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- Senior EPA Officials Wrap Up Week Highlighting Progress on Water Reuse and Water Infrastructure WASHINGTON (September 18, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wrapped up a collaborative week of actions and local events that highlighted water reuse and water infrastructure.
- EPA Announces Start of Two GLRI-Funded Great Lakes Cleanups Totaling $22.5 Million in the Saint Louis River Area of Concern DULUTH/SUPERIOR (Sep. 18, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners will soon begin work at two projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) in the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC).
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Meets with Farmers and Local Officials on Efforts to Provide Regulatory Certainty Niangua, Mo. (September 18, 2020) — Today, at a roundtable in Niangua, Missouri with U.S. Representatives Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) and Jason Smith (MO-08) and farmers from the Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Corn Growers Association, U.S.
- EPA, state, tribal and local air quality partners offer wildfire smoke-ready tips for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska The U.S.
- La EPA y sus socios estatales y locales de calidad del aire ofrecen consejos para contrarrestar el humo de incendios forestales para la zona Noroeste del Pacífico y Alaska La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Establishment of Office of Arctic Energy Secretary Brouillette joined Chairman Murkowski in announcing the establishment of the Arctic Energy Office.
Providing Engineering ExcellenceIf you were to ask a person to define the job of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the answers you received would be as unique as the individuals in your sample. We took this question to a small group of people ranging from active-duty Soldiers to restauranteurs and stay at home moms. Here are some of the answers we received.- EPA Awards $1 Million in Funding to the University of South Florida to Research How to Control and Prevent Harmful Algal BloomsTampa, Fla. (September 17, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Awards Nearly $1 Million to University of Illinois to Research How to Control and Prevent Harmful Algal BloomsURBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (September 17, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $999,377 in funding to the University of Illinois to research how to control and prevent harmful algal blooms (HABs).
- U.S. EPA awards almost $1 million to San Jose State University for research on combating harmful algal bloomsSAN FRANCISCO — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took another step to address the environmental challenges posed by harmful algal blooms (HABs) by announcing $999,999 in funding to the San Jose State University Research Foundation.
- U.S. EPA awards $1.6 million to reduce diesel emissions in ArizonaPHOENIX — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,617,086 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to public and private partners in Arizona.
- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Groundwater Contamination in the Townships of Cinnaminson and Delran, Burlington County, New JerseyNew York – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address groundwater contamination in Cinnaminson and Delran.
- EPA’s Eighth Annual SepticSmart Week: Safeguard Your Family’s Health, Protect the Environment and Save MoneySan Juan, Puerto Rico - This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—with support from state and local governments, the private sector, communities and academia—kicked-off its eighth annual SepticSmart Week.
- U.S. EPA Announces $69 Million WIFIA Loan for Innovative Water Recycling Project in Oceanside, CAOceanside, Calif. – Today, at an event with Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, U.S. Representative Mike Levin and other officials, U.S.
- EPA Announces Nearly $500,000 to North Central Texas Council of Governments to Reduce Trash in WaterwaysDALLAS – (Sept. 17, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant of half a million dollars to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for community outreach projects to reduce and prevent trash from entering waterways.
- EPA Announces $348.6 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY (September 17, 2020) – Today, at an event with Salt Lake City Council Chairman Chris Wharton, Utah Department of Environmental Quality Executive Director Scott Baird, Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Deputy Director Jesse Stewart and other dignitaries,
- EPA Announces Water Infrastructure Loans for Oceanside, Calif and Salt Lake City—Totaling More Than $415 MillionWASHINGTON (September 17, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans at events in Oceanside, Calif. and Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Administrator Wheeler Tours Brownfields Sites Bringing Economic Revitalization to Springfield, Mo.Springfield, Mo. (September 17, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Ready to Support FEMA, State Efforts on Tropical Depression SallyATLANTA – (Sept. 17, 2020) The U.S.
- La EPA está lista para apoyar a FEMA y la labor estatal frente a la depresión tropical SallyATLANTA – (17 de septiembre de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
District’s technical center of expertise provides rapid response during emergenciesWith September and October being the peak hurricane months, the Omaha District's rapid response team stands ready to offer disaster relief assistance should the need arise. According the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association the 2020 hurricane season has already set a record by logging 20 storms as of Sept. 14.- DOE Announces $24 Million for Commercial Scaling of Battery and Methane Detection TechnologiesThis funding is part of the Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program.
Big Creek Remedial WorksThe Big Creek Remedial Works provides protection for parts of Polk City, Iowa, and adjacent Big Creek Valley which are below the full flood pool level.
USACE provides power to hard-hit LouisianaLiving in the 21st century, most Americans have electricity on demand. When it isn’t working, it usually doesn’t take longer than a day to get it turned back on. But what happens when a storm like Hurricane Laura hits? Close to 200,000 residents living in southwestern Louisiana lost power on Aug. 27. Many of them are still without it, weeks after the storm has come and gone. Delivering power to southwest Louisiana is one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' top priorities. USACE is installing generators in several critical facilities like water pump stations, sewage lift stations, hospitals, radio…- Hanford Site Water Plant Receives Statewide RecognitionThe Washington State Department of Health presented its distinguished Silver Certificate of Achievement to water treatment plant staff at the Hanford Site for five consecutive years of high performance.
- EPA Awards Nearly $10 Million for Infrastructure to Protect Surface Waters and Drinking Water in GuamHONOLULU — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $2.7 billion nationwide in support to water infrastructure via State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $9,952,000 for Guam.
- EPA Awards $17.5 Million for Infrastructure to Protect Surface Waters and Drinking Water in the Northern Mariana IslandsHONOLULU — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $2.7 billion nationwide in support to water infrastructure via State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $17,491,000 million for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
- Eden Wood Preserving, LLC to pay $50,000 penalty To settle hazardous waste violations at Fruitland, Md. facilityPHILADELPHIA (September 16, 2020) – Eden Wood Preserving, LLC will pay a $50,000 penalty to settle alleged hazardous waste violations at its facility in Fruitland, Maryland, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
- EPA awards $2 million in grants to reduce toxics throughout Columbia River Basin(Seattle and Missoula) – Today, the Seattle and Denver offices of the Environmental Protection Agency announced they are awarding $2,053,903 in grants to 14 organizations, universities, and government agencies to reduce and assess toxics affecting the Colu
- EPA Seeks Small Businesses Input on Risk Management Rulemakings for Methylene Chloride and 1-BromopropaneWASHINGTON (September 16, 2020) — The U.S.
- EPA Awards Grant to University of Montana to Support Fish Advisory and Consumption AwarenessMISSOULA, Mont. (September 16, 2020) – Today, U.S.
- EPA Recognizes Projects That Reduce Trash on Texas Coast; Three Groups Receive Nearly $1.4 MillionDALLAS – (Sept. 16, 2020) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized three groups that received grants for projects to reduce and prevent trash along the Texas coast and in the Gulf of Mexico.
- U.S. EPA Awards Hawaii $222,000 in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking WaterHONOLULU - Today, the U.S.
- Administrator Wheeler Celebrates Carter Carburetor Superfund Site Cleanup Completion and Future Reuse with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. LouisAt an event with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the completion of site cleanup at the Carter Carburetor Superfund Site in St.
- EPA Administrator Celebrates Carter Carburetor Superfund Site Cleanup Completion, Future Reuse with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
- Administrator Wheeler Highlights Superfund Cleanups in Missouri, Meets with Community LeadersSt. Louis, Mo. (September 16, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler kicked off his trip to Missouri highlighting Superfund cleanups and meeting with community leaders.
- Court Approves Consent Decree Allowing EPA to Move Forward with Butte CleanupWASHINGTON (September 16, 2020) — Today, the Federal District Court of Montana approved the motion to enter the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit consent decree and supporting documents, making the consent decree an enforceable order of the Court.
- DOE Invests $34 Million to Develop Small-Scale Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) SystemsDOE announced the selection of 12 projects to receive federal funding for the Office of Fossil Energy’s SOFC Program.
ERDC presents innovative battlefield technologies during MSSPIX-20The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Futures Command, Futures and Concepts Center, in partnership with the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, have combined efforts and resources to test new technologies to be deployed on today’s battlefield in order to prevail in tomorrow’s conflicts.- Administrator Wheeler Reappoints Members to Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee
- EPA Proposes 2020 Financial Capability Assessment for Water Services in Disadvantaged Communities
- EPA reaches settlement with Alaska quarry operator for Clean Water Act violationsThe U.S.
- EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Sally’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely
- EPA takes action to address drinking water violations at the Indian Health Service Blackfeet Community Hospital Public Water System in Browning, MontanaBrowning, Mont. (September 15, 2020) --- The U.S.
- EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, MassachusettsWILMINGTON, MASS. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the extension of the public comment period for a proposed cleanup plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
- Sustainable CT of Willimantic Recognized by EPA with Regional Environmental AwardBOSTON – An organization based in Connecticut was recognized today by the US Environmental Protection Agency for its work to protect New England's environment.
- Vermont Organizations and Individual Recognized by EPA with Regional Environmental AwardBOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency today recognized two Vermont organizations and one individual for their work to protect New England's environment.
- EPA Recognizes New Hampshire Citizens with Regional Environmental AwardBOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency today recognized six New Hampshire individuals for their work to protect New England's environment.
- EPA Recognizes Four Maine Organizations and Citizens with Regional Environmental AwardBOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency today recognized Four individuals and organizations in Maine for their work to protect New England's environment.
- K2D, Inc., Colorado Premium Cold Storage resolves chemical risk management violations at Denver facilityDENVER, CO -- The U.S.
- La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera seguraDALLAS – (14 de septiembre de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera seguraATLANTA – (15 de septiembre de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA kêu gọi các cộng đồng trong đường đi của cơn bão Sally để tránh các nguy hiểm về không khí trong nhà, hãy sử dụng máy phát điện một cách an toànDALLAS - (14 tháng 9, 2020) Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ (EPA) nhắc nhở các cộng đồng, gia đình và chủ doanh nghiệp nhận thức được các điều kiện có thể dẫn đến chất lượng không khí trong nhà yếu kém hoặc nguy hiểm sau cơn bão Laura.
- 環保署敦促颶風莎莉經過的社區避免室內空氣危險，安全使用發電機達拉斯訊 –（2020年9月14日）美國環保署（EPA）提醒社區、家庭和商業東主留意在颶風莎莉過後，可以導致室內空氣空氣質素差或危險。最重要的是，經常根據指示操作便攜式發電機，並經常在外使用，遠離建築物。在室內使用便攜式發電機或在太接近你的家使用，可導致因來自一氧化碳中毒的受傷或死亡。 在颶風過後，可因常見發生的情況而影響空氣的質素。請注意如你的住家、學校或商業因颶風莎莉而受到損害所帶來的危險。如常一樣，請聽從本地政府部門什麼時候回到疏散中心和除非是情況安全，否則不要進入被損壞的建築物之指示。
- 環保署敦促颶風莎莉經過的社區避免室內空氣危險，安全使用發電機達拉斯訊 –（2020年9月14日）美國環保署（EPA）提醒社區、家庭和商業東主留意在颶風莎莉過後，可以導致室內空氣空氣質素差或危險。最重要的是，經常根據指示操作便攜式發電機，並經常在外使用，遠離建築物。在室內使用便攜式發電機或在太接近你的家使用，可導致因來自一氧化碳中毒的受傷或死亡。 在颶風過後，可因常見發生的情況而影響空氣的質素。請注意如你的住家、學校或商業因颶風莎莉而受到損害所帶來的危險。如常一樣，請聽從本地政府部門什麼時候回到疏散中心和除非是情況安全，否則不要進入被損壞的建築物之指示。
- EPA resolves safe drinking water violations and secures human health at Camp Paintrock in Big Horn County, WyomingBIG HORN COUNTY, Wyo. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Consent Agreement/Final Order settling a penalty action against Paint Rock Canyon, LLC and C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California, Inc.
- Deputy Secretary Mark W. Menezes Visits Ames National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and Southeast WisconsinThe Deputy Secretary participated in the ribbon cutting for the expansion of Argonne National Laboratory’s Materials Engineering Research Facility.
Nashville District class culminates Leadership Development ProgramNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2020) – Sixteen employees with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District graduated today from the first level of the district’s Leadership Development Program during a ceremony at the Scarritt Bennett Center.- Japan Ground Self Defense Force Engineer School Visits Camp ZamaTOKYO, Japan -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Japan Ground Self Defense Force Engineer School
Periodic Inspection and Periodic Assessment of Island Creek DamThe USACE Dam Safety Program is critical to ensuring the integrity and viability of dams so that
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Embassy-Tbilisi rebuilds Georgia SchoolWhen school starts on Sept. 15, the nearly 270 students of the Kveshi School in Tbilisi, Georgia will return to school this fall with a renewed sense of excitement. The beginning of the 2020 academic marks the return to their newly renovated school.- EPA’s Eighth Annual SepticSmart Week: Safeguard Your Family’s Health, Protect the Environment and Save MoneyWASHINGTON (September 14, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—with support from state and local governments, the private sector, communities and academia—kicked-off its eighth annual SepticSmart Week.
- EPA finalizes first ever rule to promote transparency in developing regulatory guidance documentsWASHINGTON (September 14, 2020) — Today, at a speech in front of the Federalist Society, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Andrew Wheeler announced the final rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.
- EPA Takes Action to Protect Integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, Support American FarmersWASHINGTON (September 14, 2020) — Today, the Trump Administration reaffirmed its commitment to support America’s farmers by moving forward to review and adjudicate petitions for small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. The U.S.
- U.S. EPA Settles with Recreational Vehicle Importer in South El Monte, California, Over Illegal Imports of Off-Road VehiclesLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Maxtrade LLC, a South El Monte-based recreational vehicle importer, for significantly underreporting the number of recreational vehicles it produced and imported.
- EPA at 50: Better Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Efforts to Protect the American PublicWashington (September 14, 2020) – As part of the U.S.
- U.S. Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement with Daimler AG Over Emissions Cheating in Mercedes-Benz Diesel VehiclesWASHINGTON (September 14, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S.
- What They Are Saying: EPA Finalizes First Ever Rule to Promote Transparency in Developing Regulatory Guidance DocumentsWASHINGTON (September 14, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Andrew Wheeler announced the final rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents.
- EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Sally’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators SafelyDALLAS – (Sept. 14, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Hurricane Sally.
Army Corps' New York District heralds the arrival of the largest container ship to Call in the PortThe CMA/CGM BRAZIL arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey, Sept. 12. The arrival of the CMA/CGM Brazil was made possible as a result of the Harbor Deepening Project — a multi-year effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.- EPA Administrator Wheeler Delivers Remarks at G20 Water Ministerial
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Highlights International Water Issues, U.S. Leadership at G20WASHINGTON (September 12, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler delivered remarks at a meeting of G20 Agriculture and Water Ministers Meeting, under the able Presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he highlighted U.S.
Using virtual solutions for robotic testing during the COVID-19 pandemicResearchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are accustomed to finding unique and innovative approaches to solving today’s most challenging engineering problems. The current COVID-19 environment presented new obstacles for the Sensor Integration Branch (SIB) in the ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) and Environmental Processes Branch (CNE) in the ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, prompting the robotics group to capitalize on simulation software capabilities to meet mission requirements.- Using virtual solutions for robotic testing during the COVID-19 pandemicResearchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are accustomed to finding unique and innovative approaches to solving today’s most challenging engineering problems. The current COVID-19 environment presented new obstacles for the Sensor Integration Branch (SIB) in the ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) and Environmental Processes Branch (CNE) in the ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, prompting the robotics group to capitalize on simulation software capabilities to meet mission requirements.
- George E Warren LLC and Gulf Oil LP Settle with EPA Over Alleged Violations of the Clean Air ActWASHINGTON (September 11, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements with George E Warren LLC (GEW) and Gulf Oil Limited Partnership (Gulf Oil), resolving allegations that the companies violated Clean Air Act fuel qualit
- U.S. EPA issues new emergency order to Oasis Mobile Home Park, requiring changes to drinking water system, provision of bottled waterTORRES MARTINEZ, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new emergency drinking water order to the Oasis Mobile Home Park, which is located on the Torres Martinez Tribe’s lands in California.
- EPA Issues Air Quality Advisory and Open Burning Ban for Reservations in Oregon and WashingtonThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has issued a ban on open burning for all reservations in Oregon and Washington State, due to smoke from large wildfires. This ban takes effect immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
ERDC researchers participate in the During Nearshore Event Experiment to study coastal storm impactsAs storms like Hurricane Laura continue to threaten our coasts with greater frequency and ferocity, researchers from across the country have joined a collaborative research effort to better understand these extreme events and improve coastal resilience.
