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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Texas' request to manage permitting for Class VI underground injection wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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EPA Administrator completes visits to all 50 states

Administrator Lee Zeldin of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed his goal of visiting all 50 states this year.
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EPA proposes changes to PFAS reporting rules under TSCA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward a proposal to revise its reporting regulations for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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EPA outlines plan for Lower Neponset River cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a cleanup plan for the initial mile of the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site, located in Boston and Milton, Massachusetts.
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EPA outlines plan for Lower Neponset River cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a cleanup plan for the initial mile of the Lower Neponset River Superfund Site, located in Boston and Milton, Massachusetts.
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EPA acts on refinery exemption requests amid renewable fuel standard updates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made decisions on 16 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions from eight refineries seeking exemptions from Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for the years 2021 to 2024.
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EPA grants North Dakota control over coal waste regulation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Dakota's application to manage its coal combustion residuals (CCR) program, transferring regulatory authority from the federal government to the state.
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EPA approves North Dakota's coal combustion residuals permit program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Dakota's application to manage its own coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program.
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EPA approves North Dakota coal combustion residuals permit program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Dakota's application for a coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program, transferring the authority to regulate CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills from the federal...
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EPA begins cleanup of uranium mine waste at Lukachukai Superfund Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the cleanup of uranium mine waste at the Mesa V complex in the Lukachukai Mountains on the Navajo Nation.
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EPA cuts construction times for Tijuana River Valley cleanup projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a reduction in construction timelines for infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the sewage crisis in the Tijuana River Valley.
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EPA approves revised air quality plan for Fairbanks North Star Borough

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Alaska's revised air quality plan for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, removing certain regulations from the previous administration while maintaining health and environmental standards.
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EPA approves Utah copper mine expansion amid environmental safeguards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given final approval for an aquifer exemption request from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ), enabling the expansion of copper mining in a section of the Burro Canyon aquifer...
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Tangipahoa Parish reopens highways amid ongoing Smitty's Supply fire cleanup

Cleanup efforts are ongoing in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following the Smitty’s Supply fire.
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EPA unveils new tools to protect U.S. water systems from cyber threats

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new resources aimed at bolstering the cybersecurity of water systems nationwide.
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EPA grants Class VI permits to ExxonMobil for CO2 storage in Texas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued three final Underground Injection Control Class VI permits to ExxonMobil for a project in Jefferson County, Texas.
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EPA finalizes plan for addressing contamination at New Hampshire Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its Interim Record of Decision (IROD) for the Tinkham Garage Superfund Site in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
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EPA outlines recovery efforts after fire at Smitty's Supply Inc. in Louisiana

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been actively involved in cleanup efforts in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at Smitty’s Supply Inc. in August.
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EPA orders Cabras Marine to improve waste management at Guam facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to Cabras Marine Corporation to address hazardous waste management issues at its ship repair facility in Guam.
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EPA updates guidance to speed up cleanup at contaminated sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new guidance aimed at speeding up the cleanup of lead contamination at Superfund and hazardous waste sites across the United States.
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