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- Energy Department Announces Additional $3M for Projects to Create New Market Opportunities for Coal The Office of Fossil Energy has selected three additional projects to receive $3M to develop innovative uses for coal.
- EPA Issues Administrative Order Requiring Start of Gowanus Canal Superfund Site Cleanup NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the issuance of an administrative order requiring the start of the cleanup of the Gowanus Canal Superfund site in Brooklyn, New York. This is a major milestone in the cleanup of the site.
- ERC, Mobile District RSM Begin Sediment Study The Mobile District Regional Sediment Management Team and the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) from Vicksburg, Mississippi kicked off a study on January 13, 2019 at North Blakeley Island in Mobile, Ala. The purpose of the study is to see if sediment currently stored on North Blakeley Island could be used to strengthen the marshes around Blakeley Island
- Department of Energy Announces $10 Million for Particle Accelerator Research for Medicine and Industry Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $10 million for efforts to advance particle accelerator technology.
- ICYMI: EPA Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army R.D. James Op-ed EPA Administrator Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army R.D. James Op-ed: Trump administration’s WOTUS definition ends decades of confusion, federal overreach
- EPA Reaches Settlement With Frontier Ag Inc. for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations in Kansas Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Region 4 and the Army to Hold Event on Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS ATLANTA (Jan. 27, 2020) — Tomorrow, January 28, 2020, U.S.
- EPA Region 5 Tours Technical Center in Columbus, Ind., to Jumpstart Cleaner Trucks Initiative Columbus, Ind. (Jan. 27, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Kurt Thiede today toured the Cummins Inc. technical center in Columbus, Ind., to raise awareness of EPA’s pre-proposal Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) rulemaking effort.
- EPA begins public comment period on cleanup plan for part of Ellsworth Industrial Park site in Downers Grove, Illinois For Immediate Release: No. 20-OPA004
Using science to stay ahead of the weather Weather-flight Airmen assigned to the 9th Operational Support Squadron propel the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s operations through discipline and attention to detail of the skies.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works visits USACE’s Albuquerque DistrictAssistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Hon. R.D. James visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District headquarters and multiple civil works project sites, Jan. 22, 2020.
Puerto Rico Airmen process relief support from Ohio, New Mexico ANGPuerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Mission Support Group Airmen are providing the gateway to support efforts for units that traveled to Puerto Rico after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake caused damage in five southwest municipalities on the island.
USACE Regulatory Branch assists in recovery of World War II Navy aircraftFrom boat slips to seawalls to bridge maintenance, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District’s Regulatory Branch has been issuing permits for years. But back in 2011 there was one permit application that took the district back – way back to World War II.
District employees honor King legacy with day of serviceFourteen Memphis District employees and family members participated in the annual King Day event at the National Civil Rights Museum on Jan. 20. The museum is located at the historic Lorraine Motel on Mulberry Street, south of downtown Memphis.
DeSoto Co., USACE: Partners in flood risk managementDesoto County is the fastest growing county in Mississippi. With a population of over 175,000 residents, it is also the third most populated county in Mississippi. Unfortunately, it experiences frequent floods that cause economic losses and threaten lives. Congress authorized a study in DeSoto County to determine the feasibility of providing flood risk management solutions to the area. The Project Delivery Team (PDT) responsible for conducting the feasibility study has been working for over a year now, with their most recent meeting taking place earlier this month.- More Widespread Support for EPA and Army's Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSWASHINGTON (Jan. 24, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D.
- EPA Joins Rep. Marshall for Navigable Waters Protection Rule Announcement at Kansas Commodity ClassicEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump's Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule - A New Definition of WOTUSWith the the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo in Pocatello serving as a backdrop, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, U.S.
- Secretary Brouillette Statement on Bernie McNameeStatement on Bernie McNamee.
Bioenvironmental Engineering Airmen are ‘jack of all trades’LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Bioenvironmental Engineering Airmen help the wing’s mission by inspecting occupational and environmental conditions to ensure Airmen have a safe working environment.- Department of Energy Announces Nearly $300 Million for Sustainable Transportation ResearchUnder Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investment of nearly $300 million in funding...
Ohio Airmen proud to support Puerto Rico earthquake reliefMANSFIELD, Ohio – About 25 Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, departed- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSPITTSBURGH, PA (January 23, 2020) – Today, at an event at the US Army Corp of Engineers’ (USACE) Pittsburgh District Office, EPA Regional Administrator Cosmo Servidio, USACE Deputy Commander Jon Klink, and Representative Glenn Thompson (PA-15) celebra
- EPA and Army deliver on President Trump’s promise to issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – a new definition of WOTUSCOLORADO SPRINGS -- Today, at an event at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, U.S. EPA Region 8 Regional Administrator Gregory Sopkin and Lt. Col. Robin Scott, Deputy Commander of the U.S.
- What They Are Saying | EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUS
- EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump’s Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule – A New Definition of WOTUSSYRACUSE, New YORK – Today, at an event at Emmi Farms in Baldwinsville, New York, EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez and Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Commander LTC Jason Toth celebrated the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
- EPA helps improve watershed in central ArkansasDALLAS – (Jan. 22, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded funding to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division to develop modeling strategies to help improve water quality for the Bayou Meto watershed in central Arkansas.
- U.S. EPA and Army Deliver Navigable Waters Protection Rule and Redefine WOTUSPHOENIX — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Mike Stoker, Col. Daryll Fust, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Deputy Commander, and U.S.
- Correcting the Record: Media Erroneously Claims EPA and Army Jeopardize Wetlands & Stream ProtectionWASHINGTON (Jan. 23, 2020) — According to multiple media reports, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which delivers a new, clear definition for “waters of the United States,” issued today by the U.S.
- EPA announces $2.5 million plan to advance cleanup of Detroit River Area of ConcernDETROIT (Jan. 22, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed a $2.5 million agreement to design a project that will remediate contaminated sediment and create a substantial new habitat at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
- EPA Announces Completion of Sewer and Soil Remedy in Franklin, Ind.For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA-131
- Trump Administration Recruits Six New Members as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 ChampionsLAS VEGAS (Jan. 21, 2020) — Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the addition of six new U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These champions are U.S.
- Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the PNW & AlaskaThe following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in September and October of 2019. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the case and are included at the end of each summary.
- EPA Settlement with Gulfport Energy to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Operations by 313 Tons Per YearEPA Settlement with Gulfport Energy to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Operations by 313 Tons Per Year
- EPA Settlement with Gulfport Energy to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Operations by 313 Tons Per YearCHICAGO (January 22, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corp. for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at oil and natural gas production wells in Ohio.
- EPA proposes to approve Utah’s regional haze planDENVER-- The U.S.
- EPA Reaches Settlement With Magruder Limestone Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in MissouriEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Administrator Wheeler Tours Hoover Dam, Participates in Food Waste Reduction Event at MGMPHOTOS
VIP hangar project completed at Osan Air BaseEngineers at the Far East District central resident office completed construction surveillance on
Ready for the “Big One”? The Corps studies and prepares for the worst caseScientists tell us the Pacific Northwest is due for a very large earthquake—possibly as large as magnitude 9.2—from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) off the Pacific coast, stretching from northern California to southern British Columbia. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has been evaluating potential impacts to its dams in the Willamette, Rogue and Columbia River regions to prepare for such an event.- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S.
- EPA Public Meeting on January 23 to Discuss the Westside Lead Cleanup in Atlanta, GeorgiaATLANTA (January 21, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public meeting to discuss the cleanup of lead contaminated soil at approximately 66 properties in Atlanta’s westside. Who: U.S. EPA Region 4
- EPA’s Southwest Jefferson County Mining NPL Superfund Site Experts Available During Open House at County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro, Missouri, on Jan. 23Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA, Justice Department, and State of Colorado Announce Settlement with K.P. Kauffman Co. to Reduce Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations by More Than 500 Tons Per YearWASHINGTON (January 21, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the state of Colorado today announced a settlement with Denver-based K.P. Kauffman Company, Inc.
- EPA, Justice Department and State of Colorado announce settlement with K.P. Kauffman Co. to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations by more than 500 tons per yearDENVER-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department and the state of Colorado today announced a settlement with Denver-based K.P. Kauffman Company Inc.
Corps updates progress on Lollie LeveeU.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil engineers Elmo Webb and Jonathan Palmer spoke to a Local Emergency Planning Committee in Conway Arkansas, recently about what caused the near breach of the Faulkner County Levee, known locally as the Lollie Levee.
Corps lakes offer Christmas trees a second chanceEvergreen trees aren’t typically considered aquatic vegetation, but if they’re used as Christmas trees in the Savannah River Basin, chances are they’ll continue “bearing fruit” under water. Rather than have old Christmas trees go to the landfill, rangers with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs at Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond lakes collect the trees in December and January each year to make fish habitats in the reservoirs.
Commentary: 'The Dream,' still inspiring“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed; We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Vectrus repairs water treatment plant after floodVectrus contractors worked to combat the impact of floods that occurred at Incirlik Air Base,
Maryland National Guard helps assess Puerto Rico quake damageREISTERSTOWN, Md. – From more than 1,500 miles away, about 10 Maryland National Guard and Defense- EPA Grant to Cherokee Nation Will Fund Hazardous Waste WorkDALLAS – (Jan. 17, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Cherokee Nation to support a variety of hazardous waste management activities.
- EPA Announces Enforcement Actions to Protect Drinking Water at Eight Federal FacilitiesWASHINGTON (January 17,2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it issued eight Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) enforcement orders to federal facilities in Fiscal Year 2019.
Middle East District Commander motivates young students through STEMMiddle East District Commander Col. Philip Secrist facilitated STEM-generated smiles, grins and gasps of excitement during his visit to STARBASE Academy in Winchester, Va., on 10 JAN.- Secretary Brouillette Leads US Delegation To Pay Respects To His Majesty Sultan QaboosThe Secretary expressed deepest condolences from the United States to His Majesty’s family and the people of Oman:
TAD commander issues MLK Day messageRev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Each year in January Americans answer his question by coming together on Dr. King’s birthday to serve their neighbors and communities. We celebrate the life of Dr. King and acknowledge his achievements as a citizen, a civil rights leader, and a tireless advocate of the American ideals of liberty, equality, and justice for all. But this commemoration is not just about remembering a man who had a great impact on our nation. It is a day to celebrate Dr.…
Park Rangers promote water safety at Nashville Boat ShowNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2020) – Avid boaters and outdoors enthusiasts stopped in at the Nashville Boat Show at the Music City Center in hopes of checking off their list of preseason to-dos, and preparing for the start of the fishing season with a little help from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers.- EPA Grant Will Support Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma’s Environmental ProgramsRecently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant of $300,681 to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
- EPA Celebrates Massport Efforts to Add Cleaner Emissions TrucksBOSTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Dennis Deziel toured Massport's Conley Terminal today and reviewed their efforts to promote and transition to cleaner emission heavy-duty trucks.
