Federal Regulators
- EPA Finalizes Affordable Clean Energy Rule, Ensuring Reliable, Diversified Energy Resources while Protecting our Environment WASHINGTON (June 19, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA and IDEM Announce Public Comment for Safety-Kleen Proposed Permit Renewal for PCB Treatment and Storage CHICAGO (June 19, 2019) – The U.S.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Statement on G20 Energy and Environment Ministerial U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette issued a statement on the G20 Ministerial Meeting in Karuizawa, Japan.
- U.S. Supercomputers Still Fastest In The World Two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories continue to house the fastest supercomputers in the world, according to the new TOP500 List.
- Joint Statement of Future Cooperation on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Japan, the European Commission, and the United States affirmed their shared desire to strengthen cooperation on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
- U.S. EPA finds no hazardous substances above screening levels at Mt. Greenwood site in Chicago CHICAGO (June 18, 2019) –U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) results from groundwater and soil-gas sampling at a former dry-cleaning and auto repair facility at 3547 W. 111th Street in Chicago’s Mt.
- EPA Announces Community Advisory Group to Host Meetings about the Allied Paper/Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site in Kalamazoo and Otsego, Michigan CHICAGO (June 18, 2019) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that a community advisory group (CAG) has formed to provide the Agency with community concerns representing the area surrounding the Allied Paper/Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site.
- EPA Issues Clean Air Act Permit for Veolia’s Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Sauget, Illinois CHICAGO (June 18, 2019) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final revised Clean Air Act Title V permit for Veolia’s hazardous waste incinerator in Sauget, Illinois.
- EPA Administrator Concludes Engagements at G20 Environmental Ministers MeetingKARUIZAWA, JAPAN – Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his visit to Karuizawa, Japan where he attended the inaugural G20 Energy and Environmental Ministers Meeting.
- EPA Launches ‘Green Interns Program’ For Fall 2019WASHINGTON (June 17, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing the Green Interns Program to cultivate a collection of the best, qualified candidates to fulfill mission critical occupations nationwide.
- EPA begins public comment period on proposed plan to clean up residential areas at the St. Regis Superfund site on Leech Lake Reservation, MinnesotaCASS LAKE, MINN. (June 17, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, will begin a 60-day public comment period on a proposed residential cleanup plan for the St. Regis Paper Co.
- EPA Reaches Settlement with New Bedford, Mass. Electroplating Company for Hazardous Waste Management ViolationsNEW BEDFORD – A recent settlement has ensured that a New Bedford, Mass. electroplating company has certified that they have come into compliance with all federal and state hazardous waste laws.
- Bemis Company, Inc. Settles Hazardous Waste Violations at Plastic Bag Manufacturing Facility in West Hazleton, Pa.PHILADELPHIA (June 14, 2019) -- Bemis Company, Inc. has agreed to pay a $78,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of hazardous waste regulations at its plastic bag manufacturing facility in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the U.S.
- EPA Announces New Mexico Environment Department Will Receive $500K Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesDALLAS – (June 14, 2019) The U.S.
- EPA and Glynn Environmental Coalition to Co-host Superfund and Risk Assessment Workshop June 22 in Brunswick, GeorgiaATLANTA (June 14, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Glynn Environmental Coalition (GEC) are co-hosting a Superfund and Risk Assessment Workshop on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the College of Coastal Georgia.
- DOE Launches Wave Energy Water Desalination Prize CompetitionPrize competition seeks to accelerate the development of wave energy powered desalination systems and launch novel technologies.
- EPA starts treating groundwater at vapor intrusion site in Southeast Grand Rapids, MichiganFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA045
- EPA Releases New Resource to Help States and Tribes Improve Water Quality Standard Public HearingsWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- Canada and the United States release progress report showing continuing restoration of the Great Lakes CHICAGO (June 13, 2019) – One in three Canadians and one in 10 Americans lives in the Great Lakes basin.
- USDA Proposes Bold Moves to Improve Forest, Grassland ManagementUSDA Proposes Bold Moves to Improve Forest, Grassland Management dalbert Wed, 06/12/2019 - 11:54 Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON, DC June 12, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) released proposed changes to modernize how the agency complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed updates would not only give the Forest Service the tools and flexibility to manage the land and tackle critical challenges like wildfire, insects, and disease but also improve service to the American people. Revising the rules will improve forest conditions and make it simpler for people to use and…
- Energy Department to Invest $32 Million in Computer Design of MaterialsResearchers to take advantage of DOE’s advanced supercomputers.
- Charles River water quality earns a "B" for bacterial sampling conducted in 2018BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the Charles River a grade of "B" for bacterial water quality in the river during 2018.
- EPA and USDA Launch Innovative Nutrient Financing Webinar Series to Help Improve America’s Water QualityWASHINGTON June 12, 2019) — As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing efforts to promote creative problem solving and market-based approaches to reduce excess nutrients in our nation’s waterways, EPA and the U.S.
- Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Receives EPA Grant for Water Quality Monitoring, Education and Outreach in Bayou LafourcheATLANTA. (June 12, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Marks Start of 2019 Hurricane Season as Preparedness Efforts are Underway even as Hurricanes Irma/Maria Recovery ContinuesNEW YORK - Even as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues dedicated efforts to help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands recover from 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria, EPA is keenly aware of and sensitive to community needs.
- Free Technical Assistance to Communities in Rhode Island to Support Environmental and Public Health ImprovementsBOSTON – U.S.
- City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to pay $8.4 million in cleanup costs for Lower Darby Creek Area Superfund SitePHILADELPHIA (June 12, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA announces FY 2020-2023 Priorities for Enforcement and Compliance AssuranceWASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced seven enforcement and compliance assurance priority areas for fiscal years 2020-2023.
- EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaWASHINGTON — In response to a request received today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler has issued an emergency fuel waiver for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, effective immediately.
- EPA awards $2,451,000 to Minnesota to protect public drinking water systemsSAINT PAUL, Minn. (June 11, 2019) − The U.S.
- EPA and Partners Host Children’s Environmental Health Symposium in New Orleans, LouisianaDALLAS – (June 11, 2019) The U.S.
- EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Site in Navassa, NC, June 25NAVASSA, NC (June 11, 2019) – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold a public meeting regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
- ARPA-E’s 10th Annual Energy Innovation Summit, “10 Years of Making Ideas into Reality”Dean Kamen, Barbara Humpton, Ben Fowke to keynote.
- Department of Energy Invests $39 Million to Improve Existing Coal-Fired FleetProjects will develop advanced technologies that improve the overall performance, reliability, and flexibility of America's coal fleet.
- EPA Proposes to Approve U.S. Virgin Islands Solid Waste ProgramEPA Proposes to Approve U.S. Virgin Islands Solid Waste Program Public Hearings Scheduled for July 23, 24 and 25
- EPA to Announce $900,000 in Funding to Address Contaminated Properties in Tampa, Fla.ATLANTA (June 10, 2019) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker, state and local officials to announce $900,000 in Brownfields grants to address contaminated properties in Tampa, Florida.
- La EPA propone aprobar el Programa de residuos sólidos de las Islas Vírgenes EstadounidensesISLAS VÍRGENES ESTADOUNIDENSES (10 de junio de 2019) – Como parte de sus continuos esfuerzos por ayudar al Caribe a recuperarse tras los efectos a largo plazo de los huracanes Irma y María, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA updates cleanup plan for Wyckoff-Eagle Harbor Superfund Site on Bainbridge IslandSEATTLE ̶ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has updated and revised cleanup plans for the Wyckoff-Eagle Harbor Superfund Site, on Bainbridge Island, Washington.
- DOE Releases Request for Quote for Workers? Compensation Program Administration ContractThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a contract for administration of the Workers? Compensation Program at the Hanford Site. The Workers? Compensation Program at the Hanford Site provides the workers? compens
- EPA Issues Guidance on Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification(June 7, 2019) — WASHINGTON – As directed by President Trump, today the U.S.
- EPA Awards $200,000 to Rhode Island in Beach Water Quality Monitoring GrantsMIDDLETOWN, RI — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $200,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Health to support beach water quality monitoring and public notification efforts throughout the state.
- EPA Prepares the Public for the 2019 Hurricane Season by Focusing on Waste MitigationWASHINGTON (June 7, 2019) — The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and ends November 30. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is calling on the public to prepare now for natural disasters to aid recovery efforts.
- EPA Honors Ohio’s WSI with 2019 Green Chemistry Challenge AwardFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA043
- EPA Announces Monroe, Louisiana, Will Receive $179K Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesDALLAS – (June 7, 2019) The U.S.
