News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice settlement with Republic Steel requires a reduction of lead emissions at a Canton, Ohio, facility.

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a RCRA Section 3008 Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with TForce Freight, Inc. (TForce) to resolve allegations of noncompliance with multiple hazardous waste regulations at 174 facilities across 39 states. TForce, which ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: SEATTLE (Dec. 13, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Sunnyside Zero Storage, LLC of Sunnyside, Washington, for violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act due to the company’s failure to report storage of ammonia at its facility. ...

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced approval of a waiver submitted by Washington state that would allow federal taxpayer dollars to subsidize health insurance for undocumented immigrants...

Radhika Fox, the assistant administrator for water at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said that the EPA has put out advice for states about ways they can study and decrease the amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water sources.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded New Jersey nearly $169 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for water infrastructure improvements.

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report, which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high while emission levels reached a record low. The report also shows all 14 large automotive manufacturers achieved compliance with the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards through at least MY2020.

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.7 million in grant funding for organizations to provide technical assistance and training to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often located in rural communities. EPA’s funding will help ensure that drinking water in these communities is safe and that wastewater is treated before it is responsibly returned to the environment.

News Release: NEW YORK – Today, top federal and state environmental agencies and officials from New England and New York, including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), announced 41 grants totaling $10.3 million to organizations and local governments to improve ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Dec. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: BOSTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator David W. Cash celebrated significant federal and state infrastructure investments in the City of Fall River which will directly improve public health for city residents. Cash was joined by U.S. Senators Markey and Warren, ...

FY 2022 Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water grant opened on Dec. 12.