- Washington, D.C. Resident Sentenced for Violating the Toxic Substances Control Act(Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020) A Washington, D.C.
- EPA Region 4 Jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks InitiativeATLANTA (Jan. 16, 2020) — Today, at the Georgia Motor Trucking Association (GMTA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
- Washington, D.C. Resident Sentenced for Violating the Toxic Substances Control ActA Washington, D.C.
- EPA visit to Navajo Shippers highlights Cleaner Trucks Initiative and Colorado trucking community’s leadership on clean airDENVER -- On Thursday, January 16, U.S.
Corps researchers win Department of Defense award for environmental restorationCHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Dr. Kathryn Guy and Dr. Martin Page, both materials engineers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, were part of a team of researchers who recently received the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program Project of the Year award in Environmental Restoration.- Department of Energy Issues Final “Process Rule” Modernizing Procedures in the Consideration of Energy Conservation StandardsToday, DOE announced a final rule updating and streamlining aspects of the Department’s current rule making process process.
DIA Director Talks Mission, National Security on Intelligence Matters PodcastDefense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr. discussed DIA’s mission and national security concerns on the Intelligence Matters podcast with host and former acting director of CIA, Michael Morell, Jan. 8.- EPA awards over $1.6M to Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration AuthorityDALLAS – (Jan. 15, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded over $1,611,426 to the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for a project that would create 392 acres of marsh land in southwest Louisiana.
- EPA, Delaware Sign Pact to Expand Efforts Supporting Clean Water, Healthy FarmsHARRINGTON, Del. -- (January 15, 2020) – The U.S.
- EPA Responds to Puerto Rico Earthquakes; Assessing Sites and Facilities to Help the Puerto Rico GovernmentSan Juan, Puerto Rico The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responding to the recent series of damaging earthquakes in Puerto Rico. EPA is working under a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission assignment focused on lending aid to the U.S.
- U.S. EPA settlements with two San Diego County firms protect residents from lead-based paint health hazardsSAN DIEGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two settlements in San Diego County, California, for violations of federal regulations related to lead. Home Remodeling Center, based in San Marcos, will pay a $22,275 penalty.
- EPA New England Opens Nomination Period for Annual Environmental Merit AwardsBOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency office in New England is accepting nominations for New England people, organizations, government entities or businesses whose environmental achievements during the past year deserve recognition.
- EPA awards over $476,000 to New Mexico to reduce diesel emissionsDALLAS – (Jan. 15, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $476,330 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter.
- La EPA responde tras los terremotos en Puerto Rico; evaluando sitios e instalaciones para ayudar al Gobierno de Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico (15 de enero de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) está respondiendo a la reciente serie de terremotos que han causado daños en Puerto Rico.
- Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Outlook Forecasts Continued American Energy GrowthToday, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) issued its January edition of the Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
Breaking bridges, building a future“When it comes to building strong and innovative solutions, long-term and thorough preparation is always key, and that includes us investing in our young people,” Hamilton added. “The STEM program is just one example of how we, at the Corps, do that.”
National Stalking Awareness Month draws attention to unique crimeJanuary 2020 marks the 16th Annual Stalking Awareness Month, and the Violence Prevention Integrators are encouraging all members of our community to heighten our awareness of this negative, and potentially dangerous, aspect of interpersonal violence.- New York Times Continues Campaign Against Trump Administration
- ADVISORY: EPA Region 4 to Jumpstart Cleaner Trucks Initiative in the SoutheastATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2020) — On Thursday, January 16, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.
Far East District continues to develop leaders; announces new ULDP Level II classCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—Col. Christopher Crary, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East
Three eagles counted during annual eagle watch at Abiquiu LakeThe annual Abiquiu Lake Eagle Watch, Jan. 4, 2020, was considered by rangers to be a successful event, with 66 volunteers assisting from three stationary positions on shore and two boats on the lake.
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway route closed for gate restorationSOUTH MILLS, N.C. – Due to required maintenance, the Dismal Swamp Canal on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between North Carolina and Virginia has been temporarily shut off to vessel traffic.- EPA Jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks InitiativeNEW YORK – At the Port of Elizabeth, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Pete Lopez outlined the concrete steps EPA is taking to advance the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI).
- U.S. EPA settlement with Southern California refinery improves chemical safety at Torrance facilityTORRANCE, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement agreement with the Torrance Refining Company, LLC over chemical safety and risk management violations.
- EPA Reaches Settlement With River Products Company Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in IowaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina, Jan. 14NAVASSA, N.C. (Jan. 13, 2020) – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold a public meeting regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020.
Far East District headquarters welcomes Jenny’s Coffee ShopThere’s a new place to get your morning cup of joe as the Far East District officially welcomed
Semonite ‘coins’ TAD logistics specialist during visitWINCHESTER, Va. — Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, the 54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, “coined” TAD Logistics Specialist Tim O'Dell for his outstanding support to the Division members here at the headquarters and at deployed locations across the Middle East and Central Asia.- Department of Energy to Provide $75 Million for Bioenergy Crops ResearchToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $75 million over five years for research to develop sustainable bioenergy
- Department of Energy Announces $625 Million for New Quantum CentersDOE announced up to $625 million over the next five years to establish two to five multidisciplinary Quantum Initiatives.
- EPA order brings innovative wastewater treatment upgrades in GuamU.S. EPA order brings innovative wastewater treatment upgrades in Guam
- EPA Week In Review 1/6 - 1/10Now that 2020 is officially here, Washington has turned it's attention to one thing... the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is turning 50! Although the agency is abuzz with birthday celebration plans, it was still a very busy week at the EPA.
- Punch It Performance and Tuning Agrees to Stop Selling Illegal Devices That Defeat Emissions Control Systems of Vehicles in the Wake of Clean Air Act Enforcement ActionWASHINGTON (January 10, 2020) — The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.
Semonite, Houston visit TAD headquartersWINCHESTER, Va. -- Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, the 54th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and USACE Command Sergeant Major Bradley Houston, drove 70 miles through the winter mix that enveloped Northern Virginia to visit with the men and women of the Transatlantic Division here Jan. 7, 2020.- DOE Selects Brookhaven National Laboratory to Host Major New Nuclear Physics FacilityPlanned Atom Smasher to Unlock the Secrets of the ‘Strong Force.’
Buffalo District fights invasive hydrilla on the Great LakesThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is on a mission to fight hydrilla, an aggressive plant species that has wreaked havoc from Asia to every continent except Antarctica. “Hydrilla completely chokes out our waterways and impacts all the things we enjoy,” said Michael Greer, USACE Buffalo District project manager. “It affects water quality, the economy, businesses, hydropower and flood reduction - ultimately our health and our wallets.” “A single aquatic plant could put all of that at risk,” warned New York Senator Charles Schumer in 2017.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $6.3 Million for University Training and Research for Fossil Energy ApplicationsFossil Energy has announced approximately $6.3 million in federal funding for R&D projects under FOA 2193.
- Hanford Uses In-house Oil Treatments to Eliminate Waste, Save MoneyElectrical utility workers at the Hanford Site have begun using a system that reconditions, or purifies, used oil, reducing environmental waste and saving money ? an estimated $2.5 million over the next five years.
- EPA, USDA, and FDA Launch Joint Website to Streamline Information about Agricultural Biotechnology ProductsWASHINGTON — Today, in recognition of National Biotechnology Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.
- EPA Proposes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, MassachusettsBOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a cleanup plan for groundwater at the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Massachusetts. EPA will host a Public Information Session on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
- EPA to Begin Factory Street Lead Removal Project in Honolulu this MonthHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to begin the removal of lead-contaminated soil under Factory Street in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood of Honolulu the week of January 20, 2020.
- U.S. Department of Energy Launches Energy Storage Grand ChallengeToday, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette announced the launch of the Energy Storage Grand Challenge
Military families can receive free chiropractic care via Patriot ProjectBy law, all veterans with service-related disabilities are required to have access to chiropractic care. Stated in Public Law 107-135 legislation, signed by President George W. Bush, chiropractic care became a permanent benefit for recipients of veteran’s health care service.
NATO temporarily suspends training mission in IraqAlthough NATO is committed to the training mission in Iraq, the alliance has suspended training operations in the country, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels Jan. 7.
Special Projects Branch hits 10-year milestoneIn many organizations, there are some tasks and projects that just don’t seem to fit into an easily defined category. This was also the case for the Corps of Engineers Omaha District in 2009. The District had projects that needed to be completed, but didn’t quite fit the mold of the programs they were assigned to. The solution to that issue to the stand up the Special Projects Branch. It was a new concept when the first eight-person team was assembled to take on these outliers, which totaled more than $140 million that first year. Since then, the branch has…
Puerto Rico National Guard helps respond to earthquakesThe Puerto Rico National Guard was activated Tuesday to help respond to earthquakes that caused- EPA Appoints Kurt Thiede as Region 5 AdministratorWASHINGTON (Jan. 8, 2020) — Today, U.S.
- EPA Grant of $1.2M Will Support Water Pollution Control in TexasDALLAS – (Jan. 8, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $1.2 million to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fund water pollution control programs.
- EPA Reaches Settlement With Selby Enterprises LLC of Moline, Illinois, for Lead Disclosure Rule Violations in Davenport, IowaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Building relationships and infrastructure facilities with KuwaitUSACE’s Middle East District recently began a design review with the Kuwaiti Air Force on $140 million worth of construction on a Kuwait FMS case to support Kuwait’s newly purchased F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. The design program is the continuance of a survey of existing facilities at Al Jaber air base that identified new hangars, parking aprons, maintenance facilities and other needed infrastructure to operate and maintenance the arriving F-18 fighter jets.
Duds are preferred in FUDSIf it goes BOOM, that's bad. If you think it might go boom, then your property might qualify for the FUDS Program. In the southeastern United States, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program is overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Savannah District.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $15 Million for Carbon Dioxide Utilization ProjectsThe Office of Fossil Energy has announced up to $15 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development projects.
- EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger FutureWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its 50th anniversary theme, “EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger Future.”
- EPA Draft Permit Will Significantly Reduce Nitrogen Discharges, Improve Health of Great BayCONCORD, N.H. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it has issued a draft Clean Water Act permit for public comment.