- La EPA prepara al público para la temporada de huracanes 2019 enfocándose en la mitigación de residuosWASHINGTON (4 de junio de 2019) — El 1 de junio comenzó oficialmente la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico y termina el 30 de noviembre. La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- Forest Service Chief applauds momentum of mass timber market while at groundbreaking for new University of Idaho arenaForest Service Chief applauds momentum of mass timber market while at groundbreaking for new University of Idaho arena dalbert Thu, 06/06/2019 - 16:07 Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON, DC June 6, 2019 - USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen joined with staff of the University of Idaho today to break ground on a one-of-a-kind engineered wood arena. The 62,000-square-foot, 4,200-capacity facility will highlight Idaho’s wood products industry and will provide a unique home for the University of Idaho’s basketball programs. This unique and highly visible project is a clear example of how modern technology and traditional wood use can be…
- EPA announces the selection of $1.4 million in funding for Brownfields assessment and cleanup grants for contaminated properties in New HampshireNASHUA - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that four grantees in the state of New Hampshire have been selected to receive $1.4 million in EPA Brownfields assessment and cleanup funding and technical assistance.
- EPA Administrator Hosts Interagency Endangered Species Act Working Group MeetingWASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is hosting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue, Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur L.
- EPA Announces Grayson College in Denison, Texas, Will Receive $787,500 Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesDALLAS – (June 6, 2019) The U.S.
- EPA Honors Winners of the 2019 Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsWASHINGTON—The U.S.
- U.S. EPA honors Sprouts Farmers Markets for leading food recovery efforts nationwideTUSTIN, Calif. –Sprouts Farmers Market was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its outstanding efforts in food recovery.
- EPA orders facility improvements at Satala Shipyard and Tafuna facilityAMERICAN SAMOA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with the Territory of American Samoa and the American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority to improve conditions at the Satala Shipyard and an inland facility in Tafuna.
- Department of Energy Publishes Interpretation on High-Level Radioactive WasteToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sent a supplemental notice to the Federal Register that provides its interpretation of high level waste.
- Two Communities in Alabama to Receive Brownfield Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesATLANTA (June 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA announces $800,000 in Brownfields grants to promote economic redevelopment in Northern CaliforniaSAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA announces $600,000 in Brownfields grant to promote economic redevelopment in FresnoFRESNO, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the City of Fresno has been selected to receive $600,000 in EPA Brownfields funding through our Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs.
- U.S. EPA announces $800,000 in Brownfields grant to promote economic redevelopment in Pittsburg, CaliforniaPITTSBURG, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the City of Pittsburg has been selected to receive $800,000 in EPA Brownfields funding through our Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs.
- U.S. EPA announces $600,000 in Brownfields grants to promote economic redevelopment in NevadaCARSON CITY, Nev. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that Western Nevada Development District has been selected to receive $600,000 in EPA Brownfields funding through our Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs.
- EPA Announces the Selection of the City of Madison to Receive $300,000 in Funding for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA037
- EPA Announces the Selection of 2 Communities to Receive $900,000 in Funding for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants to Address Contaminated Properties in the St. Paul, Minn. AreaFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA038
- EPA Announces Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Will Receive $300K Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated PropertiesDALLAS – (June 5, 2019) The U.S.
- EPA Announces the Selection of Peoria to Receive $300,000 in Funding for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA039
- EPA Announces the Selection of Rock Falls, Ill. to Receive $250,000 in Funding for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA041
- EPA Announces the Selection of 2 communities to Receive $600,000 in Funding for Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants to Address Contaminated Properties in the Rockford, Ill. AreaFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA040
- Columbia to Receive Brownfield Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesColumbia, Tenn. - (June 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected 149 communities across the country including Columbia, Tennessee.
- Two Communities in South Carolina to Receive Brownfield Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesATLANTA (June 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- Three Communities in Mississippi to Receive Brownfield Grants to Address Contaminated PropertiesATLANTA (June 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA otorga subvención de $300,000 de programa Brownfields a municipio de NaranjitoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (5 de junio de 2019.
- Department of Energy Announces $75 Million for High Energy Physics ResearchProjects span colliders, neutrinos, dark matter, and dark energy.
- National Correspondent Misleads on Wheeler's RemarksWASHINGTON – Yesterday, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler addressed the National Press Club where he laid out his priorities as Administrator and shared what he viewed to be biases in coverage regarding the Trump Administration’s EPA.
- Administrator Wheeler Signs Final Rule to Add Reporting Exemption Under EPCRA for Air Emissions from Animal WasteWASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed a final rule amending the emergency release notification regulations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).
- EPA Signs MOU with FEMA to Support Rapid Recovery and Restoration of Water Infrastructure After Disaster StrikesWASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and FEMA announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline coordination between FEMA and the EPA-funded State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs.
- EPA Reaches Agreement with Soulard Second Street, LLC, to Redevelop Portion of Former J.F. Queeny/Monsanto/Solutia Facility in St. LouisEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Region 7, City of Dubuque to Announce Brownfield Funding, Plans for Downtown RedevelopmentMEDIA ADVISORY
- EPA seeks public comment on Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota's application to implement water quality standardsCHICAGO (June 3, 2019) – The Leech Lake Band of Objibwe of Minnesota has requested U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval to assert tribal authority to regulate water quality for all surface water bodies within its reservation.
- EPA Issues Memo to Increase the Agency’s Compliance with Clean Water Act DeadlinesWASHINGTON (June 3, 2019) — The U.S.
- Department of Energy Announces Plans for Quantum Information Science CentersDepartment seeks stakeholder input on topic areas and selection criteria.
- EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline And Improve Transparency In Renewable Fuel MarketsWASHINGTON (May 31, 2019) – Today, U.S.
- EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline And Improve Transparency In Renewable Fuel MarketsFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA022
- EPA Delivers on President Trump’s Promise to Allow Year-Round Sale of E15 Gasoline and Improve Transparency in Renewable Fuel MarketsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- U.S. Joins International Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Women's Leadership EffortThe U.S. is now a signatory to the International Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Technology Collaboration Program.
- DOE Releases New Study Highlighting the Untapped Potential of Geothermal Energy in the United StatesReport summarizes findings showing that geothermal electricity generation could increase more than 26-fold from today.
- EPA Regional Administrator to Attend Elite Octane Ethanol Plant Grand Opening in Atlantic, Iowa, and Provide E-15 UpdateEnvironmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY
- EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaWASHINGTON (MAY 30, 2019) — In response to a request received on May 29, 2019 , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler has approved an emergency fuel waiver for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- EPA to Resume Cleanup at Tremont Field in Cleveland, OhioFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA021
- EPA Awards Student Teams Funding to Solve Environmental and Public Health ChallengesWASHINGTON (May 30, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces more than $450,000 in funding for six Phase II student teams as part of the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grant program.
- EPA Enforcement Actions to Reduce Pollution and Improve Compliance with Clean Water Laws at Marina and Boat Yard Facilities in MassachusettsBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a series of enforcement actions that will reduce pollution and improve compliance with critical clean water laws at marina and boat yard facilities in Massachusetts.
- EPA to Hold Information Session about Amphenol site in Franklin, IndianaCHICAGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting an information session about the vapor intrusion investigation at the Amphenol Corp. site on Wednesday, June 5, at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St. in Franklin, Indiana. The session begins at 5 p.m.
- EPA provides $1.3 million to Ohio for Great Lakes programsCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- (May 30, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.3 million to the Ohio EPA to continue restoration work at four highly contaminated sites on the Great Lakes and to coordinate the state’s management plan for Lake Erie.
- EPA Awards $75,000 Grant to University of Central Florida to Solve Environmental and Public Health ChallengesORLANDO (May 30, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida with a $75,000 Phase II People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grant.
- U.S., Canada, Japan, Netherlands, and European Commission Launch New Hydrogen Initiative Under The Clean Energy MinisterialHydrogen initiative will drive international collaboration on policies, programs and projects to accelerate the commercial deployment of hydrogen.
- EPA and Illinois Announce that St. Louis Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate MatterCHICAGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its approval of Illinois’ request to formally redesignate the state’s portion of the St. Louis area to attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulate matter.
- EPA Proposes Adding Two Sites to the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect CommunitiesWASHINGTON (May 29, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to add two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.
- Rumford, Rhode Island Developer Settles EPA PCB Handling AllegationsRUMFORD, R.I. – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that a Rhode Island developer who owns a multi-use complex in Rumford that was once an industrial facility has come into compliance with federal laws regulating toxic chemicals.
- EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities; Proposes to Add Arsenic Mine in Kent, New YorkNEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to add two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.
- University of Southern Mississippi Receives EPA Grant to Raise Awareness of Natural and Living Shorelines on the GulfHattiesburg, Miss. (May 29, 2019) – The U.S.