Mosquito treatment set for Monday at Craney IslandNORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Monday over federal property on Craney Island.
55th Chief of Engineers takes Command, outlines prioritiesLieutenant General (LTG) Todd T. Semonite, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), relinquished command to LTG Scott Spellmon in a short virtual ceremony September 10, 2020. - New Ventilation System Increases Safety Margin for Hanford Waste Tank WorkersThe Department of Energy (DOE) and its tank operations contractor at the Hanford Site, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS), have enhanced safety for workers by installing a new exhauster ventilation system above waste tanks.
- EPA Deletes the Hormigas Groundwater Superfund Site in Puerto Rico, from federal Superfund listNEW YORK - After completing all cleanup work, the U.S.
- EPA elimina el sitio Superfondo de aguas subterráneas Hormigas en Caguas, Puerto Rico, de la lista federal de SuperfondoNUEVA YORK (10 de septiembre de 2020) - Después de concluir todo el trabajo de limpieza, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the PNWThe following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in May and June of 2020. Other, larger cases are publicized via stand-alone news releases found on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov.
Using natural infrastructure to increase resilience for military installationsIn this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Brig. Gen. Patrice Melancon, executive director of the Program Management Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force, shares how she and her team are incorporating the principles and practices of Engineering With Nature into the Air Force’s Installation of the Future initiative.- U.S. Department of Energy to Provide $16 Million for Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence ResearchThe funding will support predictive modeling and simulation for physical sciences research and “decision support” in managing complex processes.
- EPA Encourages Schools and Universities to Use EPA-Approved Products and Disinfectants to Keep Students SafeWASHINGTON (September 9, 2020) — As many students across the nation return to school this fall, the U.S.
- EPA Deletes DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve from Superfund listWARRENVILLE, Ill. (September 9, 2020) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the deletion of the DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve Superfund Site in Warrenville from the National Priorities List (NPL).
- EPA at 50: EPA’s Homeland Security is an Integral Part of our National SecurityWASHINGTON (September 9, 2020) — As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary celebration, this week, the agency is highlighting the history and progress made on EPA’s emergency response and homeland security efforts.
- EPA Administrator Talks Energy Dominance, Environmental Progress Under President Trump on Fox BusinessWASHINGTON (September 9, 2020) — This afternoon U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined David Asman Fox Business to discuss President Trump's recent trip to Jupiter, Florida.
Violent confluence of Columbia River and Pacific Ocean make jetty work … weightyDuring violent winter storms, waves taller than the length of six king-sized beds stacked end-to-end (40 feet) can meet the Columbia River as it makes its way out to the Pacific Ocean. This concentrated colliding of water makes crossing the bar incredibly dangerous, according to the Columbia River Maritime Museum. So precarious, in fact, that this channel had a nickname, “the graveyard of the Pacific,” at least until the U.S. government built critical infrastructure to reduce some of the risk.
Lake Barkley park ranger garners interpretive excellence awardGRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Sept. 8, 2020) – A Lake Barkley park ranger recently garnered the 2020 Interpretive Excellence Award from the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.- Baltimore District employee honored as USACE Architect of the YearJah-Ras Hodge, a Baltimore District architect with the Military Design Branch, Architecture Section,
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $17 Million for Research at Princeton Laboratory Fusion FacilityThe initiative will support experiments, data analysis, and computer modeling and simulation of plasma behavior.
- Hanford Site Treats More than 2 Billion Gallons of Groundwater Six Years in a RowWorkers at the Hanford Site are celebrating another year of significant progress in protecting the Columbia River.
- EPA Announces Opportunities for Public Engagement and Outreach on Risk Management Under TSCAWASHINGTON (September 8, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- To protect public health during pandemic, U.S. EPA orders O‘ahu company Hawaii Unified Industries to stop selling unregistered and misbranded pesticidesHONOLULU – Today, the U.S.
- Senior EPA Officials Announce Great Lakes Grants During Visit to Superior and DuluthSUPERIOR/DULUTH(September 8, 2020) – Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento and Regional Administrator Kurt Thiede were joined by Reps.
Corps of Engineers fully engaged in LA Hurricane recovery effortsWhen Hurricane Laura struck Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) response and recovery teams were already in place to execute the critical mission assignments assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Damages sustained in southwestern Louisiana warrant USACE expertise. Mission assignments range from temporary roofing and emergency power installation to supporting the temporary housing mission and conducting infrastructure assessments and providing debris removal technical assistance to the state.
First temporary ‘Blue Roof’ a success“The governor happened to have a news conference and my wife said, well what about the blue roofs?” Duhon said. “She gave me the information and I got online and registered and here we are today.” The purpose of the program is to provide homeowners in disaster areas with fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover damaged roofs until permanent repairs can be made. The deadline to sign up for the Blue Roof Program is Sept. 21. Don't wait!- Secretary Brouillette Authorizes Federal Intervention During California Grid Reliability EmergencySecretary Brouillette issued an emergency order to preserve the reliability of the bulk electric power system.
District awards contract for Farrenburg Levee Phase 5 projectCongratulations to the Farrenburg Levee Phase 5 Project Delivery Team (PDT) for advancing their project to the important Contract Award milestone. The team awarded the contract to VuCon, LLC. on August 30. Work the contractor will perform consists of replacing two culverts, which have reached their life expectancy, that cross under the Farrenbeurg Levee, closing a gap in the levee and raising sections of the levee to the authorized grade. Drainage infrastructure like this is a vital part of the overall levee protection system.
Heesaker is the July 2020 Employee of the monthDistrict leadership recognizes Heesaker for his excellent performance assisting in the overall administration of contracts for operations, maintenance, and renovations of buildings, grounds, utilities and recreation facilities. He also implements the quality assurance program for a contract valued at over $1 million supporting recreation and environmental stewardship at J. Percy Priest Lake.- In Cheyenne, EPA Announces Wyoming’s Primacy for Class VI Underground Injection Control Program, Highlights Final Power Plant Effluent Limitation Guidelines RuleCheyenne, Wyo. (September 4, 2020) — Yesterday, at a press conference U.S.
- What They Are Saying: Trump EPA Launches Office of Mountains, Deserts and Plains to Effectively Address Abandoned Mine Lands, Accelerate Cleanup Across the West
- EPA Supports Water System Recovery in Louisiana Communities Affected by Hurricane LauraDALLAS – (Sept. 4, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deployed resources and staff to communities in Louisiana dealing with drinking water and wastewater system outages during the recovery from Hurricane Laura.
- EPA Awards nearly $800,000 to UCLA to Advance Critical Public Health Research on Coastal FloodingLOS ANGELES — Yesterday, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration and in recognition of Environmental Emergency Preparedness month, the U.S.
- La EPA apoya la recuperación del sistema de agua en las comunidades de Luisiana afectadas por el huracán LauraDALLAS – (4 de septiembre de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA Hỗ Trợ Khôi Phục Hệ Thống Nước ở Các Cộng Đồng Louisiana Bị Ảnh Hưởng bởi Cơn Bão LauraDALLAS – (Ngày 4 Tháng Chín, 2020) Cơ Quan Bảo Vệ Môi Trường Hoa Kỳ (EPA) đã triển khai các nguồn lực và nhân viên đến các cộng đồng ở Louisiana để đối phó với sự cố về nước uống và hệ thống nước thải trong quá trình khắc phục hậu quả sau cơn Bão Laura.
- 環保署支援受颶風勞拉影響的路易斯安那州水系統復元達拉斯訊–（2020年9月4日）美國環保署（EPA）已部署資源和職員協助路易斯安那州從颶風勞拉後之食水和廢水中斷的復元工作。此支援乃回應路易斯安那州衛生部（LDH）向聯邦緊急管理署（FEMA）之要求，後者交環保署執行此任務。 LDH 和 LDEQ目前正評估路易斯安那州的食水和廢水系統，並向環保署報告發現，而德州環境質素委員會亦在德州做同樣系統的工作。食水系統在此兩個州繼續受到嚴重的影響，有很多系統完全無法運作，或按煮沸警告和保護措施在有限制下運作。請參看每個州部門的網頁了解有關水系統最新的資訊。
- 環保署支援受颶風勞拉影響的路易斯安那州水系統復元達拉斯訊–（2020年9月4日）美國環保署（EPA）已部署資源和職員協助路易斯安那州從颶風勞拉後之食水和廢水中斷的復元工作。此支援乃回應路易斯安那州衛生部（LDH）向聯邦緊急管理署（FEMA）之要求，後者交環保署執行此任務。 LDH 和 LDEQ目前正評估路易斯安那州的食水和廢水系統，並向環保署報告發現，而德州環境質素委員會亦在德州做同樣系統的工作。食水系統在此兩個州繼續受到嚴重的影響，有很多系統完全無法運作，或按煮沸警告和保護措施在有限制下運作。請參看每個州部門的網頁了解有關水系統最新的資訊。
Practicing COVID Resilience: How the FED Stays AheadFrom improving warfighter capabilities and laying the foundation for a 216-bedroom housing unit on Camp Humphreys to ensuring the support staff has the capability to work remotely, the Far East District (FED) has not allowed the COVID-19 pandemic to slow them down.- B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake Replaces a 40-year-old Emergency Flood GateIn August 2020, B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake replaced a 40-year-old emergency flood gate in order to protect land and communities adjacent and downstream from the lake.
ENFIRE Technology Used in Real-World Environment to Conduct Far East District’s Latest TrainingLast week, Chris Caywood, Chief of the FED’s Design Branch and a group of seven Engineering Division engineers met with customers from Story Range to complete a site assessment on three of the complex’s ranges.- EPA Completes Assessment of National Priorities Sites Following Hurricane LauraDALLAS – (Sept. 3, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed inspection of all National Priorities List Superfund sites in counties and parishes with federal disaster declarations following Hurricane Laura.
- Các công cụ của EPA cho việc dọn dẹp của các cộng đồng sau cơn bão LauraDALLAS - (Ngày 2 tháng 9 năm 2020) Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ (EPA) nhắc nhở các cộng đồng, gia đình và chủ doanh nghiệp bị ảnh hưởng bởi cơn bão Laura thực hiện các bước để dọn dẹp sau trận bão được an toàn và hiệu quả nhất có thể.
- EPA awards $129,371 to New Mexico Environment Department to monitor air qualityDALLAS – (Sept. 3, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $129,371 to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to monitor ambient air quality for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5).
- 環保署的颶風勞拉後社區清理工具達拉斯訊 –（2020年9月2日）美國環保署（EPA）提醒受颶風勞拉影響的社區、家庭和商業東主，採取行動，使風暴後清理儘量安全和有效。與災難後回家和恢復商業有關之清理活動，可以帶來相當健康和環境的挑戰。請按本地的指引，謹慎清理，以確保適當移除和處置所有的廢料。 災難可產生數以以噸計的碎屑，包括建築碎石、樹木和植物、個人財物，以及住家危險廢料等。社區如何管理碎屑要看所產生的碎屑是什麼，以及是否有廢物管理的選擇。環保署提供多個資源和提示，供清理風暴後碎屑參考。 保護個人安全
- 環保署的颶風勞拉後社區清理工具達拉斯訊 –（2020年9月2日）美國環保署（EPA）提醒受颶風勞拉影響的社區、家庭和商業東主，採取行動，使風暴後清理儘量安全和有效。與災難後回家和恢復商業有關之清理活動，可以帶來相當健康和環境的挑戰。請按本地的指引，謹慎清理，以確保適當移除和處置所有的廢料。 災難可產生數以以噸計的碎屑，包括建築碎石、樹木和植物、個人財物，以及住家危險廢料等。社區如何管理碎屑要看所產生的碎屑是什麼，以及是否有廢物管理的選擇。環保署提供多個資源和提示，供清理風暴後碎屑參考。 保護個人安全
- EPA Announces Removal of Lower Menominee River from List of Great Lakes Areas of Concern
- EPA Announces $4 Million in Research Funding to Build Resilience and Protect Vulnerable Groups from Environmental Impacts of Natural DisastersWASHINGTON (September 3, 2020) — Today, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration and recognition of Environmental Emergency Preparedness month, the U.S.
- EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement Agreement with Ferrellgas, Inc. to Prevent Chemical Accidents at Florida FacilityTAVARES, Fla. - (September 3, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
- EPA Adds Clearwater Refinishing in South Carolina to Superfund National Priorities List and Removes Capitol City Plume in Alabama
- EPA meets with federal agency partners in New Castle to discuss redevelopmentPHILADELPHIA (Sept. 3, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Delivers Address at Nixon Presidential LibraryYorba Linda, Calif. (September 3, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Regional Administrator Visits Indiana, Highlights $3.8 Million to Improve Water Quality and Protect WatershedsFOWLER, INDIANA (September 3, 2020) – Today, U.S.
- Iowa State University Awarded $800,000 EPA Grant to Build Resilience and Protect Vulnerable Groups from Environmental Impacts of Natural DisastersEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Updates WIFIA Loan, Saving More Money for Orange County RatepayersFountain Valley, Calif. (September 3, 2020) — Today, at an event with the Orange County Water District (OCWD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced an update to the district’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan.
- In Cheyenne, EPA Announces Wyoming’s Primacy for Class VI Underground Injection Control Program, Highlights Final Power Plant Effluent Limitation Guidelines Rule
- EPA Administrator Concludes Southwest Swing with Nixon Library AddressYorba Linda, Calif. (September 3, 2020) — Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his swing through the American Southwest with an address at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Southern California where he commemorated Presid
- EPA Announces $4 Million in Research Funding to Build Resilience and Protect Vulnerable Groups from Environmental Impacts of Natural DisastersATLANTA (Sept.
Nansemond project’s Restoration Advisory Board to meet ThursdaySUFFOLK, Va. — The environmental mission at Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot remains a priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting is set for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday via Webex.
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitatIn this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.- Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitatIn this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.
- Department of Energy Announces $29 Million in Fusion Energy Technology DevelopmentFunding for 14 projects as part of the Galvanizing Advances in Market-aligned fusion for an Overabundance of Watts program.
Corps continues march toward diversion completionWith every swing of a hammer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, continues its progress toward completing the Fargo – Moorhead Metro Diversion Flood Risk Management Project.- Corps continues march toward diversion completionWith every swing of a hammer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, continues its progress toward completing the Fargo – Moorhead Metro Diversion Flood Risk Management Project.
- EPA Announces Record $18 Million for Projects in Chesapeake Bay WatershedPHILADELPHIA (September 2, 2020) - The U.S.
- EPA settlement penalizes Superior Concrete Materials For Clean Air Act violations at former D.C. locationPHILADELPHIA (September 2, 2020) – Superior Concrete Materials, Inc., has paid a $250,000 penalty to settle multiple Clean Air Act violations that occurred at the former location of Superior’s ready-mix concrete batch plant in Washington, D.C., the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Orders Water Utility in Kern County to Reduce Arsenic in Drinking WaterNORTH EDWARDS, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently ordered North Edwards Water District to address ongoing arsenic violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- EPA Tools for Communities Cleaning Up after Hurricane LauraDALLAS – (Sept. 2, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families, and business owners affected by Hurricane Laura to take steps to make storm cleanup as safe and effective as possible.
- EPA, Michigan complete second phase of soil treatment at Velsicol Superfund siteST. LOUIS, Mich. (Sep. 2, 2020) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) have completed the second phase of soil treatment at the Velsicol Superfund site. The next phase will begin in spring 2021.
- Trump EPA Launches Office of Mountains, Deserts and Plains to Effectively Address Abandoned Mine Lands, Accelerate Cleanup Across the WestColorado Springs, Colo. (September 2, 2020) — Today, at a press conference at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, the U.S.
- What They Are Saying: Trump EPA Launches Office of Mountains, Deserts and Plains to Effectively Address Abandoned Mine Lands, Accelerate Cleanup Across the WestWASHINGTON (September 2, 2020) — Today, at a press conference at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, the U.S.
- ICYMI:EPA's new office of Mountains, Deserts and PlainsEPA Administrator Andrew WheelerColorado Springs Gazette September 2, 2020
- ICYMI: THE PODIUM | A new office to clean up old minesEPA Administrator Andrew WheelerColorado Politics September 2, 2020
- EPA Announces Two Near-Term, Clean Water Projects in the Tijuana RiverSAN DIEGO (September 2, 2020) — Today, at an event with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico T.H. Christopher Landau, U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott and Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) Jayne Harkins at the U.S.
- EPA Updates WIFIA Loan, Saving More Money for San Diego RatepayersSAN DIEGO (September 2, 2020) — Today, at an event in San Diego, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler will announce an update to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan with the City of San Diego, California.
