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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Response To Petition To Classify Discarded Polyvinyl Chloride as RCRA Hazardous Waste on Jan. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA to Host January 26 Community Meeting for Fajardo, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

News Release: Fajardo, PR – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community meeting for residents of Fajardo, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide or EtO, which is being emitted from a commercial sterilizer facility called Customed Inc.



The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 11

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA grant application closes on Feb. 28

Cleaner Cooking and Reducing Household Energy Emissions grant opened on Jan. 12.


EPA Releases Updated Legal Guidance on Identifying, Addressing Cumulative Impacts to Advance Environmental Justice, Equity

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced the latest action to identify and address cumulative impacts from pollution and non-pollution sources. EPA’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) released the Cumulative Impacts Addendum to EPA Legal Tools to Advance Environmental Justice ...



What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 11?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA proposes partial approval, disapproval of Alaska’s air plan for Fairbanks North Star Borough

News Release: SEATTLE (Jan. 10, 2023) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it is proposing to approve portions of Alaska’s plan for combatting harmful particulate pollution in the Fairbanks-North Star Borough, and disapprove others. “Over the past 13-plus years, the state and borough ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $100 Million through Inflation Reduction Act for Environmental Justice Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $100 million for projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the country. This funding, made possible through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction ...


EPA Finds Kansas and Missouri Home Renovators in Default for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 10, 2023) – An official for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled that two home renovation companies must pay civil penalties to resolve violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act.


Air Plan Approval; Illinois; VOC RACT Requirements for Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Operations discussed on Jan. 10 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 on Jan. 10

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Region 7 Presents $500K Check to City of Springfield, Missouri, for Brownfields Job Training Grant

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 10, 2023) – Today at the Missouri Job Center in Springfield, Missouri, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as a Brownfields Job Training grant selectee. McCollister was joined by city leaders Mayor Ken McClure, City Manager Jason Gage, and Interim Director of Workforce Development Ericka Schmeeckle.


EPA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 10

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING (EJCPS) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM grant opened on Jan. 10.


EPA and TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. Enter Into Agreement to Clean Up Oil Discharge From Pipeline Rupture Near Washington, Kansas

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2023) – TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up the oil discharge that occurred Dec. 7 in Washington County, Kansas, as a result of a rupture in a section of the Keystone Pipeline. TC Energy is ...


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Trichloroethylene (TCE); Revision to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Determination; Notice of Availability on Jan. 9

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA grant application closes on April 10

Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program (EJG2G) grant opened on Jan. 10.


Week ending Dec. 31: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 14 notices

There were 14 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Dec. 31, according to the Federal Register.