- Mississippi State University Receives EPA Grant to Increase Environmental StewardshipColumbus, Miss. (May 29, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Mississippi State University as a grant recipient of $199,908 to develop an Amateur Naturalist Program that mirrors the established Mississippi Master Naturalist Program.
- EPA Proposes Adding Schroud Property in Chicago to National Priorities ListFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA020
- Department of Energy Authorizes Additional LNG Exports from Freeport LNGAdvances commitment to U.S. jobs, economic growth, clean energy.
- U.S., Canada Energy Leaders Announce New Book on Nuclear Innovation in Clean EnergyBook highlights new technologies and approaches, such as advanced Small Modular Reactors, Generation IV technologies, and more.
- EPA to Begin Hazardous Waste Cleanup at the Graveyard Auto site in Clarksville, Ind.For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA019
- EPA Appoints Mary Walker As Region 4 AdministratorWASHINGTON – Today, U.S.
- EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great LakesCHICAGO (May 28, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will accept applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants until July 12.
- EPA Announces $14 Million to Reduce Excess Nutrients and Stormwater Pollution in the Great LakesWASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will accept applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) grants until July 12.
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 million in Beach Grants Including $206,000 slated for DelawareContact: R3press@epa.gov
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 million in Beach Grants Including $212,000 slated for PennsylvaniaContact: R3press@epa.gov
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 million in Beach Grants Including $236,000 slated for MarylandContact: R3press@epa.gov
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 million in Beach Grants Including $240,000 slated for VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov
- USDA Forest Service and State of Utah sign Shared Stewardship agreementUSDA Forest Service and State of Utah sign Shared Stewardship agreement dalbert Thu, 05/23/2019 - 09:34 Michael Richardson 801-625-5347 Salt Lake City, Utah May 22, 2019 - Today, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert to sign an agreement between the Forest Service and the State of Utah focused on shared stewardship. As part of this Shared Stewardship Agreement, the State of Utah and the USDA Forest Service are working together to identify and map priority landscapes that will guide activities across jurisdictional boundaries. Utah and the Forest Service will work in partnership to…
- $10.6 Million Announced to Support Advanced Nuclear Energy TechnologiesFunding supports three domestic advanced nuclear technology projects.
- EPA Awards $202,000 in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grants to MinnesotaCHICAGO (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- EPA Awards $213,000 in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grants to WisconsinCHICAGO (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 Million in Beach Water Quality Monitoring GrantsNEW YORK – As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- Georgia to Receive $269,000 from EPA for Beach Water Quality MonitoringATLANTA (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 Million in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grants
- Florida to Receive $419,000 from EPA for Beach Water Quality MonitoringATLANTA (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 Million in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grants
- EPA Awards $222,000 in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grants to IllinoisCHICAGO (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- EPA Awards up to $9.24 Million in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grants
- EPA Awards Texas and Louisiana Grants to Monitor Water Quality at Coastal BeachesDALLAS – (May 23, 2019) As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- U.S. EPA Awards up to $9.24 Million in Beach Water Quality Monitoring GrantsSAN FRANCISCO – As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- EPA adjudica hasta $9.24 millones en subvenciones para monitorear la calidad del agua en las playasNUEVA YORK (23 de mayo de 2019) – Ahora con el inicio de la temporada de verano en las playas, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA Seeks Comment on Proposed Options for Regulating Perchlorate in Drinking WaterWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks public input on a range of options regarding the regulation of perchlorate in public drinking water systems.
- Alabama to Receive $256,000 from EPA for Beach Water Quality MonitoringAtlanta (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- South Carolina to Receive $274,000 from EPA for Beach Water Quality MonitoringAtlanta (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- Mississippi to Receive $254,000 from EPA for Beach Water Quality MonitoringAtlanta (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- North Carolina to Receive $277,000 from EPA for Beach Water Quality MonitoringAtlanta (May 23, 2019) — As the nation heads into the summer beach season, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun awarding up to $9.24 million across 39 states, territories and tribes to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
- Energy Department Announces $4M for University Training and Research ProjectsThe Office of Fossil Energy selected 10 coal technology projects at U.S. colleges and universities to receive funding.
- Community Partnership Helps Hanford Contractor Close Aging Data CenterThanks to a community partnership, the Department of Energy retired an old data center and installed a new, more efficient system - reducing IT costs by up to a million dollars over the next ten years.
- EPA Approves State of Louisiana’s Plan to Meet Sulfur Dioxide Standards in St. Bernard ParishDALLAS – (May 22, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the state of Louisiana’s plan for meeting federal Clean Air Act standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2) in St. Bernard Parish.
- EPA Spring 2019 Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions Shows Commitment to Strong Environmental Protection and Regulatory ReformWASHINGTON (May 23, 2019) - Today, the U.S.
- EPA Reminds Rhode Islanders about Summer Safety Tips on Woonasquatucket RiverPROVIDENCE, R.I.
- EPA Issues Recommendations for Recreational Water Quality Criteria and Swimming Advisories for CyanotoxinsWASHINGTON —Today, as part of the U.S.
- EPA works to prevent childhood lead poisoning in VermontRutland, Vt. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in coordination with the Vermont Department of Health is beginning an initiative to pro-actively improve compliance with laws that protect children from lead paint poisoning in Vermont.
- EPA and DOJ Proposed Settlement improves safety of Chelsea, Massachusetts facility dealing with dangerous chemicalsChelsea, Mass. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with Kayem Foods, Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the Risk Management regulations issued by EPA under Section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act.
- Readout of Secretary Perry’s Delegation Visit to the Inauguration of Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyySecretary Perry discussed efforts to further economic and energy cooperation within the transatlantic community, and particularly with Ukraine.
- Secretary Perry Meets with Presidents of Lithuania, Estonia, and LatviaDelegation discussed the importance of economic and energy cooperation between the U.S. and the Baltic states.
- EPA, HUD and SBA Officials Tour the Creative Village Project in Orlando, Florida with the Executive Director for the White House Opportunity and Revitalization CouncilORLANDO – (May 21, 2019) Yesterday, in coordination with a visit from the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
- EPA launches system allowing public to receive agency lawsuit notificationsWASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) General Counsel Matthew Z. Leopold announced the launch of a new system from EPA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) to enhance transparency of the agency’s defensive litigation activities.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Sends Cost-Benefit Analysis Memo to Assistant AdministratorsWASHINGTON (May 21, 2019) – U.S.
- The U.S. Department of Energy Announces $46 Million for Small Business Research and Development GrantsGrants will support innovation and job creation.
- U.S. EPA settles with Del Monte Fresh Produce for ammonia release and emergency response violations in Sanger, CaliforniaSANGER, Calif. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Del Monte Fresh Produce (West Coast) Inc.
- EPA announces $26 million cleanup of Grand Calumet River in Northwest IndianaEAST CHICAGO / HAMMOND, IND. (May 20, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $26 million cleanup will begin this month on Lake George Canal in the cities of East Chicago and Hammond, Indiana.
- Manke Lumber Stormwater Settlement with EPA Will Reduce Water Pollution, Enhance Salmon Habitat(SEATTLE) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Manke Lumber, Inc., that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.
- Secretary Perry Leads Presidential Delegation To Inauguration Of His Excellency Voloydymyr Zelenskyy, President Of UkraineWhile in Ukraine, Secretary Perry and the delegation will hold bilateral meetings with Ukrainian and European leaders.
- Readout of Mark W. Menezes Visit to the Appalachian RegionUnder Secretary Menezes visited Pennsylvania to discuss energy opportunities for economic and infrastructure development.
- 324 Building Hanford Employee MessageThis message about activities in the 324 Building from Hanford Site Manager Brian Vance to site federal employees was distributed on May 16, 2019.
- Innovative Water Quality Project by New Jersey High School Student Wins EPA AwardPHOENIX (May 17, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Harshal Agrawal, a senior at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, has won the 2019 Patrick H.
- La EPA finaliza el plan de limpieza para el Lugar de Superfondo Pozos de Cabo Rojo en Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (16 de mayo de 2019) Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA Awards $400,000 to Five Missouri School Districts to Clean Up Diesel School BusesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Awards $100,000 to Four Nebraska School Districts to Clean Up Diesel School BusesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Awards $180,000 to Six Iowa School Districts to Clean Up Diesel School BusesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Awards $240,000 to Nine Kansas School Districts to Clean Up Diesel School BusesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Responds to OIG Travel AuditThe EPA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its audit of former Administrator Pruitt’s travel costs. Among many findings, the OIG recommends that EPA evaluate recovering $123,941 in travel costs, an amount the OIG acknowledges is an estimate. Half of that figure the OIG directly at
- Trump Administration Officials Meet to Accelerate Progress on Reducing Excess Nutrients in the Nation’s WatersBATON ROUGE – Senior Trump Administration officials hosted a roundtable in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, focused on identifying opportunities to reduce nutrient losses across the country.
