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USIBWC Awards Contract to Kick Off San Diego - Tijuana Water Infrastructure Projects

News Release: United States Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (IBWC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Martha Guzman today announced the U.S. Section of the Commission (USIBWC) has awarded a $4,659,432.00 contract ...


EPA to Continue Soil and Groundwater Cleanup at the Cinnaminson Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site in NJ

News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to address the soil and groundwater contamination associated with an industrial property within the Cinnaminson Groundwater Contamination site. The contaminated groundwater is also a source of chemical vapors potentially entering homes and businesses in the Townships of Cinnaminson and Delran, N.J.


EPA Announces Nationwide Outreach Initiative to Reduce Lead Exposure in Underserved Communities

News Release: WASHINGTON (October 4, 2022) – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advance environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching for the second year a nationwide training and outreach initiative focused on reducing childhood lead exposure. The program, ...


“Text of Senate Amendment 6437” published by the Congressional Record  on Sept. 29

“Text of Senate Amendment 6437“ was published in the Senate section on pages S6015-S6025 on Sept. 29


News Release: CHICAGO (October 4, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin demolition of a former corner store at 1815 Davison Rd. in Flint, Michigan. EPA anticipates the cleanup, including the removal of asbestos-contaminated debris, will be completed by the end of November.


Notice of Determination: Petitions Granted Under Subsection (i) of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 discussed on Oct. 4 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA releases 2-year milestone evaluations on Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort; cites challenges, progress, potential

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 4, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the results of its evaluation of the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions’ two-year milestones today, noting that although most of the Bay states are not on track to meet the 2025 water quality restoration goals, 2022 saw new significant successes at the state level that will improve the restoration trajectory.



News Release: BOSTON – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha emitido cinco permisos finales bajo la Ley de Agua Limpia para instalaciones de almacenamiento de petróleo a granel ubicadas a lo largo del río Chelsea (también conocido como Chelsea Creek). Los permisos ...


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new online tools available to the public that provide additional information on environmental enforcement and compliance in their communities. Through improved transparency, advanced technologies and community participation, these tools empower the public to help EPA assure compliance nationwide and protect public health and the environment.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


News Release: 波士顿 — 根据《清洁水法案》,美国环境保护署 (EPA) 为切尔西河(又称切尔西湾)沿岸的散装石油储存设施颁发了五份最终许可证。重新颁发的许可证会指导这些设施采取措施,限制排放雨水和其他可合法排入切尔西河的非雨水排放物,并规定旨在控制设施污染的管理措施。这些限制和控制措施可确保排放物不会污染水质、危害河流中生存的动植物或影响人类健康。EPA 颁发的这些许可证将气候变化的影响纳入考虑范围,尤其是日益严重的风暴和洪水。 EPA 颁发的这些“国家污染物排放淘汰制度”(NPDES) 许可证针对接收、储存和分销汽油、柴油、喷气燃料和燃油等石油产品的五个设施,用于取代 2014 年颁发的许可证。在海运码头,通过船舶和驳船以散装形式接收石油产品及添加剂,并将其转运至每个设施油罐区的地上储存罐中。然后,再通过油罐车、船舶或管道将石油产品运输到场外。 ...


Licenças de água da EPA para instalações de armazenamento de petróleo a granel protegerão Chelsea Creek e comunidades locais

News Release: BOSTON – A Agência de Proteção Ambiental dos EUA (EPA) emitiu cinco licenças finais sob a Lei da Água Limpa para instalações de armazenamento de petróleo a granel localizadas ao longo do Rio Chelsea (também conhecido como Chelsea Creek). As licenças reemitidas direcionam as instalações para tomar medidas ...


News Release: BOSTON – Ajans Pwoteksyon Anviwònman (Environmental Protect Agency, EPA) Etazini te bay pèmi final yo anba Lwa pou Gen Dlo Pwòp (Clean Water Act) pou enstalasyon estokaj petwòl brit toutolon Rivyè Chelsea(ki rele Chelsea Creek tou). Pèmi nou rebay yo ap egzije pou enstalasyon yo fè aksyon pou limite ...


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), and Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby" Scott (D-VA) wrote to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today in support of the Biden Administration’s proposed health care nondiscrimination rule.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA offers new grant application process starting Oct. 4

20th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet grant opened on Oct. 4.


There were 45 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in September, according to the Federal Register.


There are five releases scheduled to be published on Oct. 5.