- Administrator Wheeler Concludes Tijuana River Visit and Roundtable with San Diego Local LeadersSAN DIEGO (September 2, 2020) – Today, U.S.
ERDC researchers developing low-cost, rapid watershed assessmentResearchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District to develop and test a low-cost, rapid watershed assessment using remote sensing technology to evaluate problems associated with watershed instability including erosion, sedimentation, flooding and environmental degradation.- Department of Energy Invests $72 Million in Carbon Capture TechnologiesDOE announces the award of approximately $72 million in federal funding to support the development and advancement of carbon capture technologies.
Historic Clock Gets Much Needed Preservation WorkThe Rock Island District’s historic clock, which sits atop the Clock Tower in the District’s headquarters building, is undergoing a significant preservation effort, not completed since 1950.
Norfolk District cancels Gathright Dam pulse releaseNORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.- Forest Service Proposes Improvements to Oil and Gas Development RegulationsForest Service Proposes Improvements to Oil and Gas Development Regulations alortiz Tue, 09/01/2020 - 10:11 Washington September 1, 2020 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service published a proposed rule that aims to improve agency regulations for oil and gas development on national forests and grasslands. The proposed change is one of many efforts underway at the Forest Service in support of Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s direction to boost productivity on national forests and grasslands. The proposed rule would align Forest Service processes with those at the Department of the Interior to provide more clarity and consistency…
- Senior EPA Officials Speak at Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Forum on Strengthening Puerto Rico Recovery EffortsNew York, NY – Yesterday, U.S.
- EPA Announces Vision and Goals for RCRA Cleanups for the Next 10 YearsWASHINGTON (September 1, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- BNSF agrees to future operation and maintenance of remedy within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund siteLibby, Montana – Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Farmer-led, Farm Focused Projects in the GulfGULFPORT, Miss. (Sept.1, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
- 環保署敦促受颶風勞拉影響的社區避免室內空氣危險達拉斯訊（2020年8月31日） –美國環保署（EPA）提醒社區、家庭和商業東主注意在颶風勞拉之後引起的不良或危險室之內空氣質素。更重要的是，經常根據指示操作便攜式的發電器，並經常在遠離建築物的戶外操作。在室內使用便攜式操作器可導致一氧化碳中毒受傷或死亡。 室內空氣質素可受很多通常在颶風之後出現的情況所影響。請留意你的家、學校或商業是否有這些危險，如颶風勞拉有帶來之持續破壞。如常一樣，請遵循本地部門的指示什麼時候可安全回到疏散地區，除非安全，不要進入受破壞的建築物。
- EPA awards $62.9 million to Pennsylvania for water quality improvement projectsPHILADELPHIA (Sept. 1, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has awarded $62.9 million to Pennsylvania for water quality improvement projects to address wastewater treatment and stormwater runoff.
- EPA proposes Billings PCE site for Superfund cleanupBillings, Mont. --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed adding the Billings PCE site in Yellowstone County, Mont., to the National Priorities List (NPL), making it eligible for additional study and cleanup resources under EPA’s Superfund program.
- Trump Administration and Partners Designate Arizona’s Rio Salado as the 20th Urban Waters Federal Partnership ProjectTempe, Ariz. (September 1, 2020) — Today, at an event hosted by Arizona State University, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ), U.S.
- EPA adds Groundwater Plume Site in Edina and St. Louis Park in Suburban Minneapolis to the Superfund National Priorities ListSt. LOUIS PARK and EDINA, MINNESOTA (September 1, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of six sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) including the Highway 100 and County Road 3 Groundwater Plume in St.
- What They Are Saying: EPA Supports Technology to Benefit America’s Farmers, Improve SustainabilityWASHINGTON (September 1, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- Caney, Kansas, Residential Yards Site Added to Superfund National Priorities ListEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Teamwork and InnovationEvery day, Pittsburgh District is faced with the task of using limited resources to remain good stewards of our region’s infrastructure. Tuesday, Aug. 4, was no different.
Operation Blue RoofOperation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This is a free service to homeowners. Parties affected by Hurricane Laura are encouraged to submit a Right-of-Entry application. To learn more about Operation Blue Roof and to apply, visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof/- Secretary Brouillette and South Carolina Officials Announce Historic Agreement Between the Trump Administration and the State of South Ca...Today, Secretary Brouillette joined Attorney General Alan Wilson to announce a historic settlement on removal of plutonium from South Carolina.
District employee earns Civil Responder of the YearWhen Jessica Fischer started her career at the Army Corps of Engineers 11 years ago, she didn’t plan on becoming an emergency manager. She was set on a quiet career as a Project Engineer at the New York District. Then 2011 happened.- EPA Urges Communities Affected by Hurricane Laura to Avoid Indoor Air DangersDALLAS – (Aug 31, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families, and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Hurricane Laura.
- EPA Will Coordinate with City of Somerville to Remove Contamination at Conway ParkBOSTON — The U.S.
- EPA Proposes Update to Cleanup Plan for New Hampshire Plating Superfund Site in Merrimack(MANCHESTER, N.H.) – The U.S.
- EPA Finalizes Power Plant Effluent Limitation Guidelines that Save Money and Reduce PollutionWASHINGTON (August 31, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final revisions to specific effluent guidelines and standards for “steam electric” power plants.
- United States and State of Nebraska Reach Settlement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. for Violations of Multiple Environmental LawsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- UNITED STATES AGREES WITH POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY TO RESOLVE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACTWASHINGTON (August 31, 2020)The United States announced today that Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) has agreed to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and Indiana law by undertaking measures to improve its environmental compliance at the Petersburg Generati
- EPA Supports State of Texas’ Air Monitoring Efforts Following Hurricane LauraDALLAS – (Aug 30, 2020) To support the response to Hurricane Laura, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 6 office has deployed mobile air monitoring staff and equipment to the Southeast Texas area.
ERDC environmental experts awarded patent for improving soil contamination testingTesting soil for contaminants on military bases rather than sending samples to a laboratory has produced speedier, cost-saving results for researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environment Laboratory (EL). The team received a U.S. Patent this year for their innovative process “DNA-Based Testing for Environmental Contamination.”
Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonelNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters that was also seen virtually via WebEx.- Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonelNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters that was also seen virtually via WebEx.
- Secretary Brouillette Names John Hairston Interim Administrator and CEO of Bonneville Power AdministrationToday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette named John Hairston as Acting Administrator and CEO of the Bonneville Power Administration.
- White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the U.S. Department of Energy Announces the National Quantum Initiative Advisory ...This committee will counsel the Administration on ways to ensure continued American leadership in quantum information science.
- La EPA apoya la preparación y respuesta ante huracanes de numerosas maneras, comoWASHINGTON (28 de agosto de 2020) - Abordar la escasez de combustible: La Ley de aire limpio permite al administrador de la EPA, Andrew Wheeler, en consulta con el Secretario de Energía, Brouillette, aplicar exenciones de ciertos requisitos de los combustibles pa
- Calidad del agua en las áreas afectadas por inundaciones debido al huracán LauraWASHINGTON (28 de agosto de 2020) - Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) emitió la siguiente declaración con respecto a la calidad del agua en las áreas afectadas por inundaciones debido al huracán Laura.
- EPA Promotes Commitment to Protect Water Quality and Coral Reef Restoration in Tampa, FloridaTampa, Fla. (August 28, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento and EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker visited The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.
Memphis Team deployed to Louisiana in support of Hurricane Laura relief effortsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District deployed a 13-member Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hurricane Laura response, on Aug 26.
Army Corps Celebrates Completion of Renovations of Grant Hall and Barracks at U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
Omaha District’s small business program empowers service disabled VeteransThe Omaha District is empowering service disabled veterans through a unique program designed to offer competitive work contracts to small business owners. These veteran owned small business are making a significant impact and contributing to the overall success of the USACE mission.- EPA announces public comment period on proposed hazardous waste permit for Heritage Thermal Services, Inc. in East Liverpool, OhioEAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (August 27, 2020) – Tomorrow, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA settles with City of San Juan Bautista, Calif. over wastewater violations; City commits to major infrastructure improvementsSAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement agreement with the City of San Juan Bautista over violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
- EPA Regional Administrator Visits Central Illinois, Highlights Over $6 Million for Clean Water ProjectsPEORIA, Ill. (August 27, 2020) – Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Kurt Thiede concluded a trip to central Illinois, where he announced $6.7 million in funding for clean water projects across the state.
- EPA Requests Applications for $10 Million GLRI Grant to Monitor Great Lakes Coastal WetlandsCHICAGO (Aug. 27, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications to monitor ecological conditions in the coastal wetlands of the Great Lakes.
ERDC, New York State research algal bloom mitigation in Chautauqua LakeResearchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and scientists from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) are collaborating with industry partners to study harmful algal bloom (HAB) mitigation technology in Chautauqua Lake, New York, from Aug. 19 through Sept. 4.
Corps Completes Arlington National Cemetery Admin Building RenovationsThe iconic administration building at Arlington National Cemetery reopened earlier this month with a socially distanced ribbon cutting ceremony after a nearly two-year, $13.8 million overhaul.- Department of Energy Stands Ready to Respond to Hurricane LauraDOE is working with interagency and private sector partners to prepare for Hurricane Laura and support the energy sector response efforts.
- Department of Energy Announces $33 Million in Funding for Carbon Neutral Hybrid Electric AviationToday DOE announced funding for 17 projects as part of two Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s REEACH and ASCEND programs.
- AFRC crew to conduct aerial mosquito treatment todayThe 757th Airlift Squadron, from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying over Langley Air Force Base and Craney Island the night of Aug. 26, 2020.
- White House Office of Technology Policy, National Science Foundation and Department of Energy Announce Over $1 Billion in Awards for Arti...The awards will establish 12 new artificial intelligence and quantum information science research institutes nationwide.
- EPA and USDA Announce Competition to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United StatesWASHINGTON (August 26, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges, a joint EPA-USDA partnership and competition to advance agricultural sustainability in the United States.
- EPA awards $38.4 million to Maryland for water quality improvement projectsPHILADELPHIA (Aug. 26, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today it has awarded $38.4 million to Maryland for water quality improvement projects to address wastewater treatment and stormwater runoff.
- EPA Coastal Restoration Grants Will Help Massachusetts and Rhode Island CommunitiesBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) announced the awarding of $1.8 million in new funding to local organizations working for clean water and healthy coastal ecosystems in Southeast New England.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Concludes Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Swing Visiting EPA Research Facilities, Meeting with Agricultural StakeholdersRichmond, Va. (August 26, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded a three day visit through the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region with a visit to EPA’s Research Triangle Park (RTP) campus in Raleigh, N.C.
- Water Quality of Flood-Impacted Areas from Hurricane LauraWASHINGTON (August 26, 2020) — Today, The U.S.
- EPA Ready to Support FEMA, State Efforts on Hurricane LauraDALLAS – (Aug 26, 2020) EPA has an organized emergency response program for responding to man-made and natural disasters and is positioned to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state, local, and tribal partners in response to Hurricane Laura.
- EPA Coastal Restoration Grants Will Help Massachusetts and Rhode Island CommunitiesBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with Restore America's Estuaries (RAE) announced the awarding of $1.8 million in new funding to local organizations working for clean water and healthy coastal ecosystems in Southeast New England.
- EPA soutni preparasyon ak entèvansyon nan divès fason, ki genyen ladanWashington (26 dawout 2020) - Fè Fas ak Mank Kabiran: Lwa Clean Air a pèmèt Administratè EPA a Wheeler, nan konsiltasyon ak Sekretè Enèji Brouillette, pou egzante kèk egzijans pou kabiran pou fè fas ak mank kabiran ki rive akoz ouragan an.
- Kalite Dlo nan Zòn ki te Sibi Enpak Inondasyon an pandan Ouragan Laura aWASHINGTON (26 dawout 2020)- Jodi a, Ajans Etazini pou Pwoteksyon Anviwònman (Environmental Protection Agency, EPA) te pibliye deklarasyon ki annapre a pou sa ki konsène kalite dlo nan zòn ki te sibi enpak inondasyon pandan Ouragan Laura a.
- Chất lượng nước của các khu vực bị ảnh hưởng bởi lũ lụt do bão LauraWASHINGTON (26 Tháng Tám, 2020) - Hôm nay, Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ (EPA) đã đưa ra tuyên bố sau liên quan đến chất lượng nước của các khu vực bị ảnh hưởng bởi lũ lụt do cơn bão Laura.
- EPA hỗ trợ việc chuẩn bị và ứng phó với bão theo một số cách, bao gồmWASHINGTON (26 Tháng Tám, 2020) - Giải quyết tình trạng thiếu hụt nh
- DOE Awards $20 Million for Research on Rare Earth ElementsToday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $20 million for basic research aimed at ensuring a stable U.S. supply of rare earth elements.
Charleston District is committed to diversity, inclusionDiversity and inclusion have long-been imperative for the Charleston District to ensure a diverse workforce that represents all people from different backgrounds and cultural identities.
The competitiveness of small business contractsThe Charleston District executes over 700 contract actions per year. These actions are what gets water lines laid, barracks built, harbors dredged, beaches renourished, and dams repaired.
Col. Jason Kelly takes command of South Atlantic DivisionOn June 22nd, Col. Jason Kelly assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division. Col. Kelly assumed command from Maj. Gen. Diana Holland at a ceremony in Atlanta, Ga., where he will serve as the commander for a region that includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Puerto Rico.
Meet Our: Jeff LivasyJeff Livasy is the chief of the Programs and Civil Works Project Management Branch.
Meet Our: Maj. Joseph OwensMeet our new deputy commander, Maj. Joseph Owens.- EPA Reminds Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous WeatherDALLAS – (Aug. 25, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds facility operators of requirements for preventing, minimizing and reporting chemical releases.
- Administrator Wheeler Statement on Cancellation of Bipartisan PFAS Destruction Research Squashed by Obama EPA LeadershipWASHINGTON (August 25, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- Administrator Wheeler, Congressman Hudson Highlight Trump Administration Action on PFAS at Roundtable in Fayetteville, N.C.Fayetteville, N.C. (August 25, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler attended a roundtable hosted by U.S.
- EPA, U.S. Department of Defense, and State Partners Launch Technical Challenge Seeking Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS in Firefighting FoamFayetteville, N.C. (August 25, 2020) — At a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) roundtable hosted by U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) today in Fayetteville, N.C., U.S.
- La EPA responde ante la tormenta tropical Marco y se prepara para el huracán LauraWASHINGTON (24 de agosto de 2020) — Debido a la tormenta tropical Marco que afecta a la Costa del Golfo y el huracán Laura que se proyecta va a seguir una ruta similar, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesRALEIGH, N.C. (August 25, 2020) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- EPA and Hawaii Libraries Reach Agreement to Identify, Close Pollution-Causing Large CesspoolsEPA and Hawaii Libraries Reach Agreement to Identify, Close Pollution-Causing Large Cesspools State Public Library System Will Self-Audit to Further Protect Water Resources
- Administrator Wheeler Discusses PFAS, Engages with Agriculture Stakeholders, Tours Brownfields Redevelopment in North CarolinaDurham, N.C. (August 25, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler continued his swing through the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region with stops in Fayetteville, Fuquay Varina, and Dunn, N.C.
- U.S. EPA awards nearly $100,000 to address microplastic pollution in Lake TahoeLAKE TAHOE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $97,000 in grants for projects to address microplastic pollution in Lake Tahoe.
- U.S. Department of Energy Issues Small Business Research and Development Funding Opportunity AnnouncementApproximately $30 million in available funding for small businesses for innovations that advance the Office of Science mission.
- Trump EPA Approves First-Ever Long-Lasting Antiviral Product for Use Against COVID-19WASHINGTON (August 24, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced a groundbreaking development in the Trump Administration’s efforts to combat the novel coronavirus.
- Part of Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke Site in Ironton Removed from EPA’s Superfund ListFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-005
- U.S. EPA issues emergency order to out-of-compliance Lee Bar Ranch mobile home park drinking water system in Pala, CaliforniaPALA, Calif. – The U.S.
- ICYMI: Trump EPA Approves First-Ever Long-Lasting Antiviral Product for Use Against COVID-19ICYMI: Trump EPA Approves First-Ever Long-Lasting Antiviral Product for Use Against COVID-19
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Highlights Superfund Redevelopment, Clean Air Progress in Visit Southeast VirginiaNorfolk, Va. (August 24, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler kicked off his swing through the Mid-Atlantic region with stops in southeast Virginia.
- EPA Responds to Tropic Storm Marco, Prepares for Tropical Storm LauraWASHINGTON (August 24, 2020) — With Tropical Storm Marco impacting the Gulf Coast and Tropical Storm Laura projected to follow a similar path, the U.S.