- EPA Joins Pennsylvania Partners To Support Sustainable Farming To Benefit Local Streams, Chesapeake BayPHILADELPHIA (May 16, 2019) - Today, the U.S.
- EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prevent and Minimize Chemical Releases during Hazardous Weather EventsATLANTA (May 16, 2019) – As hurricane season approaches, the U.S.
- EPA Actions Protect and Restore the Delaware River BasinPHILADELPHIA (May 16, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency works to help protect and improve environmental conditions throughout the Delaware River Basin. Today, the Agency is announcing its award of a $602,000 grant to the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC).
- EPA Seeks Public Input on Draft Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater ManagementWASHINGTON – The U.S.
- Omaha/Council Bluffs Area Gas Stations, Owned by Mega Saver and Tobacco and Phones 4 Less, Agree to Upgrade Spill Monitoring and Alarm SystemsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Studying Composition of Waste at U.S. Virgin Islands LandfillsNEW YORK (May 15, 2019) – As part of their continuing efforts to help the Caribbean recover from the long-term impacts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, this week, the U.S.
- EPA and Ohio Announce that Lake County, Ohio, Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideCHICAGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its approval of the state of Ohio’s request to formally recognize that Lake County, Ohio, has attained the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for sulfur dioxide.
- EPA Approves Pueblo of Santa Ana’s Treatment as a State ApplicationDALLAS – (May 14, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s application for treatment in a manner similar to a state (“treatment as a state” or TAS) status for certain Clean Air Act programs.
- EPA Deletes a Portion of Robintech Inc./National Pipe Co. Site in Vestal, New York from Federal Superfund ListEPA Deletes a Portion of Robintech Inc./National Pipe Co. Site in Vestal, New York from Federal Superfund List Contact: Elias Rodriguez, (212) 637-3664, rodriguez.elias@epa.gov
- San Joaquin Valley air district to receive nearly $1.5 million to improve air qualitySAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $1,466,886 to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD) to help improve air quality and reduce risks to human health and the environment.
- Sac Metro air district to receive over $800,000 to improve air qualitySACRAMENTO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $822,184 to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District) to help improve air quality and reduce risks to human health and the environment.
- Readout of Secretary Perry’s Visit to Bogota, ColombiaSecretary Perry addressed the Summit about the desire of the Trump Administration to expand energy partnerships.
- Statement from the DOE Press SecretaryPress Secretary releases the following statement in response to reports of efforts to disrupt oil shipping.
- Energy Department Announces $5M for Produced Water Treatment TechnologiesThe Department of Energy has announced up to $5 million for produced water treatment projects.
- EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect CommunitiesWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding seven sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.
- EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities; Adds Former Metals Plant in Cortlandt, N.Y.NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding seven sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.
- EPA Adds Cliff Drive Groundwater Contamination Site in Logansport, Indiana to National Priorities ListLOGANSPORT (May 13, 2019) — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Cliff Drive Groundwater Contamination site in Logansport, Ind.
- EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities; Adds Abandoned Landfill in Peñuelas, Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding seven sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.
- EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect CommunitiesFor Immediate Release: May 13, 2019
- U.S. EPA settlement with Producers Dairy Foods improves chemical safety at Fresno, California, facilityFRESNO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Producers Dairy Foods Inc.
- Administrator Wheeler Visits Minden, WV To Announce National Priorities List AdditionsMinden, WV - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler visited the Mountain State on Monday to announce new additions to the National Priorities List (NPL), including the Shaffer Equipment/Arbuckle Creek Area in Minden, West Virginia.
- EPA Adds Former McLouth Steel Corp. Site in Trenton, Michigan to National Priorities ListTRENTON (May 13, 2019) — Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Cathy Stepp announced that the former McLouth Steel Corp.
- EPA Updates National Priorities List; Adds Sporlan Valve Plant #1 Superfund Site in Washington, MissouriEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- La EPA actualiza la Lista Nacional de Prioridades para limpiar la contaminación y proteger a las comunidades; agrega vertedero abandonado en Peñuelas, Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (13 de mayo de 2019) Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- Statement from Secretary Perry on NNSS VisitSecretary Perry and Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty visit Nevada National Security Site in North Las Vegas.
- HAMMER Achieves Two Million Safe Work HoursHAMMER, managed by Hanford contractor Mission Support Alliance, recently achieved two million safe work hours.
- EPA Honors Outstanding Business Accomplishments of Environmental Compliance Office, Inc. in DetroitCHICAGO (May 10, 2019) - In honor of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized individuals, businesses, state and local entities, as well as EPA employees, for their outstanding contributions to the agency’s small business programs. The cere
- Portland Harbor Superfund agreement aims to drive new cleanup plans throughout the Lower Willamette RiverSEATTLE – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement in principle with the city of Portland and state of Oregon to help fund detailed cleanup plans for the 10-mile Portland Harbor Superfund.
- Portland Harbor Superfund agreement aims to drive new cleanup plans throughout the Lower Willamette RiverWASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement in principle with the city of Portland and state of Oregon to help fund detailed cleanup plans for the 10-mile Portland Harbor Superfund.
- EPA Holds Public Meeting on Revisions to Draft Framework on Endangered Species Act Process for PesticidesWASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comment on draft revisions to the framework used to evaluate the impacts pesticides have on endangered species under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
- EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Revisions to Draft Framework on Endangered Species Act Process for PesticidesWASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comment on draft revisions to the framework used to evaluate the impacts pesticides have on endangered species under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
- Department of Energy Announces $8 Million in Funding for Energy System ResilienceThe Energy Department announced $8 million for innovative approaches to enhance the reliability and resilience of the nation’s energy infrastructure.
- EPA announces availability of more than $114 million in new funding to improve water infrastructure in IllinoisCHICAGO (May 9, 2019) — The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesContact: Press@epa.gov EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United States
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesContact: Press@epa.gov EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United States
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesContact: Press@epa.gov EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United States
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesContact: Press@epa.gov EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United States
- Maine Wood Products Facility Settles EPA Toxic Chemical Right-to-Know AllegationsHOULTON, Maine – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England regional office has reached a settlement with a Maine wood products facility that will result in regular reporting about the facility's use of toxic chemicals.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- EPA Administrator Honors Small Business ChampionsWASHINGTON - In honor of National Small Business Week, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized individuals, businesses, state and local entities, as well as EPA employees, for their outstanding contributions to the agency’s small business programs. The c
- DOE National Labs Partner with ExxonMobil for $100 Million in Joint ResearchTen-year agreement between National Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Energy Technology Laboratory, and ExxonMobil will bring lower-emissions tech
- Hanford Site Contractor Wins DOE Award for Work with Small BusinessesHanford Site contractor Mission Support Alliance was recently recognized by the Department of Energy with the Facility Management Contractor Small Business Achievement of the Year award.
- EPA Contributes more than $97 Million to Florida’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $62 million to North Carolina’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $53 million to Georgia’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $42 million to Tennessee’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $41 million to Alabama’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $38 Million to Kentucky’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $30 Million to South Carolina’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Contributes more than $26 Million to Mississippi’s Revolving Loan Fund to Improve Water InfrastructureATLANTA (May 8, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United StatesBOSTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.6 billion in new funds to assist states, tribes and territories with improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the country.
- EPA announces availability of $2.6 billion in new funding to improve water infrastructure across the United StatesDENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the availability of more than $125 million in new funds to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
- U.S. EPA Announces Availability of $291.7 Million in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in the Pacific Southwest and Pacific IslandsSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.6 Billion in New Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure Across the United States - $36.023M Allotted to West VirginiaWASHINGTON — The U.S.
- Forest Service announces 2019 Wood Innovation Grant AwardsForest Service announces 2019 Wood Innovation Grant Awards cbentley Tue, 05/07/2019 - 16:58 May 7, 2019 - Public–private partnerships spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service create jobs, support fire-safe communities, restore healthy forest conditions, and spur environmentally sound innovation. Today, the Forest Service awarded over $8.9 million through the Wood Innovations Grant program. Thirty-nine business, university, nonprofit and tribal partners in 20 states are matching the grants with an additional $8.8 million. Over the past decade, low harvest rates, aging forests, mortality from insect and disease infestations, and extreme weather events have combined to create conditions prime…
- Department of Energy Announces $89 Million for Innovative Manufacturing TechnologiesFunding Opportunity Announcement tackles key Departmental priorities such as domestic manufacturing for energy storage.
- U.S. Department of Energy and Cray to Deliver Record-Setting Frontier Supercomputer at ORNLExascale system expected to be world’s most powerful computer for science and innovation.
