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- DOE Announces $38.5 Million to Develop Technology to Rehabilitate Natural Gas Distribution Pipelines DOE announced up to $38.5 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program...
- EPA at 50: Progress in Providing Safe Drinking Water WASHINGTON (February 18, 2020) — This month, as part of the U.S.
- EPA Awards Funds in Pennsylvania to Restore Streams in Chesapeake Bay Watershed PHILADELPHIA (February 18, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Announces $40 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Toho Water Authority
- EPA and DOJ settlement upholds integrity of Clean Air Act Contact Information: Laura Jenkins (Jenkins.Laura@epa.gov) 303-312-6256FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA orders cleanup of New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. Site in DePue, Illinois For Immediate Release: No. 20-OPA005
DOD Moves to Use Data More Effectively in Decision-MakingThe Defense Department is seeking ways to use data better in decision-making on the battlefield and in its business practices, Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist said.
Military Sealift Command, Seabees support Operation Deep FreezeMilitary Sealift Command-chartered container ship MV Ocean Giant is currently conducting cargo offloads in one of the most remote and challenging environments on the planet; McMurdo Station, Antarctica. The operation is part of MSC’s annual resupply mission in support of Operation Deep Freeze, the Joint Task Force Support for Antarctica mission to resupply the remote scientific outpost.
Corps Engineers participate in West Point STEM eventU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District representatives encouraged students to design and build bridges during a West Point Academy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics event at Stephen M. White Middle School in Carson, California.- President Trump Designates Secretary Brouillette a Member of the National Space CouncilPresident Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to include the U.S. Secretary of Energy as a member of the National Space Council.
4 reasons volunteering for science fairs pays big dividendsThere’s more to being a science fair judge than evaluating student projects. That’s what professionals at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, continue to discover as they volunteer for science fairs and similar community outreach events.- Corps completes new medical centerCorps completes new medical center, ushers in new era of health care for Fort Bliss military community
- EPA Announces $42,443,000 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in TennesseeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 14, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $42,443,000 for Tennessee.
- EPA Environmental Justice Grant to Pueblo of Zia Supports Solid Waste ProjectsDALLAS – (Feb. 14, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave an Environmental Justice Small Grant to the Pueblo of Zia for a solid waste project.
- EPA Announces $38,573,000 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in KentuckyLOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 14, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $38,573,000 for Kentucky.
- EPA highlights projects funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in 2019CHICAGO (Feb. 14, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners continue to support Great Lakes restoration and protection projects with Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding.
- EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Mass.ASHLAND, MASS. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment period on the proposed cleanup plan for groundwater at the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Mass. through March 30, 2020.
- EPA Exercises Enforcement Discretion to Assist with Generation of Electric Power During Earthquake Recovery in Puerto RicoWASHINGTON – The U.S.
- EPA’s First WIFIA Annual Report Highlights Heartland Communities’ Commitment to Protecting Water Quality and Improving InfrastructureEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Recognizes Three Organizations in Florida for Receiving $583,890 in Funding for Projects in the Biscayne Bay AreaMIAMI (February 14, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized three organizations in Florida as recipients of South Florida Geographic Initiative (SFGI) Program grants.
Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Erin Cumbo Project ManagerFebruary is Black History Month. The Corps of Engineers Little Rock District takes this time to honor and celebrate Black Americans’ achievements and their immeasurable impact on the history of the United States. As part of this observance month, we wanted to take some time to highlight some of our employees.- Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Fusion Energy R&DDOE announced up to $50 million in crosscutting Departmental funding for programs to support fusion energy research and development.
- President Trump Intends to Nominate Mark W. Menezes to be U.S. Deputy Secretary of EnergyToday, President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes to serve as Deputy Secretary of Energy.
Landmark guidelines on natural and nature-based features is an international effortNearly four years ago, a team led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and that now includes 189 scientists, engineers and resource managers from 73 worldwide organizations gathered to begin work on a set of international guidelines for utilizing Natural and Nature-Based Features. Today, the project is nearing completion with the publication of “Guidelines on the Use of Natural and Nature-Based Features for Sustainable Coastal and Fluvial Systems” expected in 2020. The guidelines will provide practitioners with the best available information concerning the conceptualization, planning, design, engineering, construction and maintenance of NNBF to support resilience and flood risk reduction…
Morton elected AIAA FellowDr. Scott Morton, a senior computational physicist in ITL’s Computational Science and Engineering Division, has been elected as an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Fellow. AIAA, the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession, inducts only one member as Fellow for every 125 Associate Fellows each year, a practice that allows the recognition to be bestowed on only the most influential members of the field.- Atlantic Richfield agrees to framework for cleanup of mining contamination in Butte, Montana
- EPA Announces Community-Scale Air Toxics Monitoring Grant CompetitionWASHINGTON (February 13, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for funding for air toxics monitoring projects under the Community-Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring grants competition.
- Doug Benevento Nominated as EPA Deputy AdministratorWASHINGTON (February 13, 2020) — Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to nominate Douglas H. Benevento as deputy administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- EPA Announces 2019 Annual Environmental Enforcement ResultsWASHINGTON (Feb.13, 2020) — In Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continued to strengthen its collaborative partnership with state and tribal programs to assure compliance with federal environmental laws.
- EPA to Recognize Three Organizations in Florida for Receiving $583,890 in Funding for Projects in the Biscayne Bay AreaMIAMI (February 13, 2020) — On Friday, February 14, 2020, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker will recognize three organizations in Florida as recipients of South Florida Geographic Initiative (SFGI) Program grants.
- EPA Announces $53,087,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in GeorgiaATLANTA (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $53,087,000 for Georgia.
- EPA Announces $97,527,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in FloridaTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $97,527,000 for Florida.
- EPA Announces $62,783,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in North CarolinaRALEIGH, N.C. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $62,783,000 for North Carolina.
- EPA Announces $41,685,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in AlabamaMONTGOMERY, Ala. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $41,685,000 for Alabama.
- EPA Announces $26,315,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in MississippiJACKSON, Miss. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $26,315,000 for Mississippi.
- EPA Announces $30,704,000 for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in South CarolinaCOLUMBIA, S.C. (February 13, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $30,704,000 for South Carolina.
Walla Walla's Mill Creek Channel performed as designed; flood recovery support underwayFor about 36 hours on Feb. 6 and 7, from Thursday morning to Friday night, Corps officials continuously monitored water flows up and down the Mill Creek Channel and throughout the Walla Walla Basin in eastern Washington. They increased Bennington Lake diversions Thursday night, focused on effectively managing the amount of water going through town with those into Bennington Lake.
DOD budget request seeks 3% pay raise for service membersPresident Donald J. Trump's request for $705.4 billion to fund the Defense Department in fiscal year 2021 prioritizes readiness and modernization, the strengthening of alliances, performance and accountability reforms, and service members and their families.
Several Mississippi scour repairs completeThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District, Wynne Area Office, River Engineering and various construction partners recently delivered on yet another construction contract ahead of schedule, within budget and with zero safety incidents.- USDA Forest Service seeks help to expand access to national forests and grassland areasUSDA Forest Service seeks help to expand access to national forests and grassland areas dalbert Wed, 02/12/2020 - 11:10 Dingell Act mandates agency review of federal lands where access to agency land is inaccessible or limited to the public Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON February 12, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is seeking public assistance to help identify national forest and grassland areas where the agency can provide greater access to hunting, fishing, and other recreational opportunities. The agency today posted a draft list of about 90,000 acres of Forest Service land where hunters, anglers, and other…
Field trip to Redstone helps Huntsville Center LDP group expand leadership horizonsThe U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s 2020 Leadership Development Program I group expanded their knowledge base during a team-building trip to the Prototype Integration Facility and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center area of operations Jan. 31, 2020.- EPA Announces $2.7 Billion for Infrastructure to Protect Surface Waters and Drinking Water
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Op-ed: One Trillion Trees Initiative will build on President Donald Trump’s commitmentUSA Today By EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler February 12, 2020
- EPA Announces Latest Toxic Release Inventory AnalysisDALLAS – (Feb. 11, 2020) At an event today in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Ken McQueen announced the 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
- EPA Registers First Products to Help Reduce the Spread of Emerging FungusWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of 11 products that can be used to disinfect surfaces against an emerging fungus called Candida auris (C. auris). C.
- EPA Announces Funding for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in Four Region 7 StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA, NFWF Announce $2.4 Million for Projects to Improve Pennsylvania Streams and the Chesapeake BayPHILADELPHIA (February 12, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Reaches Settlement with Renovators on Rehab Addict and Bargain Mansions Television Shows for Alleged Violations of Lead Based Paint RegulationsWASHINGTON (February 12, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached settlements with Detroit Renovations, LLC and Growing Days, LLC to resolve alleged violations of federal regulations intended to reduce the hazards of lead paint exposure during renovations.
- EPA Settlements With ‘Rehab Addict’ and ‘Bargain Mansions’ TV Shows for Alleged Violations of Lead-Based Paint Regulations Involve Separate Settlements With Four Kansas City Area ContractorsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- TRI Data for New England Shows Continued Environmental Results in a Strong EconomyNEWPORT, R.I. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
- EPA Announces Over $118 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in OhioCOLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $118,056,000 for the state of Ohio.
- EPA Announces Over $96 Million for Infrastructure Projects to Protect Surface Water and Drinking Water in MichiganLANSING, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs), including $96,048,000 for the state of Michigan.
Pole Vaulting is Life Changing for Survey Deputy; Son’s Success Rekindles InterestWhen you haven’t played a sport for many years that you once excelled in, some people can still regain that prowess. Such is the case for New York District Deputy Survey Chief John Mraz, Survey Section, Operations Division, who set pole-vaulting records in high school 30 years ago.- Secretary Brouillette Statement on IEA ReportSecretary Dan Brouillette releases a statement on the IEA Report.
- USDA Forest Service announces challenge to increase focus on problems facing nation’s largest public trail systemUSDA Forest Service announces challenge to increase focus on problems facing nation’s largest public trail system dalbert Tue, 02/11/2020 - 14:45 Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON February 11, 2020 - USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen today emphasized the need to find innovative ideas to tackle the nearly $300 million maintenance backlog on the nation’s largest public trail system. Christiansen called on individuals and organizations to work with the agency to address trail maintenance and sustainability to improve access, keep people safe, and support local economies. “In 2019, organizations and individuals contributed more than 1.5 million hours on the maintenance…
New York District marks start of WOSI WorkThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced measures to reverse flood damage west of Shinnecock Inlet after two storms in October 2019 resulted in severe erosion and large losses of sand along the shoreline. The damage threatened properties west of the Shinnecock Inlet, including Dune Road, an evacuation route, commercial fishing plants, marina facilities, and public restaurants. USACE has awarded a $10.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oakbrook, Illinois, to address the significant coastline storm damages encountered at the West of Shinnecock Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project on the south shore of Long…- The Importance of Dredging the Oregon InletUSACE Wilmington Public Affairs staff visited the Dredge Merritt while it was conducting operations on the Oregon Inlet.