- Aggressively Addressing PFAS at EPAWASHINGTON (Jan. 7, 2020) — Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Prevent Lung Cancer: Test Your Home for RadonWASHINGTON (January 7, 2020) —This National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer. Make 2020 a healthier, safer new year by testing your home.
Memphis District: 2019 dredged up with a bangThe Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has several missions associated with the Mississippi River. One of the most important is to keep the river channel at a depth that allows the river barge industry to dependably transport goods up and down the river. To deliver on this charge, the Memphis District awarded a contract/task order in the amount of $7,987,200 to the Inland Dredging Company in April of 2019. On Dec. 23, 2019, Inland Dredging Co. completed all work with a total of 1,289,598 cubic yards of sediment dredged from all 10 Memphis District Harbors.
USACE to host careers open house for students, grads and professionalsHampton Roads-area college students, recent graduates and career professionals are invited to the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Federal Careers Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 8, in the district’s headquarters building at 803 Front St. here.
High-dollar contracts announced, DCMA will administerThe agency manages approximately 350,000 contracts with an overall total value of $5.2 trillion, and authorizes $678.4 million in contractor payments each business day.- Department of Energy Announces $32 Million for Small Business Research and Development GrantsToday, The Department of Energy (DOE) will award 158 grants totaling $32 million to 118 small businesses in 32 states.
- Secretary Brouillette To Deliver Remarks At Consumer Electronics ShowOn Wednesday, January 8, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will deliver remarks to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
- EPA Jumpstarts Administrator Wheeler’s Cleaner Trucks InitiativeMarshall, Va. (Jan. 6, 2020) — At the Fauquier Livestock Exchange, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler followed up on his November 2018 announcement and took concrete steps to advance the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI). Joined by U.S.
- U.S. EPA settlement with facility in Los Angeles will help local students breathe easierLOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Pacific Resource Recovery Services for improperly managing hazardous waste at their facility in Los Angeles.
- EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger FutureWASHINGTON (January 06, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its 50th anniversary theme, “EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger Future.”
FED leans forward in military spouse employment opportunitiesCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED),- DOE Awards $25 Million to Improve Natural Gas OperationsToday, 16 projects were selected to receive nearly $25 million in federal funding for cost-shared projects to advance natural gas infrastructure tech.
Defense bill to fund pay raise for military, civilian personnelThe $738 billion defense spending bill signed into law by President Donald J. Trump funds the largest pay increases in a decade.
Winter doesn't put freeze on flood repairsWhen the unprecedented and historical flooding started in the Missouri and Platte River basins in March 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District responded immediately. Within hours, the District, led by the Readiness Branch, was developing plans and sending materials out to fight the flood and provide assistance to communities within harm’s way.- DoD Releases 2020 Military Pay and Compensation RatesThe Department of Defense has released the 2020 Rates for Basic Allowance for Housing, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, and Basic Pay. These rates will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 2.8%, Basic Allowance for Subsistence rates will increase 0.9%, and Basic Pay will increase 3.1% over the entire force.
- EPA Approves U.S. Virgin Islands Solid Waste ProgramU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As part of its continuing efforts to help the Caribbean develop solid waste program capacity, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the U.S. Virgin Islands’ municipal solid waste landfill permit program.
Building the King High School in SesaboSESABO, Japan -- In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), there are two occasions that are- Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations.
- EPA Reaches Negotiated Settlements Regarding MS4 Water Permits in Massachusetts and New HampshireBOSTON – The U.S.
Dredging to start in Norfolk Harbor inner channelsNORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting are set to begin dredging the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel and channel to Newport News on Saturday.
Powering the FleetSASEBO, Japan -- Two weeks ago the USS America (LHA 6) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities (CFA)- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New JerseyGibbsboro, N.J. (December 26, 2019) – The U.S.
TAD’s senior civilian earns Presidential Rank AwardWhen President Donald Trump recognized 141 members of the Federal Government’s Senior Executive Service by presenting them with the annual Presidential Rank Award on Dec. 17, 2019, Alvin “Al” Lee, the Transatlantic Division’s Director of Programs and Business, was among the list of 30 recipients earning the “Distinguished Executives” award – one of only four Department of the Army members receiving the recognition. The Presidential Rank Award is the top award a civilian Federal employee can receive.
Corps, Orange County partner to complete flood channel before storm seasonThe reconstruction of the channel qualified for repair under the Corps’ Public Law 84-99 Rehabilitation Program, which gives the Corps the authority to repair flood control structures that are damaged due to flood and other natural events.
Army Corps Connects with Small Business at National ConferenceThe New York District participated in the 2019 Federal Small Business Conference in Dallas in November, joining 46 Army Corps of Engineers’ Districts across the United States and Army Corps Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite.- Department of Energy Issues Final Determination for General Service Incandescent Lamps, Finds More Stringent Standards are More Costly to...Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a final determination that the current standards for incandescent light bulbs
Innovative thinking at Mount Morris Dam saves taxpayers’ time and moneyThe Mount Morris Dam, situated deep in the Genesee River gorge near the northern end of Letchworth State Park in Livingston County, NY, has been very effective at reducing the risk of flooding for downstream communities since it was built in 1952. In fact, to date, the dam has prevented over $3 billion worth of flood damages. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is responsible for maintaining the dam so that it continues to perform this valuable flood risk reduction mission.- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million for Extreme Environment Materials for Power GenerationToday, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has announced up to $20 million in federal funding
- EPA Releases PFAS Groundwater Guidance for Federal Cleanup Programs, Fulfilling PFAS Action Plan CommitmentWASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Finalizes List of Next 20 Chemicals to Undergo Risk Evaluation under TSCAWASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2019) — Today, after reviewing input from stakeholders and the public, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next 20 chemicals to undergo risk evaluation under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
- EPA Completes Agreements to Settle Clean Water Act Violations From Biosolids Land Application in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and NebraskaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Completes Review of Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund Site in Woodstock, ConnecticutWOODSTOCK, CONN. – EPA recently completed a comprehensive review of the site cleanup work previously completed at the Linemaster Switch Corp. Superfund Site in Woodstock, Conn. by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA Completes Reviews of Four Superfund Site Cleanups in New Hampshire During 2019CONCORD, N.H. – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at four National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in N.H. by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site to evaluate the continued protectiveness of previous site remediation.
- EPA Completes Reviews of 12 Superfund Site Cleanups in Massachusetts During 2019BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 12 National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Massachusetts, including two federal facilities, by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.
- EPA Completes Reviews of Six Superfund Site Cleanups in Vermont During 2019MONTPELIER – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at six National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Vermont by performing a required Five-Year Reviews of each site.
- EPA Completes Review of Landfill & Resource Recovery Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, Rhode IslandN. SMITHFIELD, R.I. – EPA recently completed a comprehensive review of the site cleanup work previously completed at the Landfill & Resource Recovery Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, R.I. by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA Completes Review of the Saco Tannery Waste Pits Superfund Site in Saco, MaineSACO, MAINE – EPA recently completed a comprehensive review of the completed cleanup work at the Saco Tannery Waste Pits Superfund Site, in Saco, by performing a required Five-Year Review.
- EPA orders online marketplace to stop selling illegal pesticidesSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued a “Stop Sale” order to online marketplace Bonanza.com requiring the company to immediately halt sales of a dozen imported pesticide products not legal -- or safe -- for sale in the United States.
USACE updates dry-season approach for Lake OkeechobeeThe water management team at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now focused on the year ahead and the challenges that we face. Unlike last year, our focus this year will be on retaining water during the dry season.- Department of Energy Announces $20 Million in Funding to Develop Feedstock Monitoring and Carbon Storage TechnologyToday, DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $20 million in funding
- USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019 dalbert Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:05 Agency treated millions of acres, expanded partnerships, access and supported rural economies Press Office (202) 205-1134 Washington December 19, 2019 - The USDA Forest Service announced today that 2019 was a historic year for America’s national forests and grasslands. “In 2019, through Shared Stewardship agreements we forged new partnerships and built on existing ones to better collaborate and share decision space with states, partners and tribes,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “We also opened hundreds of thousands of acres of national forests to visitor…
- USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019USDA Forest Service surpasses goals and breaks records in 2019 dalbert Thu, 12/19/2019 - 09:05 Agency treated millions of acres, expanded partnerships, access and supported rural economies Press Office (202) 205-1134 Washington December 19, 2019 - The USDA Forest Service announced today that 2019 was a historic year for America’s national forests and grasslands. “In 2019, through Shared Stewardship agreements we forged new partnerships and built on existing ones to better collaborate and share decision space with states, partners and tribes,” said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. “We also opened hundreds of thousands of acres of national forests to visitor…
- EPA Recognizes Staples Inc. of Framingham, Mass. for Electronics Recycling EffortsBOSTON – EPA is recognizing Staples Inc., based in Framingham, Massachusetts for its work to reduce electronic waste and increase its reuse and recycling.
- EPA Announces New Method to Test for Additional PFAS in Drinking WaterWASHINGTON (Dec. 19, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another key step in implementing the agency’s PFAS Action Plan by announcing a new validated method for testing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
- EPA Fulfills Another Trump Administration Promise: Finalizes RFS Volumes for 2020 and Biomass Based Diesel Volumes for 2021
- EPA Takes Steps to Provide Needed Clarity and Certainty for U.S. AgricultureWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA grant to state of Louisiana will support Pesticide programsDALLAS – (Dec.19, 2019) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the state of Louisiana to support ongoing pesticide programs.
- EPA announces finalists for GLRI grants to address nutrients in the Great LakesFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA128
- EPA Offers Existing Owners of Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Facilities the Opportunity to Perform Self-Audits to Return to ComplianceWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Reviews Plans by Chesapeake Bay Watershed States, D.C., to Meet Cleanup GoalsPHILADELPHIA (December 19, 2019) – The U.S.
- EPA Outlines Efficient Federal Coal Ash Permitting Program in New Proposal, Approves Second State Coal Ash Permit Program for GeorgiaWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Region 4 Smart Sectors program to engage businesses in achieving better environmental outcomesATLANTA (Dec. 19, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of Region 4’s Smart Sectors Program.