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Frankfort, KentuckyFRANKFORT, Ky. (May 7, 2019) — The Trump Administration has announced that Frankfort, Ky.
- Aliquippa Economic Development Corp. gets federal support for community revitalization, local food initiativesWASHINGTON (May 7, 2019) Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Pros
- EPA Awards $384,733 to the University of Florida for Coastal Habitat RestorationGAINESVILLE, Fla. (May 7, 2019) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gulf of Mexico Program announced that the University of Florida received a $384,733 cooperative agreement to focus on coastal habitat restoration.
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Little Falls, MinnesotaLITTLE FALLS, Minn.
- Two Virginia communities -- Charlottesville & Pulaski –- get federal support for revitalization, local food initiativesWASHINGTON (May 7, 2019) Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Pros
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Mt. Pulaski, IllinoisMT. PULASKI, Ill. (May 7, 2019) – The Trump Administration has announced that Mt.
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Peoria, IllinoisPEORIA, Ill.
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Saint Paul, MinnesotaSAINT PAUL, Minn. (May 7, 2019) – The Trump Administration has announced that Saint Paul, Minn., is one of 15 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve qualit
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS (May 7, 2019) – The Trump Administration has announced that Indianapolis, Ind., is one of 15 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve quality of
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization in Duluth, MinnesotaDULUTH (May 7, 2019) – The Trump Administration has announced that Duluth, Minn., is one of 15 communities selected to participate in Local Foods, Local Places (LFLP), a federal initiative that helps communities reinvest in existing neighborhoods and improve quality of life as th
- Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives in Russellville, ARDALLAS – (May 7, 2019) Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s
- EPA Awards $20,000 to Clean Up School Bus Emissions in Berkeley County, West VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Awards $20,000 to Clean Up School Bus Emissions in Berkeley County, West Virginia
- EPA Awards $180,000 to Clean Up School Buses in PennsylvaniaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Awards $180,000 to Clean Up School Buses in Pennsylvania
- EPA Awards $740,000 to Clean Up School Buses in VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Awards $740,000 to Clean Up School Buses in Virginia
- EPA Awards $80,000 to Clean Up School Buses in DelawareContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Awards $80,000 to Clean Up School Buses in Delaware
- EPA Awards $80,000 to Clean Up School Buses in DelawareContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Awards $80,000 to Clean Up School Buses in Delaware
- EPA Administrator Discusses Marine Litter and Waste with US Stakeholders at G7 MeetingMetz, France (May 5, 2018) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler hosted U.S.
- Settlement will provide nearly $21 Million for Cleanup at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in New JerseyNEW YORK (May 6, 2019) The U.S.
- EPA Administrator Discusses Marine Litter and Waste with U.S. Stakeholders at G7 MeetingMetz, France - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler hosted U.S.
- DOE Announces $33.5 Million for Energy Efficient, Advanced Building Construction Technologies & PracticesFunding Opportunity Announcement aims to develop deep energy retrofit and new construction technologies.
- DOE Announces $79 Million for Bioenergy Research and DevelopmentFunding supports DOE’s goal of providing consumers and businesses with a range of domestic energy options that are affordable, reliable, and secure.
- EPA Approves State of Texas’ Plan to Reduce Ozone-Creating Emissions for Greater Houston AreaMedia contact: Jennah Durant, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- Readout of Secretary Perry’s Brussels TripSecretary Rick Perry and Senior DOE officials are in Brussels, Belgium for the 1st U.S.-EU Energy Council High-Level Business Forum.
- Secretary Perry Visits London, EnglandVisit was meant to honor cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom on Nuclear Security and Non Proliferation.
- Department of Energy Authorizes LNG Exports from the Driftwood and Port Arthur LNG ProjectsDriftwood and Port Arthur are authorized to export up to 3.88 and 1.91 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas as LNG, respectively.
- EPA Awards $175,000 to Clean Up School Buses in IndianaCHICAGO (May 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $175,000 to replace 9 older diesel school buses in Indiana.
- EPA Awards $440,000 to Clean Up School Buses in MinnesotaCHICAGO (May 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $440,000 to replace 22 older diesel school buses in Minnesota.
- EPA Awards $180,000 to Clean Up School Buses in MichiganCHICAGO (May 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $180,000 to replace 9 older diesel school buses in Michigan.
- EPA Awards $360,000 to Clean Up School Buses in WisconsinCHICAGO (May 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $360,000 to replace 18 older diesel school buses in Wisconsin.
- EPA Awards $160,000 to Clean Up School Buses in OhioCHICAGO (May 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $160,000 to replace 8 older diesel school buses in Ohio.
- Cranston R.I. School System awarded $180,000 in EPA Rebates to Reduce School Bus EmissionsCRANSTON, R.I. – Cranston Public Schools was chosen to receive a total of $180,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace nine older school buses, replacing older equipment with newer buses or engines that emit less diesel exhaust.
- Three Maine School Systems to share $100,000 in EPA Rebates to Reduce School Bus EmissionsPORTLAND – Three Maine school districts were chosen to receive a total of $100,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency to replace five older school buses, replacing older equipment with newer buses or engines that emit less diesel exhaust.
- Glastonbury Conn. School System awarded $100,000 in EPA Rebates to Reduce School Bus EmissionsGLASTONBURY, CONN. – The Glastonbury Board of Education was chosen to receive a grant of $100,000 from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace five older school buses, replacing older equipment with newer buses or engines that emit less diesel exhaust.
- EPA Awards Over $9.3 Million to Clean Up School BusesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses.
- EPA Awards Over $9.3 Million to Clean Up School BusesNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses.
- U.S. EPA awards $185,000 for cleaner school bus fleets in CaliforniaSAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses with 2017 or newer buses. In California, four school bus fleets will receive rebates totaling $185,000 toward 10 cleaner buses.
- U.S. EPA awards $60,000 for cleaner school buses in ArizonaSAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses with 2017 or newer buses. In Arizona, one school bus fleet will receive rebates totaling $60,000 toward three cleaner buses.
- U.S. EPA awards $80,000 for cleaner school buses in HawaiiSAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $9.3 million to replace 473 older diesel school buses with 2017 or newer buses. In Hawaii, one school bus fleet will receive rebates totaling $80,000 toward four cleaner buses.
- EPA Awards $100,000 in School Bus Rebates to Clinton Public School DistrictClinton, Miss. – (May 2, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $100,000 to replace 5 older diesel school buses in the Clinton Public School District.
- EPA Awards School Bus Rebates to school districts in South CarolinaATLANTA (May 2, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded a total of $140,000 to replace 7 older diesel school buses in South Carolina.
- EPA Awards $600,000 in School Bus Rebates to school districts in AlabamaATLANTA (May 2, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded a total of $600,000 to replace 30 older diesel school buses in Alabama.
- EPA Awards $200,000 in School Bus Rebates to the Bell County Board of Education in PinevillePineville, Ky. (May 2, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $200,000 to the Bell County Board of Education in Pineville, Ky. to replace 10 older diesel school buses.
- EPA Awards $40,000 in School Bus Rebates to the White County Board of Education in SpartaSparta, Tenn. (May 2, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $40,000 to the White County Board of Education in Sparta, Tenn. to replace 2 older diesel school buses.
- Observing Asthma Awareness Month, EPA Honors Leading Community-Level Asthma CareWASHINGTON (May 1, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management.
- EPA Honors Community Asthma Care Program in Chicago as National ModelCHICAGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced three winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management, including Mobile Care Chicago.
- EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness MonthWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Rhode Island Department of Health as one of only three national winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management.
- Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance Nationally Recognized for Asthma Awareness ProgramEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Awards $3.9 Million to Research PFAS Challenges, Reducing Health ImpactsWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding approximately $3.9 million through two grants for research that improves understanding of human and ecological exposure to per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment.
- EPA provides $3.8 million to Alaska and NW states and partners for diesel pollution reduction effortsSEATTLE – As we celebrate Air Quality Awareness week, clean diesel projects throughout the Northwest and Alaska are receiving a $3.8 million boost from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants program.
- EPA Appoints Gregory Sopkin As Region 8 AdministratorWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Gregory Sopkin of Colorado to become regional administrator for Region 8. Mr.
- EPA appoints Gregory Sopkin as Region 8 AdministratorDENVER -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Gregory Sopkin of Colorado to become regional administrator for Region 8. Mr.
- EPA Gets the Word Out on Lead Paint in New Hampshire and Maine SeacoastPORTLAND/PORTSMOUTH – During the spring and summer of 2018, the U.S.
- La EPA honra el liderazgo comunitario en el cuidado del asma, observando el Mes de la Concientización sobre el asmaWASHINGTON (1 de mayo de 2019) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy a los ganadores del Premio Nacional de Liderazgo Ambiental 2019 en cuanto al Control del Asma.