- EPA Responds to Tropical Storm Marco, Prepares for Tropical Storm LauraWASHINGTON (August 24, 2020) — With Tropical Storm Marco impacting the Gulf Coast and Tropical Storm Laura projected to follow a similar path, the U.S.
Get in Over Your Head: A Conversation with Chief of Engineering Pam LovaszFrom growing up as a little girl who loved earth science and collecting rocks to becoming Chief of the Far East District’s Engineering Division, Pam Lovasz has made a career of doing what she loves and asking for what she wants.
Real estate division provides important mission support across DistrictWith an area of responsibility covering six states, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado and Montana, the Omaha District is one of the largest within Army Corps of Engineers – with that large footprint comes a lot of real estate to manage on land, water and air (think airports). In addition, District civil boundaries also include small portions of Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota.- Hololens 2: The future of Engineering and DesignVirtual reality has become a very real tool in the field of engineering.
- Secretary Brouillette Offers Tribute to Barry Worthington, Executive Director of the U.S. Energy AssociationToday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette issued the following tribute to Barry Worthington, Executive Director of the U.S. Energy Association.
Parks and Recreation real-life mission for Omaha DistrictOMAHA, Neb. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, manages more 235 parks and recreation areas, over 400,000 acres of public lands, and more than one million acres of water surface areas.
A look back: Williams' 30+ years of service"If you walk around this vessel, chances are you will find him working somewhere around here, even when he is off the watch," Dredge Hurley Assistant Master Tim Tucker said. "We sometimes have to make him stop to go to his room to relax after a long day. If some of the kids coming out of high school these days would show up with half of the work ethic that he has, we would really get a lot more done." Tucker is describing Curtis Williams, who is also known by many on the dredge as "Lil Wolf". Williams is the…
Rock Island District employee named Structural Engineer of the YearEric Johnson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has been named the USACE Structural Engineer of the Year. The honor, which was announced by USACE Headquarters June 30, was presented to Johnson August 5 during a virtual award ceremony conducted by Maj. Gen. Diana Holland, Mississippi Valley Division Commanding General.- ICYMI:Lobster and industrial cleanups on menu during EPA official’s visitPenelope Overton Portland Press Herald August 20, 2020
- EPA Empowers Rural Community Water Systems in Puerto Rico With Vital AssistancePUERTO RICO – During a visit today to highlight important U.S.
- La EPA ayuda a los sistemas de agua comunitaria rural en Puerto Rico con asistencia vitalPUERTO RICO – Durante una visita efectuada hoy para destacar la importante colaboración de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA Empowers Rural Community Water Systems in Puerto Rico With Vital AssistancePUERTO RICO - During a visit today to highlight important U.S.
- Senior EPA Officials Wrap up Visit Focused on Strengthening Puerto Rico Recovery EffortsNEW YORK – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) senior officials wrapped up their visit to Puerto Rico highlighting the Trump Administration’s emphasis on restoring and rebuilding Puerto Rico.
- Altos funcionarios de la EPA concluyen visita enfocada en reforzar la labor de recuperación en Puerto RicoNUEVA YORK – Hoy, altos funcionarios de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) concluyeron su visita a Puerto Rico destacando el énfasis de la Administración Trump en restaurar y reconstruir Puerto Rico.
- Department of Energy Announces Equity in Energy Ambassadors and ChampionsToday the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the first slate of Equity in Energy Ambassadors and Champions.
- Himes engineers future of Omaha DistrictCol. Mark Himes took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, July 8 from outgoing commander Col. John Hudson. Himes, the District’s 36th commander, says he is fired up about his new job, and is honored by the opportunity to contribute to the Corps of Engineers’ legacy and to be able to build upon its storied history.
CONREP Tim McDonald Recognized as Far East Hard Hat of the YearTom McDonald, Construction Representative was recognized as the Far East District Hard Hat of the Year Award Winner by the FED Chief of Construction Chad McLeod and FED Commander, Col. Christopher Crary. The Hard Hat of the Year Award is given to the most outstanding construction field office employee capable of best demonstrating successes in construction quality management, contributions and innovations.- EPA awards $33.9 million to Pennsylvania for drinking water improvement projectsPHILADELPHIA (Aug. 20, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has awarded $33.9 million to Pennsylvania for drinking water improvement projects throughout the state.
- ICYMI: The Trump Administration has removed environmental regulations that hamstring American businessesAdministrator Andrew Wheeler Penn Live August 19, 2020
- EPA to hold public meeting to discuss upcoming cleanup at Antique Chrome Shop site in IndianapolisFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-007 EPA to hold public meeting to discuss upcoming cleanup at Antique Chrome Shop site in Indianapolis
- Senior EPA Officials Wrap up Visit Focused on Strengthening U.S. Virgin Islands Recovery EffortsU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento and Region 2 Administrator Pete Lopez wrapped up a visit with U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Bryan and other senior officials yesterday.
- EPA Awards Nearly $5 Million for New Research on Managing PFAS in Agricultural and Rural Communities
- EPA Awards $3.2 Million to Purdue and Indiana Universities for Research on Managing PFAS in Agriculture and Rural CommunitiesINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 20, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Creosote Contamination at the GCL Tie and Treating Superfund Site in Sidney, New YorkNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address creosote contamination at the GCL Tie and Treating Superfund site located in the Village of Sidney, New York, along the Susquehanna River.
- EPA awards $7.78 million to Delaware for water quality improvement projectsPHILADELPHIA (Aug. 20, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has awarded $7.78 million to Delaware for water quality improvement projects to address wastewater treatment and stormwater runoff.
- EPA Awards $30.5 Million for Infrastructure to Protect Surface Waters and Drinking Water in ArizonaPHOENIX — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $2.7 billion nationwide in support to water infrastructure via State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $30,536,000 for Arizona.
- In Maine, EPA Finalizes Action on Certain Marine Diesel Engines Providing Regulatory Relief for American Lobstermen and Pilot Boat CaptainsKennebunkport, Maine (August 20, 2020) — Today, at a press conference with the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, U.S.
- Administrator Wheeler Highlights Brownfields Redevelopment Success, Provides Regulatory Relief to Lobstermen During Visit to MainePortland, Maine (August 20, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler visited multiple Brownfields sites, which are driving significant investment and revitalization efforts to Portland’s waterfront.
- Secretary Brouillette Participates in Official Visit for Iraqi DelegationSecretary Brouillette met the Iraqi delegation for a bilateral energy ministerial meeting and Roundtable with U.S. energy industry.
- Department of Energy Issues Request for Information for Materials that Withstand Harsh EnvironmentsDOE announced a RFI about advances in components, systems, and products that can withstand harsh environments and extended service lifetimes.
- Department of Energy to Provide $21 Million for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research on Fusion EnergyToday, DOE announced a plan to provide up to $21 million to support research in artificial intelligence and machine learning for fusion energy.
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the University of Kentucky, and Penn State University Receive $10M to Develop Coal-Derived Carbon ProductsThis research will investigate all aspects of coal-derived carbon fiber production.
- Public meetings in virtual environment: Meeting CERCLA milestones for FUDS projectsFor environmental cleanup projects, public involvement is required at specific stages of response actions by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act provisions. Traditionally, this stipulation is met by holding in-person public meetings, where the Corps of Engineers’ project manager, subject-matter experts, along with the contractor, make a presentation, and allow stakeholders the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.
- EPA Awards $10 Million Grant to U.S. Virgin Islands Solid Waste Management PlanU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – During a visit today to the U.S. Virgin Islands to highlight important U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands government, EPA Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento, U.S.
Nashville District Divers and the Maintenance Support Team work together to replace 18-ton debris screens at Wilson LockFLORENCE, Ala. (Aug 12, 2020) – A stoic, bearded man with tree trunk arms breathed steadily as he calmed his mind for the dangerous task to come.- Nashville District Divers and the Maintenance Support Team work together to replace 18-ton debris screens at Wilson LockFLORENCE, Ala. (Aug 12, 2020) – A stoic, bearded man with tree trunk arms breathed steadily as he calmed his mind for the dangerous task to come.
- Department of Energy Awards $13.5 Million for Direct Air Capture ResearchFunding for three national laboratory-led research efforts to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air.
The Corps Environment - August 2020 issue now availableThe August 2020 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights supporting economic and environmentally sustainable solutions, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #3.- Department of Energy Announces the First Five ConsortiumThe Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office announce a consortium focused on tools to help first responders save lives and property.
Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation Center earns LEED Silver certificationAbout a dozen attendees witnessed the awarding of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver award during a ceremony Aug. 11 at Clay Kaserne. U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s newly opened Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Center was certified LEED Silver by the U.S Green Building Council after meeting LEED Silver standards.- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New JerseyNEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period to September 21, 2020 on its proposed cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark.
- EPA Approves Virginia’s plan to improve water qualityPHILADELPHIA (Aug. 18, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has approved Virginia’s plan for $659 million in water infrastructure improvements for Fiscal Year 2020 that includes $32.5 million in EPA funding.
- EPA Awards State of New Mexico Nearly $400,000 to Protect WetlandsDALLAS – (Aug. 18, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $393,584 to the state of New Mexico to strengthen monitoring and protection of wetlands.
USACE Chicago District summer hires a ‘win-win’ for students, organizationEvery day while walking to elementary school, Ryan Day said he remembers seeing a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) habitat restoration project sign along the Little Calumet River in Indiana. It wasn’t until years later, while speaking to a Corps rep at his university’s career fair, that he found out exactly what USACE does. And now, this civil engineering student is one of several summer hires getting firsthand work experience at the Chicago District.
Corps of Engineers participating in virtual National Safety Stand-Down 2020Originally scheduled for May 4-8, the event is rescheduled for Sept. 14 -18. USACE is expanding on OSHA’s efforts to include fall prevention in the workplace to encompass all elements of the USACE mission.- Department of Energy Announces $37 Million for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at DOE Scientific User FacilitiesToday the Department of Energy announced $37 million in funding for research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning methods
- EPA Calls for Nominations for 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsWASHINGTON (August 17, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.
- EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for the New Carlisle Landfill Superfund Site in OhioFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-003 EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for the New Carlisle Landfill Superfund Site in Ohio
- EPA, Boy Scouts Announce Collaboration on Environmental Education Award Program and Merit BadgeWASHINGTON (August 17, 2020) – Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) CEO and President Roger C.
- EPA, Boy Scouts Announce Collaboration on Environmental Education Award Program and Special AwardWASHINGTON (August 17, 2020) – Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) CEO and President Roger C.
20 questions in 60 seconds with Richard Manley LRD Employee of the monthSpotlighting Richard Manley, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Military Integration Division, Program Manager- The U.S.-Israel Energy Center Announces Funding Opportunity for Energy Infrastructure Cybersecurity CooperationThe U.S. Department of Energy, the Israel Ministry of Energy, and the Israel Innovation Authority have announced a new Call for Proposals.
Combined Mohawk Dam and Zoar Levee GroundbreakingRecently, a combined Mohawk Dam and Zoar Levee Groundbreaking Ceremony was held to mark the beginning of work on these two important projects. Congressman Gibbs joined Colonel Evers along with Mayor Scott C. Gordon, Village of Zoar and Craig W. Butler, Executive Director/Secretary Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District in celebrating the event.
Massillon Levee GroundbreakingRecently a Groundbreaking Ceremony was held to mark the beginning of the repairs to the Massillon Levee. Congressman Bob Gibbs, Ohio District 7 joined Colonel Jason Evers, Huntington District Commander; Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry, Mayor of Massillon; Bob Fonte of Stark Parks; and Ramon Mejia, Project Manager, in celebrating the Groundbreaking.- EPA to Provide Building Blocks Assistance to Fort Pierce, FloridaFORT PIERCE, Fla. (August 14, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced United Against Poverty in Fort Pierce will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.
- What They Are Saying: Administrator Wheeler Delivers on President Trump’s Administration’s Efforts to Strengthen, Promote American Energy in PittsburghWASHINGTON (August 14, 2020) — Yesterday, at a press conference at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Penn., U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler
- Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska and Texas Breathing Clean Air as EPA Proposes to Redesignate Areas in Attainment for Sulfur Dioxide 2010 NAAQSWASHINGTON (August 14, 2020) — This past week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to find that areas in Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Texas are meeting the 2010 federal air quality standards for sulfur dioxide.
- ICYMI: EPA Administrator Wheeler Talks New EPA Rules to Strengthen, Promote American Energy on Varney & Co.WASHINGTON (August 14, 2020) — This morning, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined David Asman on Fox Business's Varney & Co.
- La EPA llega a un acuerdo de $56.6 millones para la limpieza de agua subterránea en los sitios Superfund del área de Los ÁngelesLOS ÁNGELES - La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA), el Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU.
- EPA Reaches $56.6 million Settlement for Groundwater Cleanup at Los Angeles Area Superfund SitesLOS ANGELES – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
Building BridgesYou don’t have to be an engineer to build bridges. Patti Williams’ 34-year career connecting park and employee needs to available resources - and sometimes unavailable resources - is a testament to that.- Omaha awards environmental remediation contract for Front Range Air Force basesThe Omaha District awarded an $8.5 million Optimized Remediation Contract in July that focuses on a large, joint environmental clean-up effort at six Air Force bases across four states in the Northwest also referred to as the Front Range group.
- Constructing Habitat for an Industrious OwlFor most bird species, the concept of living underground would be considered strange. For the burrowing owl, living anywhere else would be unthinkable.
- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Advance Perovskite Solar TechnologiesToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $20 million in funding to advance perovskite solar photovoltaic technologies.
Corps volunteers build bluebird boxes for Corps of Engineers recreational facilitiesGORDANSVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2020) – A group of volunteers and campers recently partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Park Rangers from Cordell Hull Lake to assemble bluebird boxes that will be distributed to recreational areas.- ICYMI: Superfund cleanup of Fox River, Green Bay endsAisha Morales WBAY August 12, 2020
- Annual Report Card Indicates Improving Bacterial Water Quality in the Mystic River in 2019BOSTON – The Mystic River Watershed Association, in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced its annual Water Quality Report Card on the Mystic River watershed for 2019.
- EPA Highlights Recovery of Great Lakes Piping PloverCHICAGO (August 13, 2020) – The U.S.
- In Pittsburgh, Administrator Wheeler Announces Final Air Regulations for Oil and Gas Removing Redundant Requirements, Streamlining Implementation, and Reducing BurdensPITTSBURGH (August 13, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced two final rules for the oil and natural gas industry that removes ineffective and duplicative requirements while streamlining others.
- Administrator Wheeler Delivers on President Trump’s Administration’s Efforts to Strengthen, Promote American Energy in PittsburghPITTSBURGH (August 13, 2020) — Today, at a press conference at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Penn., U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced two final rules related to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil an
Huntsville Center’s professional development program provides foundation for future leadersThe eight-month long program utilized a variety of methods for delivering content to develop competencies including: communication, time management, conflict management, customer service, contribution to mission.
Smart Transportation Testbed pilot program underway in ColoradoThe Smart Transportation Testbed, a yearlong pilot program to plan, develop, demonstrate and employ automated vehicle (AV) technologies, is currently underway at Fort Carson, Colorado. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is designed to determine how AV technology can help the military reduce transportation costs, improve public safety and enable faster delivery of services.
IWR's Risk Analysis Gateway Supporting USACE's Enterprise Risk ManagementThe Corps of Engineers is striving to become an Enterprise Risk Management organization where risk informed decision making (RIDM) advances our Military and Civil Works project delivery. To support this effort, IWR's Risk Analysis Gateway is a resource to advance organizational awareness and intelligence in managing risk. Visit our site to learn more about risk analysis, risk communication, risk assessment, and risk management.- Secretary Brouillette Announces ARIES — a Visionary Energy Research PlatformSecretary Brouillette announced the launch of the Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems platform at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
- Mosquito abatement slated over Craney Island on MondayFederal property of Craney Island is slated for mosquito-larvae abatement Monday.