- EPA Completes Indoor Air Sampling and Mitigation at Properties Near Former Hancock Manufacturing Co. Site in Toronto, OhioFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA130
- The Former Nebraska Ordnance PlantThe Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, located in rural Nebraska near the town of Mead, was a 17,250-acre load, assemble and pack facility that produced bombs, boosters and shells in support of World War II and the Korean Conflict. The facility included munition load lines and an Atlas Missile Area, added in 1959. There are currently four groundwater plumes, each up to four miles long. The primary contaminants within the groundwater are trichloroethene (TCE), a common solvent, and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), an explosive. Despite the existing contamination, the former NOP property is used today for residential, agricultural, and research purposes by the…
Optimized Remediation of Groundwater Contamination at the Former Nebraska Ordnance PlantThe Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, located in rural Nebraska near the town of Mead, was a 17,250-acre load, assemble and pack facility that produced bombs, boosters and shells in support of World War II and the Korean Conflict. The facility included munition load lines and an Atlas Missile Area, added in 1959. There are currently four groundwater plumes, each up to four miles long. The primary contaminants within the groundwater are trichloroethene (TCE), a common solvent, and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), an explosive. Despite the existing contamination, the former NOP property is used today for residential, agricultural, and research purposes by the…- Familiar face steps into new role as emergency operations chiefGeorge Minges, a familiar face in the Louisville District, has been named the new chief of emergency
- BIRD Energy to invest $6.4 Million in Cooperative Israel-U.S. Clean Energy ProjectsDOE, Israel’s Ministry of Energy (MoE) along with the Israel Innovation Authority have selected seven clean energy projects to receive $6.4 million.
- EPA Recognizes Electronics Industry Leaders for Achievements in Innovation and RecyclingWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of its Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge Awards.
- EPA Completes Nine Agreements to Settle Clean Water Act Violations from Biosolids Land Application in 2019WASHINGTON (December 18, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it completed nine federal enforcement actions in 2019 to settle Clean Water Act violations that resulted from land application of biosolids.
- EPA Recognizes Sprint and 8 Other Electronics Industry Leaders for Achievements in Innovation and RecyclingEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA announces grant to enhance mussel populations in New York’s lower Grasse RiverFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA127
Center’s mission feeds $6 billion to small businesses over last decadeIn fiscal 2019, the Center executed more than $2 billion in contract actions, pushing the Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntsville-based specialized technical support organization past the $6 billion mark over the last 10 years.- Department of Energy Announces $55 Million in Funding for Electric Aviation ProgramsDepartment of Energy Announces $55 Million in Funding for Electric Aviation Programs
Hazardous land used during Atomic Age has green futureIn 1945, following the United States’ detonation of two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, World War II ended and the Atomic Age began. Research on the uses of atomic power also started and the forming of the United States’ Atomic Energy Commission was created to foster this.
Fuels PDT named USACE ‘Team of the Year’ for contractingThe professionals of the Fuels Recurring Maintenance and Minor Repair Project Delivery Team gathered Dec. 16, 2019, to receive the 2019 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “Team of the Year” Excellence in Contracting Award.
Fiscal triad delivers for the Tyndall RebuildThe final months of FY19 were rewarding for Tyndall Air Force Base as they received the June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act to increase their annual operations and maintenance budget by a massive 450 percent. Under the act, O&M funding assigned $56 million to sustain regular base operations with an additional $358.4 million allotted for Hurricane Michael recovery under the facility sustainment restoration modernization designation.- U.S. EPA Holds Inaugural Conference on Reducing Animal Testing for Chemical SafetyWASHINGTON — Today, U.S.
10th annual Eagle Watch at The Dalles Dam Jan. 18Join Portland District park rangers for the 10th annual Eagle Watch at The Dalles Dam visitor center on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view bald eagles roosting in their natural habitat along the Columbia River.
Corps constructs new hangar for Aerial Refueling Aircraft at Seymour Johnson AFBWork continues on a new $59.5 million state-of-the-art maintenance hangar at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The facility, under construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will support the new KC-46A Pegasus, a mid-air refueling tanker set to arrive at the installation in the summer of 2020.- DOE Awards $40 Million for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology TransferU.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette has issued the DOE’s second Funding Opportunity Announcement.
- U.S. EPA fines three Southern California-based companies $170,000 for hazardous waste violations RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has levied fines totaling $170,000 against Dura Coat Products, Inc., International Aerospace Coatings, Inc. and Goodwest Rubber Linings, Inc.
- EPA requests applications for $2 million in funding for Great Lakes trash-free water projectsFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA129
- EPA Announces Competitive Grant Award for the Pesticide Regulatory Education ProgramWASHINGTON (December 16, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces Competitive Grant Award for the Pesticide Regulatory Education ProgramWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program is the recipient of a cooperative agreement to implement the Pesticide Regulatory Education Program (PREP).
- EPA proposes air quality plan for oil and gas emissions on the Uintah and Ouray Indian ReservationDENVER -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a plan to establish federally enforceable requirements to control air pollutant emissions from new and existing oil and natural gas sources on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in northeast Utah.
- EPA, BP settle hazardous waste violations at North SlopeSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with BP Exploration Alaska over violations of its federal hazardous waste permit for its activities on Alaska’s North Slope.
- EPA reclassifies Denver area to “Serious” nonattainment for ozoneDENVER—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the agency is finalizing a determination to reclassify the Denver Metro/North Front Range ozone nonattainment area from Moderate to Serious nonattainment under the Clean Air Act.
Invasive species mussel in on Gavins Point DamWhen you’re talking about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ six mainstem dams on the Missouri River, the word small is a relative term. While the dams and their powerhouses vary in size, they are all imposing structures. For instance, Gavins Point Dam, near Yankton, South Dakota, is the smallest of the six, yet it took 7 million cubic yards of earth to build and its three Kaplan generators are capable of generating electricity for 68,000 homes. This makes it that much more ironic that something as small as a zebra mussel could give it such big problems.
Thule Air Base, Arctic - Consistently on top of its gameNot too long ago at Thule Air Base, Greenland located in the Arctic, a change of command ceremony was taking place. Outgoing 821st Air Base Group U.S. Air Force Commander - Col. Mafwa Kuvibidila- passed the flag to her successor Col. Timothy J. Bos. Thule Air Base is the United States U.S. Air Force's northernmost base, located in the northwestern corner of Greenland, in a coastal valley 700 miles north of the Arctic Circle and 950 miles south of the North Pole.- EPA Week In Review: 12/09 - 12/13
- EPA’s 2019 National Brownfields Training Conference Wraps Up in Los Angeles CaliforniaLOS ANGELES, CALIF. (December 13, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded the 2019 Brownfields National Training Conference in Los Angeles, California. EPA cohosted the event with the International City/County Management Association.
- La Conferencia Nacional de Capacitación sobre Terrenos Brownfields de la EPA en 2019 concluye en Los Ángeles, CaliforniaLOS ÁNGELES, CALIFORNIA (13 de diciembre de 2019) — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó la Conferencia de capacitación sobre terrenos baldíos conocidos como “brownfields” de 2019 en Los Ángeles, California.
USACE-Albuquerque District, Dona Ana County sign Project Partnership Agreement for new damU.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District leadership and representatives from Dona Ana County celebrated the completion of the Feasibility Phase of the Hatch Section 205 Flood Risk Management Project during a milestone ceremony in Hatch, N.M., Dec. 10, 2019.
Deployments aren't permanent, but worthwhileDeploying is a choice for Civilians within the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and sometimes the tour could last anywhere from 6 months to a year, and even less.- E&E News Continues To Ignore The Facts In Latest Smear CampaignWASHINGTON (Dec. 12, 2019) — E&E News is at it again refusing to include answers that don't fit their anti-Trump narrative.
- EPA Announces More Than $1.3 Million to State of Texas for Underground Storage Tank ProgramsDALLAS – (Dec. 12, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a grant of more than $1.3 million to support underground storage tank programs.
- President Donald J. Trump Presides Over Swearing In Of Dan Brouillette As 15th Secretary Of EnergyPresident Donald J. Trump presided over the swearing in of Dan Brouillette to serve as the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Help during missions, gain valuable experience working with Emergency Operations CenterOver the course of 13 days in October 2017, a windswept firestorm tore through more than 195,000
USACE Marine Design Center managing procurement of dredge for AzerbaijanThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Marine Design Center is managing the procurement of a dredge for the nation of Azerbaijan, as part of a broader U.S. Department of Defense program to enhance Azerbaijan’s maritime security. The dredge will enable the Coast Guard of the State Border Service to operate its fleet of vessels and maintain access to the harbor entrance and shipping channels of ports located in the Caspian Sea. - Freeport Mineral Corporation Completes Requirements of 2003 Agreement with EPAPRESCOTT, Ariz. -- Today the U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Freeport Mineral Corporation has met all requirments of a consent decree to address unpermitted discharges of mine drainage at the United Verde Mine near, Jerome, Arizona.
- EPA AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE $245 MILLION AGREEMENT FOR CLEANUP AT THE ALLIED PAPER INC./PORTAGE CREEK/KALAMAZOO RIVER SUPERFUND SITEWASHINGTON (December 11, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S.
- EPA completes review of general construction permits that will protect Pennsylvania waterwaysPHILADELPHIA (December 11, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has completed its review of two general permits for construction projects in Pennsylvania that outline management of stormwater at construction sites.
- U.S. EPA Superfund Job Training Initiative provides skills and opportunities for San Gabriel Valley-area graduatesLOS ANGELES – Yesterday evening, 20 area residents graduated from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund Job Training Initiative (SuperJTI) program.
- U.S. Refiners to Deliver Cleaner Marine Diesel Fuel with Key Regulatory ChangeWASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2019) — To aid the smooth implementation of the Jan. 1 2020 (IMO 2020) global marine fuel limit for sulfur that takes effect January 1, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising key regulatory text to ensure that U.S.
- EPA and DOJ announce $245 million agreement for cleanup at the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund siteFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA116
Welcome home Dredge Hurley!The Memphis District’s Dredge Hurley returned to its home port of Ensley Engineer Yard in Memphis Harbor around 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Their arrival marks the end of the two most productive dredging seasons in the vessel’s history.- EPA announces grant to restore habitat in Indiana’s Grand Calumet River Area of ConcernFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA126
- EPA Announces $44 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions from Diesel EnginesWASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines.
- U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Justice Settle with Kern Oil & Refining Co. for Violations at Bakersfield RefineryBAKERSFIELD, Calif.— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement with Kern Oil & Refining Co. that resolves alleged violations at its petroleum refinery in Bakersfield.
- EPA Grant of More Than $75,000 to Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Will Support Water Quality ProgramsDALLAS – (Dec. 10, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded more than $75,000 to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma to support water quality programs.
- EPA Announces $1.5 Million in Funding to Reduce Emissions From Diesel Engines in Four Midwest StatesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Plan Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S.
- EPA Seeks DERA Grant Proposals up to $4 Million to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines Across Pacific SouthwestSAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines.