- Deputy Secretary Brouillette Meets With West Virginia Governor Jim JusticeDeputy Secretary noted the Administration’s support of a strong and vibrant West Virginia economy and the important economic potential from the state.
- DOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy, and Israel Innovation Authority Announce Call for Proposals for the U.S.-Israel Energy CenterCenter will initially fund up to $16 million for research in the areas of energy-water nexus, fossil energy, energy storage, and cybersecurity.
- EPA Announces Availability of Nearly $2.3 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in North CarolinaATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $2.3 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in North Carolina.
- EPA Announces Availability of $3.4 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in FloridaATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of more than $3.4 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in Florida.
- EPA Announces Availability of $2.1 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in GeorgiaATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of more than $2.1 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in Georgia.
- EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged CommunitiesNEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water.
- EPA Announces Availability of $1.4 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged Communities in TennesseeATLANTA (April 30, 2019) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of more than $1.4 million in grant funding to assist in improving drinking water in schools and small and disadvantaged communities in Tennessee.
- EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged CommunitiesNEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water.
- EPA Announces Available Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged CommunitiesNEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water.
- La EPA anuncia disponibilidad de $87 millones en fondos para mejorar el agua potable de las escuelas y las comunidades pequeñas y desfavorecidasWASHINGTON—Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la disponibilidad de casi $87 millones en fondos de subvenciones para asistir a los estados, las tribus y los territorios en mejorar el agua potable.
- EPA Takes Next Step in Review Process for Herbicide Glyphosate, Reaffirms No Risk to Public HealthWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step in the agency’s review of glyphosate.
- ICYMI - Des Moines Register: "EPA Reaffirms Finding that Glyphosate Does Not Cause Cancer."Des Moines Register EPA reaffirms finding that glyphosate does not cause cancer By: Donnelle Eller Tuesday, April 30, 2019
- EPA Announces Availability of $87 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged CommunitiesSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water.
- Students from Minnesota and Massachusetts Win DOE’s 29th National Science BowlSuccessful competition highlights importance of investing in next generation of leaders in science.
- Hanford Workers Complete Stabilization of Waste Storage TunnelWorkers at the Hanford Site in southeast Washington have finished filling a second waste storage tunnel with engineered grout, significantly reducing the risk of a collapse and possible release of radioactive materials.
- EPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto RicoEPA and the Center for Creative Land Recycling to hold Brownfields Redevelopment Events in Puerto Rico Free Workshops to be Held in San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez
- Air Quality Awareness Week is April 29 - May 3, 2019BOSTON – To kick-off Air Quality Awareness Week, the U.S.
- EPA Secures Agreement for over $21 Million Cleanup of Lead and Arsenic at the United States Avenue Burn Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New Jersey
- La EPA y el Centro para el Reciclaje Creativo de Terrenos efectuarán eventos para redesarrollar de terrenos y lugares abandonados en Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (29 de abril de 2019) – Continuando con su labor de ayudar al Caribe a recuperarse tras el impacto a largo plazo de los huracanes Irma y María, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.
- EPA resolves Clean Water Act violations with Honolulu and Waste Management at Waimanalo Gulch LandfillFor Immediate Release: April 29, 2019
- U.S. EPA requires onshore oil production company to protect Alabama and Mississippi’s waterways from oil dischargesATLANTA (April 29, 2019) – On April 25, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement agreement with Denbury Onshore, LLC to resolve Clean Water Act (CWA) and Oil Pollution Act (OPA) violations in Alabama and Mississippi.
- EPA Announces Availability of $87 Million in Funding to Improve Drinking Water for Schools and Small and Disadvantaged CommunitiesWASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $87 million in grant funding to assist states, tribes, and territories with improving drinking water.
- U.S. EPA honors Food Forward for leading food recovery efforts nationwideLOS ANGELES – Today, as part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S.
- EPA reaches settlement with Asanuma and Nippo USA Inc. for stormwater discharge violations at Tumon Bay construction site in GuamGUAM – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Asanuma Kokuba Joint Venture and Nippo USA Inc.
- EPA Approves Redesignation of the Nassau County 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) StandardATLANTA (April 26, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Region 4 Wraps Up Earth Week 2019EPA Region 4 Wraps Up Earth Week 2019 Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), region4press@epa.gov
- Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, Earns Regional Award for Food Recovery EffortsEnvironmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY
- EPA Launches Smart Sectors Program in Pacific Southwest to Achieve Better Environmental OutcomesFor Immediate Release: April 26, 2019
- EPA Takes Important Step Under PFAS Action PlanWASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft interim guidance for addressing groundwater contaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and/or perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) for public review and comment.
- EPA to Present Regional Food Recovery Challenge Award to Haskell Indian Nations University April 26 in Lawrence, KansasEnvironmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY
- EPA Begins Soil Sampling in Glendale, WisconsinFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA017
- EPA visits Cincinnati, meets with state agency directors for Earth WeekCINCINNATI, Ohio (April 25, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Cathy Stepp met with the directors of state environmental agencies for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin at EPA’s Cincinnati laboratory.
- EPA presents Mariners/T-Mobile Park with national award for food recovery(Seattle) -- Tomorrow, Thursday April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Administrator, Chris Hladick, will present the Seattle Mariners and T-Mobile Park with the agency’s 2018 Food Recovery Challenge National Award for the team’s efforts to reduce food waste.
- How the Energy Department Helps Fight the Opioid CrisisThe Energy Department is providing a range of advanced scientific and technological tools to combat the opioid epidemic.
- EPA Proposes Expanded Cleanup of Contaminated Groundwater at CPS/Madison Superfund site in Old Bridge, New Jersey
- EPA and federal partners seek public input on draft GLRI Action Plan IIICHICAGO (April 24, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners are seeking additional input from the public on developing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Action Plan III.
- EPA and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Recognize Earth Day in Stuart, FloridaEPA and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Recognize Earth Day in Stuart, Florida Seagrass planted in Indian River Lagoon Estuary to help improve water quality and habitat
- U.S. EPA awards Navajo Nation $89,260 to study air quality in Cove, ArizonaSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency $89,260 to study whether abandoned uranium mines are affecting air quality in the Cove, Arizona, area.
- DOE Announces $47 Million for Flexible Building Technologies, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Solid-State LightingIntegration of more flexible and even dispatchable loads through building automation can optimize energy use leading to decreased energy costs.
- EPA Announces the Winners of the 7th Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces the Winners of the 7th Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeEPA Announces the Winners of the 7th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge University of Louisiana at Lafayette among nationwide honorees Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- EPA to Provide more than $2.6 Million in Grants for Wetland Programs Across New EnglandBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that state, local and tribal governments can apply for grants to develop or refine programs to protect, manage and restore wetlands across New England.
- EPA awards $724,500 to state of Ohio to protect public drinking water systemsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (April 23, 2019) − The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $724,500 to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to carry out its public water supply supervision program.
- Valmont Industries of El Dorado, Kansas, Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention AwardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Kansas Dairy Ingredients of Hugoton, Kansas, Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention Award for Second Year in a RowEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Cargill of Eddyville, Iowa, Receives EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention AwardEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Earth Month is Year-round at the Hanford SiteApril 2019 is the 49th anniversary of Earth Month, and the Department of Energy and Hanford Site contractors continue their commitment to growing and sustaining recycling efforts on the Hanford Site.
- Long Island Sound Seafloor Habitats Mapping Website Available to PublicNEW YORK – In honor of Earth Day, the U.S.
- EPA New England Celebrates Earth Day by Opening Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit AwardsBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in New England is accepting nominations for New England people, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.
- Long Island Sound Seafloor Habitats Mapping Website Available to PublicNEW YORK (April 22, 2019) – In honor of Earth Day, the U.S.
- EPA and Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program Recognize Earth Day in Stuart, Fla.Stuart, Fla. (April 22, 2019) - On Wednesday, April 24, EPA Acting Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- EPA Water Chief Visits Milwaukee on Earth Day and Thanks Water Utility Workers for Protecting the EnvironmentMILWAUKEE (April 22, 2019) — On Earth Day, U.S.
- EPA Celebrates Earth Day 2019 with Video and EventsWASHINGTON (April 22, 2019) – Today, U.S.
- EPA, DOJ, and State of Colorado reach agreement with HighPoint Operating Corporation to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations and reduce air pollutionDENVER (April 19, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Colorado today announced a settlement with Denver-based HighPoint Operating Corporation resolving alleged Clean Air Act violations.
- Department of Energy to Provide $24 Million to Study Dark MatterProjects to take advantage of recent theory and technology advances.
