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Biden-Harris Administration announces more than $2.9 million for seven community air pollution monitoring projects in Colorado

News Release: DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected seven Colorado groups to receive funding to conduct air quality monitoring in communities across the Denver metro area, Northern Colorado, and Southwest Colorado. These grants are among 132 air monitoring projects in 37 states ...


News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 3, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to receive $500,000 for a project to monitor air quality in neighborhoods overburdened with poor air quality.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Clean Air Act Advisory Committee discussed on Nov. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting discussed on Nov. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected four entities to receive more than $950,000 in grant funding to conduct community air quality monitoring in Nevada. The grants are among 132 air monitoring projects in 37 states that will receive $53.4 million from President ...


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $449, 988 to Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe for Community Air Pollution Monitoring Project in Virginia

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 3, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe in Virginia to receive $449,988 for a community air pollution monitoring project.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting on Nov. 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $53 Million for 132 Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects Across the Nation

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 132 air monitoring projects in 37 states will receive $53.4 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan to enhance air quality monitoring in communities across the United States. The projects are focused on communities that are underserved, historically marginalized, and overburdened by pollution, supporting President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: SAN FRANCISCO (Nov. 2, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding to the State of California for water infrastructure improvements under the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). California has been awarded more than $609 million in capitalization grants through the State Revolving Funds (SRFs) to supplement the state’s annual base SRF funding of $144 million.


News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held its first meeting with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Michigan to begin a technical assistance project funded by the American Rescue Plan. EPA and KBIC officials met to discuss risks to human health and the environment from contaminated waste and coastal erosion in specific areas along the Keweenaw Bay shoreline on Lake Superior.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Notice of Public Environmental Financial Advisory Board Virtual Meetings on Nov. 2

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Highlights $11 Million for Clean School Buses in Southeast Michigan

News Release: CHICAGO (Nov. 2, 2022) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Ypsilanti Community Schools and Dearborn Public Schools in southeast Michigan as Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of EPA's Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. The school districts will receive up to a total of $11 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help purchase 28 zero-emission school buses for cleaner air in and around their schools.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for EPA’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This update includes a substantial ...


News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (Nov. 2, 2022) — Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and three members of the North Texas congressional delegation gathered yesterday to celebrate DISD’s funding through EPA’s Clean School Bus Program. The district will receive $7.1 million to fund the purchase of up to 25 zero-emission electric buses.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced grants to four universities totaling $2,964,932 for research to refine the measurement of benefits of water quality improvements, either directly or through indicators.



Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 2

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Nov. 2

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Nov. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.