- EPA will hold a public meeting on a proposed plan to clean up the Municipal Well Superfund site in Charlevoix, MichiganFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA123
- EPA begins public comment period on proposed soil cleanup plan for North Alcoa Superfund Site, East St. Louis, IllinoisEPA will hold an open house and a public meeting on Dec. 12 For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA124
- EPA to provide Washington with $52.1 million for critical water projectsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has approved funding in support of Washington’s $22 million plan for key drinking water projects and $120 million plan to improve wastewater infrastructure.
- EPA to provide Oregon with $32.3 million for critical water projectsSEATTLE -- The U.S.
Fort Campbell engineers receive Nashville District overview and tour Kentucky Lock Addition ProjectGRAND RIVERS, Ky., (Dec. 05, 2019) –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander Lt. Col. Sonny Avichal welcomed Maj. Gen. (Ret) Bryan Watson and Army Combat engineers from Fort Campbell’s 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, for an overview and tour of the Kentucky Lock Addition Project.
Furnishings Program team focuses on ‘better, smarter, faster’ at VE workshopA group of Huntsville Center professionals took part in a value engineering workshop for the Furnishings Program Nov. 4–6 with the goal of improving processes, reducing costs and boosting value for stakeholders.- EPA improves drinking water systems in New Mexico with over $11 millionDALLAS – (Dec. 6, 2019) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded over $11 million to New Mexico to help finance drinking water projects in the state.
Buffalo District and D’Youville College teach students to get their hands dirtyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District biologists recently taught D’Youville College students basic wetland delineation and fish population surveys as part of two separate labs for the D’Youville BIO 189-A Great Lakes laboratory course.- U.S. Department of Energy Awards $3.5 Million to New Gas Reactor DesignProject will examine ways to reduce construction and maintenance costs of high-temperature gas-cooled reactor design.
- EPA Announces Revised Interim Decision for M-44 Predator Control DevicesWASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA announces $1,750,000 grant to restore habitat in Minnesota’s Saint Louis River Estuary Area of ConcernFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA125
- EPA provides $20.5 million for Alaska plan to improve drinking water, wastewater infrastructureSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced it has approved funding in support of Alaska’s $56 million plan to construct key wastewater infrastructure projects, and its $28.7 million plan for bolstering drinking water projects.
- EPA provides $18.8 million for Idaho plan to improve drinking water, wastewater infrastructureSEATTLE -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today approved funding in support of Idaho’s $61 million plan for key drinking water projects and $72 million plan to improve wastewater infrastructure.
- EPA Seeks Input on Strategies to Reduce Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Commercial Sterilizer OperationsWASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Seeks Input on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation OperationsWASHINGTON (Dec. 5, 2019) — The U.S.
Corps project kicks off in JohnstownWith the conclusion of a press conference, the clock officially started on Pittsburgh District’s latest partnership project in Johnstown, Nov. 25.
Detroit wins Corps Small Business awardsThe Detroit District leadership participated in the Federal Small Business Conference this year and- EPA Moves Forward on Key Drinking Water Priority Under PFAS Action PlanWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Yesterday, the U.S.
- What They Are Saying: EPA Takes Further Actions to Improve the NSR Permitting ProgramWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Yesterday, the U.S.
- EPA Awards $4 Million to Protect America’s Estuaries and Coastal WatersWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $4 million cooperative agreement with Restore America’s Estuaries to help fund projects supporting National Estuary Program coastal watersheds and estuaries.
- EPA Finds That Financial Risks from Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Industry Does Not Warrant Additional Federal RequirementsWASHINGTON (Dec. 4, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
TAD promotes Small Business participation in overseas programsSAME's Federal Small Business Conference connects small businesses directly with Federal Government procurement decision makers, contracting officers, small business liaison officers, and leaders. The event brings together small businesses with large businesses that have teaming and sub-contracting opportunities in support of government work. The 2019 SBC, held Nov. 20-22, 2019, in Dallas Texas, gave members of the Transatlantic Division team an opportunity to provide information on the projects and programs TAD anticipates we will begin developing in 2020 throughout the Middle East.- EPA helps Pueblo of Santa Ana clean and redevelop contaminated propertiesDALLAS – (Dec. 3, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $70,000 to the Pueblo of Santa Ana in New Mexico to assist in remediating and redeveloping brownfields sites.
- U.S. EPA and local landowner reach agreement over addressing damages to Molokai WetlandsHONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized an administrative order with Charles Miguel Sr., a property owner, over the unpermitted construction of a diversion channel in Southeast Molokai, Hawaii. Under the terms of the order, Mr.
- Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the Pacific NorthwestThe following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in July and August of 2019. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the case and are included at the end of each summary.
- EPA Takes Further Actions to Improve the NSR Permitting ProgramWASHINGTON (Dec. 3, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- Settlement With Lehigh Cement Company and Lehigh White Cement Company to Reduce Air Emissions of Thousands of Tons of PollutantsWASHINGTON (December 3, 2019) -Lehigh Cement Company LLC (Lehigh) and Lehigh White Cement Company, LLC (Lehigh White) have agreed to invest approximately $12 million in pollution control technology at their 11 portland cement manuf
- Dan Brouillette Confirmed By The U.S. Senate To Be Secretary of EnergyIn a bipartisan vote of 70-15 the United States Senate confirmed Dan Brouillette to be the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Agencies to sign agreement at Nansemond project’s next Restoration Advisory Board meetingSUFFOLK, Va. — Federal, state and local agencies tackling restoration efforts at Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot will sign a memorandum of understanding at Thursday's quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting, officials announced.- EPA Seeks Nominations for Environmental Financial Advisory BoardWASHINGTON (December 2, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations of candidates for the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). Nominations are due no later than Jan. 6, 2020.
- EPA Celebrates 49th Birthday and Kicks Off Year-Long 50th Anniversary CelebrationWASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates it’s 49th birthday and kicked off a year-long celebration leading up to the agency’s 50th anniversary on Dec. 2, 2020.
51st Medical Group hosts ribbon-cutting celebrating expansion, renovationOSAN AIR BASE, South Korea— After five years the fourth and final phase of a construction and- Secretary Rick Perry Calls For Continued Progress On Santa Susana Field Laboratory CleanupOn his final day in office, Secretary Perry issued the following statement regarding the cleanup of Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
- EPA and TCEQ Announce Story Map ResourceTCEQ Media, 512-239-5000
Coming together for those in needMembers of the Memphis District stay busy with work, but that doesn’t keep them from finding time to help those around us in need. Two employees in particular, Regional Technical Specialist Jamie Evans and Contract Specialist Sequoria Wilson, managed to coordinate clothing drives recently to give to the homeless in our local area, each doing so on separate occasions.
A successful year for Lake OkeechobeeAt this time last year, Jacksonville District was a month into executing operational flexibility for Lake Okeechobee aimed at drawing the lake down. What a difference a year makes.
Keeping ScoreOn Saturdays in the fall, 80,000 people funnel toward Williams-Brice Stadium to watch their beloved
Hurricane Hugo: 30 Years LaterAs a Sullivan’s Island resident, every weekday I cross the Ben Sawyer Bridge to head to work at the
Using data to determine flooding“I understand data and the different things we can do with information,” said Jennifer Kist,
Hurricane Dorian ResponseEach year, the Lowcountry braces for hurricane season. Extending from June 1st to November 30th and
Afghanistan District is Thankful for its VolunteersAcross the world families are gathering together to share memories and cherish some of the most simplest that life has to offer. Meanwhile there are Soldiers and Civilians who are far away from home, and making the most of this time of the season.- EPA Awards $1.8 Million to Cut Marine Diesel Emissions in New YorkNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $1,832,567 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to the Connecticut Maritime Foundation, Inc. to curb harmful pollution from ferries in the greater New York and New Jersey area.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Urges Americans to Fill Bellies, Not Landfills, this ThanksgivingWASHINGTON (Nov. 27, 2019) - As America celebrates Thanksgiving this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler reminds U.S.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Statement on the Passing of Administrator William RuckelshausWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler released the following statement on the passing of former EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus.
- Declaración del administrador de la EPA Andrew Wheeler por el fallecimiento del administrador William RuckelshausWASHINGTON--Hoy, el administrator de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) Andrew Wheeler publicó la siguiente declaración con motivo del fallecimiento del antiguo administrador de la EPA William Ruckelshaus.
Nashville District Contracting named best in USACENASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2019) – Companies can rest assure they are getting the very best contracting support in the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when they do business with the Nashville District.- Remediation, Environmental Services industry day setHuntsville Center has an industry day set from 1— 4 p.m., Jan. 15, for International Remediation & Environmental Services. The Center anticipates awarding a contract for a three year base ordering period, and a two-year optional ordering period. The anticipated program capacity is approximately $750 Million.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake celebrates 30th managed deer huntNearly 150 people filled a maintenance facility with excitement at Smithville Lake around 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. They were all there for one reason, to get out into the wild and seek a big buck this weekend. For the 30th year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake hosted what’s known as the world’s largest managed deer hunt for mobility-impaired hunters. During this two-day event, 60 hunting blinds are set up across 3,800 acres of prime ground, not available for public hunting. Along with a volunteer, these hunters seek out the best spot near daybreak and…
Corps completes Red Spring boardwalkLeaders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division, Los Angeles District and the Bureau of Land Management officially reopened Red Spring boardwalk Nov. 8.- A working aggressively to address 'forever chemicals,' Wheeler saysABC News By: Stephanie Ebbs Nov. 25, 2019
- U.S. EPA provides nearly $29 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in ArizonaPHOENIX – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $29 million in funding to 19 tribes in Arizona to invest in environmental protection programs and water infrastructure.
- U.S. EPA provides nearly $30 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in CaliforniaSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $30 million in funding to 87 tribes in California to invest in environmental programs and water infrastructure.
- U.S. EPA provides nearly $5.4 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in NevadaLAS VEGAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $5.4 million in funding to 16 tribes in Nevada to invest in environmental programs.
Demirbilek retires after 30 years of service to the CorpsVICKSBURG, Miss. (November 15, 2019) -- In a packed conference room on a Friday morning, Dr. Zeki Demirbilek, a research hydraulics engineer for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, bid farewell to his colleagues and friends at a retirement ceremony held in his honor, November 15, 2019.- EPA Proposes Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New JerseyGibbsboro, N.J. – The U.S.
- EPA Takes Important Step to Advance PFAS Action Plan, Requests Public Input on Adding PFAS Chemicals to the Toxics Release InventoryWASHINGTON (Nov. 25, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- Wolverine World Wide Inc. begins cleanup at the Wolverine Tannery and the House Street Disposal SitesKENT COUNTY, Mich. (November 25, 2019) – Wolverine World Wide Inc. recently began a short-term cleanup at the Wolverineand the House Street Disposal sites in Kent County.