- Department of Energy Issues Request for Information for Biomass Co-Firing Emission Profiles and Impacts on Carbon CaptureThe Office of Fossil Energy has issued a request for information for coal/biomass co-firing emission profiles and their impacts on carbon capture.
Hopes of leaving a city of 'marble'“One of my favorite quotes is ‘Urbem latericium invenit, marmorea reliquit – I found a city of bricks and left a city of marble.’ – Caesar Augustus, recorded by Suetonius,” Structural Engineer Shane Boehmer said. “So for me, when I end my deployment in 2021, I want to leave Iraq knowing my efforts made the coalition bases and Iraqi bases safer and better, thus improving the quality of the lives for the soldiers on those bases.”- President Requests $930.7 Million for Fossil Energy ProgramsThis is an overview of the Office of Fossil Energy's FY 2021 Budget Request.
The District bids farewell to a supercharging SoldierSoldiers make up a healthy portion of the USACE regiment, bringing discipline, leadership and devotion to the duty for which they are given the opportunity to engage in. The Afghanistan District was honored to share the same platform with a young Soldier with high caliber skills.- House Energy and Commerce Democrat Majority Exclude Trump Administration From Lead HearingWASHINGTON (Feb.
- EPA Announces Appointment of John Busterud to Region 9 AdministratorWASHINGTON (Feb. 11, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of John W. Busterud to become Regional Administrator for Region 9. Mr.
- EPA Publishes 2018 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and AnalysisNEPTUNE, N.J. - At an event today in Neptune, New Jersey, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Pete Lopez announced the 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
- EPA Publishes 2018 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and AnalysisWASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
- EPA Publishes 2018 National Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis; Releases from Region 7 Facilities Down 36% Since 2007Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- La EPA publica el Informe y Análisis de Inventario Anual de Emisiones Tóxicas de 2018WASHINGTON — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) emitió su Análisis Nacional de Inventario de Emisiones Tóxicas de 2018 (TRI).
- U.S. EPA Releases Annual Toxic Release Inventory for Nation’s Pacific Southwest RegionSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, covering 2018.
- EPA Publishes 2018 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and AnalysisFor Immediate Release: 19-OPA-133
- EPA Recognizes Eaton Corporation (Cooper Power Systems LLC) in Greenwood, South CarolinaGREENWOOD, S.C. (February 11, 2020) - At an event today in Greenwood, S.C., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker announced the 2018 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
- U.S. Department of Energy Joins Industry to Collaborate on Transportation Technology Validation and AssessmentToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Hyundai Motor Company announced a collaboration to assess the current status of hydrogen and fuel cell
- 19-0735 Plaquemines ParishThe United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District (CEMVN), is reviewing a request for permission to modify a USACE Project under Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in 33 U.S.C. 408 (“Section 408”). The project to be modified or altered is the New Orleans to Venice East Bank Hurricane Bank Levee (NOV-01), Phoenix to Bohemia Polder Levee System Reach C project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. The proposed modification is to fill nine (9) non-operational culverts at four (4) locations with lightweight grout to stabilize them in order to be permanently abandoned…
- Department of Energy Invests $74 Million in Building and Construction Technologies and InnovationsDOE announced $74 million for 63 selected projects.
- U.S. Department of Energy Issues Four LNG Export ApprovalsThe U.S. is now in its fourth consecutive year as a net exporter of natural gas, and has quickly become one of the top global exporters of LNG.
- Department of Energy Awards $187 Million to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing CompetitivenessToday, DOE announced approximately $187 million in funding, including $48 million of cost share, for 55 projects in 25 states
- President Trump Releases FY 2021 Budget RequestToday, President Donald J. Trump unveiled his FY 2021 Budget Request, including $35.4 billion to fund the Department of Energy (DOE).
- EPA at 50: Progress in Protecting our Nation’s Surface WatersWASHINGTON (February 10, 2020) — In commemoration of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary, the agency is celebrating progress that has been made in protecting America’s waters throughout the month of February.
- U.S. EPA settles with Huntington Beach, California, company to protect Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve from industrial stormwater dischargesHUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.– Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a settlement with Airtech International, Inc. over Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Huntington Beach.
- EPA FY 2021 Budget Proposal ReleasedWASHINGTON (Feb. 10, 2020) — Today, President Trump released his proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget, which includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- What They Are Saying: EPA and Stakeholders’ Agreement To Achieve Faster and More Complete Cleanup of Housatonic River in Berkshire CountyLENOX, Mass. – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel and local officials and stakeholders unveiled an agreement to expand and expedite cleaning the "Rest of River" portion of the Housatonic River in western Massachusetts.
- Landmark Agreement Will Ensure Faster and More Complete Cleanup of Housatonic River in Berkshire CountyLENOX, Mass. – Following more than a year of mediated negotiations, the U.S.
- Advisory: EPA Region 4 to Hold Information Session for Residents of ChattanoogaCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 10, 2020) — On Tuesday, February 11, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 will hold a public information session in Chattanooga concerning the Chattanooga Southside Lead Superfund Site.
- EPA orders hazardous waste investigation at former Cities Service Refinery, East ChicagoFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA-132
- Maine Metal Recycling Facility Will Comply with Clean Water Act and Pay Penalty Under SettlementLEWISTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the owners of three Maine metal recycling facilities have agreed to come into compliance with stormwater regulations and will pay a fine to resolve claims that they violated federal clean water laws and st
- U.S. EPA settlement with utilities to greatly improve air quality in Guam’s Cabras-Piti areaGUAM – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with the Guam Power Authority (GPA) and the Marianas Energy Company, L.L.C. (MEC) for violations of the Clean Air Act.
Huntsville Center REM Program helps counterparts meet Army energy goalsThe accomplishments of one resource efficiency manager with the U.S. Army Reserve at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, is proving that leveraging Huntsville Center’s expertise is a force-multiplier in meeting the Army’s energy goals.
Huntsville Center commander sees progress at Redstone remediation siteThe commander of the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, obtained a firsthand look Jan. 16 at the progress of chemical warfare materiel remediation on a portion of Redstone Arsenal.
News on tap: New York City Drinking WaterDrinking water safety has been in the news. A few years ago, the community of Flint, Michigan struggled with lead contamination in its fresh water supply and more recently, residents of Newark, New Jersey experienced the same. What doesn’t always make the headlines are the good things that are occurring concerning the public’s drinking water. - U.S. Department of Energy Announces $64M for Components of Coal FIRST Power PlantsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $64 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development (R&D) projects
- Secretary Brouillette To Visit Austria, Portugal, and GermanyU.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will be abroad for a series of events with government officials and stakeholders.
Corps awards Florida business $23 million contract, helps protect Virginia space-flight facilitiesThe Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $23.7 million contract to Miami-based business Continental Heavy Civil Corp. for beach renourishment at the NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Mound City South Culvert Replacement gets final OKEmployees from our Caruthersville, Missouri Area Office, the Memphis District office and contractor representatives, recently completed the final inspection of the Mound City South Culvert Replacement Project. The project site is in the confluence area of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers in Mound City, Illinois.- SUSLA awarded $200,000 from EPA to train citizensMedia contacts: Joe Hubbard or Jennah Durant at r6press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- EPA Releases 2019 Annual Reports Highlighting Agency, Regional Accomplishments and Environmental Progress, Including MidwestEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- U.S. EPA Announces $59 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Coachella Valley Water DistrictPALM DESERT, Calif. – At an event today in Palm Desert, California, the U.S.
- EPA Mid-Atlantic Region Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments and Environmental ProgressPHILADELPHIA (February 6, 2020) – The Mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S.
Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonelNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 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.- Cheryl Ingstad Sworn in as Director of DOE’s Artificial Intelligence & Technology OfficeOn Tuesday, February 4, Cheryl Ingstad was sworn in by Under Secretary for Science Paul Dabbar as the Director of AITO.
MVD to get new Bank Grading Unit“A lot of work is accomplished with the use of a barge mounted dragline and bulldozers,” Civil Engineer Jake Storz said. “Right now, the current machine used to do much of this work is over 70 years old and ready to retire. That’s why the Mississippi Valley Division is well on its way to getting a new Bank Grading Unit to replace the current one.”- EPA Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and Environmental Progress under President Trump & Administrator Andrew WheelerWASHINGTON (Feb. 6, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.
- EPA Announces First WIFIA Annual Report Highlighting $3.5 Billion in Infrastructure Funding
- EPA Approves State of Texas’ Clean-Air Plan for Ozone in Houston AreaDALLAS – (Feb. 6, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the state of Texas’ clean-air plan for the greater Houston area under the Clean Air Act’s 1979 1-hour and 1997 8-hour ozone standards.
- EPA Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments andNEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.
- EPA Region 8 releases 2019 Year in Review highlighting accomplishments and environmental progress under President Trump & Administrator Andrew WheelerDENVER (Feb. 6, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.
- Arizona’s Pool Water Products Inc. to Pay $800,000 Penalty for Federal Pesticide Law ViolationsPHOENIX — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Pool Water Products Inc. to address alleged violations of federal pesticide laws at its facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The company now has 30 days to pay $800,000.
- 2019 Year in Review Highlighting EPA Accomplishments and Environmental ProgressFor Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-006 CHICAGO (Feb. 6, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.
- U.S. EPA, Central Coast Growers, Federal & State Partners Join Healthy Soils DialogueSANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Today, in Santa Ynez, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with federal and state agencies and leaders from the region’s agriculture and food production industries to make progress on on-farm composting.
- EPA Releases 2019 Year in Review Highlighting Agency Accomplishments and Environmental Progress under President Trump & Administrator Andrew WheelerATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the 2019 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress during the Trump administration.
Investing in InfrastructureThe Buffalo North Breakwater structure located at the entrance into Buffalo Harbor is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District and is critical to the Great Lakes Navigation System. The structure serves to protect the northerly entrance into the Buffalo Harbor, the entrance into the Black Rock Canal and the downtown waterfront from powerful natural forces such as storm surges, large waves and ice.
DMCAs – Savannah’s solution for placing dredged materialThe Corps of Engineers has been dredging sediment from the Savannah River since the 19th century. A crucial requirement for maintaining a deepened harbor is having a designated placement area for sediment. The Corps calls these designated areas “dredged material containment areas” (DMCA). And since the Corps must dredge miles of the Savannah River year after year, large containment areas are required.- DOE Announces $125.5 Million in New Funding for Solar TechnologiesDOE continues to advance research and development of solar technologies.
St. Francis Lake project a successIf anyone ever hoped for a success story involving scour repair, the St. Francis Lake Control Structure Scour Protection project is it. Not only was this Memphis District project completed ahead of schedule and under budget, but it also came complete without any safety incidents in all the 800.5 hours spent working.- Demolition of Former Plutonium Finishing Plant Main Processing Building CompleteThe plant that produced two-thirds of the nation?s Cold War-era plutonium no longer exists.