Critical drainage channels to be maintainedThroughout its history, the Lower Mississippi River Flood Plain has been besieged by floodwaters; that’s why flood risk management is one of the Memphis District's major mission areas. We serve as the first line of defense for the entire lower Valley. Working to execute this mission and serving as that first line of defense, a Memphis District Project Delivery Team awarded three major contracts to perform maintenance on drainage channels 1 and 251, which are located in the Little River Drainage District in Southeast Missouri. The contracts are for lower Ditch 251, upper Ditch 251, and upper Ditch 1 and…
ENFIRE Refresher Course Produces Renewed Contingency PreparednessThe 11th Engineers have concluded a refresher course held during the week of Aug. 3 designed to leverage the use of ENFIRE, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rapid data collecting tool kit. Instruction set, reconnaissance, and surveying (commonly known as ENFIRE) allows Far East District (FED) Soldiers and civilians to conduct reconnaissance with modernized collection and dissemination technology from a safe distance, making it possible to deliver data with a greater level of precision than ever before.- EPA Releases Ninth Update to the Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List, Continuing the Commitment to Help Accelerate Progress at Sites Across the CountryGreen Bay, Wis. (August 12, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Funding to Accelerate Ag Pollution Reductions in PennsylvaniaPHILADELPHIA (August 12, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Releases Ninth Update to the Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List, Continuing the Commitment to Help Accelerate Progress at Sites Across the Country Newark, N.J. and Kent. N.Y. Sites NotedNEW YORK – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the ninth update to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List) in Green Bay, Wis.
- After decades of cleanup efforts, EPA delists the Lower Menominee River as 'area of concern'Laura Schulte Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 11, 2020
- EPA extends public comment period on proposed cleanup plan for Pike and Mulberry Streets PCE Plume Superfund Site in MartinsvilleFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-001
- EPA awards Oklahoma Corporation Commission over $1.2M to protect groundwaterDALLAS – (Aug. 12, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $1.2 million to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to protect groundwater from underground injection or disposal wells and correct leaking storage tanks.
- EPA Announces $137 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to the City of Waukesha
- EPA Releases Ninth Update to the Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List, Highlights Progress at USS Lead Site in East Chicago, IndianaFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-002
- EPA Announces Proposed Plan to Begin Clean Up of the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, MassachusettsWILMINGTON, MASS. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a proposed cleanup plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Wisconsin Highlighting Trump Administration’s Superfund Cleanup Progress, Water Infrastructure InvestmentWaukesha, Wis. (August 12, 2020) — Today, U.S.
Lock steps: Dewatering is the first step before lock repairs can beginDid you ever wonder why it takes so long to repair a lock? Check out the dewatering process for the Ortona Lock and Dam maintenance repairs through a series of photos of the event in 2018. It's a LOT more involved than just closing the lock and doing repairs!- Department of Energy Selects Additional Project to Enable Near-Zero Water Consumption of Power PlantsFE selected one additional project to receive $1.5M under the second closing of DE-FOA-0002001.000001.
- EPA Adds Two Public Hearings and Extends Comment Period for Draft Revised 2020 Permit for Housatonic River CleanupBOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the deadline for public comments to be submitted on EPA's proposed modifications to the 2016 cleanup plan for the "Rest of River" portion of the Housatonic River.
- Clow Valve Company in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention AwardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Washington University in St. Louis Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention AwardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Iowa City VA Health Care System Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention AwardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- JBS Pork in Ottumwa, Iowa, Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention AwardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Wisconsin Visit with Great Lakes Cleanup Announcement, Views Brownfields Redevelopment SuccessGreen Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2020) — Today, U.S.
Huntsville Center program keeps service members on targetThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville is the designated Range and Training Land Program Mandatory Center of Expertise.- Department of Energy Announces $8.5 Million for FAIR Data to Advance Artificial Intelligence for ScienceProjects will Advance Artificial Intelligence through Greater Data Access
- Gathright Dam’s second pulse release of 2020 set for WednesdayCOVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s second water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- ICYMI: INSIGHT: EPA General Counsel: Judicial Wins Reduce Regulatory BurdensBy: Matt LeopoldBloomberg Law August 10, 2020
- Labadie, Missouri, Area Proposed for Attainment of National Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality StandardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Mid-Atlantic Celebrates 50 Years of Research for a Healthier EnvironmentPHILADELPHIA (Aug. 10, 2020) — As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a month-long observance of its progress in conducting innovative research to protect human health and the environment.
- Lancaster County, Nebraska, Proposed for Attainment of National Sulfur Dioxide Air Quality StandardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Finalizes Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New JerseyGibbsboro, N.J. – The U.S.
- EPA and Ohio Announce Gallia and Meigs County Now Meet Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideOHIO (August 10, 2020) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ohio EPA announced the proposed redesignation of the Gallia and Meigs County area to attainment/unclassifiable for the federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
- EPA Announces Significant Air Quality Improvement in Jefferson County, KentuckyLOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 10, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA settles with Modesto’s Mercer Foods for producing and distributing unregistered pesticide ingredient, violating federal lawMODESTO, Calif. – Today, the U.S.
Brady Beckman Recognized at Senior Leader ConferenceBrady Beckman was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal for exhibiting superior leadership of the Regional Rivers Repair Fleet during successive record O&M years of Workload and the COVID-19 pandemic. His steady leadership has ensured the fleet continues to execute their critical mission in a safe manner. He diligently managed the execution of the FY19 Major Maintenance and Repair Schedule despite unseasonably high water during most of the repair season. He recommended and carried out needed changes to the schedule to maximize effectiveness of crews and ensured project budgets were not exceeded.
Far East District participates in job fairThe Far East District supported Camp Humphreys job fair at The Morning Calm Center Aug. 5. The district employs more than 450 individuals in 120 job titles and is the largest public engineering design and construction management agency in the world.- EPA Selects Final Groundwater Cleanup Plan for the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, MassachusettsBOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation with the State of Massachusetts, has selected a final plan to cleanup groundwater contamination at the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site, Operable Unit 2, located in Ashland.
The FED Played a Big Part in My Career: A Conversation with Carolyn SpratleyIn a time when the Scientific American newsletter reports that 45% of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) leave their jobs because of feeling underpaid and unrepresented, Carol A. Spratley, Project Manager for the Korea Program Relocation Office defies this statistic by virtue of her 41 years as an employee of the U S. Army Corps of Engineers. Twenty-one of those years were spent in her most recent of two tours to South Korea in service to the Far East District.- JUMP into STEM Launches Three New Challenges for Building Energy EfficiencyDOE’s online building energy-efficiency competition is entering its third year with three new concurrent challenges.
Omaha District plays important role in water quality managementWhether it is fishing, boating, swimming, or other types of water recreation the benefits of the Omaha District’s water quality management program affect outdoor enthusiasts in positive ways – these benefits even extend to water coming from the faucet.
Transatlantic Division welcomes new commanding generalBrigadier General Kimberly M. Colloton assumed the role of Commander and Division Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division (TAD), July 24.- Department of Energy Announces $33 Million for Natural Gas Pipeline Retrofitting ProjectsDOE announced $33 million in funding for 10 projects as part of the Rapid Encapsulation of Pipelines Avoiding Intensive Replacement (REPAIR) program.
District awards contract to safeguard railroad bridge on St. Francis RiverTwo bridges crossing a major Arkansas waterway were under attack by scouring currents that threatened to undermine the safety of the structures. In response to this potentially dangerous situation, the Memphis District on July 30 issued a repair contract to Polk & Associates. The project consists of repairing a scour site downstream of State Highway 51 Bridge which crosses over the St Francis River at Fisk, Missouri, as well as a Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. These bridges serve communities in Stoddard and Butler Counties, Missouri.
District issues two task orders to ensure safe, reliable navigation on Mississippi RiverWorking to ensure this lifeblood of American commerce flows uninterrupted, the Memphis District issued two Task Orders late last month to Midwest Construction Company for channel improvement work. These were for stone repairs to existing damaged dikes, hardpoints, revetments, and other river training structures and placement of riprap upper bank paving for stone protection above articulated concrete mattress (ACM). The work will take place at seven different river locations within the Memphis District.
A look back: Hamilton’s 35 years of serviceHamilton was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957, and later adopted by his parents at the young age of six months. "I grew up here in Wynne, where the (USACE) Area Office is located (and now where he works)," he said. "And I graduated from Arkansas State University in 1982."- EPA Announces Additional $235 Million Water Infrastructure Loan for Miami-Dade CountyWASHINGTON (August 6, 2020) — Today, through a virtual event with U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, U.S.
- EPA Announces Additional $235 Million Water Infrastructure Loan for Miami-Dade CountyATLANTA (August 6, 2020) — Today, through a virtual event with U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, U.S.
- EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Research: Highlight on Flint Hills Prescribed BurnsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- U.S. EPA Awards California $6,137,000 to Test for Lead in Drinking Water at Childcare CentersSAN FRANCISCO - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an award of $6,137,000 in grant funding to assist the California Department of Social Services with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in childcare centers.
- EPA provides Louisiana $176,000 to improve and protect waters across the stateDALLAS (Aug. 6, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality $176,000 to improve impaired waters and protect unimpaired waters across the state.
- EPA forces union leadership to negotiating table resulting in new Master Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFGEWASHINGTON (August 6, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a new Master Collective Bargaining Agreement (MCBA) with EPA’s largest Union, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).
- Hanford Site Takes Home EPEAT Award for 4th Year in a RowHanford Site Department of Energy (DOE) offices and several Hanford Site contractors were recognized this year for their efforts to purchase products that protect the environment, conserve energy and reduce costs.
- Mosquito treatment set for Friday at Craney IslandNORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Friday over federal property on Craney Island.
ERDC supports NASA’s mission to MarsIn the 1960s during the Cold War, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Cold Region Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) designed a device, commonly referred to as a Rodriguez well, or Rodwell, to harvest water under the ice in Greenland and Antarctica to sustain U.S. facilities by providing water for drinking, hygiene and other needs. Presently, NASA is working with CRREL to assess whether that same technology can provide water for human-inhabited research stations on Mars.
ERDC overcomes challenges in harmful algal bloom removal researchThe U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) continued its quest to tackle the challenging problem of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in our nation’s waterways with a removal demonstration in Florida in July 2020. The ERDC research team and collaborators from engineering firm AECOM and the University of Illinois planned and executed the research study on HAB removal at Lake Okeechobee.
Corps to resurface 15 miles of White River Backwater leveeThe White River Backwater Levee Gravel Resurfacing Project Delivery Team (PDT) recently celebrated reaching their project’s Contract Award milestone. They awarded the contract to A-Rock Construction which will resurface 15 miles of the White River Backwater levee in Phillips and Monroe Counties, Arkansas. This maintenance work on the levee’s crown provides safe and reliable access for vehicles and monitoring levee conditions.
Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at KunsanCol. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force representatives conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction of new hardened aircraft shelters (HAS) on Kunsan Air Base, July 31, 2020.- EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Agreement to Help Advance Florida’s Assumption of Clean Water Act ProgramTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - (August 5, 2020) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- EPA Action Ensures that West Springfield, Mass. Industrial Laundry Will Reduce Air EmissionsWEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – A West Springfield, Mass. industrial laundry company will take steps to significantly reduce air pollution from its operations under a settlement agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- EPA Awards Nearly $800,000 to University of Nevada Reno to Advance Research for Evaluating Chemical ToxicokineticsCARSON CITY, Nev. — Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA orders San Diego company to stop selling unregistered product with unsubstantiated anti-coronavirus claimsSAN DIEGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered EcoShield LLC, operating in San Diego, to stop selling the clip-on badge Eco AirDoctor Portable.
- EPA, Utah Agree to Resolve Gold King Mine ClaimsWASHINGTON (August 5, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces 33 Members of the Environmental Financial Advisory BoardWASHINGTON (August 5, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 33 members of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). EPA welcomes 19 new and 13 returning members along with the incumbent Chair.
Lt. Gen. Semonite Proclaims August 2020 Antiterrorism Month in the US Army Corps of EngineersA call to awareness has been released to the Soldiers, Civilians, and families of the US Army Corps of Engineers with the release of Lt. Gen. Semonite’s Proclamation for Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The document strongly urges the Corps Community to take action by way of vigilance to prevent and defeat terrorism.- Lt. Gen. Semonite Proclaims August 2020 Antiterrorism Month in the US Army Corps of EngineersA call to awareness has been released to the Soldiers, Civilians, and families of the US Army Corps of Engineers with the release of Lt. Gen. Semonite’s Proclamation for Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The document strongly urges the Corps Community to take action by way of vigilance to prevent and defeat terrorism.
110 miles of levee to be resurfaced in the St. Francis BasinWorking with our local project Partner, the St. Francis Levee District of Arkansas, the St. Francis River Gravel Resurfacing Project Delivery Team (PDT) has advanced their project to the Contract Award milestone. They awarded an $8,353,877 contract to JLC Trucking to resurface 110 miles of levee in Cross, Poinsett, Craighead, and Mississippi Counties in Arkansas. This important contract maintenance work provides safe and reliable access for vehicles and monitoring levee conditions.- Mark W. Menezes Confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be Deputy Secretary of EnergyToday, in a bipartisan vote of 79-16, the United States Senate confirmed Mark W. Menezes to be the Deputy Secretary of Energy.
- Department of Energy to Provide $57.5 Million for Science Computing TeamsProgram Will Enable Scientists to Harness DOE Supercomputers for Scientific Discovery
Levee in Lee County, Arkansas to be resurfacedThe Arkansas Levee Gravel Resurfacing Project Delivery Team (PDT) celebrated reaching their project’s Contract Award milestone on July 28. They awarded the $2,631,978 contract to Polk & Associates LLC which will resurface approximately 21 miles of the mainline Mississippi River Levee in Lee County, Arkansas. This maintenance of the levee’s crown provides safe and reliable access for vehicles and monitoring levee conditions.
Levee in New Madrid getting resurfacedConquering a milestone is a big deal for our project delivery teams (PDT). On July 28, the Missouri Levee Gravel Resurfacing PDT celebrated reaching the significant Contract Award project milestone. They awarded the $1,983,466 contract to Better by Design which will resurface approximately 22 miles of the mainline Mississippi River Levee in New Madrid, Missouri. This maintenance on the levee’s crown provides safe and reliable access for vehicles and monitoring levee conditions.- EPA Awards Vanderbilt University over $790,000 to Develop New Approaches for Evaluating Chemical ToxicokineticsATLANTA (August 4, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
Contract awarded for Old Town Seepage Remediation projectCongratulations to the Old Town Seepage Remediation Project Delivery Team on reaching their Contract Award Milestone for their project located in Arkansas and Cotton Belt Levee District Number One. The project team awarded the $5,042,556 contract to the Sytes Corporation. The project involves extending the existing seepage remediation berm. The slated begin date for construction is Oct. 16 this year, with a tentative completion date of April 2023.- Department of Energy Announces $21 Million for Fusion Energy InstrumentationEffort to Support Major Fusion Facility at DOE Princeton Laboratory
Corps sets up Virtual Public Scoping Room for Suffolk landfill projectThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently reviewing a Southeastern Public Service Authority proposal to expand landfill operations at the existing regional landfill in Suffolk through the Environmental Impact Statement process.- EPA Awards $4 Million to Develop New Approaches for Evaluating Chemical ToxicokineticsWASHINGTON (August 3, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA seeks comment on proposed $11.8 million plan to clean up Pike and Mulberry Streets PCE Plume Superfund Site in Martinsville, IndianaFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-066
- EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Research for a Healthier EnvironmentWASHINGTON (August 3, 2020) — As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is kicking off a month-long observance of its progress in conducting innovative research to protect human health and the environment.
- EPA issues summary of recent Safe Drinking Water Act orders to protect public health in Wyoming and Region 8 Indian CountryDENVER -- The U.S.
- EPA Awards $800,000 to Purdue University to Develop New Approaches for Evaluating Chemical ToxicokineticsWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (August 3, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
Seagrass restoration part of lower Chesapeake Bay Watershed ecosystem projectThe Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers placed safety signage for the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) planting efforts in Broad Bay, near First Landing State Park, within the Lynnhaven River watershed, July 30.
LUCKEY FUSRAP SITE SAFELY TRANSPORTS 5,000th TRUCKLOAD OF MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL – PHASE 1 EXCAVATION COMPLETEThe 5,000th truck left the Luckey Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program Site today, loaded with material contaminated with beryllium, radium-226, thorium-230, uranium-234, uranium-238, and lead, which marks the substantial completion of Phase 1.
Contract awarded for Big Slough Channel Restoration projectThe Big Slough Channel Restoration project delivery team (PDT) members are feeling pretty good because they’ve reached the significant Contract Award milestone on their project. They awarded the contract to Polk & Associates, LLC.
Construction reaches new heights on Red River of the North projectConstruction is literally reaching new heights this summer on the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.- Department of Energy Announces $97 Million for Bioenergy Research and DevelopmentDOE announces $97 million in funding for 33 projects that will support high-impact technology research and development to accelerate the bioeconomy.