- U.S. EPA settles with Hopi Tribe for Safe Drinking Water Act violationsTUBA CITY, Ariz. – The Hopi Tribe has agreed to pay a $3,800 penalty for failing to meet the terms of a 2016 agreement to reduce arsenic levels in drinking water at the Hopi Cultural Center.
- EPA and Ohio Announce Steubenville Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur DioxideSTEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Nov. 25, 2019) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ohio EPA announced the formal redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Steubenville area to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
CRSO: Introducing the affected environmentEssential to the National Environmental Policy Act process and the comparison of the alternatives under consideration is the development of the Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences sections of the environmental impact statement.
CRSO: Operating dams to support fish passageThe Corps and Reclamation operate Hungry Horse, Libby, Albeni Falls, Grand Coulee and Dworshak dams to store water to reduce flood damages downstream and deliver water for irrigation, among other purposes. However, storing water can interrupt the seasonal river flow patterns.
Defining the Environment under NEPAThe National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to evaluate each of the alternatives thoroughly to support comparisons about their implementation and their impacts on resources in natural and physical environments.
CRSO EIS Featured Project - Hungry Horse DamThe Columbia River System is large and complex. This educational feature introduces you to individual projects that play a role in supporting the region’s tribes, communities, industries and fish and wildlife species.
CRSO EIS Featured Project - Dworshak DamThe Columbia River System is large and complex. This educational feature introduces you to individual projects that play a role in supporting the region’s tribes, communities, industries and fish and wildlife species.- USDA and Georgia sign Shared Stewardship Agreement highlighting cooperative approach to land managementUSDA and Georgia sign Shared Stewardship Agreement highlighting cooperative approach to land management alortiz Fri, 11/22/2019 - 13:50 November 23, 2019 - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue joined Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to sign a Shared Stewardship agreement (PDF, 262 KB) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the State of Georgia. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. "Shared Stewardship offers a great opportunity to coordinate and prioritize land management activities in tandem," said Secretary Perdue. "The USDA…
Citizen’s Guide to ESA AccomplishmentsFor highlights of eight years of accomplishments to protect and conserve ESA-listed salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin, read the 2016 Citizen’s Guide.
Holiday blues can lead to a season that doesn’t bring good cheerChristmas standards that flood the airwaves, shopping malls and supermarkets typically paint a joyous, uplifting portrait of the holiday season, but for many people, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year.- DOE to Provide $100 Million for High Energy Physics ResearchToday, DOE announced a plan to provide $100 million over the next four years for new experimental and theoretical research to high energy physics.
- White House Appoints 2019-2020 Class of White House FellowsThe President’s Commission on White House Fellows announces the appointment of the 2019-2020 class of White House Fellows.
- USACE, ERDC complete Walnut Beach project, new stakeholder needed to continue effortsThe Walnut Beach Aquatic and Riparian Invasive Plant Species Control Demonstration Project was completed in September at Walnut Beach on Lake Erie in Ashtabula, Ohio. The goal of the project was to test new and improved methods for controlling invasive plants in order to validate applicability to other Great Lakes restoration projects.
- EPA Announces Availability of $4.8 Million in Funding for New Research on Managing PFAS in AgricultureALBUQUERQUE (Nov. 22, 2019) — Today, at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, U.S.
- EPA Recognizes Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission of Saluda, Va. for Excellence in Clean Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (November 22, 2019) –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing the Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission (MPPDC) in Saluda, Virginia for excellence and innovation for creating a living shoreline.
- EPA Recognizes Allegany County, Maryland for excellence in supporting Frostburg water projectWASHINGTON (November 22, 2019) –The U.S.
- EPA Bans All Retail Distribution of Methylene Chloride to Consumers for Paint and Coating RemovalWASHINGTON (Nov. 22, 2019) — The U.S.
- Department of Energy Launches Plastics Innovation ChallengeToday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced the launch of the Plastics Innovation Challenge.
Emergency flood ops knowledge: Sharing is caringMembers of the Japanese Association for Pump System Engineering recently toured the Memphis District for a chance to share in some knowledge and gain additional field experience in the area of emergency flood operations pump station engineering.- Emergency flood ops knowledge: Sharing is caringMembers of the Japanese Association for Pump System Engineering recently toured the Memphis District for a chance to share in some knowledge and gain additional field experience in the area of emergency flood operations pump station engineering.
- EPA Finalizes Risk Management Program Reconsideration Rule Aiding First Responders, Reducing Unnecessary BurdensWASHINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- What They Are Saying | EPA Finalizes Improved Risk Management Program Rule to Aid First Responders, Reduce BurdensWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Proposes Plan Related to Combined Sewer Overflow Impacts on the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in New York CityNEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a proposed plan that evaluates impacts of the current and expected future volume of combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges to the Newtown Creek Superfund Site Study Area in New York City.
- EPA awards $5.6 million in grants to reduce diesel pollutionAs part of a nationwide campaign to protect air quality and reduce diesel emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection today announced $5.6 million in support for clean diesel projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
New Deputy Commander Joins DistrictMaj. Stephanie Radford has already concluded that this assignment will be one of the most beneficial in her Army career.- San Francisco employees volunteer for Angel Island clean upSan Francisco District volunteers hauled out an estimated 600 pounds of trash and recyclables from Angel Island during the annual California Coastal Cleanup.
Cyber Center of Excellence updateWith more than $1.6 billion slated for construction, Fort Gordon now hosts the largest military- DOE Responds To Ambassador Sondland's Comments Before House Intelligence CommitteeStatement from DOE on Ambassador Sondland's Comments Before House Intelligence Committee.
- EPA FY 19 Environmental Justice Report Shows Notable Progress in Vulnerable CommunitiesWASHINGTON (Nov. 20, 2019) — The U.S.
- EPA Appoints New Members to National Environmental Justice Advisory CouncilWASHINGTON (November 20, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the appointment of eight new members to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC).
- EPA Fall 2019 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan Underscores Commitment to Strong Environmental Protection and Regulatory ReformWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- Kansas Water Infrastructure Projects Recognized by EPA for Excellence and InnovationEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- University of Louisville Receives $210,000 from EPA for Wetlands StudyLOUISVILLE, Ky. (November 20, 2019) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the University of Louisville a $210,000 Wetlands Program Development Grant (WPDG) to fund a stream-wetland complexes and restoration study.
- EPA Settlement with Connecticut Electric Cable Facility Resolves Alleged Chemical Reporting ViolationsNEW HAVEN, Conn. – The U.S.
- EPA honors innovative and sustainable water infrastructure projects in Alaska, Idaho and WashingtonSEATTLE – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized exceptional clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects in Alaska, Idaho and Washington within the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs.
- EPA Grant of More Than $157,000 Will Help Cherokee Nation Improve Water Quality
- Secretary Perry Hosts DOE Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony and Bids Farewell to AllToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) held its annual Secretary’s Honor Awards Ceremony at DOE Headquarters.
- DOE Announces $15 Million for Development of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ToolsDOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $15 million in funding for 23 projects.
- DOE Announces $40 Million for Energy Frontier Research CentersDOE announced a proposed $40 million in Fiscal Year 2020 for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs).
TAD honors American Indians and Alaskan Natives throughout NovemberAfter 100 years of efforts to establish it, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month. What originally started as an effort to gain a single day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated to recognize native cultures and educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of American Indians and Alaskan Natives.- EPA Grant of Nearly $150,000 Will Help Prevent Asbestos Exposure in Oklahoma SchoolsDALLAS – (Nov. 19, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded nearly $150,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Labor to support programs to reduce asbestos exposure in schools.
- EPA Recognizes Danville, Kentucky for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water InfrastructureDANVILLE, Ky. (November 19, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Meeting on December 3 to Discuss Sewer Work Near Amphenol Site in Franklin, IndianaFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA118
- EPA Administrator Wheeler addresses global water technology leaders in Tel AvivTEL AVIV (Nov. 19, 2019) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler provided the keynote address at the 8th Water Technology and Environmental Control (WATEC) Conference and Exhibition in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- EPA Provides Funds to Reduce School Bus Diesel Emissions in Bay Shore, N.Y.NEW YORK – Today, the U.S.
- EPA announces grants to advance clean-ups in Ohio’s Lake Erie Watershed and Areas of ConcernFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA117
- EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Southern Arizona Clean Water Infrastructure ProjectPHOENIX – On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 30 clean water and 25 drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs.
- EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Southern California Clean Water Infrastructure ProjectSAN DIEGO – On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 30 clean water and 25 drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs.
Memphis District Dive Team looks for mussels on Florida riverFive members of the Memphis District Dive Team, led by Biologist Mike Thron, spent a week in October searching for two species of threatened and endangered mussels species on the Apalachicola River north of Panama City, Florida.- United States Continues To Lead World In SupercomputingToday, the world’s TOP500 Supercomputers were unveiled, and once again asserted U.S. supremacy in supercomputing.
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Wins 2019 National CyberForce Competition™DOE announced the team from University of Maryland, Baltimore County as the national winner of DOE’s 2019 CyberForce Competition™.
Key USACE structure to get “facelift”An indispensable structure at Ensley Engineer Yard known as the stringout is getting a much needed “facelift” over the course of the next few years, and is slated for completion in the spring of 2022.- Joint Press Release on the Polish-U.S. Nuclear Industry ForumThe Government of the Republic of Poland, with support from the Government of the United States, hosted the Polish-U.S. Nuclear Industry Forum.
- Secretary Perry To Address Members of U.S. Chamber of CommerceOn Tuesday, November 19th, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will address members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Norfolk District and young scientists intersect during geotagging eventStudents and teachers from Norfolk Christian Lower School geoprocessed data with employees from Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to recognize GIS Day.- EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water InfrastructureWASHINGTON (November 18, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- Jerusalem Post: EPA chief to 'Post': U.S. 'leading by example' on environmental issuesJerusalem Post By: Eytan Halon Nov. 18, 2019
- EPA Recognizes Ashland, Wis., for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water InfrastructureFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA121
- Administrator Wheeler Visits Water Recycling Plant and U.S. Embassy in JerusalemJERUSALEM (Nov. 18, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler toured the Shafdan Water Recycling Plant and met with officials from Mekorot Israel National Company.
- Week in Review: Recycling EditionLast week, the U.S.