- EPA Announces Amended Consent Decree with Georgia-Pacific; New Projects Will Benefit Crossett, Ark., CommunityThe U.S.
- Secretary Brouillette Applauds President Trump's State of the Union AddressSecretary Brouillette Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address.
ARL ceremony signifies another completed project for 65th Medical BrigadeCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED), is known for its history of overseeing the design and construction of outstanding quality of life and operation facilities for the Department of Defense community and other stakeholders in South Korea.
Work nears finish line on Farrenburg Levee RenovationEmployees from the Memphis District’s Caruthersville (Missouri) Area Office, our Project Operations Branch, and C&M Contractors, Inc., met on Dec. 13, 2019, to mark the substantial completion of Phase 1 of the Farrenburg Levee Renovation. The site is located north of New Madrid, Missouri, on St. Johns Bayou.- Work nears finish line on Farrenburg Levee RenovationEmployees from the Memphis District’s Caruthersville (Missouri) Area Office, our Project Operations Branch, and C&M Contractors, Inc., met on Dec. 13, 2019, to mark the substantial completion of Phase 1 of the Farrenburg Levee Renovation. The site is located north of New Madrid, Missouri, on St. Johns Bayou.
- U.S. Department of Energy Plans to Issue $4M to Improve Coal Combustion Residuals ManagementThe Office of Fossil Energy to provide $4 million for projects to improve coal combustion residuals management.
- Statement by EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on the State of the UnionWashington, DC (Feb. 4, 2020) — The following is a statement by U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on President Trump's State of the Union Address:
Celebrate the role black Americans played in our historyFebruary is Black History Month, a time to remember the struggles and celebrate the courageous men and women of African and Caribbean Island ancestry whose lives are woven into the fabric of our Nation’s history and its future.- U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Department of Defense Announce Pathfinder Initiative to Protect...The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) jointly signed a MOU
Corps crane operators complete crane proficiency trainingGRAND RIVERS, Tenn. (Feb 3, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, Operations Division personnel recently completed required 100-ton Crane Proficiency Certification training at Barkley Lock. All the employees currently have completed 50-ton certifications and operate cranes around the district.- U.S. Energy Department and American Chemistry Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate on Innovative Plastics Recycling Te...Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Keeping the river open for businessThe Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed another important Mississippi River project located just across the Mississippi River from New Madrid, Missouri. The stone dike construction project, named Kentucky Point, Kentucky, was designed to assist in maintaining a safe and reliable navigation channel for commercial towboats in the Mississippi River. It also directly supports the Mississippi River Channel Improvement navigation mission.- EPA at 50: EPA Celebrates Progress in Protecting America’s WatersWASHINGTON (February 3, 2020) — As part of the U.S.
- EPA deletes portion of Idaho Pole Company site in Gallatin County, Montana from Superfund listBozeman, Mont. -- The U.S.
- Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Mission to Brazil with Visit to the Amazon
- Las Vegas Review-Journal: EPA administrator details sensible water rules, efforts to curb pollutionLas Vegas Review-Journal February 2, 2020
- EPA and MassDEP Issue Updated Permit for Wastewater from Pilgrim Facility in Plymouth, Mass.PLYMOUTH, Mass. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) have issued a final permit covering ongoing wastewater discharges at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth.
Final concrete shell placement sets project back on critical pathGRAND RIVERS, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2020) – The final concrete shell placement at Kentucky Lock for the downstream cofferdam, which also forms the new lock wall, took place today, a milestone that put the construction project back on track.- 2020 Forest Service Grazing Announced2020 Forest Service Grazing Announced dalbert Fri, 01/31/2020 - 15:12 Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON January 31, 2020 - The 2020 federal grazing fee, determined annually through a Congressionally mandated formula, will be $1.35 per animal unit months. The 2019 grazing fee was $1.35 per animal unit months. The fee applies to approximately 6,250 permits administered by the U.S. Forest Service for the western United States National Forests and Grasslands. To help simplify our system for the benefit of grazing permittees we will use the one grazing fee for the National Forests in the West and all the National Grasslands.…
Army Corps of Engineers helps open Wounded Warrior Rehabilitation Center in Republic of GeorgiaThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) and U.S. Embassy in Georgia cut the ribbon on a 2,050 square-meter modernized wounded warrior rehabilitation center for the Georgian Armed Services, Jan. 27, 2020.- Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Visit to Brazil with Bilateral MeetingsBRASILIA (Jan. 31, 2020) — Yesterday, U.S.
- Secretary Brouillette Applauds IAEA For Selecting the United States to Host the 2021 Nuclear Power Ministerial“The United States is honored to be selected as the host of the 2021 Nuclear Power Ministerial..."
Corps to host Bay Model Master Plan public meetings Feb. 12The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District will host a series of public meetings to receive input intended to help shape development of the Master Plan for the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. The public meetings will take place Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Bay Model Visitor Center located at 2100 Bridgeway.- EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Groundwater Contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in New JerseyRINGWOOD, N.J. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address groundwater and mine water contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in Ringwood, New Jersey.
- EPA Advances New Initiative to Reduce Polluting Emissions from Trucks in ArizonaPHOENIX — Today, at an event with Phoenix Mayor Gallego, officials from state and local agencies, and members of the American Trucking Association, the U.S.
- EPA Offers Opportunities for Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance Grants in MidwestEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA,Department of Justice and the State of California Clean Air Act Settlement with Kohler Co. will Reduce Emissions by 3,600 TonsWASHINGTON (January 30, 2020) — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Justice and the state of California announced a settlement with Kohler Co.
- EPA Awards Georgia $1,102,000 in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking WaterATLANTA (January 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards $1,102,000 in grant funding to assist Georgia with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.
Feature: Coast Guard Cutter Walnut Conducts Maintaining Hawaii's Aids to Navigation Patrol off HawaiiHONOLULU, Hawaii -- As often happens on January nights, bands of light rain swept over Honolulu
Public meeting set for Deep Creek Bridge Replacement ProjectCHESAPEAKE, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Chesapeake will host a public meeting Thursday on the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project. It's scheduled for 5-7 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School.- Department of Energy Announces New American-Made Challenge PrizeDOE today announced $3.25 million for the American-Made Geothermal Manufacturing Prize.
- Energy Department Selects Advanced Turbine Technology Projects to Receive $9MThe Office of Fossil Energy has selected two projects to receive about $9M to develop advance, highly efficient, turbine-based technologies.
- EPA remains committed to restoring and protecting Chesapeake Bay
- EPA Awards $2.2 Million in Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to Test for Lead in School Drinking WaterSEATTLE—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,221,000 in grant funding awarded to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to assist with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities.
- EPA, States Making Progress Toward “Delisting” Lower Menominee River Area of ConcernMARINETTE / MENOMINEE (Jan. 29, 2020) – EPA and its partner states Wisconsin and Michigan are making progress toward removing the Lower Menominee River Area of Concern from a group of 43 heavily polluted sites located within the Great Lakes basin.
- EPA Awards Illinois $1.5 Million in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking WaterCHICAGO (Jan. 29, 2020) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,582,000 in grant funding to assist the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities.
- EPA Announces Grant Opportunity for Pollution Prevention Technical AssistanceCHICAGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications from states and federally-recognized tribes to promote pollution prevention (P2) in businesses across the country.
- EPA Announces Grant Opportunity for Pollution Prevention Technical AssistanceATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications from states and tribes to promote pollution prevention (P2) in businesses across the country.
Far East District participates in job fair aimed at increasing military spouse employmentCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Employment Readiness Center hosted its
Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance PH5 Stilling Basin Contract AwardThe Huntington District continues to execute by moving forward with the $319 million award of the final phase of construction on Bluestone Dam to Brayman Construction. This award is the largest construction contract award within the Bi-Partisan Budget Act 2018 portfolio. This award is also the first construction contract award over $100 million within the portfolio and accounts for one-third of LRD's FY18 Emergency Supplemental Program.- Energy Department Announces Additional $3M for Projects to Create New Market Opportunities for CoalThe Office of Fossil Energy has selected three additional projects to receive $3M to develop innovative uses for coal.
- EPA Issues Administrative Order Requiring Start of Gowanus Canal Superfund Site CleanupNEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the issuance of an administrative order requiring the start of the cleanup of the Gowanus Canal Superfund site in Brooklyn, New York. This is a major milestone in the cleanup of the site.
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSATLANTA (January 28, 2020) – Today, at an event at the Georgia Department of Agriculture in Atlanta, EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker, Major General Diana Holland, Commander of the U.S.
Eagle Watchers Flock to Dale Hollow Lake for Annual TourCELINA, Tenn. (Jan. 27, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District rangers and staff at Dale Hollow lake hosted a free Eagle Watch Tour on Jan. 18, and Jan. 25, where bird enthusiasts witnessed the majestic beauty of the nation’s symbol.- ERC, Mobile District RSM Begin Sediment StudyThe Mobile District Regional Sediment Management Team and the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) from Vicksburg, Mississippi kicked off a study on January 13, 2019 at North Blakeley Island in Mobile, Ala. The purpose of the study is to see if sediment currently stored on North Blakeley Island could be used to strengthen the marshes around Blakeley Island
- Department of Energy Announces $10 Million for Particle Accelerator Research for Medicine and IndustryToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $10 million for efforts to advance particle accelerator technology.
- ICYMI: EPA Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army R.D. James Op-edEPA Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army R.D. James Op-ed: Trump administration’s WOTUS definition ends decades of confusion, federal overreach
- EPA Reaches Settlement With Frontier Ag Inc. for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations in KansasEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Region 4 and the Army to Hold Event on Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSATLANTA (Jan. 27, 2020) — Tomorrow, January 28, 2020, U.S.
- EPA Region 5 Tours Technical Center in Columbus, Ind., to Jumpstart Cleaner Trucks InitiativeColumbus, Ind. (Jan. 27, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Kurt Thiede today toured the Cummins Inc. technical center in Columbus, Ind., to raise awareness of EPA’s pre-proposal Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) rulemaking effort.
- EPA begins public comment period on cleanup plan for part of Ellsworth Industrial Park site in Downers Grove, IllinoisFor Immediate Release: No. 20-OPA004
Using science to stay ahead of the weatherWeather-flight Airmen assigned to the 9th Operational Support Squadron propel the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s operations through discipline and attention to detail of the skies.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works visits USACE’s Albuquerque DistrictAssistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Hon. R.D. James visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District headquarters and multiple civil works project sites, Jan. 22, 2020.
Puerto Rico Airmen process relief support from Ohio, New Mexico ANGPuerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Mission Support Group Airmen are providing the gateway to support efforts for units that traveled to Puerto Rico after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake caused damage in five southwest municipalities on the island.