Resource Efficiency Managers support modernization of defense industrial baseAt the forefront of this mission is the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) program, which brings the best minds in the free world together to introduce new technologies and processes that extract every possible unit of energy from the most fuel-efficient and resilient energy-system technologies available. REMs, often called the “energy boots on the ground,” provide vital expertise to develop site energy plans encompassing projects that achieve sustainable, renewable, and secure energy management.- EPA Week in Review: PFAS EditionWASHINGTON (July 31, 2020) — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a series of announcements regarding the Trump Administration’s aggressive actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- 20-0364; Louisiana Department of TransportationThe Louisiana Department of Transportation proposes to replace the Judge Perez Bridge with a new bridge over the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Algiers Canal West and East levee, vicinity of levee stations, 682+24 and 1083+29, respectively, at Belle Chasse, Louisiana, in Plaquemines Parish.
- U.S. Department of Energy Invests $2 Million to Find Beneficial Uses for Coal Combustion ResidualsDOE selected two projects to receive approximately $2M in federal funding for cost-shared R&D projects under FOA 2190.
- EPA Region 8 continues to aggressively address PFASDENVER (July 29, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S.
- ICYMI: EPA, State, and Local Partners Team Up to Address PFAS Across the CountryWASHINGTON (July 30, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- ICYMI: EPA speeds up Colorado cleanup as climate change takes back seat to Superfund
- EPA Approves 13 Products from List N as Effective Against SARS-CoV-2WASHINGTON (July 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces $4.3 Million for Tribes to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in SchoolsWASHINGTON (July 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new grant program to help protect children in tribal communities from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto RicoPUERTO RICO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
- EPA Proposes No Further Action at Barrels, Inc. Superfund Site in LansingFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-067 LANSING, Mich. (July 30, 2020) – Tomorrow, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin a 30-day public comment period on its proposal to take no further cleanup action at the Barrels, Inc. Superfund Site.
- EPA Region 8 actions protect public from coronavirus and other pathogensDENVER (July 30, 2020) -- Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA issues PCB permit to Kettleman Hills hazardous waste facilityKETTLEMAN CITY, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a permit renewal and modification for the continued storage and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) waste at the Kettleman Hills hazardous waste facility.
- La EPA propone un plan de limpieza para el Lugar de Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto RicoPuerto Rico (30 de julio de 2020) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA) propone un plan de limpieza para abordar el problema suelos contaminados en el Lugar de Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
- Trump Administration Releases Policy Extending LNG Export Term to 2050President Trump announced the Department of Energy is issuing a final policy statement about liquefied natural gas exports.
- Department of Energy Selects 5 Projects to Receive up to $28 Million for Geothermal Energy ResearchDOE announces five projects will receive up to $28 million to promote the advancement of the next generation of geothermal energy technologies.
- Department of Energy Announces $100 Million for Artificial Photosynthesis ResearchTwo Major Partnerships Involve Universities and DOE Laboratories
- EPA Continues to Aggressively Address PFAS in New EnglandBOSTON (July 29, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- EPA Region 2 Continues to Address PFAS on the State and Local LevelNEW YORK - Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- EPA Continues to Aggressively Address PFAS in the Great Lakes RegionCHICAGO (July 29, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA, State and Local Partners Team up to Address PFAS in the Pacific Northwest and AlaskaSEATTLE — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Trump EPA Continues to Aggressively Address PFAS on the Federal, State, and Local LevelPHILADELPHIA (July 29, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Continues to Aggressively Address PFAS in the Pacific SouthwestSAN FRANCISCO — Addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Pacific Southwest continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- EPA awards grant to Ysleta del Sur Pueblo of El Paso to protect the environmentDALLAS – (July 29, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded over $75,000 to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in Texas as part of the General Assistance Program (GAP).
- EPA Announces Another Significant Step in Effort to Reduce Lead in Drinking WaterWASHINGTON (July 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reduce lead in plumbing materials used in public water systems, homes, schools and other facilities.
- EPA Evaluates Restoration Plans; Continues to Support States’ CommitmentsPHILADELPHIA (July 29, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Finalizes Revisions to the Coal Ash Closure Regulations, Increases Public Access to InformationWASHINGTON (July 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- ICYMI: EPA’s Wheeler Focuses on Environmental Justice In Colorado Site CleanupWestern Wire July 28, 2020
- EPA Releases Proposed Plan for Site Wide Repository at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site in San Juan County, Colorado(San Juan County, Colo.) - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Proposed Plan for a site wide repository to centrally manage mine waste at the Bonita Peak Mining District (BPMD).
- EPA Region 7, Kansas and Nebraska Assess PFAS ContaminationEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
USACE campground sports new Splash Pad for fun and excitementJAMESTOWN, KY. (July 28, 2020) The word is out. One of the best way to beat the heat in the Lake Cumberland summer sun is to splash the day away in the refreshing sprinkles of a splash pad.- Department of Energy to Provide $68 Million for Bioenergy Crop ResearchStudies Will Focus on Improving Crop Productivity and Resilience
Omaha USACE employee recognized for leading team during COVID-19.An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District and native of Chicago, was recognized for his accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic.- DOE, HHS, VA Announce COVID-19 Insights PartnershipDepartment of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Veterans Affairs form COVID-19 Insights Partnership.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Touts Superfund Accomplishments after 40 yearsPHILADELPHIA (July 28, 2020) – U.S.
- ICYMI: EPA Leads on Trump Deregulatory AgendaNewsweek By EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler July 28, 2020
- Trump EPA Continues to Aggressively Address PFAS on the Federal, State, and Local LevelWASHINGTON (July 28, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- EPA Supports 2020 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum; Registration Closes August 3WASHINGTON (July 28, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce the first virtual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum scheduled from Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20, 2020.
- EPA announces $4.2 million for habitat restoration work at Rouge River Area of ConcernDETROIT (July 28, 2020) — The U.S.
- EPA and Utah DEQ establish procedures and policies for administration of State's self-audit law
- EPA extends public comment period on proposed cleanup plan for NIPSCO Bailly Generating Facility in ChestertonCHESTERTON, Ind. (July 28, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period on the proposed cleanup plan for Area C of the NIPSCO Bailly Generating Facility in Chesterton through October 18, 2020.
- EPA Proposes Change to Cleanup Plan for the Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Morganville, New JerseyMorganville, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to its plan to address groundwater contamination at the Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Morganville.
- ICYMI: Administrator Wheeler Visits Western States, Reaffirms President Trump’s Commitment to Reducing Regulatory Burdens and Revitalizing CommunitiesWASHINGTON (July 28, 2020) This week, U.S.
- EPA Releases Final Plan for Quendall Terminals CleanupThe U.S.
Nursing and Engineering: A Surprisingly Unsurprising PairingWhen I walked into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) building on my first day as a summer hire, I felt some uncertainty and confusion as to how I, a nursing major, could contribute to the district. I had never taken an engineering class, nor had I even visited a construction site before. The confusion extended into the district employees as well, as they looked at me and asked, “nursing and engineering? I can’t see how those two have any relation.”
USACE-Albuquerque District’s John Martin conduit project results in much needed maintenance and repairsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John Martin Dam received significant maintenance and minor repairs in a recently completed conduit project.
Rivers Project Office – Timber SaleThe Rivers Project Office in West Alton, Mo., is conducting its first timber sale and harvest in order to promote the establishment of early successional floodplain forest along the Mississippi River. The objective of this project is to improve forest health and enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife. Bids are now open to the public.
101st ABN DIV Engineers and USACE Nashville District partner to load at Lock C for JRTC RotationINDIAN MOUND, Tenn. (Jul 21, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District in partnership with Fort Campbell Ky., recently completed a $2 million project to upgrade the Lock C location on the Cumberland River in Indian Mound, Tenn. Upon completion of the project, USACE handed over operational control to the post.
Geraldi assumes command of the Afghanistan DistrictIn a small but important ceremony, Colonel Mark Geraldi assumes command of the Afghanistan District from outgoing commander, Chris Becking.- EPA, Federal Family, and the National Academies Collaborate on Public Workshop to Review Federal Research on PFASWASHINGTON D.C (July 27, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S.
- EPA at 50: Transforming Communities: Cleaning Up America’s Most Hazardous Land ContaminationWASHINGTON (July 27, 2020) — This week, as part of its 50th anniversary commemoration, the U.S.
- EPA Proposes Removing the Scrap Processing Co. Superfund Site in Medford from Superfund ListFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-062 EPA Proposes Removing the Scrap Processing Co. Superfund Site in Medford from Superfund List
- EPA Requests Applications for $6 Million Grant to Monitor Contaminants in Great Lakes FishCHICAGO (July 27, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications under a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grant program focused on monitoring contaminants in Great Lakes fish.
- U.S. EPA settles with Pacific Seafood for wastewater violations in Eureka, CaliforniaEUREKA, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an agreement with Pacific Seafood-Eureka, LLC over violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
- EPA Announces Over $12 Million in Grants to Improve Great Lakes Fisheries and Michigan Water QualityTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (July 27, 2020) — Today U.S.
- Significant Cleanup Progress at Colorado Smelter Superfund Site Accelerated by Trump Administration Commitment to Superfund ProgramDENVER (July 27, 2020) – Today, U.S.
Camp Prince Historical Marker DedicationThe Raleigh County Historical Society unveiled a marker at Camp Prince Army Station on Friday, July 17. Camp Prince was an Engineer training and testing facility that provided testing of bridging equipment and techniques that were employed in the Korean War and training for the Army until 1957. The site was originally chosen for its unique directional flows and proximity to the Bluestone Dam. The terrain at Camp Prince is also very similar to the terrain in Korea.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-ProjectRecently the Huntington District celebrated the beginning of the Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project by holding a ground breaking ceremony. The ceremony featured speeches by Colonel Jason Evers, Major General Robert Whittle, Frank Piedimonte, President and COO, Brayman Construction Corp; Mayor Jack Scott of the City of Hinton; Senator Shelly Moore-Capito; Congresswoman Carol Miller; Mara Boggs, State Director for Senator Joe Manchin III; and, Mike Hall, Chief of Staff to Governor Jim Justice.- ICYMI: With Wyoming support, EPA chief signs agreement to boost U.S. uraniumBy Tom Coulter, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Jul 23, 2020
- EPA: Managing Waste for Half-a-CenturyAgency Works with State, Tribal and Industry Partners to Prevent and Clean up Pollution Releases
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Highlights Brownfields Success in Montana with Senator DainesKalispell, Mont. (July 24, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler continued his swing through the West with a series of events in Kalispell, Mont. focusing on EPA’s Brownfields program with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT).
Wigner named Nashville District Employee of the Month for June 2020NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2020) – Ryan Wigner, civil engineer in the Water Resources Section within the Engineering and Construction Division, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District employee of the month for June 2020.
South Pacific Division welcomes new commanderBrig. Gen. Paul E. Owen assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division from Brig. Gen. Kim Colloton during a formal change of command ceremony today at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. As commander of South Pacific Division, Owen oversees water resources, military construction, environmental stewardship and restoration and emergency management in 10 states including 1,100 miles of coast line, 3.9 million acres of estuarine wetlands, 2,290 miles of federal levees and 46 dams and reservoirs. Most recently, South Pacific Division responded to the COVID-19 pandemic working with partner agencies to establish eight…
Monolithic effort to construct lock chamber heats upCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 23, 2020) – A monolithic effort to construct a navigation chamber at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project is heating up where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has already placed 19,000 cubic yards of concrete and more than 700 tons of reinforcing steel.- U.S. Department of Energy Unveils Blueprint for the Quantum Internet at ‘Launch to the Future: Quantum Internet’ EventNationwide Effort to Build Quantum Networks and Usher in New Era of Communications
District finishes 2019 flood damage repairs near Clear CreekOMAHA, Neb. - Sixteen months after devastating floods wreaked havoc in the Midwest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Systems Restoration Team has made significant progress restoring levee breaches and repairing damaged embankments along the Missouri River and its tributaries. To date, the Corps has closed 28 of 32 breaches.
World War II-era warehouse at Richmond depot to get major overhaulNORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Defense Logistics Agency are teaming up on a project to restore a Defense Supply Center Richmond warehouse built in 1942.
Stream Assessment MethodologiesRegulatory Division recently hosted Major General Whittle, Commanding General of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, for a field demonstration of various stream assessment methodologies. The assessment of aquatic resources is a critical component of the Corps' permit evaluation process and documentation of decisions.- DOE Issues a Request for Information about Hydrogen Technology Opportunities and Research NeedsFossil Energy announced a request for information about hydrogen technology opportunities and research needs.
Sutton Waterline ProjectSutton crews place a waterline vault in the downstream area of Sutton Dam. This was a major portion of a two-phase waterline project for the Sutton Dam, office, maintenance area, and the downstream recreation area. It replaces the old waterline supplying those areas.- EPA Announces First Update on National Water Reuse Action Plan ImplementationWASHINGTON (July 23, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the first update on the collaborative implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) that was launched on February 27, 2020.
- EPA Provides Consumers Additional Options for COVID-19 DisinfectantsWASHINGTON (July 23, 2020)– Today, the U.S.
- EPA Initiative Continues to Improve Safety of Ammonia Refrigeration Facilities in New EnglandAlthough anhydrous ammonia is an effective refrigerant, it is also a toxic chemical that can injure or kill people when accidentally released. The death of a worker at the Stavis Seafood plant in South Boston in 2016 is the most tragic example recently here in New England.
- U.S. EPA settles with Irvine, Calif., manufacturer for selling illegal “defeat device” pollution-control bypass equipmentIRVINE, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with GReddy Performance Products, Inc., a motor vehicle parts manufacturer and distributor, for violating the Clean Air Act.
- EPA issues Multipurpose grant to Louisiana to reduce paper wasteDALLAS – (July 23, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a Multipurpose grant (MPG) to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to analyze and review Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits.
- In Step to Strengthen the U.S. Uranium Mining Industry, EPA Administrator Wheeler Signs Important MOU with Nuclear Regulatory CommissionCheyenne, Wyo. (July 23, 2020) — At a press conference with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Kristine L.
- La EPA ofrece a los consumidores opciones adicionales en cuanto a desinfectantes contra el COVID-19WASHINGTON (23 de julio de 2020)– Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Begins Western Swing in Wyoming Meeting with State, Local PartnersCheyenne, Wyo. (July 23, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA to begin time-critical removal work at Kaiser site in Mead, Washington(July 23, 2020) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that on Monday July 27, it will begin ‘time-critical’ cleanup actions at the Former Kaiser Smelter Site, in Mead, just north of downtown Spokane.
- Department of Energy Announces $12 Million for Particle Accelerators for Science & SocietyProjects to Benefit Medicine, Industrial Applications, and Security
MOBILE DISTRICT NEARS COMPLETION OF SHIP ISLAND RESTORATIONAs the second largest restoration project in the history of the National Park Service, the Mobile District’s restoration of Ship Island, a barrier island on the western tip of Gulf Islands National Seashore, 10 miles off the coast of Mississippi, is an important contribution to the preservation of one of the nation’s precious natural resources.
ERDC commander speaks to Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of CommerceSince the Waterways Experiment Station got its start nearly 100 years ago, it has been a major player in its home city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. On July 15, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Commander Col. Teresa Schlosser joined a virtual crowd at the monthly Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon to share stories about the incredible research happening in Vicksburg.
Omaha Corps of Engineers application of its contracting programsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has continued to lead the way in using its various contracting programs to accomplish its mission in a continuously changing environment.
District reaches important milestone on Ditch 251 cleanout projectWhile we humans are not that fond of change, we have an amazing ability to adapt to change. Adaptability is a strength the Caruthersville Area Office (CAO) and our Project Delivery Teams (PDT) quickly leveraged when they had to switched to virtual pre-construction conferences to continue pushing projects forward. Five months into COVID-19 pandemic working conditions, virtual pre-construction conferences are the new normal—for now. On July 15, the CAO and PDT members held a virtual pre-construction conference to kick-off work on the Ditch 251 Lower Channel Cleanout project. The purpose of pre-construction conferences is to kick-off the project with a…- EPA Tool to Help Local Officials Customize Chesapeake Bay Restoration EffortsANNAPOLIS (July 21, 2020) – Local officials in Chesapeake Bay coastal areas will be better able to identify the best locations for their top environmental projects with an online tool under development through an EPA partnership.
- EPA fines Hawai‘i local and state governments, requires three cesspool closures in effort to protect groundwaterHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will take enforcement actions on Oahu and the Big Island to bring about the closure of three pollution-causing large-capacity cesspools (LCCs) and issue $268,000 in fines.
- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New JerseyNEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the banks of the Passaic River in Newark.
- North Smithfield, R.I. Facility to Reduce Harmful Air Pollution Under Settlement with EPAPROVIDENCE – A North Smithfield, Rhode Island, laminating and coating facility has taken steps to reduce its air emissions to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it failed to comply with the terms of its Clean Air Act permit.
