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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a public comment period for a proposed settlement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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EPA announces $850M initiative to curb methane emissions in oil and gas sector

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have announced a significant funding initiative to tackle methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
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EPA and DOE announce $850M initiative to curb methane emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have announced a significant funding initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
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EPA settles with RathGibson over alleged hazardous waste violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with RathGibson LLC to address alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at its facility located at 2505 Foster Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin.
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EPA proposes new safety measures against C.I. Pigment Violet 29 exposure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule aimed at safeguarding workers from inhalation exposure to C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29).
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EPA fines two companies for clean water act violations in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed a $50,000 fine on The Cliff Corp. and Grupo Caribe, LLC for violating the Clean Water Act during their construction project in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
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Manitowoc fined $42.6M for violating clean air act regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have reached a settlement with Manitowoc Company, Inc., along with its subsidiaries Grove U.S. L.L.C. and Manitowoc Crane Group Germany GmbH, over violations of the Clean Air...
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EPA completes cleanup at Jacobsville Superfund site for winter break

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the completion of contaminated soil cleanup at 296 residential properties in 2024 at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site located in Evansville, Indiana.
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EPA releases draft recommendations for PFAS levels in water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced draft national recommendations for health-based levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waterbodies.
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EPA schedules virtual meeting on GE-Pittsfield Housatonic River Site remediation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a virtual public meeting to discuss the remediation plans for the Woods Pond area at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.
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Biden administration awards $500K grant for job training at D.C.'s brownfield sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington D.C. The funding aims to support the recruitment, training, and placement of workers in community revitalization...
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EPA awards Virginia Tech over $400K for brownfield job training

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a grant of $403,018 to support job training for individuals affected by the decline of the coal industry in the LENOWISCO Planning...
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Lower Yakima Valley dairies ordered to test wells amid nitrate pollution concerns

Federal Judge Thomas O. Rice has ordered three dairies in the Lower Yakima Valley to conduct well testing and provide alternative drinking water solutions for residents potentially affected by nitrate contamination near Granger, Washington.
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EPA evaluates five chemicals while starting process for next set

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the designation of five known or probable carcinogens as High-Priority Substances (HPS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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EPA awards $500K grant for job training in Richmond

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to Groundwork Richmond.
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EPA supports King County with major investment in wastewater management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an $89 million loan to King County, Washington, aimed at upgrading wastewater treatment systems.
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EPA awards $500K grant for job training in Nevada's rural counties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to the Nye Communities Coalition in Nevada.
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EPA grants California waivers for clean car regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted two waiver requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
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Groundwork RI receives $500K grant for job training in brownfield cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Groundwork Rhode Island a $500,000 grant to support the recruitment, training, and placement of workers in community revitalization and cleanup projects at brownfield sites.
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EPA highlights U.S. water affordability issues in new congressional report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report to Congress highlighting the challenges of water affordability faced by households and utilities across the United States.
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