USACE Regulatory Branch assists in recovery of World War II Navy aircraftFrom boat slips to seawalls to bridge maintenance, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District’s Regulatory Branch has been issuing permits for years. But back in 2011 there was one permit application that took the district back – way back to World War II.
District employees honor King legacy with day of serviceFourteen Memphis District employees and family members participated in the annual King Day event at the National Civil Rights Museum on Jan. 20. The museum is located at the historic Lorraine Motel on Mulberry Street, south of downtown Memphis.
DeSoto Co., USACE: Partners in flood risk managementDesoto County is the fastest growing county in Mississippi. With a population of over 175,000 residents, it is also the third most populated county in Mississippi. Unfortunately, it experiences frequent floods that cause economic losses and threaten lives. Congress authorized a study in DeSoto County to determine the feasibility of providing flood risk management solutions to the area. The Project Delivery Team (PDT) responsible for conducting the feasibility study has been working for over a year now, with their most recent meeting taking place earlier this month.- More Widespread Support for EPA and Army's Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSWASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D.
- EPA Joins Rep. Marshall for Navigable Waters Protection Rule Announcement at Kansas Commodity ClassicEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump's Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule - A New Definition of WOTUSWith the the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo in Pocatello serving as a backdrop, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, U.S.
- Secretary Brouillette Statement on Bernie McNameeStatement on Bernie McNamee.
Bioenvironmental Engineering Airmen are ‘jack of all trades’LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Bioenvironmental Engineering Airmen help the wing’s mission by inspecting occupational and environmental conditions to ensure Airmen have a safe working environment.- Department of Energy Announces Nearly $300 Million for Sustainable Transportation ResearchUnder Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investment of nearly $300 million in funding...
Ohio Airmen proud to support Puerto Rico earthquake reliefMANSFIELD, Ohio – About 25 Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, departed- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSPITTSBURGH, PA (January 23, 2020) – Today, at an event at the US Army Corp of Engineers’ (USACE) Pittsburgh District Office, EPA Regional Administrator Cosmo Servidio, USACE Deputy Commander Jon Klink, and Representative Glenn Thompson (PA-15) celebra
- EPA and Army deliver on President Trump’s promise to issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – a new definition of WOTUSCOLORADO SPRINGS -- Today, at an event at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, U.S. EPA Region 8 Regional Administrator Gregory Sopkin and Lt. Col. Robin Scott, Deputy Commander of the U.S.
- What They Are Saying | EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSSYRACUSE, New YORK – Today, at an event at Emmi Farms in Baldwinsville, New York, EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez and Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Commander LTC Jason Toth celebrated the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
- EPA helps improve watershed in central ArkansasDALLAS – (Jan. 22, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded funding to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division to develop modeling strategies to help improve water quality for the Bayou Meto watershed in central Arkansas.
- U.S. EPA and Army Deliver Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Redefine WOTUSPHOENIX — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Mike Stoker, Col. Daryll Fust, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Deputy Commander, and U.S.
- Correcting the Record: Media Erroneously Claims EPA and Army Jeopardize Wetlands & Stream ProtectionWASHINGTON (Jan. 23, 2020) — According to multiple media reports, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which delivers a new, clear definition for “waters of the United States,” issued today by the U.S.
- EPA announces $2.5 million plan to advance cleanup of Detroit River Area of ConcernDETROIT (Jan. 22, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed a $2.5 million agreement to design a project that will remediate contaminated sediment and create a substantial new habitat at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
- EPA Announces Completion of Sewer and Soil Remedy in Franklin, Ind.For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA-131
- Trump Administration Recruits Six New Members as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 ChampionsLAS VEGAS (Jan. 21, 2020) — Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the addition of six new U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These champions are 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 September and October of 2019. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the case and are included at the end of each summary.
- EPA Settlement with Gulfport Energy to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Operations by 313 Tons Per YearEPA Settlement with Gulfport Energy to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Operations by 313 Tons Per Year
- EPA Settlement with Gulfport Energy to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Operations by 313 Tons Per YearCHICAGO (January 22, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corp. for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at oil and natural gas production wells in Ohio.
- EPA proposes to approve Utah’s regional haze planDENVER-- The U.S.
- EPA Reaches Settlement With Magruder Limestone Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in MissouriEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Administrator Wheeler Tours Hoover Dam, Participates in Food Waste Reduction Event at MGMPHOTOS
VIP hangar project completed at Osan Air BaseEngineers at the Far East District central resident office completed construction surveillance on
Ready for the “Big One”? The Corps studies and prepares for the worst caseScientists tell us the Pacific Northwest is due for a very large earthquake—possibly as large as magnitude 9.2—from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) off the Pacific coast, stretching from northern California to southern British Columbia. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has been evaluating potential impacts to its dams in the Willamette, Rogue and Columbia River regions to prepare for such an event.- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S.
- EPA Public Meeting on January 23 to Discuss the Westside Lead Cleanup in Atlanta, GeorgiaATLANTA (January 21, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public meeting to discuss the cleanup of lead contaminated soil at approximately 66 properties in Atlanta’s westside. Who: U.S. EPA Region 4
- EPA’s Southwest Jefferson County Mining NPL Superfund Site Experts Available During Open House at County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, Missouri, on Jan. 23Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA, Justice Department, and State of Colorado Announce Settlement with K.P. Kauffman Co. to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations by More Than 500 Tons Per YearWASHINGTON (January 21, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the state of Colorado today announced a settlement with Denver-based K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc.
- EPA, Justice Department and State of Colorado announce settlement with K.P. Kauffman Co. to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations by more than 500 tons per yearDENVER-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the state of Colorado today announced a settlement with Denver-based K.P. Kauffman Company Inc.
Corps updates progress on Lollie LeveeU.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil engineers Elmo Webb and Jonathan Palmer spoke to a Local Emergency Planning Committee in Conway Arkansas, recently about what caused the near breach of the Faulkner County Levee, known locally as the Lollie Levee.
Corps lakes offer Christmas trees a second chanceEvergreen trees aren’t typically considered aquatic vegetation, but if they’re used as Christmas trees in the Savannah River Basin, chances are they’ll continue “bearing fruit” under water. Rather than have old Christmas trees go to the landfill, rangers with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs at Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond lakes collect the trees in December and January each year to make fish habitats in the reservoirs.
Commentary: 'The Dream,' still inspiring“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed; We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Vectrus repairs water treatment plant after floodVectrus contractors worked to combat the impact of floods that occurred at Incirlik Air Base,
Maryland National Guard helps assess Puerto Rico quake damageREISTERSTOWN, Md. – From more than 1,500 miles away, about 10 Maryland National Guard and Defense- EPA Grant to Cherokee Nation Will Fund Hazardous Waste WorkDALLAS – (Jan. 17, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Cherokee Nation to support a variety of hazardous waste management activities.
- EPA Announces Enforcement Actions to Protect Drinking Water at Eight Federal FacilitiesWASHINGTON (January 17,2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it issued eight Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) enforcement orders to federal facilities in Fiscal Year 2019.
Middle East District Commander motivates young students through STEMMiddle East District Commander Col. Philip Secrist facilitated STEM-generated smiles, grins and gasps of excitement during his visit to STARBASE Academy in Winchester, Va., on 10 JAN.- Secretary Brouillette Leads US Delegation To Pay Respects To His Majesty Sultan QaboosThe Secretary expressed deepest condolences from the United States to His Majesty’s family and the people of Oman:
TAD commander issues MLK Day messageRev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Each year in January Americans answer his question by coming together on Dr. King’s birthday to serve their neighbors and communities. We celebrate the life of Dr. King and acknowledge his achievements as a citizen, a civil rights leader, and a tireless advocate of the American ideals of liberty, equality, and justice for all. But this commemoration is not just about remembering a man who had a great impact on our nation. It is a day to celebrate Dr.…
Park Rangers promote water safety at Nashville Boat ShowNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2020) – Avid boaters and outdoors enthusiasts stopped in at the Nashville Boat Show at the Music City Center in hopes of checking off their list of preseason to-dos, and preparing for the start of the fishing season with a little help from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers.- EPA Grant Will Support Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma’s Environmental ProgramsRecently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant of $300,681 to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
- EPA Celebrates Massport Efforts to Add Cleaner Emissions TrucksBOSTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel toured Massport's Conley Terminal today and reviewed their efforts to promote and transition to cleaner emission heavy-duty trucks.
- Washington, D.C. Resident Sentenced for Violating the Toxic Substances Control Act(Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020) A Washington, D.C.
- EPA Region 4 Jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks InitiativeATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2020) — Today, at the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- Washington, D.C. Resident Sentenced for Violating the Toxic Substances Control ActA Washington, D.C.
- EPA visit to Navajo Shippers highlights Cleaner Trucks Initiative and Colorado trucking community’s leadership on clean airDENVER -- On Thursday, January 16, U.S.
Corps researchers win Department of Defense award for environmental restorationCHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Dr. Kathryn Guy and Dr. Martin Page, both materials engineers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, were part of a team of researchers who recently received the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program Project of the Year award in Environmental Restoration.- Department of Energy Issues Final “Process Rule” Modernizing Procedures in the Consideration of Energy Conservation StandardsToday, DOE announced a final rule updating and streamlining aspects of the Department’s current rule making process process.
DIA Director Talks Mission, National Security on Intelligence Matters PodcastDefense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr. discussed DIA’s mission and national security concerns on the Intelligence Matters podcast with host and former acting director of CIA, Michael Morell, Jan. 8.- EPA awards over $1.6M to Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration AuthorityDALLAS – (Jan. 15, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded over $1,611,426 to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for a project that would create 392 acres of marsh land in southwest Louisiana.
- EPA, Delaware Sign Pact to Expand Efforts Supporting Clean Water, Healthy FarmsHARRINGTON, Del. -- (January 15, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Responds to Puerto Rico Earthquakes; Assessing Sites and Facilities to Help the Puerto Rico GovernmentSan Juan, Puerto Rico The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responding to the recent series of damaging earthquakes in Puerto Rico. EPA is working under a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission assignment focused on lending aid to the U.S.
- U.S. EPA settlements with two San Diego County firms protect residents from lead-based paint health hazardsSAN DIEGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two settlements in San Diego County, California, for violations of federal regulations related to lead. Home Remodeling Center, based in San Marcos, will pay a $22,275 penalty.
- EPA New England Opens Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit AwardsBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency office in New England is accepting nominations for New England people, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.
- EPA awards over $476,000 to New Mexico to reduce diesel emissionsDALLAS – (Jan. 15, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $476,330 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter.
- La EPA responde tras los terremotos en Puerto Rico; evaluando sitios e instalaciones para ayudar al Gobierno de Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico (15 de enero de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) está respondiendo a la reciente serie de terremotos que han causado daños en Puerto Rico.
- Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Outlook Forecasts Continued American Energy GrowthToday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) issued its January edition of the Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
Breaking bridges, building a future“When it comes to building strong and innovative solutions, long-term and thorough preparation is always key, and that includes us investing in our young people,” Hamilton added. “The STEM program is just one example of how we, at the Corps, do that.”