- Pacific Energy to pay civil penalty for violations of the Clean Water Act at the American Samoa TerminalPAGO PAGO, American Samoa – The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have entered into a Consent Decree (CD) with Pacific Energy South West Pacific, Ltd.
- EPA Proposes First Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for AircraftWASHINGTON (July 22, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. This action will align U.S.
- EPA awards Pueblo of Laguna grant to manage water pollutionDALLAS – (July 22, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded a grant to the Pueblo of Laguna in New Mexico.
- EPA Awards $3.8 Million Grant to Improve and Protect Georgia’s Water QualityATLANTA - (July 22, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) $3,855,500 to address nonpoint source pollution.
- EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and IndustriesMONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 22, 2020) – Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Streamline and Modernize EPA Permit ProcessWASHINGTON (July 22, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that streamlines and modernizes the review of permits by the Agency’s Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) for the first time in nearly three decades.
- U.S. Department of Energy to Host 2020 CyberForce Competition™ Virtually November 14Registration for individual competitors is open until October 2, 2020 at cyberforcecompetition.com/registration.
- Secretary Dan Brouillette and Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar to Make Quantum Announcement at the University of ChicagoSecretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announces a new national initiative that will accelerate research in quantum science and technology.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces Trash-Free Waters Grants, Touts Trump Administration Commitment to Northeast OhioCLEVELAND (July 21, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded a visit to northeast Ohio where he announced awardees for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Trash Free Waters grants.
- EPA at 50: Managing Waste Across the Nation and the HeartlandEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Energy Department Announces Approximately $64M in Funding for 18 Projects to Advance H2@ScaleThe Department of Energy announces approximately $64 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for 18 projects that will support the H2@Scale vision.
- Department of Energy Announces Energy Incubator Prize and Funding OpportunityMulti-part Program to Recognize and Support National Energy Innovation Ecosystem
- DOE Issues Request for Information on Workforce Development Needs Within the High-Performance Materials Supply ChainDOE issues RFI to understand workforce development needs within the high-performance materials supply chain
- EPA at 50: Managing Waste Across the Nation
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Promotes Trump Administration Commitment to Clean Up Great Lakes, Support Ag Community in Northwest OhioToledo, Ohio (July 20, 2020) — Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler visited northwest Ohio where he announced more than $12 million in grants and projects that will benefit Great Lakes cleanup efforts in the Toledo area.
LA District hosts change of command ceremony at South El Monte BaseyardCol. Aaron Barta relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District to Col. Julie Balten during a change of command ceremony July 14 at the LA District’s South El Monte Baseyard.- Corps, Quail Forever work together to restore wildlife habitatWhile the primary mission of Wappapello Lake is as a flood-control reservoir, wildlife and land management also fall under the responsibility of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and recently, it has partnered with the Black River chapter of Quail Forever to improve wildlife habitat in the Asher Creek area.
- Secretary Dan Brouillette and Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Release Joint Statement on the Virtual U.S. – India Strategic Energy Partners...U.S. Secretary of Energy and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel co-chaired a virtual ministerial meeting.
Alaska District breathes new life into 1940’s-era headquarters buildingIn 1979, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District added 37,800 square feet of dark brown, steel siding and trim to its headquarters and laboratory buildings located on what is now known as Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Since then, the organization has grown to more than 400 employees and implemented projects across Alaska and the Indo-Pacific Region. But, during nearly half of the district’s history, the exterior of the facility stayed the same color, weathering storms and harsh Alaskan winters each year.- Gathright Dam’s first pulse release set for WednesdayCOVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to conduct the year’s first water-pulse release from Lake Moomaw on Wednesday. It will take place between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- USDA Forest Service names director for agency’s 24 Job Corps CentersUSDA Forest Service names director for agency’s 24 Job Corps Centers alortiz Fri, 07/17/2020 - 11:59 Washington July 17, 2020 - U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announced today that Jerry Ingersoll has been selected as National Director of the Forest Service Job Corps Program, a rigorous vocational training program with a demanding academic curriculum that prepares students to excel in the 21st century workforce. Ingersoll has served as the acting director of the Forest Service Job Corps Program since February. Ingersoll began his Forest Service career as a John Gardner Fellow in 1985. He has spent…
- DOE Invests $118 Million in 21st Century Technologies for Carbon-Neutral Electricity and Hydrogen Produced from CoalToday the U.S. Department of Energy announced $118 million in federal funding to support the Coal FIRST Initiative.
- ICYMI: EPA’s partnership with states should be applauded for lowering pollutionNorfolk Daily News Editorial Board July 17, 2020
- Secretary Brouillette and Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Hold Press Briefing Call On U.S.–India Strategic Energy Partnership MinisterialSecretary Brouillette and Minister Pradhan will discuss the outcome of the Ministerial and highlight the growing bilateral partnership.
ERDC researchers receive national Women of Color AwardsFrom studying how fish can protect Soldiers to supporting tactical military planning, four researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have been honored with Women of Color (WOC) STEM awards — an annual, national-level recognition of significant contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.- DOE Announces $139 Million in Funding for 55 Projects to Advance Innovative Vehicle TechnologiesSecretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced $139 million in federal funding for 55 projects that will support advanced vehicle technologies.
- EPA issues $4.1 million cleanup plan for North Alcoa site in East St. LouisFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-065
- EPA Announces Grant to Support Safe Pesticide Use OutreachWASHINGTON (July 16, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant opportunity for projects that promote safe pesticide use.
- EPA Awards N.M. Over $553,000 To Maintain An Effective Underground Storage Tank ProgramDALLAS – (July 16, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) a grant for $553,238 to support the underground storage tank program.
- EPA Proposes Removing a Portion of Fort Wayne Reduction Dump from Superfund ListFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-061
- La EPA anuncia una subvención para apoyar la difusión del uso seguro de los pesticidasWASHINGTON (16 de julio de 2020) — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció una oportunidad de subvención para proyectos que promueven el uso seguro de los pesticidas.
- EPA Administrator Talks Deregulation, Environmental Progress Under President Trump on Fox BusinessWASHINGTON (July 16, 2020) — This afternoon U.S.
USACE FED’s leadership development program class of 2020 recognizedThe Far East District USACE Leadership Development Program (ULDP) class of 2020 was recognized on their graduation July 8 at the district headquarters. The team consisted of six GS-12 and KGS-11 employees from various career fields and was named WIP6, which stands for “Work in Progress 6.”- Department of Energy Announces $19 Million for New Atmospheric ResearchToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $19 million in funding for 31 new projects in atmospheric sciences.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Talks NEPA, Infrastructure on Gray TVWASHINGTON (July 15, 2020) — Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined Gray TV's Alana Austin to discuss the first update to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in 40 years, infrastructure and more.
- EPA Continues Efforts to Reduce Animal Testing, Announces Guidance on Fish TestingWASHINGTON (July 15, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Proposes to Remove Superfund Designation from 10-acre Parcel of Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Mass.BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete a 10.7-acre parcel from the ongoing cleanup of the Industri-plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Massachusetts.
- EPA Adds New PFAS Treatment Options and Scientific References to Drinking Water Treatability DatabaseWASHINGTON (July 15, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Reaches Settlement with Property Manager for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations in Nebraska, Iowa and MissouriEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA at 50: Transforming and Revitalizing Communities by Cleaning Up Brownfields; Grant to Northampton County will boost redevelopmentPHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2020) — This week, as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary commemoration, the agency announced $375,000 in supplemental Brownfields Revolving Loan Funding (RLF) to the County of Northampton, Pennsylvania.
New Hammock Area Installed at Saylorville LakeIn the past couple of years, “hammocking” has become a growing trend across the country and now people wishing to “hammock” can do so in a designated area at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Saylorville Lake project. Typically, use of a hammock on Corps property is strictly prohibited but thanks to the installation of hammock poles, people can now enjoy the activity without breaking rules or damaging trees.
Scholarship STEMS from love of engineeringWhen it comes to supporting the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers, the Middle East District’s Tom Stephenson puts his money where his mouth is by establishing a scholarship for students interested in STEM careers.- DOE Releases Draft Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap and Requests Stakeholder InputU.S. Department of Energy released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Draft Roadmap and a Request for Information seeking stakeholder input.
- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $116 Million for Small Business Research and Development GrantsToday Secretary Brouillette announced that the Department of Energy will award 105 grants totaling $116 million to 92 small businesses in 31 states.
USACE Nashville District Hosts Leadership Training at Lock C in Indian Mound Tenn.INDIAN MOUND, Tenn. (July 13, 2020) -- Something huge made a commotion in the water, sending ripples in every direction, and making the hair on your skin stand on end.- EPA Announces $6 Billion in New Funding for Water Infrastructure ProjectsWASHINGTON (July 14, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- Proposed Settlement Reached for Soil, Sediment and Groundwater Cleanup at Wells G&H Superfund Site in Woburn, Mass.BOSTON - The U.S.
- EPA Grant to Santa Ana Pueblo Will Help Strengthen Environmental ProgramsDALLAS – (July 14, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Santa Ana Pueblo for $115,000. The funds will be used to support the Pueblo’s efforts to build capacity for their environmental programs.
- EPA and Indiana Propose Morgan County Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideMORGAN COUNTY, Ind. (July 14, 2020) --Today, the U.S.
- What They Are Saying: EPA Proposed to Retain Existing NAAQS for OzoneWASHINGTON (July 14, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposal to retain, without changes, the existing, more stringent 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address PCB Contamination at the Unimatic Superfund Site in Fairfield, N.J.Fairfield, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address contaminated sediment and groundwater at the Unimatic Manufacturing Corporation Superfund Site in Fairfield, N.J.
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Under President Trump, Americans are breathing cleaner airCincinnati Enquirer By: EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler July 14, 2020
- EPA Provides $3.84 Million for Pennsylvania Efforts to Reduce Ag-Related PollutionPHILADELPHIA (July 14, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today reallocated $3.84 million to support priority actions in Pennsylvania to reduce agricultural-related pollutants impacting local waters and the Chesapeake Bay.
- EPA proposes to remove all or part of three Washington Superfund sites from the National Priorities ListSeattle – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to officially remove two Washington Superfund Sites, and the soils at a third site, from the National Priorities List (NPL) or Superfund cleanup list. The sites are located in Chehalis, Spokane, and Maple Valley.
USACE-Albuquerque District welcomes 37th commanderLt. Col. Patrick M. Stevens V assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District, July 9, 2020, during a formal change of command ceremony at the District headquarters.
Know Before You Go - Wear Your Life JacketAs pandemic restrictions ease and sunshine warms the water, boating enthusiasts are weighing anchor and setting sail at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District’s 16 flood-control project lakes and the 23 pools created by navigation locks and dams.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $11.5 Million funding for FLExible Carbon Capture and Storage (FLECCS) program.The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $11.5 million in funding for 12 projects as part of Phase 1 of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Ene
- USDA Forest Service Issues Rule to Manage Vegetation inside Utility CorridorsUSDA Forest Service Issues Rule to Manage Vegetation inside Utility Corridors alortiz Mon, 07/13/2020 - 12:59 Washington July 13, 2020 - USDA Forest Service issued a final rule today that updates the agency’s special-use regulations in alignment with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue’s memorandum to increase the productivity of national forests and grasslands. The updated rule aims to enhance electric grid reliability, reduce wildfire risk in electric transmission and distribution rights-of-way, and lower the costs of delivering electricity to American homes and communities. “Developing consistent, efficient and effective procedures to manage vegetation in utility corridors will enhance the safety of…
- EPA, Justice Department and Texas Settle with DuPont for Alleged Violations of Waste, Water and Air Environmental Laws at Former La Porte, Texas FacilityEPA, Justice Department and Texas Settle with DuPont for Alleged Violations of Waste, Water and Air Environmental Laws at Former La Porte, Texas Facility
- EPA at 50: Transforming and Revitalizing Communities by Cleaning Up BrownfieldsWASHINGTON (July 13, 2020) — This week, as part of the U.S.
- Steubenville Area Attains Federal Air Pollution Standard for Sulfur DioxideWASHINGTON (July 13, 2020) — The U.S.
- EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for Cline Avenue Ditch Site in Gary, IndianaGARY, Ind. (July 13, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins a 30-day public comment period on the proposed cleanup plan for the Cline Avenue Ditch Site in Gary.
- EPA and Wisconsin Announce All of Sheboygan County Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for OzoneWASHINGTON (July 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- Agreement with U.S. Government, State of New Hampshire to Yield Significant Reductions in Water Pollution from Manchester, N.H. Sewer SystemsMANCHESTER, N.H. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.
- EPA Awards $3.1 Million Grant to Improve and Protect Mississippi’s Water QualityJackson, Miss. (July 13, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) grant funding totaling $3,146,000 to address nonpoint source pollution.
- Ozone Pollution Continues to Decline Under President Trump, EPA Proposes to Retain Existing NAAQS for OzoneWASHINGTON (July 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its proposal to retain, without changes, the existing, more stringent 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
- Dubuque, Iowa’s North Port Revitalization Highlighted by EPA as a Transformative Brownfields CleanupEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Keeping a commitment to the environmentThe Memphis District has a team of scientific divers experienced in qualitative and quantitative freshwater mussel surveys and aquatic habitat investigations. The team conducts surveys in large and small rivers and various aquatic habitats throughout the country. On July 7, the dive team performed a survey in Iron Mines Creek in Marked Tree, Ark. as part of an environmental impact assessment for a creek cleanout project.- EPA chief: 'We’ve done more than Obama'Washington Examiner By Paul Bedard July 10, 2020 The media has had a field day covering President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency, which turns 50 in December.
- EPA at 50: Improving and Increasing Recycling Across the Nation to Preserve Resources and LandPHILADELPHIA (July 9, 2020) – As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary celebration, EPA Mid-Atlantic Region is highlighting both national and regional successes in recycling.
Pacific Ocean Division holds Change of Command & Responsibility CeremonyBrig. Gen. Thoma J. Tickner relinquished his position as commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) to Col. Kirk E. Gibbs, during a social distance adherence change of command and responsibility ceremony, July 8. The Army division conducted the change of responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Patrickson Toussaint to Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick.
ERDC scientist receives patent for Soldiers’ 3-D terrain supportRecognizing that accurate and timely terrain models are critical for Soldiers in many areas of the world, scientists at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL) invented a cost-efficient method to generate high-resolution 3-D terrain data using existing unmanned platforms.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $21 Million for Research in EPSCoR StatesUniversity Researchers Will Partner with DOE National Laboratories
- EPA Proposes More Stringent Toxic Emission Standards for Certain Types of Industrial BoilersWASHINGTON (July 9, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the 2013 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Statement on House Democrats’ FY21 Appropriations Bill Defunding Water Infrastructure, Key ProgramsWASHINGTON (July 9, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Awards $6 Million in Research Funding to Improve Air Quality ModelsWASHINGTON (July 9, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards $6 Million in Research Funding to Improve Air Quality ModelsBOSTON (July 9, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,959,842 million in research funding to nine institutions to improve air quality models used to simulate ozone, particulate matter (PM), regional haze, air toxics, and emerging pollutants.
- U.S. EPA Awards over $780,000 to UC Riverside to Advance Research Related to Air QualityLOS ANGELES – The U.S.
- EPA Grant to Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Will Help Strengthen Environmental ProgramsEPA Grant to Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Will Help Strengthen Environmental Programs Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- EPA Awards $800,000 to University of Wisconsin for Research to Improve Air Quality ModelsMadison, Wis. (July 9, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards $400,000 to University of Illinois for Research to Improve Air-Quality ModelsUrbana-Champaign, Ill. (July 9, 2020) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA proposes to Delete DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve from Superfund listFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-060
- PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH UNITED STATES AND MAJOR FERTILIZER PRODUCER WILL REDUCE ACIDIC WASTEWATER GENERATION AND ENHANCE PHOSPHATE RECOVERYWASHINGTON (July 9, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice today announced a settlement with J.R.
- Colorado State University and University of Colorado receive grants to advance air quality science
- Monday to see mosquito spraying in Portsmouth areaThe Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers scheduled aerial mosquito treatment over federal property on Craney Island for Monday.
FED provides technical support during construction of Republic of Korea FA-35 facilitiesCHEONGJU AIR BASE, South Korea—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED), provided unique support to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) bed down effort.- EPA proposes removing 671 East Chicago, Indiana, residences from Superfund ListFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-059
- EPA Releases Financial Impact Tool to Help Water UtilitiesWASHINGTON (July 8, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new tool to help water utilities assess the financial impact of COVID-19 on operations.
- Bogus Basin Recreational Association and EPA settle alleged stormwater violations at ski area near Boise, IdahoSEATTLE – The U.S.
