThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, and the Air Force Research Laboratory held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for the Skywave Laboratory, March 16, 2021, at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Employee Spotlight: Carla WellsIn any business, it’s the people that make it work. Without them, organizations ultimately fail. That’s why the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District values each and every one of its employees so much. To show how much we do, we highlight one employee every month by asking a few questions about the position they’re in and how they got to where they are today. This month, we are highlighting Carla Wells. She is a government purchase card business manager for the Contracting/Oversight Branch.

DOE Announces Cybersecurity Programs for Enhancing Safety and Resilience of U.S. Energy SectorCESER will add three new research programs to develop new safeguards against physical and cyber threats.

DOE Announces $30 Million for Research to Secure Domestic Supply Chain of Critical Elements and MineralsDOE Announces $30 Million for Research to Secure Domestic Supply Chain of Critical Elements and Minerals

ERDC researchers combine robotics, imagery technology to solve problemsThe U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory’s Robotics for Engineer Operations (REO) team is combining efforts with the Information Technology Laboratory’s Robotic Assessment of Dams (DamBot) team to tackle challenges posed by both combat engineer operations abroad and infrastructure at home.

USDA Announces $218 Million Investment in Land and Water ConservationUSDA Announces $218 Million Investment in Land and Water Conservation USDA Announces $218 Million Investment in Land and Water Conservation dalbert Thu, 03/18/2021 - 10:41 Press Office Washington, March 18, 2021 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the USDA Forest Service will invest more than $218 million to fund Great American Outdoors Act projects to conserve critical forest and wetland habitat, support rural economic recovery, and increase public access to national forests and grasslands. Leveraging the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provided by Congress, this investment will improve public access by funding strategic land acquisitions. Funds will also…

Far East District efforts toward development for Korean National financial professionals pays offCAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – The Programs and Project Management Division (PPMD) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED), took major steps in developing Community of Practice (CoP) financial professionals by enabling Korean Nationals to partake in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Financial Management (FM) certifications.

EPA Awards Brownfields Job Training Grants to organizations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, WilmingtonPHILADELPHIA (March 18, 2021) – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing economic opportunities and environmental justice in underserved communities, the U.S.

EPA Recognizes Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., in Gastonia North Carolina for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® CertificationGASTONIA, N.C. (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Gastonia, North Carolina earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in FloridaMIAMI (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that two manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Florida. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Train Workers in East Point, GeorgiaATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a press event announcing the selection of the city of East Point, Georgia for a $132,400 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

EPA Recognizes Honda Precision Parts Georgia in Tallapoosa, Georgia for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® CertificationTALLAPOOSA, Ga. (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Honda Precision Parts Georgia in Tallapoosa, Georgia earned ENERGY STAR certification for automobile transmission.

EPA Fines Swain Construction Inc. in Omaha $150K for Alleged Clean Water Act ViolationsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and WisconsinCHICAGO (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that 23 manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Recognizes Georgia-Pacific Cellulose in New Augusta, Mississippi for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® CertificationATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Georgia-Pacific Cellulose located in New Augusta, Mississippi earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in AlabamaATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that four manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Collects $10K Penalty from SC Diesel LLC in Boonville, Missouri, for Alleged Automobile ‘Defeat Device’ ViolationsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EPA Recognizes Argos USA LLC, in Harleyville, South Carolina for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® CertificationATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Argos USA LLC, in Harleyville, South Carolina earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in TennesseeATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that seven manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Tennessee. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in KentuckyATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that two manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Kentucky. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

TNTCX Partners with Southwestern Governments and OrganizationsThe Western Regional Partnership (WRP) was established in 2007. One of the founding federal agencies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has been a participant since the first meeting.

DOE Announces $24.5 Million for Manufacturing Innovation to Build a Clean, Resilient Electric GridNext-generation batteries and electricity-conducing materials can help deliver clean, affordable power to communities nationwide.

Revetment Team returns after historic seasonThe Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works) Vance Stewart and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations Maj. Gen. William (Butch) Graham visited the Memphis District last week. While visiting, they had the opportunity to welcome home and congratulate the Revetment Team after completing one of the district's longest seasons in history.

ERDC researcher uses sound to sustainably deter invasive Asian carp in USGS projectWhen Dr. Christa Woodley, a research biologist with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), heard about the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study to control invasive Asian carp through acoustics, she was excited by the possibilities.

Women's History Month—WOMEN and STEMThe US Army Corps of Engineers provides many STEM opportunities, and we would like to recognize the women in these positions.

Four-Week Webinar Kicks Off Addressing Economy and Food InsecurityFour-Week Webinar Kicks Off Addressing

Wilson named Nashville District Employee of the Month for January 2021NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 16, 2021) – Bradley Wilson, lock and dam equipment mechanic at Pickwick Lock on the Tennessee River in Counce, Tennessee, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Employee of the Month for January 2021.

St. Francis Levee District awarded Outstanding Maintenance AwardU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, Maj. Gen. William (Butch) Graham and the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Army (Civil Works), Vance Stewart, stopped in West Memphis, Arkansas, where they were briefed by our St. Francis Levee District of Arkansas Partner Rob Rash, Memphis District Project Manager Jason Dickard, and Geotechnical Branch Chief Cory Williams on the Mississippi River Levee system.

DOE Announces $18 Million to Advance Particle Accelerator Technologies and Workforce TrainingAccelerators are key to groundbreaking solutions for medical, clean energy, and national security challenges.

Army Corps Improvements at U.S. Army Installation Focus on Soldier’s SafetyThe New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is making $41 million in improvements at Picatinny Arsenal in northern New Jersey ─ a U.S. Army installation providing products and services to all branches of the U.S. Military.

2021 Channel Improvement Team Meeting a successIn a virtual get-together held mid-February, members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering and Construction Department, operations leaders from the Memphis, Vicksburg, and New Orleans Districts, project managers, regional team members, environmental partners, and other representatives from the St. Louis District, all came together for their annual Mississippi River Channel Improvement meeting to discuss environmental projects and other current channel improvement issues.