National Stalking Awareness Month draws attention to unique crimeJanuary 2020 marks the 16th Annual Stalking Awareness Month, and the Violence Prevention Integrators are encouraging all members of our community to heighten our awareness of this negative, and potentially dangerous, aspect of interpersonal violence.- New York Times Continues Campaign Against Trump Administration
- ADVISORY: EPA Region 4 to Jumpstart Cleaner Trucks Initiative in the SoutheastATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2020) — On Thursday, January 16, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
Far East District continues to develop leaders; announces new ULDP Level II classCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—Col. Christopher Crary, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East
Three eagles counted during annual eagle watch at Abiquiu LakeThe annual Abiquiu Lake Eagle Watch, Jan. 4, 2020, was considered by rangers to be a successful event, with 66 volunteers assisting from three stationary positions on shore and two boats on the lake.
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway route closed for gate restorationSOUTH MILLS, N.C. – Due to required maintenance, the Dismal Swamp Canal on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between North Carolina and Virginia has been temporarily shut off to vessel traffic.- EPA Jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks InitiativeNEW YORK – At the Port of Elizabeth, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Pete Lopez outlined the concrete steps EPA is taking to advance the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI).
- U.S. EPA settlement with Southern California refinery improves chemical safety at Torrance facilityTORRANCE, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with the Torrance Refining Company, LLC over chemical safety and risk management violations.
- EPA Reaches Settlement With River Products Company Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in IowaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina, Jan. 14NAVASSA, N.C. (Jan. 13, 2020) – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold a public meeting regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.
Far East District headquarters welcomes Jenny’s Coffee ShopThere’s a new place to get your morning cup of joe as the Far East District officially welcomed
Semonite ‘coins’ TAD logistics specialist during visitWINCHESTER, Va. — Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, the 54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, “coined” TAD Logistics Specialist Tim O'Dell for his outstanding support to the Division members here at the headquarters and at deployed locations across the Middle East and Central Asia.- Department of Energy to Provide $75 Million for Bioenergy Crops ResearchToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $75 million over five years for research to develop sustainable bioenergy
- Department of Energy Announces $625 Million for New Quantum CentersDOE announced up to $625 million over the next five years to establish two to five multidisciplinary Quantum Initiatives.
- EPA order brings innovative wastewater treatment upgrades in GuamU.S. EPA order brings innovative wastewater treatment upgrades in Guam
- EPA Week In Review 1/6 - 1/10Now that 2020 is officially here, Washington has turned it's attention to one thing... the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is turning 50! Although the agency is abuzz with birthday celebration plans, it was still a very busy week at the EPA.
- Punch It Performance and Tuning Agrees to Stop Selling Illegal Devices That Defeat Emissions Control Systems of Vehicles in the Wake of Clean Air Act Enforcement ActionWASHINGTON (January 10, 2020) — The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.
Semonite, Houston visit TAD headquartersWINCHESTER, Va. -- Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, the 54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and USACE Command Sergeant Major Bradley Houston, drove 70 miles through the winter mix that enveloped Northern Virginia to visit with the men and women of the Transatlantic Division here Jan. 7, 2020.- DOE Selects Brookhaven National Laboratory to Host Major New Nuclear Physics FacilityPlanned Atom Smasher to Unlock the Secrets of the ‘Strong Force.’
Buffalo District fights invasive hydrilla on the Great LakesThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is on a mission to fight hydrilla, an aggressive plant species that has wreaked havoc from Asia to every continent except Antarctica. “Hydrilla completely chokes out our waterways and impacts all the things we enjoy,” said Michael Greer, USACE Buffalo District project manager. “It affects water quality, the economy, businesses, hydropower and flood reduction - ultimately our health and our wallets.” “A single aquatic plant could put all of that at risk,” warned New York Senator Charles Schumer in 2017.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $6.3 Million for University Training and Research for Fossil Energy ApplicationsFossil Energy has announced approximately $6.3 million in federal funding for R&D projects under FOA 2193.
- Hanford Uses In-house Oil Treatments to Eliminate Waste, Save MoneyElectrical utility workers at the Hanford Site have begun using a system that reconditions, or purifies, used oil, reducing environmental waste and saving money ? an estimated $2.5 million over the next five years.
- EPA, USDA, and FDA Launch Joint Website to Streamline Information about Agricultural Biotechnology ProductsWASHINGTON — Today, in recognition of National Biotechnology Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
- EPA Proposes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, MassachusettsBOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a cleanup plan for groundwater at the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Massachusetts. EPA will host a Public Information Session on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
- EPA to Begin Factory Street Lead Removal Project in Honolulu this MonthHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to begin the removal of lead-contaminated soil under Factory Street in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood of Honolulu the week of January 20, 2020.
- U.S. Department of Energy Launches Energy Storage Grand ChallengeToday, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette announced the launch of the Energy Storage Grand Challenge
Military families can receive free chiropractic care via Patriot ProjectBy law, all veterans with service-related disabilities are required to have access to chiropractic care. Stated in Public Law 107-135 legislation, signed by President George W. Bush, chiropractic care became a permanent benefit for recipients of veteran’s health care service.
NATO temporarily suspends training mission in IraqAlthough NATO is committed to the training mission in Iraq, the alliance has suspended training operations in the country, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels Jan. 7.
Special Projects Branch hits 10-year milestoneIn many organizations, there are some tasks and projects that just don’t seem to fit into an easily defined category. This was also the case for the Corps of Engineers Omaha District in 2009. The District had projects that needed to be completed, but didn’t quite fit the mold of the programs they were assigned to. The solution to that issue to the stand up the Special Projects Branch. It was a new concept when the first eight-person team was assembled to take on these outliers, which totaled more than $140 million that first year. Since then, the branch has…
Puerto Rico National Guard helps respond to earthquakesThe Puerto Rico National Guard was activated Tuesday to help respond to earthquakes that caused- EPA Appoints Kurt Thiede as Region 5 AdministratorWASHINGTON (Jan. 8, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Grant of $1.2M Will Support Water Pollution Control in TexasDALLAS – (Jan. 8, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $1.2 million to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fund water pollution control programs.
- EPA Reaches Settlement With Selby Enterprises LLC of Moline, Illinois, for Lead Disclosure Rule Violations in Davenport, IowaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Building relationships and infrastructure facilities with KuwaitUSACE’s Middle East District recently began a design review with the Kuwaiti Air Force on $140 million worth of construction on a Kuwait FMS case to support Kuwait’s newly purchased F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. The design program is the continuance of a survey of existing facilities at Al Jaber air base that identified new hangars, parking aprons, maintenance facilities and other needed infrastructure to operate and maintenance the arriving F-18 fighter jets.
Duds are preferred in FUDSIf it goes BOOM, that's bad. If you think it might go boom, then your property might qualify for the FUDS Program. In the southeastern United States, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program is overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Savannah District.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $15 Million for Carbon Dioxide Utilization ProjectsThe Office of Fossil Energy has announced up to $15 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development projects.
- EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger FutureWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its 50th anniversary theme, “EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger Future.”
- EPA Draft Permit Will Significantly Reduce Nitrogen Discharges, Improve Health of Great BayCONCORD, N.H. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it has issued a draft Clean Water Act permit for public comment.
- Aggressively Addressing PFAS at EPAWASHINGTON (Jan. 7, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Prevent Lung Cancer: Test Your Home for RadonWASHINGTON (January 7, 2020) —This National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer. Make 2020 a healthier, safer new year by testing your home.
Memphis District: 2019 dredged up with a bangThe Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has several missions associated with the Mississippi River. One of the most important is to keep the river channel at a depth that allows the river barge industry to dependably transport goods up and down the river. To deliver on this charge, the Memphis District awarded a contract/task order in the amount of $7,987,200 to the Inland Dredging Company in April of 2019. On Dec. 23, 2019, Inland Dredging Co. completed all work with a total of 1,289,598 cubic yards of sediment dredged from all 10 Memphis District Harbors.
USACE to host careers open house for students, grads and professionalsHampton Roads-area college students, recent graduates and career professionals are invited to the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Federal Careers Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 8, in the district’s headquarters building at 803 Front St. here.
High-dollar contracts announced, DCMA will administerThe agency manages approximately 350,000 contracts with an overall total value of $5.2 trillion, and authorizes $678.4 million in contractor payments each business day.- Department of Energy Announces $32 Million for Small Business Research and Development GrantsToday, The Department of Energy (DOE) will award 158 grants totaling $32 million to 118 small businesses in 32 states.
- Secretary Brouillette To Deliver Remarks At Consumer Electronics ShowOn Wednesday, January 8, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will deliver remarks to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
- EPA Jumpstarts Administrator Wheeler’s Cleaner Trucks InitiativeMarshall, Va. (Jan. 6, 2020) — At the Fauquier Livestock Exchange, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler followed up on his November 2018 announcement and took concrete steps to advance the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI). Joined by U.S.
- U.S. EPA settlement with facility in Los Angeles will help local students breathe easierLOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Pacific Resource Recovery Services for improperly managing hazardous waste at their facility in Los Angeles.
- EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger FutureWASHINGTON (January 06, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its 50th anniversary theme, “EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger Future.”
FED leans forward in military spouse employment opportunitiesCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED),- DOE Awards $25 Million to Improve Natural Gas OperationsToday, 16 projects were selected to receive nearly $25 million in federal funding for cost-shared projects to advance natural gas infrastructure tech.
Defense bill to fund pay raise for military, civilian personnelThe $738 billion defense spending bill signed into law by President Donald J. Trump funds the largest pay increases in a decade.
Winter doesn't put freeze on flood repairsWhen the unprecedented and historical flooding started in the Missouri and Platte River basins in March 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District responded immediately. Within hours, the District, led by the Readiness Branch, was developing plans and sending materials out to fight the flood and provide assistance to communities within harm’s way.- DoD Releases 2020 Military Pay and Compensation RatesThe Department of Defense has released the 2020 Rates for Basic Allowance for Housing, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, and Basic Pay. These rates will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 2.8%, Basic Allowance for Subsistence rates will increase 0.9%, and Basic Pay will increase 3.1% over the entire force.
- EPA Approves U.S. Virgin Islands Solid Waste ProgramU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As part of its continuing efforts to help the Caribbean develop solid waste program capacity, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the U.S. Virgin Islands’ municipal solid waste landfill permit program.
Building the King High School in SesaboSESABO, Japan -- In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), there are two occasions that are- Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations.
- EPA Reaches Negotiated Settlements Regarding MS4 Water Permits in Massachusetts and New HampshireBOSTON – The U.S.
Dredging to start in Norfolk Harbor inner channelsNORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting are set to begin dredging the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel and channel to Newport News on Saturday.
Powering the FleetSASEBO, Japan -- Two weeks ago the USS America (LHA 6) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities (CFA)- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New JerseyGibbsboro, N.J. (December 26, 2019) – The U.S.