- La EPA ofrece una herramienta de impacto financiero para ayudar a los servicios públicos de aguaWASHINGTON (8 de julio de 2020) — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece una nueva herramienta para ayudar a los servicios públicos de agua a evaluar el impacto financiero de COVID-19 en las operaciones.
Providing solutions worldwideThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ vision is, “Engineering solutions for our Nation’s toughest challenges.” Not only does this vision relate to challenges here in the United States, but it applies to those encountered all over the world. Part of working toward that vision asks our employees to deploy and sometimes work for and with other agencies overseas. Recently, two members of the Memphis District volunteered to do just that.- Cleanup complete at former Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates, North DakotaFort Yates, N.D. (July 7,2020): Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has completed cleanup of asbestos and mold contamination at the Old Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates.
- EPA at 50: Improving and Increasing Recycling Across the Nation to Preserve Resources and LandWASHINGTON (July 7, 2020) – Today, as part of the U.S.
- Trump EPA Research Studying the Effectiveness of Longer-Lasting DisinfectantsWASHINGTON (July 7, 2020) — During the global pandemic, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the need for information on better ways to reduce potential exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Los 50 años de la EPA: Mejorando y aumentando el reciclaje en todo el país para preservar recursos y tierrasWASHINGTON (7 de julio de 2020) – Hoy, como parte de la celebración de los 50 años de la agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA takes action to help Americans disinfect indoor spaces efficiently and effectivelyWASHINGTON (July 7, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to ensure that Americans are able to disinfect public spaces effectively and efficiently to control SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
- United States and State of Nebraska Reach Settlement with Henningsen Foods Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act ViolationsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Secretary Brouillette Issues Statement On Dakota Access PipelineToday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette issued the following statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Corps continues legacy of dredging at Port of AlaskaAll summer long, a crimson and white boat moves back and forth through the waters near the Port of Alaska collecting silt, sand and gravel off the seafloor to allow vessels to navigate the harbor in Anchorage. The boat is a dredging vessel called the Westport, operated by Manson Construction of Seattle, Wash., which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District contracted to maintain the mooring areas for the past three years.- U.S. Department of Energy Issues LNG Export Approval to Jordan CoveSecretary Brouillette announced issuance of an order authorizing export of domestically produced liquefied natural gas.
- Department of Energy Announces $132 Million for High Energy Physics ResearchDepartment of Energy announces $132 million in funding for 64 university research awards on a range of topics in high energy physics.
- EPA begins soil cleanup at Hegewisch Little League field on Chicago’s Far South SideCHICAGO (July 6, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the start of a cleanup to remove soil contaminated with lead and arsenic at a site on Chicago’s Far South Side. Known locally as the Hegewisch Little League baseball field, the site is located at 12710 S.
- EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for NIPSCO Bailly Generating Facility in Chesterton, IndianaCHESTERTON, Indiana. (July 6, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins a 45-day public comment period on the proposed cleanup plan for Area C of the NIPSCO Bailly Generating Facility in Chesterton.
- EPA approves first surface disinfectant products tested on the SARS-CoV-2 virusWASHINGTON (July 6, 2020) — Throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to provide the American public with information about how to safely and effectively kill the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, on surfaces.
- Drinking water protection projects in Oregon and Washington get $400,000 boost from federal and state drinking water partnership grantsPORTLAND, OR – Local drinking water protection projects from around Oregon and Washington are getting a $400,000 boost from a partnership of local, state and federal agencies.
- La EPA aprueba los primeros productos desinfectantes de superficies probados contra el virus SARS-CoV-2WASHINGTON (6 de julio de 2020) — A lo largo de la emergencia de salud pública de COVID-19, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- Secretary Brouillette Issues Statement on Atlantic Coast PipelineU.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette issued a statement on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
USACE Jacksonville District hydraulic engineer selected for ERDC UAlthough Dr. Ceyda Polatel first heard about the Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC U) through a former U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) employee, it wasn’t until she received an email and advice from her professional colleague, ERDC researcher Dr. Chuck Downer that she applied for the program.
Army Corps Supports U.S. Army Recruitment InitiativeThe Army Corps’ New York District provided a floating venue for one of several of the Army’s National Hiring Days, an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the nation to consider military service.- EPA Reaches Settlement with Waste Management of Wisconsin regarding Hazardous WasteFranklin, Wis. (July 2, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Waste Management of Wisconsin, Inc.
Berm construction completes last repair phase for dam rehabilitationSILVER POINT, Tenn. (July 1, 2020) – Officials celebrated completion of the last phase of repairs for the $353 million Center Hill Dam Safety Rehabilitation Project today where the Corps of Engineers recently finished constructing a roller compacted concrete berm to reinforce the auxiliary dam at Center Hill Lake, a secondary earthen embankment that fills a low area in the landscape just east of the main dam.
Army Corps’ data driven to improve coastal projectsIn a hotel conference room on Long Island, New York, a team of experts are processing data and information on computers. Alongside them is a large display monitor screen that’s projecting the information. "It's a beautiful thing. On the screen they are able to observe the condition of New York’s and New Jersey’s coastlines almost in real-time," said Jeffrey Cusano, Geospatial Coordinator, New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Knauss Fellow, Engineering With Nature initiative a perfect matchTo Samuel Fielding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) initiative seemed like a perfect fit. As a prospective John A. Knauss Marine Fellow, Fielding was searching for a host organization where he could utilize his interdisciplinary education in economics, international relations and biology. His doctorate research was focused on the economics of coastal adaption and the socioeconomics of coastal hazards within flood insurance markets.
Army Corps contracting process continues despite Coronavirus PandemicFor decades, the Rockaway Beach community in the Boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn in New York City has been devastated by hurricanes and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was no exception. As a result of these storms, the beach has lost considerable sand, making the community vulnerable to flooding, economic damage, and loss of life. Since the 1970’s, the New York District has been performing sand replenishment work for Rockaway Beach. After Hurricane Sandy, the district restored 3.5 million cubic yards of sand, enough material to fill the Empire State Building two times over.
Fate and flows: Oregon native keeps water moving through statePORTLAND, Ore. -- Salina Hart dreams about water. It makes sense: she grew up on the water, and often went tubing down the local Clackamas River, the North Santiam and the Long Tom. Even after the massive local floods of 1996 swelled the river, inundated her home and took out most of her neighborhood, she still loved water.- DOE Awards $100 Million for Energy Frontier Research CentersU.S. Secretary of Energy announced $100 million in funding for 10 Energy Frontier Research Centers to accelerate the scientific breakthroughs.
- Administrator Wheeler Touts USMCA Entry Into Force and Environmental Improvements Under President TrumpWASHINGTON (July 1, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined Fox Business' Varney & Co. this morning to discuss the historic U.S.
- What They Are Saying: 50 Years of Environmental PartnershipsWASHINGTON (July 1, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency closed out its month-long celebration of the key international, state, local, tribal, and non-governmental organization partnerships as part of its EPA at 50 series.
- EPA awards Idaho Department of Environmental Quality just over $2 million to protect water quality statewideSEATTLE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2,069,912 to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, giving local water quality improvement projects across the state a welcome funding boost where it’s needed most.
David Chai selected as USACE Program Manager of the YearDavid D. Chai, Chief of Security Operations Branch in the Programs & Projects Management Division (PPMD) for the Far East District was selected as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2020 Program Manager of the Year.
Far East District hires first Korean Nation Engineer internDAEGU, South Korea –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has recently hired the district’s first Korean National (KN) Interdisciplinary Engineer intern.- DOE Report Spotlights Appalachia’s Economic Progress and Opportunities for GrowthDOE released the report titled “The Appalachian Energy and Petrochemical Renaissance: An Assessment of Economic Progress and Opportunities."
- EPA’s Latest Regulatory Agenda Continues Commitment to Strong Environmental Protections and Regulatory Reform into 2021WASHINGTON (June 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Selects IPM Institute of North America in Milwaukee for Environmental Justice Small GrantMILWAUKEE, WIS. (June 30, 2020) - Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of Approximately $77,000 to Fund Tribal Clean Air Act GrantsPHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $77,000 in grants today to fund Clean Air Act (CAA) projects for federally recognized tribes in Virginia.
- EPA Selects Heartland Communities, Inc. in Fort Wayne for Environmental Justice Small GrantFORT WAYNE, IND. (June 30, 2020) - Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Awards 2020 Environmental Justice Small Grants to Three California OrganizationsSAN DIEGO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that three California organizations will receive $30,000 each to address environmental justice issues in the San Diego area, Santa Clara River Valley and the Yurok Indian Reservation.
- EPA Releases Additional Funding for 2020 Environmental Justice Small GrantsBOSTON (June 30, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 12 organizations will receive a total of $360,000 to help address environmental justice issues in their communities. Each of the organizations will receive $30,000.
- Two Philadelphia Organizations Receive Funding to Support Environmental Justice ProjectsPHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Awards $60,000 to Organizations in Georgia and North Carolina for 2020 Environmental Justice Small GrantsATLANTA (June 29, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 12 organizations will receive a total of $360,000 to help address environmental justice issues in their communities.
- Two New Mexico organizations receive EPA Environmental Justice GrantsDALLAS – (June 30, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $30,000 to the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge and the Taos Valley Acequia Association to help address environmental justice issues in their communities.
- EPA and Michigan announce interim groundwater cleanup plan for Electro-Plating Services site
Slide repairs contracted in four statesThe Memphis District's Caruthersville Area Office team successfully held a virtual preconstruction conference to discuss contracts awarded for future levee slide repairs in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee. “The contracts furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and any incidental-related work according to the plans and specifications for repairing 18 slides under Work Area Three and 14 slides under Work Area Four for a total of 32 slides,” Lead Civil Engineer Jack Ratliff said.
Employee’s hustle during navigation lock outage leads to agency-level winThe task: manage your first emergency contract to repair some broken concrete that has brought a stand-still to $24 billion worth of annual commerce moving on the Columbia River while battling morning sickness.- EPA Announces $44 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to the City of North Miami BeachWASHINGTON (June 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- Montana DEQ to assume Operation and Maintenance responsibilities for Libby Superfund Site Operable Units 4 and 7Libby, Mont. — Only July 1, 2020, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will assume Operations and Maintenance (O&M) responsibilities from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Operable Units 4 and 7 at the Libby Superfund Site .
New Interactive Tools in Support USACE’s Recreation AreasThrough the Natural Resources Management (NRM) support team, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Institute for Water Resources (IWR) with the Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Lab have implemented new interactive Web tools to support USACE’s recreation areas in response to COVID-19 Pandemic.
Col. Kelly on Lake Okeechobee: balancing project purposesOne of the challenges we face at the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is balancing all of the purposes of managing Lake Okeechobee given to us by Congress – flood control, water supply, navigation, recreation, and preservation of fish and wildlife resources. As we enter rainy season, we will keep focusing on balancing the purposes of lake water management and setting favorable conditions.
Brady named Nashville District Employee of the Month for May 2020Shane Brady, a Natural Resource Specialist and Park Ranger at the Lake Barkley Resource Manager's Office is the Nashville District Employee of the Month for May 2020.- DOE Announces Intent to Provide $122M to Establish Coal Products Innovation CentersDOE intends to make approximately $122M available, through a competitive process, to establish coal products innovation centers.
- EPA Grant to Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Will Support Illinois River Watershed CollaborationDALLAS – (June 26, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) for $95,519.
- EPA and Illinois Announce Lemont Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideLemont, Ill. (June 25, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA announced the formal redesignation of the Lemont area to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
- EPA Recognizes Federal Green Challenge Winners for Conserving Resources and Promoting EfficiencyWASHINGTON (June 25, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- Two New England Organizations Recognized by EPA for Environmental SuccessesBOSTON – Two federal facilities in New England have been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency for their work applying practical cost-effective measures to protect the environment and save money.
- EPA and Illinois Announce Pekin Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxidePEKIN, Ill. (June 25, 2020) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA announced the formal redesignation of the Pekin area to attainment of the federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System Receives Multiple EPA Federal Green Challenge Awards06/25/2020
- Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont Receives Multiple EPA Federal Green Challenge Awards06/25/2020
- EPA Recognizes Drug Enforcement Administration Western Laboratory in Pleasanton, Calif. as a Federal Green Challenge National WinnerSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities in California and nationwide for effectively applying measures to conserve money and resources as part of the Federal Green Challenge program.
- EPA Recognizes Vallejo, Calif.-Based USDA Forest Service Operation for Innovative Zero Waste Wildfire Response InitiativeSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities in California and nationwide for effectively applying measures to conserve money and resources as part of the Federal Green Challenge program.
- EPA Recognizes Federal Green Challenge Winners in California for Conserving Resources and Promoting EfficiencySAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities in California and nationwide for effectively applying measures to conserve money and resources as part of the Federal Green Challenge program.
- EPA Recognizes James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for Conserving Resources and Promoting EfficiencyEPA Recognizes James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for Conserving Resources and Promoting Efficiency
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Talks USMCA Environmental Provisions on BNN BloombergWASHINGTON (June 25, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss environmental provisions of the U.S.
- EPA Continues to Implement Administrator Wheeler’s Directive to Reduce Animal TestingWASHINGTON (June 24, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA proposes partial delisting of Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke Superfund Site in OhioFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-038
- What They Are Saying: EPA Continues to Implement Administrator Wheeler’s Directive to Reduce Animal TestingWASHINGTON (June 24, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Will Not Appeal Adverse SDNY Decision Regarding October 31, 2017 Federal Advisory Committee DirectiveWASHINGTON (June 24, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not appeal a recent decision of the U.S.
- Department of Energy Selects 76 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding76 scientists — including 26 from National Laboratories — to receive research funding through DOE Office of Science’s Early Career Research Program
- DOE Announces New Lab Consortia to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell R&DThe Department of Energy plans to invest up to $100 million in two new DOE National Laboratory-led consortia to advance hydrogen and fuel cell R&D.
- California State University Maritime Academy and James Madison University Claim Top Awards in First Virtual Collegiate Wind CompetitionAfter four days of intense virtual presentations, the Energy Department announced the winners of the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition.
ERDC researcher honored by University of Southern MississippiDr. Kent Newman of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) received a distinguished honor from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) – the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award from the College of Arts and Sciences – in the spring of 2020.
CERL employee named USACE’s ‘Mechanical Engineer of the Year’The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) recently named Joseph Bush, a mechanical engineer with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) headquarted in Champaign, Illinois, the 2020 “Mechanical Engineer of the Year.”- EPA proposes partial delisting of Southeast Rockford Groundwater Contamination Superfund SiteFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-037
- EPA Announces Nearly $288,000 to State of Oklahoma to Study Wildfire Effects on StreamsDALLAS – (June 23, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy & Environment a grant of $287,700 in disaster relief funding for water quality programs.
- EPA proposes delisting of Fridley Commons Park Well Field Superfund Site in MinnesotaFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-035 FRIDLEY, Minn. (June 23, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the removal of the 50-acre Fridley Commons Park Well Field Superfund Site from the National Priorities List (NPL).
- EPA proposes partial delisting of Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc. Landfill Superfund Site in IndianaFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-058
- EPA Awards New Jersey $84 Million for Water Infrastructure ImprovementsNEW YORK – As the U.S.
- EPA Awards New York $220 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements
- EPA Administrator Signs Proclamation Marking National Pollinator WeekWASHINGTON (June 23, 2020) — Yesterday, U.S.
- Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the PNW & AlaskaThe following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in March and April of 2020. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the cases and some are included at the end of the case summary.
- CESER Welcomes U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadets for Summer Internship in Operational Technology CybersecurityThe internship will provide students a world-class research experience as they work alongside leaders in cybersecurity at Idaho National Laboratory.
- Energy Department Selects 11 Projects to Receive $3.3M for High Performance Computing ResearchDOE selects 11 projects to receive $3.3M through the HPC4EI initiative for high performance computing research.
- EPA Provides Additional Funding to Help Reduce Excess Nutrients in the Gulf of Mexico WatershedWASHINGTON (June 22, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Takes Action to Stop Use of Certain PFAS in Products and Protect American ConsumersWASHINGTON (June 22, 2020) — Today, as part of the U.S.
- EPA Administrator Signs Proclamation Marking National Pollinator WeekWASHINGTON (June 22, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a proclamation designating the week of June 22 as National Pollinator Week.
- EPA at 50: Celebrating PartnershipsWASHINGTON (June 22, 2020) — As part of the U.S.
- EPA Provides Additional Funding to Hypoxia Task Force States, Including Iowa and Missouri, to Help Reduce Excess Nutrients in Gulf of Mexico WatershedEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