- EPA Recognizes the Indianapolis Airport Authority for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water InfrastructureFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA119
- EPA Recognizes the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water InfrastructureFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA120
- Raleigh Public Utilities Department Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water InfrastructureRALEIGH (November 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA recognizes South Dakota projects for excellence and innovation in clean water and drinking water infrastructureDENVER - (Nov. 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 30 clean water and 25 drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs.
- U.S. EPA settles with Arizona’s Decon7 Systems for selling unregistered and misbranded pesticidesScottsdale, Ariz. – The U.S.
- City of Florence Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water and Drinking Water InfrastructureFLORENCE (November 18, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Announces Settlements to Address Alleged Violations of Chemical Accident Prevention Requirements by Two Companies in Iowa and NebraskaEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Starts Tour in IsraelTEL AVIV (Nov. 17, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler became the first EPA Administrator since 2012 to visit Israel. He began his visit with bilateral meetings with the State of Israel and private partners.
Huntsville Center celebrates Native Americans at Redstone ArsenalAs part of National American Indian Heritage Month, guests from Sacred Way Sanctuary and the Native American Women Warriors took front and center Nov. 13, 2019, at Redstone Arsenal’s Bob Jones Auditorium.
New laser at McNary Dam is the latest technology for deterring birdsIn an effort to discourage birds from snatching up juvenile salmon below McNary Dam, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District has bought a laser.
Bonneville Dam hosts BPA electricity exhibit and presentationVisit Bonneville Dam’s Washington Shore visitor center from now through Feb. 2020 to experience Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) High Voltage DC (HVDC) Test Center exhibit. Visit on Nov. 30 at 2:30 p.m. and hear from Libby Burke, Bonneville Power Administration’s library archivist.- EPA Administrator Wheeler Statement on America Recycles DayWASHINGTON — Today, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Message on America Recycles Day highlighting the Trump Administration’s commitment to reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. U.S.
- EPA Finalizes Streamlined System for Managing Recycling Aerosol Cans, Saving More Than $5 MillionWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a streamlined system for managing hazardous waste aerosol cans that is clear, practical, and protective and promotes recycling.
- Salt Lake City-based Thatcher Group to resolve alleged violations of pesticide registration and labeling requirementsDENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Thatcher Group, Inc. (Thatcher) of Salt Lake City, Utah, resolving alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) in Nevada, New York and Utah.
- In Case You Missed It: Wheeler: EPA Will Set National Recycling Goals in 2020Wheeler: EPA Will Set National Recycling Goals in 2020 Waste Dive By Cole Rosengren November 15, 2019
- EPA Wraps Up America Recycles Week with Second Annual Recycling SummitWASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler convened EPA’s second Recycling Summit on America Recycles Day to address the major challenges facing the U.S. recycling system.
- EPA Statement on Unwarranted Subpoena from the House Committee on Science, Space and TechnologyWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
Col. Crary receives Korean name at friendship ceremonyCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance Friendship Association presented a- Department of Energy Announces $43 Million to Develop Carbon Capture and Storage TechnologyDOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $43 million in funding to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS).
USACE, Mobile District commanders visit Tampa VA Bed Tower projectThe Mobile District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Chief of Engineers celebrated a milestone of sorts when Lieutenant General Todd Semonite visited the James A. Haley V.A. Medical Center Bed Tower site in Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 8, 2019.- Department of Energy Challenges Innovators to Harness the Power of the OceansToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced developments in two new prizes.
- EPA Wraps Up Historic Recycling Innovation FairWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hosted the first-ever America Recycles Innovation Fair featuring entrepreneurs from across the recycling system showcasing their innovative products, services, outreach, and technologies.
- DOE Announces $15 Million to Deploy Energy Infrastructure on Tribal LandsToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $15 million in new funding to deploy energy infrastructure on tribal lands.
- Department of Energy Announces 2019 U.S. Clean Energy Education & Empowerment AwardeesTomorrow, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will recognize nine accomplished women for their achievements and leadership in clean energy.
- EPA Celebrates America Recycles Week at UMASS DartmouthDARTMOUTH, MA – Dennis Deziel, Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England office, was in Dartmouth, Mass. today to promote waste reduction and celebrate America Recycles Week.
- EPA Celebrates America Recycles WeekWASHINGTON (Nov. 13, 2019) — In honor of America Recycles Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be hosting a myriad of events and activities throughout the week.
- EPA Awards Lifecycle Building Center and Food Well Alliance in Atlanta with 2019 EPA Region 4 Sustainable Materials Management GrantsATLANTA (Nov. 13, 2019) – Today, in celebration of America Recycles Week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker presented 2019 EPA Region 4 Sustainable Materials Management grants to Lifecycle Building Center and Food Well Alliance.
- EPA takes actions to reduce impacts on impaired waters in OklahomaDALLAS – (Nov. 13, 2019) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $238,323 to the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environment to support the state’s water pollution control program.
- Administrator Wheeler Celebrates America Recycles Week Touring Recycling Facilities in VirginiaFairfax, Va. (Nov. 13, 2019) — In honor of America Recycles Week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity toured two recycling facilities in Fairfax County, Va.
- U.S. EPA Recognizes Virco Manufacturing as WasteWise Winner for Reducing WasteTORRANCE, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring Virco Manufacturing Corporation (Virco) in Torrance, California, for its sustainability accomplishments and leadership.
- EPA Announces Availability of $1.2 Million in Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative AgreementsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hubbell named Nashville District Employee of the Month for September 2019NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2019) – Matthew Hubbell, maintenance mechanic at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Cordell Hull Lake Resource Manager’s Office, is the employee of the month for September 2019.
Army Corps dives into the past, for the futureHere’s how the story goes … Decades ago, there was an active U.S. Army post on Governors Island, in the heart of the New York Harbor in New York City. Military families resided on the island and stories exist of children getting into mischief and rolling cannonballs down a hill. Some possibly making it all the way to the water’s edge and splashing into the harbor.- EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Lead Contamination in Soil at the Matteo & Sons, Inc. Superfund Site in West Deptford, New JerseyWEST DEPTFORD, N.J. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a cleanup plan to address lead and other contamination on a portion of the Matteo & Sons, Inc. Superfund Site in West Deptford, New Jersey.
- The New York Times' Several Glaring Inaccuracies "That's Fit To Print"WASHINGTON — Late yesterday, the New York Times published a story EPA to Limit Science Used to Write Public Health Rules, that has numerous errors and is based on leaked preliminary, draft documents that are not accurate and do
- EPA Awards $700,000 in Grants to Cities in Tennessee Under New Federal Water ActNASHVILLE (October 31, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards $412,101 to the U.S. Virgin Islands to Improve Air QualityU.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – As part of its continuing efforts to help the Caribbean recover from the long-term impacts from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has awarded the U.S.
- EPA Awards $9.35 Million to New York to Improve Air QualityNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has awarded the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) $9.35 million to support the state’s air pollution control and air monitoring programs.
- EPA Awards $7.8 Million to New Jersey to Improve Air QualityNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has awarded the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) $7.8 million to support the state’s air pollution control and air monitoring programs.
- EPA Requires Additional Manganese Safeguards at Watco Facility in ChicagoCHICAGO (November 12, 2019) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced an administrative consent order requiring Watco Terminal and Port Services to limit handling, storing and shipping of bulk manganese-containing materials to and from its Chicago facility by Jan. 31, 2020.
- EPA lauds Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center with a Federal Green Challenge Award for diverting waste into productive reusePHILADELPHIA (Nov. 12, 2019) -- In concert with Veterans Day and America Recycles Day which both occur this week, the U.S.
- EPA begins residential lead cleanup near Friendship Pottery I site in Roseville, OhioFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA093
- EPA Presents National Excellence in Reuse Awards to DOE, Fish and Wildlife Service and Ohio EPA for Fernald PreserveFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA114
- U.S. EPA Recognizes Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for Zero Waste and Recycling AccomplishmentsSANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and Chumash Casino Resort for its outstanding efforts in recycling, food recovery and moving toward Zero Waste.
- EPA Celebrates 25 Years of Preventing Waste and Recycling through WasteWiseWASHINGTON — Today, during America Recycles Week, the U.S.
- Wednesday: EPA to Award Lifecycle Building Center and Food Well Alliance with 2019 EPA Region 4 Sustainable Materials Management GrantsATLANTA (Nov. 12, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will recognize Lifecycle Building Center and Food Well Alliance in Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 as recipients of 2019 EPA Region 4 Sustainable Materials Management Grants totaling $100,000.
- EPA Recognizes Department of Veterans Affairs - Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center with 2019 Federal Green Challenge AwardATLANTA (Nov. 12, 2019) – Today, in celebration of America Recycles Week, the U.S.
FED operations focuses on district readinessCAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED)
Veterans working for the support of VeteransMaximizing the efforts and emphasizing the importance of a team's skillset across the Afghanistan theater, all in support of Veterans and their stability.- World-Leading Computational Science Featured in Department of Energy Booth at SC19The scientific computing and networking leadership of 17 U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) national laboratories will be showcased at SC19.
- DOE to Provide $10 Million for New Research into Ecosystem ProcessesToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide $10 million for new observational and experimental studies.
Virtual Assistant Technology Holds Promise for USACEALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. Devices such as Amazon’s Echo or Google Assistant are two of many types of- EPA Reaches Agreement for Remedial Investigation at San Mateo Creek Basin Site in New MexicoDALLAS – (Nov. 8, 2019) The U.S.
- EPA Announces First-Ever America Recycles Innovation Fair, Invites Public to ParticipateWASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2019) — In honor of America Recycles Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partners are hosting the first-ever America Recycles Innovation Fair on Thursday, November 14, 2019, in Washington, DC.
- U.S. EPA celebrates WIFIA project with groundbreaking at Orange County Water DistrictFOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Orange County Water District (OCWD) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Final Expansion in Orange County, California.
- PRESIDENT TRUMP NOMINATES DAN BROUILLETTE TO BE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF ENERGYPRESIDENT TRUMP NOMINATES DAN BROUILLETTE TO BE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF ENERGY
- Department of Energy Announces $30 Million for Fusion Energy R&DThe U.S. Department of Energy today announced up to $30 million in funding for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program.
- EPA to hold public meeting Dec. 5 on proposal of Blades Groundwater to National Priorities ListContact: R3press@epa.gov
- EPA selects Flint-based Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village for $30,000 grant to reduce lead exposure through nutrition educationFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA113
- La EPA identificará presencia de radón en las comunidades de Puerto RicoSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (7 de noviembre de 2019) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy un proyecto de investigación innovador para aumentar la capacidad de monitoreo del radón en Puerto Rico.