TAD’s senior civilian earns Presidential Rank AwardWhen President Donald Trump recognized 141 members of the Federal Government’s Senior Executive Service by presenting them with the annual Presidential Rank Award on Dec. 17, 2019, Alvin “Al” Lee, the Transatlantic Division’s Director of Programs and Business, was among the list of 30 recipients earning the “Distinguished Executives” award – one of only four Department of the Army members receiving the recognition. The Presidential Rank Award is the top award a civilian Federal employee can receive.
Corps, Orange County partner to complete flood channel before storm seasonThe reconstruction of the channel qualified for repair under the Corps’ Public Law 84-99 Rehabilitation Program, which gives the Corps the authority to repair flood control structures that are damaged due to flood and other natural events.
Army Corps Connects with Small Business at National ConferenceThe New York District participated in the 2019 Federal Small Business Conference in Dallas in November, joining 46 Army Corps of Engineers’ Districts across the United States and Army Corps Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite.- Department of Energy Issues Final Determination for General Service Incandescent Lamps, Finds More Stringent Standards are More Costly to...Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a final determination that the current standards for incandescent light bulbs
Innovative thinking at Mount Morris Dam saves taxpayers’ time and moneyThe Mount Morris Dam, situated deep in the Genesee River gorge near the northern end of Letchworth State Park in Livingston County, NY, has been very effective at reducing the risk of flooding for downstream communities since it was built in 1952. In fact, to date, the dam has prevented over $3 billion worth of flood damages. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is responsible for maintaining the dam so that it continues to perform this valuable flood risk reduction mission.- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million for Extreme Environment Materials for Power GenerationToday, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has announced up to $20 million in federal funding
- EPA Releases PFAS Groundwater Guidance for Federal Cleanup Programs, Fulfilling PFAS Action Plan CommitmentWASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Finalizes List of Next 20 Chemicals to Undergo Risk Evaluation under TSCAWASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2019) — Today, after reviewing input from stakeholders and the public, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next 20 chemicals to undergo risk evaluation under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
- EPA Completes Agreements to Settle Clean Water Act Violations From Biosolids Land Application in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and NebraskaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Completes Review of Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund Site in Woodstock, ConnecticutWOODSTOCK, CONN. – EPA recently completed a comprehensive review of the site cleanup work previously completed at the Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund Site in Woodstock, Conn. by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA Completes Reviews of Four Superfund Site Cleanups in New Hampshire During 2019CONCORD, N.H. – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at four National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in N.H. by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site to evaluate the continued protectiveness of previous site remediation.
- EPA Completes Reviews of 12 Superfund Site Cleanups in Massachusetts During 2019BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 12 National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Massachusetts, including two federal facilities, by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.
- EPA Completes Reviews of Six Superfund Site Cleanups in Vermont During 2019MONTPELIER – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at six National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Vermont by performing a required Five-Year Reviews of each site.
- EPA Completes Review of Landfill & Resource Recovery Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, Rhode IslandN. SMITHFIELD, R.I. – EPA recently completed a comprehensive review of the site cleanup work previously completed at the Landfill & Resource Recovery Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, R.I. by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA Completes Review of the Saco Tannery Waste Pits Superfund Site in Saco, MaineSACO, MAINE – EPA recently completed a comprehensive review of the completed cleanup work at the Saco Tannery Waste Pits Superfund Site, in Saco, by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA orders online marketplace to stop selling illegal pesticidesSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a “Stop Sale” order to online marketplace Bonanza.com requiring the company to immediately halt sales of a dozen imported pesticide products not legal -- or safe -- for sale in the United States.
USACE updates dry-season approach for Lake OkeechobeeThe water management team at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now focused on the year ahead and the challenges that we face. Unlike last year, our focus this year will be on retaining water during the dry season.- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million in Funding to Develop Feedstock Monitoring and Carbon Storage TechnologyToday, DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $20 million in funding
- USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019 dalbert Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:05 Agency treated millions of acres, expanded partnerships, access and supported rural economies Press Office (202) 205-1134 Washington December 19, 2019 - The USDA Forest Service announced today that 2019 was a historic year for America’s national forests and grasslands. “In 2019, through Shared Stewardship agreements we forged new partnerships and built on existing ones to better collaborate and share decision space with states, partners and tribes,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “We also opened hundreds of thousands of acres of national forests to visitor…
- USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019 dalbert Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:05 Agency treated millions of acres, expanded partnerships, access and supported rural economies Press Office (202) 205-1134 Washington December 19, 2019 - The USDA Forest Service announced today that 2019 was a historic year for America’s national forests and grasslands. “In 2019, through Shared Stewardship agreements we forged new partnerships and built on existing ones to better collaborate and share decision space with states, partners and tribes,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “We also opened hundreds of thousands of acres of national forests to visitor…
- EPA Recognizes Staples Inc. of Framingham, Mass. for Electronics Recycling EffortsBOSTON – EPA is recognizing Staples Inc., based in Framingham, Massachusetts for its work to reduce electronic waste and increase its reuse and recycling.
- EPA Announces New Method to Test for Additional PFAS in Drinking WaterWASHINGTON (Dec. 19, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another key step in implementing the agency’s PFAS Action Plan by announcing a new validated method for testing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
- EPA Fulfills Another Trump Administration Promise: Finalizes RFS Volumes for 2020 and Biomass Based Diesel Volumes for 2021
- EPA Takes Steps to Provide Needed Clarity and Certainty for U.S. AgricultureWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA grant to state of Louisiana will support Pesticide programsDALLAS – (Dec.19, 2019) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the state of Louisiana to support ongoing pesticide programs.
- EPA announces finalists for GLRI grants to address nutrients in the Great LakesFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA128
- EPA Offers Existing Owners of Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Facilities the Opportunity to Perform Self-Audits to Return to ComplianceWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Reviews Plans by Chesapeake Bay Watershed States, D.C., to Meet Cleanup GoalsPHILADELPHIA (December 19, 2019) – The U.S.
- EPA Outlines Efficient Federal Coal Ash Permitting Program in New Proposal, Approves Second State Coal Ash Permit Program for GeorgiaWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Region 4 Smart Sectors program to engage businesses in achieving better environmental outcomesATLANTA (Dec. 19, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of Region 4’s Smart Sectors Program.
- EPA Completes Indoor Air Sampling and Mitigation at Properties Near Former Hancock Manufacturing Co. Site in Toronto, OhioFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA130
- The Former Nebraska Ordnance PlantThe Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, located in rural Nebraska near the town of Mead, was a 17,250-acre load, assemble and pack facility that produced bombs, boosters and shells in support of World War II and the Korean Conflict. The facility included munition load lines and an Atlas Missile Area, added in 1959. There are currently four groundwater plumes, each up to four miles long. The primary contaminants within the groundwater are trichloroethene (TCE), a common solvent, and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), an explosive. Despite the existing contamination, the former NOP property is used today for residential, agricultural, and research purposes by the…
Optimized Remediation of Groundwater Contamination at the Former Nebraska Ordnance PlantThe Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, located in rural Nebraska near the town of Mead, was a 17,250-acre load, assemble and pack facility that produced bombs, boosters and shells in support of World War II and the Korean Conflict. The facility included munition load lines and an Atlas Missile Area, added in 1959. There are currently four groundwater plumes, each up to four miles long. The primary contaminants within the groundwater are trichloroethene (TCE), a common solvent, and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), an explosive. Despite the existing contamination, the former NOP property is used today for residential, agricultural, and research purposes by the…- Familiar face steps into new role as emergency operations chiefGeorge Minges, a familiar face in the Louisville District, has been named the new chief of emergency
- BIRD Energy to invest $6.4 Million in Cooperative Israel-U.S. Clean Energy ProjectsDOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy (MoE) along with the Israel Innovation Authority have selected seven clean energy projects to receive $6.4 million.
- EPA Recognizes Electronics Industry Leaders for Achievements in Innovation and RecyclingWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of its Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge Awards.
- EPA Completes Nine Agreements to Settle Clean Water Act Violations from Biosolids Land Application in 2019WASHINGTON (December 18, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it completed nine federal enforcement actions in 2019 to settle Clean Water Act violations that resulted from land application of biosolids.
- EPA Recognizes Sprint and 8 Other Electronics Industry Leaders for Achievements in Innovation and RecyclingEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA announces grant to enhance mussel populations in New York’s lower Grasse RiverFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA127
Center’s mission feeds $6 billion to small businesses over last decadeIn fiscal 2019, the Center executed more than $2 billion in contract actions, pushing the Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville-based specialized technical support organization past the $6 billion mark over the last 10 years.- Department of Energy Announces $55 Million in Funding for Electric Aviation ProgramsDepartment of Energy Announces $55 Million in Funding for Electric Aviation Programs
Hazardous land used during Atomic Age has green futureIn 1945, following the United States’ detonation of two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, World War II ended and the Atomic Age began. Research on the uses of atomic power also started and the forming of the United States’ Atomic Energy Commission was created to foster this.
Fuels PDT named USACE ‘Team of the Year’ for contractingThe professionals of the Fuels Recurring Maintenance and Minor Repair Project Delivery Team gathered Dec. 16, 2019, to receive the 2019 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Team of the Year” Excellence in Contracting Award.
Fiscal triad delivers for the Tyndall RebuildThe final months of FY19 were rewarding for Tyndall Air Force Base as they received the June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act to increase their annual operations and maintenance budget by a massive 450 percent. Under the act, O&M funding assigned $56 million to sustain regular base operations with an additional $358.4 million allotted for Hurricane Michael recovery under the facility sustainment restoration modernization designation.- U.S. EPA Holds Inaugural Conference on Reducing Animal Testing for Chemical SafetyWASHINGTON — Today, U.S.
10th annual Eagle Watch at The Dalles Dam Jan. 18Join Portland District park rangers for the 10th annual Eagle Watch at The Dalles Dam visitor center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view bald eagles roosting in their natural habitat along the Columbia River.
Corps constructs new hangar for Aerial Refueling Aircraft at Seymour Johnson AFBWork continues on a new $59.5 million state-of-the-art maintenance hangar at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The facility, under construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will support the new KC-46A Pegasus, a mid-air refueling tanker set to arrive at the installation in the summer of 2020.- DOE Awards $40 Million for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology TransferU.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette has issued the DOE’s second Funding Opportunity Announcement.
- U.S. EPA fines three Southern California-based companies $170,000 for hazardous waste violations RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has levied fines totaling $170,000 against Dura Coat Products, Inc., International Aerospace Coatings, Inc. and Goodwest Rubber Linings, Inc.
- EPA requests applications for $2 million in funding for Great Lakes trash-free water projectsFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA129
- EPA Announces Competitive Grant Award for the Pesticide Regulatory Education ProgramWASHINGTON (December 16, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces Competitive Grant Award for the Pesticide Regulatory Education ProgramWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program is the recipient of a cooperative agreement to implement the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP).
