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The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a $6 million funding initiative aimed at advancing biofuel development in the United States.
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EPA awards $40M grants for Louisiana environmental projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that two Louisiana organizations will receive a total of $40 million in funding through the Community Change Grants Program.
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EPA proposes approval of Alaska's air pollution reduction plan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its proposal to approve Alaska's updated plan aimed at reducing harmful wintertime particulate pollution in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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EPA urges home testing during National Radon Action Month

Each January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promotes awareness of radon exposure during National Radon Action Month.
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Borealis settles with EPA over chemical reporting violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Borealis Compounds, Inc., addressing violations of chemical safety requirements at the company's Port Murray, New Jersey facility.
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EPA fines Missouri firms for violating lead-based paint safety regulations

Four Missouri home renovation companies have agreed to pay over $27,000 in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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EPA finalizes cleanup plan for Quivira Mines site on Navajo Nation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Navajo Nation, has finalized a cleanup plan for the Quivira Mines site near Gallup, New Mexico.
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EPA fines two truck stops for Clean Water Act violations

Two truck stops in Iowa and Missouri, Iowa 80 and Joplin 44, have agreed to pay a total of $390,784 following allegations of violating the federal Clean Water Act.
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EPA adds nine new chemicals to toxics release inventory

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the automatic inclusion of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
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EPA urges Americans to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights National Radon Action Month, urging Americans to test their homes for radon.
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EPA urges action during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is observing National Radon Action Month and is urging Americans to test their homes for radon.
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EPA urges Americans to test homes for radon during National Radon Action Month

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlights National Radon Action Month, urging Americans to test their homes for radon.
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EPA grants first underground injection permits for carbon sequestration in California

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its first-ever Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permits for carbon sequestration in California.
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EPA's AirNow app update provides push notifications for air quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced updates to its AirNow mobile application, enabling users to receive push notifications for their local Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts for the following day.
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EPA approves decision for Anniston PCB Site Operable Unit 4

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a Record of Decision (ROD) for the Anniston PCB Site Operable Unit 4 in Alabama.
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EPA announces $345M funding for methane reduction projects in CO & WY

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have announced a significant investment of approximately $850 million for 43 projects aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
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EPA seeks public input on Joliet cleanup project

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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