- Proposed Lakewide Action and Management Plan Addresses Threats to Lake Ontario’s Water QualityBuffalo, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Great Lakes National Program Office, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) are seeking public feedback on a draft five-year plan for improving Lake Ontario water quality.
- EPA provides $1.65 million to Wisconsin for Great Lakes programsMADISON, Wis. -- (April 18, 2019) The U.S.
- Owners of Portland Cement Plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia to Pay More Than $1.5 Million Penalty for Air Pollution ViolationsContact: David Sternberg (215) 814-5548 sternberg.david@epa.gov Owners of Portland Cement Plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia to Pay
- EPA Seeks Public Input for Development of National Water Reuse Action PlanWASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on the development of an action plan to accelerate the application of water reuse as a safe, reliable, and sustainable way to meet the country’s current and future water demands.
- Settlement Reached with Honeywell International Inc. and International Paper Co. for Cleanup of Contaminated Soils and Sediments at North Carolina Superfund SiteATLANTA (April 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Honeywell International Inc. and International Paper Co.
- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million for Artificial Intelligence ResearchResearch aims at improving A.I. as a tool of grid resiliency and science.
- EPA Strengthens Regulation of Asbestos to Close Loophole and Protect ConsumersWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a broad new rule that strengthens the agency’s ability to rigorously review an expansive list of asbestos products that are no longer on the market before they could be sold again in the United States.
- Department of Energy Announces $39 Million for Oil and Natural Gas R&D ProjectsProjects aim to improve oil and natural gas technologies.
- Energy Department Announces Intent to Fund Gasification ResearchFossil Energy has issued a Notice of Intent for projects on next-generation coal gasification technologies.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Team Grand Winner at Solar Decathlon Design ChallengeDOE announced winners of its Solar Decathlon® Design Challenge, in which student teams design highly efficient buildings powered by renewable energy.
- EPA Awards $1.48 million to Ohio for Water Quality ProtectionCOLUMBUS, OHIO (April 16, 2019) − U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,483,000 to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for water quality protection.
- U.S. EPA settles with Bay Area auto aftermarket parts manufacturer for selling pollution-control bypass equipmentUNION CITY – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Advance Manufacturing Group U.S.A. Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer and distributor doing business as OBX Racing Sports, for violating the Clean Air Act.
- Department of Energy Announces $95 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants86 grants will support scientific innovation.
- EPA Issues Guidance on Clean Water Act Permitting RequirementsWASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying the application of Clean Water Act (CWA or the Act) permitting requirements to groundwater.
- EPA fines StarKist for failing to comply with 2018 settlementAMERICAN SAMOA – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that StarKist Co.
- DOE’s Science Graduate Student Research Program Selects 70 Students to Pursue Research at DOE LaboratoriesProgram provides supplemental funds for graduate awardees to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory.
State of the USACE Environmental ProgramWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Over the course of the past five years, I've had the privilege of championing our environmental mission alongside the highly-skilled and capable workforce within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). As I transition from serving as the Environmental Programs Chief at Headquarters to the Regional Programs Manager at North Atlantic Division, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to give a shout-out to our USACE-wide environmental team and the value-added results they continue to deliver.- Department of Energy Announces $100M in Investments in Coal FIRSTFlexible, Innovative, Resilient, Small, and Transformative initiative aims to develop coal plants of the future.
- EPA Approves Revisions to Kentucky Regional Haze PlanLouisville, Ky. (April 12, 2019) – U.S.
- EPA Awards $1 Million to Kentucky to Help Address Leaking Underground Storage TanksLouisville, Ky. (April 12, 2019) – The U.S.
- U.S. EPA announces contract opportunities worth $220 million for Navajo area uranium mine cleanup workFor Immediate Release: April 12, 2019
- EPA Proposes to Reduce TSCA Reporting Burden; Align Reporting with Amended TSCAWASHINGTON (April 12, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule to better support Agency data collection efforts, align reporting with the Frank R.
- Administrator Wheeler visits Kentucky, Announces Approval of Kentucky’s Regional Haze Plan; Awards Kentucky $1.17 million grant to cleanup leaking underground storage tanksPHOTOS
- EPA Releases Proposed Plan to Complete Butte, Mont. Superfund Site CleanupHelena, Mont. (April 12, 2019) -- The U.S.
- After Extensive Consultation and Analysis, EPA Announces Two Actions on the Upper Hudson River PCB Cleanup in New YorkNEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking two distinct steps on the Upper Hudson River PCB (polychlorinated biphenyls) cleanup in New York state, as follows:
- Latest Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks Shows Long-Term ReductionsWASHINGTON (April 11, 2019) — The 2019 edition of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) comprehensive annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions shows a long-term trend in falling greenhouse gas emissions.
- EPA, DNREC, DHSS sign partnership agreement with Delaware State University to enhance environmental stewardshipDOVER, Del. (April 11, 2019) Today, the U.S.
- EPA releases proposed plan to complete Butte, Montana Superfund site cleanupHelena, Mont. (April 11, 2019) -- The U.S.
- $485,000 Grant to Help South Carolina Address Leaking Underground Petroleum Storage TanksATLANTA (April 11, 2019) – The U.S.
- EPA, Iowa DNR Encourage People in Flooded Areas to Report Displaced ContainersEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Trump Administration to Help Rural Communities Grow Recreation EconomyWASHINGTON (April 11, 2019) — Today, in support of the Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in DelawareContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Delaware
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in PennsylvaniaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Pennsylvania
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in MarylandContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Maryland
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winner in West VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winner in West Virginia
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in VirginiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in Virginia
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in District of ColumbiaContact: R3press@epa.gov EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners in District of Columbia
- President Trump Signs Executive Orders Paving the Way for Energy Infrastructure DevelopmentExecutive Orders promote energy infrastructure, economic growth and cross border permitting.
- Department of Energy Announces $87 Million for Coal Research and Development ProjectsR&D projects for coal-fueled power plants and technologies will fall under five separate funding opportunity announcements.
- EPA Approves Water Quality Standards Adopted by Eastern Band of Cherokee IndiansATLANTA (April 10, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has approved the water quality standards (WQS) submitted to EPA by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians under Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(c).
- EPA deletes portion of Libby, Montana Superfund site from National Priorities ListLibby, Mont. -- The U.S.
- EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in New York and New JerseyNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 26 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
- EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New EnglandBOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's "Back-to-Basics" agenda to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve the quality of life.
- EPA Proposes Rule on Certain Confidential Business Information Claims, Reaching Another TSCA milestoneWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a proposed rule for public comment on the procedures for companies to substantiate certain claims of confidentiality for chemical identities and how the agency will review those claims.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler and Acting Chair of the National Tribal Caucus Wagner Co-Chair 2019 National Tribal MeetingWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC) meeting, marking the 25th year of this important discussion between EPA leadership and tribal representatives from across the country.
- EPA Takes Action to Implement President Trump’s Energy Infrastructure Executive OrderWASHINGTON – Today, in support of President Trump's Executive Orders to promote greater certainty in the infrastructure permitting processes, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in IllinoisChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 17 Illinois organizations as ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
- EPA, USDA, and FDA Unveil Formal Strategy to Reduce Food Waste, Bring State and Local Partners Together to Increase CollaborationWASHINGTON (April 9, 2019) — Today, as part of the Trump Administration’s Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S.
- EPA to Award $110,000 to Food Waste Management and Infrastructure ProjectsWASHINGTON (April 9, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in MichiganChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in IndianaChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Columbus Gas of Ohio in Merillville, Ind., as an ENERGY STAR partner.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in MinnesotaChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in OhioChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in WisconsinChicago, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Great Lakes regional office and the U.S.
- EPA to Award $43,551 to Food Waste Management and Infrastructure Project in VermontMontpelier, VT — Today, the U.S.
- U.S. EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Arizona, California, Hawaii and NevadaSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 21 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.
- EPA to Award $39,000 to Madison for Food Waste Management and Infrastructure ProjectFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA16 EPA to Award $39,000 to Madison for Food Waste Management and Infrastructure Project
- Forest Service Wood Tornado Shelter Provides Safe, Affordable Storm ProtectionForest Service Wood Tornado Shelter Provides Safe, Affordable Storm Protection dalbert Mon, 04/08/2019 - 08:53 Press Office (202) 205-1134 WASHINGTON, D.C. April 4, 2019 - USDA Forest Service researchers have developed a tornado shelter made of wood that provides powerful protection at an affordable cost. Most importantly, the wood shelters can be built into an existing home using readily available materials and tools. With safety and security in mind, Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) engineers designed the residential tornado shelter to resist the high wind pressure and debris impacts generated by high-wind events. “The 2019 tornado season has already been a…
- EPA seeks public comment on Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Michigan’s application to implement water quality standardsCHICAGO (April 8, 2019) – The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Michigan has requested U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval to regulate water quality for all surface waters bodies within the L’Anse Reservation.
- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million to Develop Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ToolsARPA-E looks to accelerate incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning into energy technology.
- Administrator Wheeler visits Miami and announces $99.7 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Miami-Dade CountyWASHINGTON (April 5, 2019) - Today, U.S.
- El administrador Wheeler visita Miami y anuncia préstamo de $99.7 millones para infraestructura al Condado de Miami-DadeWASHINGTON (5 de abril de 2019) - Hoy, Andrew Wheeler, administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.
- Cleanup Complete at Cleburn Street Well Superfund Site in Grand Island, Nebraska; Eddy Street Underpass to Close for Two WeeksFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- What They Are Saying: EPA's Nearly $100 Million Loan for Florida Water InfrastructureEarlier today, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Florida officials announced a $99.7 million loan to Miami-Dade County for wastewater infrastructure upgrades that will help protec
- Cleanup Complete at Cleburn Street Well Superfund Site in Grand Island, NebraskaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Administrator Wheeler Announces Auto Manufacturing Sector Snapshot from Smart Sectors Program at DC Auto ShowPHOTO
- EPA requires Hawaii property owner to close illegal cesspool serving heavy-duty truck yardHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) for failing to close a large-capacity cesspool (LCC) in Campbell Industrial Park Kapolei, Oahu.
- DOE Announces $59 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies ResearchFunding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems and more.
- EPA and Ohio Agree that Cleveland Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate MatterFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA015 EPA and Ohio Agree that Cleveland Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate Matter
- Missouri Mining Investments, LLC, Agrees to Conduct a Cleanup Action at Madison County Mines Superfund Site, Operable Unit 2Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA opens comment period on additional cleanup at former wood treatment plant in Carbondale, Ill.For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA14 EPA opens comment period on additional cleanup at former wood treatment plant in Carbondale, Ill.
- Department of Energy to Provide $40 Million to Develop Quantum Computing SoftwareTeams to build new algorithms and software tools for emerging quantum systems.
- Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Accomplishments at Two Superfund Sites Moving Off the Administrator’s Emphasis ListDALLAS – (April 2, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant accomplishments at two Superfund sites on the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).
- EPA, USDA, and FDA Recognize April as Winning on Reducing Food Waste MonthWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
- DOE Announces $20 Million for a Regional Initiative to Accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilization, and StorageProjects will help identify and address regional storage and transport challenges currently facing the development of CCUS.
- Department of Energy Cites CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection ViolationsDOE’s enforcement program holds contractors accountable for meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe workplace.
- DOE Announces Up to $26.1 Million to Advance Hydropower and Marine EnergyNew funding will drive innovative industry-led solutions to advance marine and hydrokinetics and hydropower technologies.
- U.S. EPA settles with Tesla over hazardous waste violations at Fremont, Calif., facilitySAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Tesla Motors Inc. over federal hazardous waste violations at their automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif.
- EPA Releases the Status Report for EPA Actions in Support of the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health ImpactsWASHINGTON (April 1, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Implementation Status Report for EPA Actions under the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts (Status Report).
- EPA Awards New Hampshire More Than $2 Million in Grant Funding for Environmental Programs(BOSTON) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $2,137,253 to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to help protect human health and the environment throughout the state. The grant runs for three years, through September 2021.
- Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Accomplishments at Two Superfund Sites Moving Off the Administrator’s Emphasis ListWASHINGTON (April 1, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant accomplishments at two Superfund sites on the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).
- Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Accomplishments at Two Superfund Sites Moving Off the Administrator's Emphasis ListWilmington, Mass. (April 1, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced significant accomplishments at two Superfund sites on the Administrator's Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator's Emphasis List).
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Recognizes Progress at Madison County Mines Superfund SiteEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA and TCEQ Announce Story Map ResourceEPA and TCEQ Announce Story Map Resource Interactive tool provides easy access for ITC fire data EPA Media R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- Energy Department Invests Additional $5 Million for Carbon Capture and Storage ProjectsThe Office of Fossil Energy invests an additional $5 million for carbon capture and storage projects.
- EPA Launches Voluntary Audit Program for New Owners of Upstream Oil and Natural Gas FacilitiesToday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a voluntary disclosure program designed for new owners of upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production facilities. The program encourages new owners to find, correct and self-disclose Clean Air Act violations.
- EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces New WIFIA Funding for Water Infrastructure ProjectsWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the availability of funding to provide an estimated $6 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans in 2019.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Visits Denver and Announces New WIFIA FundingDENVER - Today, U.S.
- Statement from DOE Press Secretary on Saudi ArabiaRead the statement about 810 authorizations to U.S. companies.
- Funding Opportunity Announcement for Wind Energy R&DWETO has issued a $28-million multitopic FOA aimed at enabling wind energy nationwide across all sectors: land-based, offshore, and distributed.
- EPA Awards $915,416 Grant to Tennessee for Environmental ProgramsATLANTA (March 28, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $915,416 grant to the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC) to help protect human health and the environment.
- EPA Awards $350,000 to New Mexico Environment Department for Roswell Superfund SiteMedia contact: Jennah Durant, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200
- $19 Million Awarded to Advance Nuclear Energy TechnologiesFour domestic advanced nuclear technology projects selected to boost the state of U.S. commercial nuclear capabilities.
- EPA Highlights Clean Drinking Water and Indoor Air at the Atlanta Science FestivalATLANTA (Mar. 26, 2019) – Calling all future scientists, technologists, and engineers! At this year’s Atlanta Science Festival, the U.S.
- President Trump Signs Executive Order for Resilience Against Electromagnetic PulsesExecutive Order establishes the first ever comprehensive whole-of-government policy to build resilience and protect against electromagnetic pulses.
- Department of Energy Announces $130 Million for Early-Stage Solar Research ProjectProjects will help to achieve affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security.
- DOE Announces $70 Million for Cybersecurity Institute for Energy Efficient ManufacturingInstitute will focus on early-stage research for advancing cybersecurity in energy efficient manufacturing.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Concludes Visit to CincinnatiCINCINNATI (March 26, 2019) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his visit to Cincinnati, Ohio where he toured the Andrew W.
- EPA Assessing Superfund Sites in Midwest Flood ZoneEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Provides Continuous Support to North Carolina for Hazardous Waste Management ProgramATLANTA (Mar. 26, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $554,245 to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for the ongoing development and implementation of an authorized hazardous waste management program.
- Department of Energy Selects $36 Million to Advance Solar Energy IntegrationProjects will help advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the Nation’s electricity grid.
- U.S. Department of Energy Issues Request for Information for Strategies to Improve Emission Reduction TechnologiesThe Office of Fossil Energy issued a Request for Information for strategies for improving or creating emission-reduction or utilization technologies.
- TCEQ adjusts after dike breach, fires at ITC siteWorsening and unstable conditions as a result of a dike breach surrounding a chemical tank farm and subsequent fires at Intercontinental Terminals Co. in Deer Park forced TCEQ and its partners on Friday and Saturday to adjust their response.
- Dredging to begin next month at Grasse River Superfund Site in Massena, New YorkAlbany, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that dredging will begin in April to clean up sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (aka Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York.
- Proposed Settlement Resolves Clean Air Act Claims Between EPA and South Portland, Maine FacilityBOSTON – A South Portland, Maine, facility that stores oil and asphalt will see a reduction in the amount of emissions it is allowed as a result of an agreement reached with federal agencies.
- EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (March 25, 2019) — Building on recent successes to move President Donald Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by providing the financing and resources communities need to modernize local water infrastructure, today the U.S.
- EPA Issues Guidance to Help States Improve Drinking Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (March 25, 2019) — Building on recent successes to move President Donald Trump’s infrastructure agenda forward by providing the financing and resources communities need to modernize local water infrastructure, today the U.S.
- EPA update on Bonita Peak Superfund site water treatment plant and sampling dataDENVER -- Today, EPA released preliminary water quality sampling data related to the temporary shutdown of the Interim Water Treatment Plant at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site at Gladstone, Colorado.
- DOE Announces $36 Million for High-Temperature Materials ProjectsARPA-E projects to develop new technologies for high performance heat exchangers, components.
- Department of Energy Announces Contract Awards for Sale of Crude Oil from the Strategic Petroleum ReserveThe Department of Energy announced that is has awarded contracts for the recent Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil sale.
- Secretary Perry Announces Financial Close on Additional Loan Guarantees During Trip to Vogtle Advanced Nuclear Energy ProjectDOE reaches financial close for up to $3.7 billion in additional guarantees of loans to finance the continued construction of Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