- EPA proposes air quality plan for oil and gas emissions on the Uintah and Ouray Indian ReservationDENVER -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to establish federally enforceable requirements to control air pollutant emissions from new and existing oil and natural gas sources on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in northeast Utah.
- EPA, BP settle hazardous waste violations at North SlopeSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with BP Exploration Alaska over violations of its federal hazardous waste permit for its activities on Alaska’s North Slope.
- EPA reclassifies Denver area to “Serious” nonattainment for ozoneDENVER—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the agency is finalizing a determination to reclassify the Denver Metro/North Front Range ozone nonattainment area from Moderate to Serious nonattainment under the Clean Air Act.
Invasive species mussel in on Gavins Point DamWhen you’re talking about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ six mainstem dams on the Missouri River, the word small is a relative term. While the dams and their powerhouses vary in size, they are all imposing structures. For instance, Gavins Point Dam, near Yankton, South Dakota, is the smallest of the six, yet it took 7 million cubic yards of earth to build and its three Kaplan generators are capable of generating electricity for 68,000 homes. This makes it that much more ironic that something as small as a zebra mussel could give it such big problems.
Thule Air Base, Arctic - Consistently on top of its gameNot too long ago at Thule Air Base, Greenland located in the Arctic, a change of command ceremony was taking place. Outgoing 821st Air Base Group U.S. Air Force Commander - Col. Mafwa Kuvibidila- passed the flag to her successor Col. Timothy J. Bos. Thule Air Base is the United States U.S. Air Force's northernmost base, located in the northwestern corner of Greenland, in a coastal valley 700 miles north of the Arctic Circle and 950 miles south of the North Pole.- EPA Week In Review: 12/09 - 12/13
- EPA’s 2019 National Brownfields Training Conference Wraps Up in Los Angeles CaliforniaLOS ANGELES, CALIF. (December 13, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded the 2019 Brownfields National Training Conference in Los Angeles, California. EPA cohosted the event with the International City/County Management Association.
- La Conferencia Nacional de Capacitación sobre Terrenos Brownfields de la EPA en 2019 concluye en Los Ángeles, CaliforniaLOS ÁNGELES, CALIFORNIA (13 de diciembre de 2019) — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó la Conferencia de capacitación sobre terrenos baldíos conocidos como “brownfields” de 2019 en Los Ángeles, California.
USACE-Albuquerque District, Dona Ana County sign Project Partnership Agreement for new damU.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District leadership and representatives from Dona Ana County celebrated the completion of the Feasibility Phase of the Hatch Section 205 Flood Risk Management Project during a milestone ceremony in Hatch, N.M., Dec. 10, 2019.
Deployments aren't permanent, but worthwhileDeploying is a choice for Civilians within the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and sometimes the tour could last anywhere from 6 months to a year, and even less.- E&E News Continues To Ignore The Facts In Latest Smear CampaignWASHINGTON (Dec. 12, 2019) — E&E News is at it again refusing to include answers that don't fit their anti-Trump narrative.
- EPA Announces More Than $1.3 Million to State of Texas for Underground Storage Tank ProgramsDALLAS – (Dec. 12, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a grant of more than $1.3 million to support underground storage tank programs.
- President Donald J. Trump Presides Over Swearing In Of Dan Brouillette As 15th Secretary Of EnergyPresident Donald J. Trump presided over the swearing in of Dan Brouillette to serve as the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Help during missions, gain valuable experience working with Emergency Operations CenterOver the course of 13 days in October 2017, a windswept firestorm tore through more than 195,000
USACE Marine Design Center managing procurement of dredge for AzerbaijanThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Marine Design Center is managing the procurement of a dredge for the nation of Azerbaijan, as part of a broader U.S. Department of Defense program to enhance Azerbaijan’s maritime security. The dredge will enable the Coast Guard of the State Border Service to operate its fleet of vessels and maintain access to the harbor entrance and shipping channels of ports located in the Caspian Sea. - Freeport Mineral Corporation Completes Requirements of 2003 Agreement with EPAPRESCOTT, Ariz. -- Today the U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Freeport Mineral Corporation has met all requirments of a consent decree to address unpermitted discharges of mine drainage at the United Verde Mine near, Jerome, Arizona.
- EPA AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE $245 MILLION AGREEMENT FOR CLEANUP AT THE ALLIED PAPER INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITEWASHINGTON (December 11, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S.
- EPA completes review of general construction permits that will protect Pennsylvania waterwaysPHILADELPHIA (December 11, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has completed its review of two general permits for construction projects in Pennsylvania that outline management of stormwater at construction sites.
- U.S. EPA Superfund Job Training Initiative provides skills and opportunities for San Gabriel Valley-area graduatesLOS ANGELES – Yesterday evening, 20 area residents graduated from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund Job Training Initiative (SuperJTI) program.
- U.S. Refiners to Deliver Cleaner Marine Diesel Fuel with Key Regulatory ChangeWASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2019) — To aid the smooth implementation of the Jan. 1 2020 (IMO 2020) global marine fuel limit for sulfur that takes effect January 1, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising key regulatory text to ensure that U.S.
- EPA and DOJ announce $245 million agreement for cleanup at the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund siteFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA116
Welcome home Dredge Hurley!The Memphis District’s Dredge Hurley returned to its home port of Ensley Engineer Yard in Memphis Harbor around 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Their arrival marks the end of the two most productive dredging seasons in the vessel’s history.- EPA announces grant to restore habitat in Indiana’s Grand Calumet River Area of ConcernFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA126
- EPA Announces $44 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel EnginesWASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines.
- U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Justice Settle with Kern Oil & Refining Co. for Violations at Bakersfield RefineryBAKERSFIELD, Calif.— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Kern Oil & Refining Co. that resolves alleged violations at its petroleum refinery in Bakersfield.
- EPA Grant of More Than $75,000 to Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Will Support Water Quality ProgramsDALLAS – (Dec. 10, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $75,000 to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to support water quality programs.
- EPA Announces $1.5 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions From Diesel Engines in Four Midwest StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S.
- EPA Seeks DERA Grant Proposals up to $4 Million to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines Across Pacific SouthwestSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines.
- EPA will hold a public meeting on a proposed plan to clean up the Municipal Well Superfund site in Charlevoix, MichiganFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA123
- EPA begins public comment period on proposed soil cleanup plan for North Alcoa Superfund Site, East St. Louis, IllinoisEPA will hold an open house and a public meeting on Dec. 12 For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA124
- EPA to provide Washington with $52.1 million for critical water projectsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has approved funding in support of Washington’s $22 million plan for key drinking water projects and $120 million plan to improve wastewater infrastructure.
- EPA to provide Oregon with $32.3 million for critical water projectsSEATTLE -- The U.S.
Fort Campbell engineers receive Nashville District overview and tour Kentucky Lock Addition ProjectGRAND RIVERS, Ky., (Dec. 05, 2019) –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander Lt. Col. Sonny Avichal welcomed Maj. Gen. (Ret) Bryan Watson and Army Combat engineers from Fort Campbell’s 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, for an overview and tour of the Kentucky Lock Addition Project.
Furnishings Program team focuses on ‘better, smarter, faster’ at VE workshopA group of Huntsville Center professionals took part in a value engineering workshop for the Furnishings Program Nov. 4–6 with the goal of improving processes, reducing costs and boosting value for stakeholders.- EPA improves drinking water systems in New Mexico with over $11 millionDALLAS – (Dec. 6, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded over $11 million to New Mexico to help finance drinking water projects in the state.
Buffalo District and D’Youville College teach students to get their hands dirtyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District biologists recently taught D’Youville College students basic wetland delineation and fish population surveys as part of two separate labs for the D’Youville BIO 189-A Great Lakes laboratory course.- U.S. Department of Energy Awards $3.5 Million to New Gas Reactor DesignProject will examine ways to reduce construction and maintenance costs of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor design.
- EPA Announces Revised Interim Decision for M-44 Predator Control DevicesWASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA announces $1,750,000 grant to restore habitat in Minnesota’s Saint Louis River Estuary Area of ConcernFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA125
- EPA provides $20.5 million for Alaska plan to improve drinking water, wastewater infrastructureSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has approved funding in support of Alaska’s $56 million plan to construct key wastewater infrastructure projects, and its $28.7 million plan for bolstering drinking water projects.
- EPA provides $18.8 million for Idaho plan to improve drinking water, wastewater infrastructureSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today approved funding in support of Idaho’s $61 million plan for key drinking water projects and $72 million plan to improve wastewater infrastructure.
- EPA Seeks Input on Strategies to Reduce Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Commercial Sterilizer OperationsWASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Seeks Input on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation OperationsWASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — The U.S.
Corps project kicks off in JohnstownWith the conclusion of a press conference, the clock officially started on Pittsburgh District’s latest partnership project in Johnstown, Nov. 25.
Detroit wins Corps Small Business awardsThe Detroit District leadership participated in the Federal Small Business Conference this year and- EPA Moves Forward on Key Drinking Water Priority Under PFAS Action PlanWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Yesterday, the U.S.
- What They Are Saying: EPA Takes Further Actions to Improve the NSR Permitting ProgramWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Yesterday, the U.S.
- EPA Awards $4 Million to Protect America’s Estuaries and Coastal WatersWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $4 million cooperative agreement with Restore America’s Estuaries to help fund projects supporting National Estuary Program coastal watersheds and estuaries.
- EPA Finds That Financial Risks from Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Industry Does Not Warrant Additional Federal RequirementsWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
TAD promotes Small Business participation in overseas programsSAME's Federal Small Business Conference connects small businesses directly with Federal Government procurement decision makers, contracting officers, small business liaison officers, and leaders. The event brings together small businesses with large businesses that have teaming and sub-contracting opportunities in support of government work. The 2019 SBC, held Nov. 20-22, 2019, in Dallas Texas, gave members of the Transatlantic Division team an opportunity to provide information on the projects and programs TAD anticipates we will begin developing in 2020 throughout the Middle East.- EPA helps Pueblo of Santa Ana clean and redevelop contaminated propertiesDALLAS – (Dec. 3, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $70,000 to the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico to assist in remediating and redeveloping brownfields sites.
- U.S. EPA and local landowner reach agreement over addressing damages to Molokai WetlandsHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized an administrative order with Charles Miguel Sr., a property owner, over the unpermitted construction of a diversion channel in Southeast Molokai, Hawaii. Under the terms of the order, Mr.
- Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the Pacific NorthwestThe following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in July and August of 2019. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the case and are included at the end of each summary.