- EPA Awards 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants to Three New York OrganizationsNEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $1.5 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 50 organizations working to address environmental justice issues in their communities, including 3 organizations in New York.
- EPA Continues Progress Under PFAS Action PlanWASHINGTON — As part of the U.S.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Calls for Nominations for the 2020 Presidential Environmental Youth Awards and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators Applications due by January 15, 2020
- EPA Awards 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grant to New Jersey OrganizationNEW YORK – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Calls for Nominations for 2020 President’s Environmental Youth Awards and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental EducatorsEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Redding-based Calgren Renewable Fuels/Maas Energy Works selected for prestigious EPA awardRedding, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Calgren Dairy Fuels Pipeline Project and five other groups and individuals nationwide for their innovative work on clean air projects.
- EPA selects five California organizations to receive $1 million in Environmental Workforce and Job Training GrantsSAN FRANCISCO - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of five organizations in California to receive a total of $1 million in grants for environmental job training programs in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
- FE Announces Approximately $8M for Projects under the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2019 Grid Modernization Lab CallToday, the Office of Fossil Energy announced approximately $8 million for three projects through DOE’s 2019 Grid Modernization Lab Call.
- Department of Energy Announces $80 Million For New Grid Modernization Lab Call ProjectsToday, DOE announced the results of the 2019 Grid Modernization Lab Call with funding of approximately $80 Million over three years.
- Department of Energy Announces $128 Million in New Projects to Advance Solar TechnologiesToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for $128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies.
- Secretary Perry Addresses the National Security Commission on Artificial IntelligenceDOE Secretary Rick Perry addresses the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence.
- EPA awards $30,000 to Mill Creek Alliance for increased Water Quality Monitoring and Blue Team intern programFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA112
- The Trump Administration Continues To Streamline And Modernize EPAWASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA awards $30,000 for pesticide awareness outreach in rural MichiganFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA102
- EPA awards $30,000 to Legal Council for Health Justice for lead awareness app blueprintFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA103
- EPA awards $30,000 to Chicago-based Legal Aid Chicago for pesticide awareness in rural communitiesFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA104
- EPA awards $30,000 to Minneapolis-based HOURCAR for car sharing study in disadvantaged neighborhoodsFor Immediate Release No. 19-OPA105
- EPA Moves Forward on Suite of Actions to Address Ethylene OxideWASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) — Today, the U.S.
- EPA and Silver Bay Seafoods settle federal Clean Water Act discharge violationsSITKA, Alaska – Sitka-based seafood processor Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over federal Clean Water Act discharge violations.
- EPA settlement with PBI-Gordon Corporation resolves alleged violations of pesticide labeling requirements in Longmont, Colorado, and Monroe, WashingtonDENVER-- The U.S.
- EPA and Bureau of Reclamation Advance Federal Cooperation on Funding for Water Supply and Reuse ProjectsWASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that advances federal collaboration on funding for water supply and water reuse projects nationwide.
Work to resume on Virginia Beach oceanfront projectNorfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and city of Virginia Beach officials said Great Lakes Dredge & Dock LLC, the Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project’s contractor, intends to mobilize equipment at 68th Street and install submerged pipeline between 60th and 61st streets here this week.
"Taxpayer Advocate” Sean Dawson, 2019 Value Engineer of the YearFor Sean Dawson, personal connections have been the driving force throughout his four years as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District’s Value Engineer. It’s the connections, problem-solving skills and dedication that made Dawson the recipient of the Army Corps’ 2019 Value Engineer Professional of the Year award.- Mission Support Alliance Employee Wins Innovator of the Year AwardMission Support Alliance (MSA) employee Ashley Ward was recognized as Innovator of the Year at the 2019 Women in IT Silicon Valley awards ceremony in San Francisco, Calif.
- EPA awards environmental justice grants to communities and tribes in Alaska, Oregon and WashingtonThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will award Environmental Justice grants to the Seldovia Village Tribe, in Alaska, Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides and Voz Workers Rights Education Project, in Oregon, and the Methow Valley Citizens Council, in Washington.
- Utah Clean Energy Alliance receives EPA Environmental Justice Small GrantDENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Utah Clean Energy Alliance, Inc., in Salt Lake City, Utah, will receive $30,000 to address air quality and environmental justice issues in Utah communities.
- Colorado organizations receive EPA Environmental Justice Small GrantsDENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that four Colorado organizations will receive $30,000 each to address environmental justice issues in communities in the Denver area and in Routt and Moffat counties.
- EPA Awards 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants to Local Communities in FloridaATLANTA (Nov. 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $1.5 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 50 organizations, including three in Florida, working to address environmental justice issues in their communities.
- EPA Selects 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants RecipientsWASHINGTON (November 5, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $1.5 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 50 organizations working to address environmental justice issues in their communities.
- EPA Grant of More Than $388,000 Will Help Manage Hazardous Waste in ArkansasDALLAS – (Nov. 5, 2019) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $388,397 to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. The funding will support programs to manage and reduce hazardous waste.
- EPA Awards 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grant for Project in Danbury, Conn.BOSTON – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards a 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grant to Martin County, Kentucky Non-ProfitLEXINGTON (Nov. 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards Knoxville, Tenn. Non-Profit a 2019 Environmental Justice Small GrantsKNOXVILLE (Nov. 5, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $1.5 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 50 organizations working to address environmental justice issues in their communities.
- EPA Region 7 Selects Environmental Justice Grant Projects in Missouri and Nebraska to Address Local Community Health and Environmental IssuesEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA Announces $2.5 Million in Funding to Restore and Protect Water Quality on Tribal LandsWASHINGTON (November 5, 2019) —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an estimated $2.5 million in federal grant funding to improve water quality on tribal lands.
- EPA Awards 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants for Projects in Rhode IslandBOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $1.5 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 50 organizations working to address environmental justice issues in their communities, including $30,000 grants for two projects in Rhode Island.
- EPA Awards 2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants for Projects to Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point and Penobscot Indian NationBOSTON – Today, the U.S.
- Five California community groups receive EPA environmental justice grantsSAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced five $30,000 grants to organizations working to address environmental justice issues in California.
Altendorf returns to Sacramento to receive legacy awardDr. Christine Altendorf was inducted into the Sacramento District Gallery of Distinguished Civilian- EPA announces $188,000 grant to advance Great Lakes education in MichiganFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA110
- EPA announces $5.5 million in grants for Great Lakes cleanup and restoration in WisconsinFor Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA109
- EPA Seeks Input on Proposals to Establish a Clear and Stable Regulatory Framework for Coal Combustion Residuals and Reduce More Pollutants Under Effluent Limitation GuidelinesWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S.
- EPA Awards $2.7 Million to Small Businesses to Commercialize Environmental TechnologiesWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2.7 million in funding to nine small businesses to further develop and commercialize innovative technologies that protect the environment while growing the American economy.
- $2.6 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve the Health of Long Island SoundBridgeport, CT (November 4, 2019) – Top federal and state environmental officials from New England and New York announced 35 grants totaling $2.6 million to local state and local government and community groups to improve the health and ecosystem of Long Island Sound.
- U.S. EPA Awards $900,000 to California Small Businesses to Commercialize Environmental TechnologiesLOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S.
- EPA awards $300,000 to small business in Texas to commercialize environmental technologiesDALLAS (Nov. 4, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $300,000 to Framergy, Inc., College Station, Texas, to further develop and commercialize innovative technologies that protect the environment while growing the American economy.
Swope Park Industrial Area flood-risk reduction groundbreakingKC Water hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in the Swope Park Industrial Area Friday, November 1, 2019. This summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded an $18M contract for construction of levees, floodwalls, and interior drainage system to Medvolt Construction Services with the goal to complete the project by 2023.- U.S. Department of Energy Announces $4M for Projects to Collaborate Internationally and Accelerate CCUS TechnologiesThe Office of Fossil Energy has announced $4 million in federal funding for national laboratories to collaborate with international partners.
- DOE Responds to House Democrats Invitation for Closed Door, Star Chamber DepositionOn the record, attributable to DOE Press Secretary Shaylyn Hynes
- EPA Week in Review
- EPA to Hold Public Availability for the Cleanup Completion at the Fairfax Street Wood Treaters Site in Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 7JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public availability session for the Fairfax Street Wood Treaters site in Jacksonville on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Huntsville Center’s new Position Hazard Analysis already revealing useful safety dataAs part of the Huntsville Center Safety and Occupational Health Office’s recently developed SharePoint collaborative site, the interactive Position Hazard Analysis system is already revealing valuable safety data.
Small Business Forum attracts hundreds for day of networkingThe 2019 Small Business Forum attracted hundreds of representatives from businesses small and large to the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to connect with professionals from the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Oct. 24.- DOE Announces $24.9 Million Funding Selections to Advance Hydropower and Water TechnologiesToday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for up to $24.9 million in funding.
- EPA Selects Fortune Society to Receive $200,000 in Environmental Workforce and Job Training Grants, Helping to Transform Economically Disadvantaged Communities in New York CityWest Harlem, N.Y – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 26 organizations to receive a total of $5.1 million in grants for environmental job training programs across the country.
- EPA settlement with Chambersburg chemical manufacturer enforces pesticide safeguardsPHILADELPHIA (October 31, 2019) AFCO C&S, LLC, a chemical manufacturer in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, will pay a $1,489,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal pesticide regulations involving 12 products used in the cleaning and sanitizing of food and beverage pro
- EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitiveDALLAS (Oct. 31, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking additional steps, as we wrap-up Children’s Health Month, to remind citizens to use care if exposed to mercury. Mercury exists in various forms, and people are exposed in different ways.
- EPA helps improve aging water systems with over $33.9 million for water infrastructure projects in LouisianaDALLAS – (Oct 31, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA announces $27.5 million in funding for Puget SoundSEATTLE – The Northwest office of the Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is providing over $27.5 million in grant funds to state, local, tribal, and federal partners towards Puget Sound recovery and conservation efforts through its National Estuary Program.
- Harcros Chemicals Inc. of Kansas City, Kansas, to Pay Civil Penalty and Pay for Project to Reduce Isopropyl Alcohol Releases Into EnvironmentEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- EPA's 2019 Children’s Health Month HighlightsWASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2019) - The U.S.
- EPA offers first-ever grants to reduce toxics in Columbia RiverThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced its inaugural grant offering for projects aimed at reducing toxics in the Columbia River Basin. The agency expects to fund approximately $1 million worth of projects.
- EPA Work in Vermont Helping Reduce Lead Paint Exposure Risks Among ChildrenBURLINGTON, Vt. – The U.S.
