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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to receive $9,305,301 for the purchase of 32 zero-emission vehicles.
Environmental Protection
EPA allocates $4 million for zero-emission vehicles in Michigan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will receive $4,405,187 to purchase 15 zero-emission vehicles.
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EPA awards over $10M grant for zero-emission school buses in St. Louis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) will receive $10,128,735 to aid in the purchase of 30 zero-emission vehicles.
Environmental Protection
EPA funds Hawaii's shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the County of Hawai'i will receive $1,000,092 to support the purchase of three zero-emission vehicles.
Environmental Protection
Biden-Harris Administration invests $735M in zero-emission heavy vehicle initiative
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean heavy vehicles, allocating over $735 million to support the purchase of more than 2,400 zero-emission vehicles.
Environmental Protection
Cahokia Heights settles lawsuit over improper sewer operations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the state of Illinois have reached a settlement with Cahokia Heights, Illinois.
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EPA extends deadline for PCB reduction proposals at Housatonic River site
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension for evaluating proposals aimed at reducing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations and toxicity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.
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Army and contractor fined over alleged hazardous waste violations at Iowa plant
The U.S. Department of the Army and its contractor, American Ordnance LLC, have agreed to pay $39,311 in civil penalties following alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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EPA announces $30M upgrade plan for Cahokia Heights sewer system
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the state of Illinois have reached a settlement with Cahokia Heights, Illinois, concerning violations related to the city's sanitary sewer system.
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Grants awarded for Long Island Sound environmental improvement projects
Federal and state environmental agencies, alongside officials from New England and New York, have announced the awarding of 31 grants totaling over $12 million.
Environmental Protection
EPA approves interim plan for BASF North Works site groundwater cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the green light for further development of a second phase in addressing groundwater contamination at the BASF North Works site in Wyandotte, Michigan.
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EPA bans TCE; restricts PCE under new chemical safety rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE), marking a significant step in chemical safety under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act amendments.
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EPA begins hazardous waste cleanup at former plating site in Michigan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced a cleanup operation at the former Quality Plating site located at 2712 McIlwraith St., Muskegon County, Michigan.
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EPA fines Plaze Inc. for hazardous waste violations in Missouri
Plaze Inc., a company based in Pacific, Missouri, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $205,791.
Environmental Protection
EPA reports significant progress in enforcement efforts for fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, showcasing a significant improvement in efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities.
Environmental Protection
EPA highlights fiscal year results with focus on pollution reduction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its Fiscal Year 2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, showcasing the agency's renewed efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities.
Environmental Protection
EPA mandates stricter wastewater treatment in southeast Alaska
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the re-issuance of wastewater discharge permits for several southeast Alaska communities, including Haines, Sitka, Skagway, and Wrangell.
Environmental Protection
PSF pays $750K penalty for Clean Water Act violations in Alaska
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that PSF, Inc., formerly known as Peter Pan Seafoods, has paid a $750,000 penalty for violating state and federal Clean Water Act permit requirements.
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EPA fines Ajinomoto over environmental law violations in Iowa
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Inc. has agreed to pay $458,265 in civil penalties and implement safety measures to address alleged violations of environmental laws at its Eddyville, Iowa facilities.
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EPA finalizes changes to chemical review process under TSCA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments to its regulations for reviewing new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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