- EPA Takes Further Actions to Improve the NSR Permitting ProgramWASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- Settlement With Lehigh Cement Company and Lehigh White Cement Company to Reduce Air Emissions of Thousands of Tons of PollutantsWASHINGTON (December 3, 2019) -Lehigh Cement Company LLC (Lehigh) and Lehigh White Cement Company, LLC (Lehigh White) have agreed to invest approximately $12 million in pollution control technology at their 11 portland cement manuf
- Dan Brouillette Confirmed By The U.S. Senate To Be Secretary of EnergyIn a bipartisan vote of 70-15 the United States Senate confirmed Dan Brouillette to be the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Agencies to sign agreement at Nansemond project’s next Restoration Advisory Board meetingSUFFOLK, Va. — Federal, state and local agencies tackling restoration efforts at Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot will sign a memorandum of understanding at Thursday's quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting, officials announced.- EPA Seeks Nominations for Environmental Financial Advisory BoardWASHINGTON (December 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations of candidates for the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). Nominations are due no later than Jan. 6, 2020.
- EPA Celebrates 49th Birthday and Kicks Off Year-Long 50th Anniversary CelebrationWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates it’s 49th birthday and kicked off a year-long celebration leading up to the agency’s 50th anniversary on Dec. 2, 2020.
51st Medical Group hosts ribbon-cutting celebrating expansion, renovationOSAN AIR BASE, South Korea— After five years the fourth and final phase of a construction and- Secretary Rick Perry Calls For Continued Progress On Santa Susana Field Laboratory CleanupOn his final day in office, Secretary Perry issued the following statement regarding the cleanup of Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
- EPA and TCEQ Announce Story Map ResourceTCEQ Media, 512-239-5000
Coming together for those in needMembers of the Memphis District stay busy with work, but that doesn’t keep them from finding time to help those around us in need. Two employees in particular, Regional Technical Specialist Jamie Evans and Contract Specialist Sequoria Wilson, managed to coordinate clothing drives recently to give to the homeless in our local area, each doing so on separate occasions.
A successful year for Lake OkeechobeeAt this time last year, Jacksonville District was a month into executing operational flexibility for Lake Okeechobee aimed at drawing the lake down. What a difference a year makes.
Keeping ScoreOn Saturdays in the fall, 80,000 people funnel toward Williams-Brice Stadium to watch their beloved
Hurricane Hugo: 30 Years LaterAs a Sullivan’s Island resident, every weekday I cross the Ben Sawyer Bridge to head to work at the
Using data to determine flooding“I understand data and the different things we can do with information,” said Jennifer Kist,
Hurricane Dorian ResponseEach year, the Lowcountry braces for hurricane season. Extending from June 1st to November 30th and
Afghanistan District is Thankful for its VolunteersAcross the world families are gathering together to share memories and cherish some of the most simplest that life has to offer. Meanwhile there are Soldiers and Civilians who are far away from home, and making the most of this time of the season.- EPA Awards $1.8 Million to Cut Marine Diesel Emissions in New YorkNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1,832,567 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the Connecticut Maritime Foundation, Inc. to curb harmful pollution from ferries in the greater New York and New Jersey area.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Urges Americans to Fill Bellies, Not Landfills, this ThanksgivingWASHINGTON (Nov. 27, 2019) - As America celebrates Thanksgiving this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler reminds U.S.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Statement on the Passing of Administrator William RuckelshausWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler released the following statement on the passing of former EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus.
- Declaración del administrador de la EPA Andrew Wheeler por el fallecimiento del administrador William RuckelshausWASHINGTON--Hoy, el administrator de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) Andrew Wheeler publicó la siguiente declaración con motivo del fallecimiento del antiguo administrador de la EPA William Ruckelshaus.
Nashville District Contracting named best in USACENASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2019) – Companies can rest assure they are getting the very best contracting support in the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when they do business with the Nashville District.- Remediation, Environmental Services industry day setHuntsville Center has an industry day set from 1— 4 p.m., Jan. 15, for International Remediation & Environmental Services. The Center anticipates awarding a contract for a three year base ordering period, and a two-year optional ordering period. The anticipated program capacity is approximately $750 Million.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake celebrates 30th managed deer huntNearly 150 people filled a maintenance facility with excitement at Smithville Lake around 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. They were all there for one reason, to get out into the wild and seek a big buck this weekend. For the 30th year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake hosted what’s known as the world’s largest managed deer hunt for mobility-impaired hunters. During this two-day event, 60 hunting blinds are set up across 3,800 acres of prime ground, not available for public hunting. Along with a volunteer, these hunters seek out the best spot near daybreak and…
Corps completes Red Spring boardwalkLeaders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division, Los Angeles District and the Bureau of Land Management officially reopened Red Spring boardwalk Nov. 8.- A working aggressively to address 'forever chemicals,' Wheeler saysABC News By: Stephanie Ebbs Nov. 25, 2019
- U.S. EPA provides nearly $29 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in ArizonaPHOENIX – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $29 million in funding to 19 tribes in Arizona to invest in environmental protection programs and water infrastructure.
- U.S. EPA provides nearly $30 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in CaliforniaSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $30 million in funding to 87 tribes in California to invest in environmental programs and water infrastructure.
- U.S. EPA provides nearly $5.4 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in NevadaLAS VEGAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $5.4 million in funding to 16 tribes in Nevada to invest in environmental programs.
Demirbilek retires after 30 years of service to the CorpsVICKSBURG, Miss. (November 15, 2019) -- In a packed conference room on a Friday morning, Dr. Zeki Demirbilek, a research hydraulics engineer for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, bid farewell to his colleagues and friends at a retirement ceremony held in his honor, November 15, 2019.- EPA Proposes Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New JerseyGibbsboro, N.J. – The U.S.
- EPA Takes Important Step to Advance PFAS Action Plan, Requests Public Input on Adding PFAS Chemicals to the Toxics Release InventoryWASHINGTON (Nov. 25, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- Wolverine World Wide Inc. begins cleanup at the Wolverine Tannery and the House Street Disposal SitesKENT COUNTY, Mich. (November 25, 2019) – Wolverine World Wide Inc. recently began a short-term cleanup at the Wolverineand the House Street Disposal sites in Kent County.
- U.S. EPA settles with Hopi Tribe for Safe Drinking Water Act violationsTUBA CITY, Ariz. – The Hopi Tribe has agreed to pay a $3,800 penalty for failing to meet the terms of a 2016 agreement to reduce arsenic levels in drinking water at the Hopi Cultural Center.
- EPA and Ohio Announce Steubenville Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideSTEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Nov. 25, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ohio EPA announced the formal redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Steubenville area to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
CRSO: Introducing the affected environmentEssential to the National Environmental Policy Act process and the comparison of the alternatives under consideration is the development of the Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences sections of the environmental impact statement.
CRSO: Operating dams to support fish passageThe Corps and Reclamation operate Hungry Horse, Libby, Albeni Falls, Grand Coulee and Dworshak dams to store water to reduce flood damages downstream and deliver water for irrigation, among other purposes. However, storing water can interrupt the seasonal river flow patterns.
Defining the Environment under NEPAThe National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to evaluate each of the alternatives thoroughly to support comparisons about their implementation and their impacts on resources in natural and physical environments.
CRSO EIS Featured Project - Hungry Horse DamThe Columbia River System is large and complex. This educational feature introduces you to individual projects that play a role in supporting the region’s tribes, communities, industries and fish and wildlife species.
CRSO EIS Featured Project - Dworshak DamThe Columbia River System is large and complex. This educational feature introduces you to individual projects that play a role in supporting the region’s tribes, communities, industries and fish and wildlife species.- USDA and Georgia sign Shared Stewardship Agreement highlighting cooperative approach to land managementUSDA and Georgia sign Shared Stewardship Agreement highlighting cooperative approach to land management alortiz Fri, 11/22/2019 - 13:50 November 23, 2019 - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to sign a Shared Stewardship agreement (PDF, 262 KB) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the State of Georgia. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. "Shared Stewardship offers a great opportunity to coordinate and prioritize land management activities in tandem," said Secretary Perdue. "The USDA…
Citizen’s Guide to ESA AccomplishmentsFor highlights of eight years of accomplishments to protect and conserve ESA-listed salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, read the 2016 Citizen’s Guide.
Holiday blues can lead to a season that doesn’t bring good cheerChristmas standards that flood the airwaves, shopping malls and supermarkets typically paint a joyous, uplifting portrait of the holiday season, but for many people, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year.- DOE to Provide $100 Million for High Energy Physics ResearchToday, DOE announced a plan to provide $100 million over the next four years for new experimental and theoretical research to high energy physics.
- White House Appoints 2019-2020 Class of White House FellowsThe President’s Commission on White House Fellows announces the appointment of the 2019-2020 class of White House Fellows.
- USACE, ERDC complete Walnut Beach project, new stakeholder needed to continue effortsThe Walnut Beach Aquatic and Riparian Invasive Plant Species Control Demonstration Project was completed in September at Walnut Beach on Lake Erie in Ashtabula, Ohio. The goal of the project was to test new and improved methods for controlling invasive plants in order to validate applicability to other Great Lakes restoration projects.
- EPA Announces Availability of $4.8 Million in Funding for New Research on Managing PFAS in AgricultureALBUQUERQUE (Nov. 22, 2019) — Today, at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, U.S.
- EPA Recognizes Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission of Saluda, Va. for Excellence in Clean Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (November 22, 2019) –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) in Saluda, Virginia for excellence and innovation for creating a living shoreline.
- EPA Recognizes Allegany County, Maryland for excellence in supporting Frostburg water projectWASHINGTON (November 22, 2019) –The U.S.
- EPA Bans All Retail Distribution of Methylene Chloride to Consumers for Paint and Coating RemovalWASHINGTON (Nov. 22, 2019) — The U.S.
- Department of Energy Launches Plastics Innovation ChallengeToday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced the launch of the Plastics Innovation Challenge.
Emergency flood ops knowledge: Sharing is caringMembers of the Japanese Association for Pump System Engineering recently toured the Memphis District for a chance to share in some knowledge and gain additional field experience in the area of emergency flood operations pump station engineering.- Emergency flood ops knowledge: Sharing is caringMembers of the Japanese Association for Pump System Engineering recently toured the Memphis District for a chance to share in some knowledge and gain additional field experience in the area of emergency flood operations pump station engineering.
- EPA Finalizes Risk Management Program Reconsideration Rule Aiding First Responders, Reducing Unnecessary BurdensWASHINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- What They Are Saying | EPA Finalizes Improved Risk Management Program Rule to Aid First Responders, Reduce BurdensWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Proposes Plan Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a proposed plan that evaluates impacts of the current and expected future volume of combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges to the Newtown Creek Superfund Site Study Area in New York City.
- EPA awards $5.6 million in grants to reduce diesel pollutionAs part of a nationwide campaign to protect air quality and reduce diesel emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection today announced $5.6 million in support for clean diesel projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
New Deputy Commander Joins DistrictMaj. Stephanie Radford has already concluded that this assignment will be one of the most beneficial in her Army career.- San Francisco employees volunteer for Angel Island clean upSan Francisco District volunteers hauled out an estimated 600 pounds of trash and recyclables from Angel Island during the annual California Coastal Cleanup.
