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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced proposed settlement agreements with Paramount Builders, Inc. and Continental Transport Corporation over Clean Water Act violations on Tutuila Island, American Samoa.
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EPA starts sewer design project in Wahikuli
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated the sewer design project for the Wahikuli Subdivision, located north of Lahaina Town, Maui. The EPA's Wahikuli Sewer Design Team will participate in the Weekly Disaster Recovery Community Update Meeting on September 25, 2024, to provide an overview of the project and explain how the public can offer input.
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EPA announces new program targeting hydrofluorocarbon management
On September 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to establish a new program aimed at better managing, recycling, and reusing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This initiative is part of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The new Emissions Reduction and Reclamation (ER&R) program seeks to reduce leaks from large refrigeration and air conditioning equipment while promoting clean solutions to address these heat-trapping emissions.
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EPA settles with Gulfstream Aerospace for Clean Air Act violations in Illinois
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corp., an aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility located at 6400 Curtis Steinberg Dr, Cahokia, Illinois, for alleged Clean Air Act violations. Under the terms of the settlement, Gulfstream will pay a civil penalty exceeding $156,000 and will replace three diesel ground power units with electric ground power units as a supplemental environmental project. This replacement is estimated to cost at least $540,060.
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EPA honors California organizations for pollution prevention efforts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring two California organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program during Pollution Prevention Week. Zero Waste San Diego and Western Digital Technologies in Fremont are being recognized for their efforts to reduce, eliminate, or prevent pollution at its source before recycling, treatment, or disposal. In 2023, these organizations collectively reduced the equivalent of 1,357 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
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EPA partners with Three Rivers on initiative against lead contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Three Rivers, Michigan, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes as part of the Get the Lead Out Initiative. This initiative is funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aiming for 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The program will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.
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EPA begins cleanup at Trowbridge Dam site in Allegan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the cleanup of contaminated sediment and riverbank soil along a 2.4-mile section of the Kalamazoo River upstream of the Trowbridge Dam in Allegan, Michigan. This area is part of the Allied Paper Inc./Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site.
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EPA settles with Akron Steel Treating Co. over alleged hazardous waste violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Akron Steel Treating Co. to resolve alleged hazardous waste violations at the company’s facility located at 336 Morgan Ave. in Akron, Ohio. As part of the settlement, the company will address the alleged violations and pay a civil penalty of $105,855 to the federal government. Akron Steel Treating Co. specializes in treating carbon and stainless steel parts with heat to remove scale.
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EPA partners with six Massachusetts cities on initiative to replace lead water pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced partnerships with six Massachusetts cities—Chelsea, Fall River, Malden, Melrose, Revere, and Taunton—to identify and replace lead pipes used for delivering drinking water. This initiative is part of the EPA's Get the Lead Out (GLO) Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA honors two Arizona organizations for pollution prevention achievements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring two Arizona organizations as part of its 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) recognition program during Pollution Prevention Week. The recognized entities are Salem Boys Auto in Tempe and PAS Technologies in Phoenix, acknowledged for their efforts to reduce, eliminate, or prevent pollution at the source before recycling, treatment, or disposal.
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EPA partners with Richmond teams for greener Southside
PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 19, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz met with residents, community leaders, and local nonprofit Groundwork RVA to discuss environmental justice challenges during a visit to Richmond, Virginia on September 18.
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EPA recognizes four Nevada leaders for pollution prevention accomplishments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized four Nevada organizations for their pollution prevention efforts as part of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) recognition program during Pollution Prevention Week. The honored entities include Alibi Ale Works in Incline Village, Carson City Toyota in Carson City, La Nova Beauty in Reno, and The Pad climbing gym in Henderson.
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Georgia Southern University among top five recipients of EPA environmental technology award
ATLANTA (Sept. 20, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $498,801 in research funding to five college teams, including Georgia Southern University, to further develop innovative technologies addressing urgent environmental and public health challenges. The winning projects focus on high-priority issues such as developing PFAS-free alternatives and ensuring cleaner water by reducing lead, microplastics, and nutrient runoff.
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EPA finalizes cleanup plan for Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan for a portion of the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund site in Niagara County, New York. This decision follows a 30-day public comment period and a public meeting where the community reviewed the plan and provided feedback.
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EPA funds college teams nearly $500K for environmental tech development
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, September 20, 2024, the allocation of $498,801 in research funding to five college teams to advance their innovative technologies aimed at addressing urgent environmental and public health challenges. The awarded projects focus on high-priority issues such as developing PFAS-free alternatives and ensuring cleaner water by reducing lead, microplastics, and nutrient runoff.
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EPA awards $15 million grant for GHG reduction measures
MIAMI, Fla. (September 20, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, including Region 4 Chief of Staff John Nicholson, joined Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress at a press event to recognize a $15 million grant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
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EPA collaborates with Muskegon Heights on new initiative against lead pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a collaboration with the city of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, aimed at identifying and replacing drinking water lead pipes to protect public health. This initiative is part of EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which aims to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The program will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.
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EPA launches Spanish-language version of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of a Spanish-language version of its ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager on September 19, 2024. This online energy measurement and tracking tool is now accessible to Spanish-speaking building owners, managers, and tenants, enabling them to manage their property’s energy use, water use, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions in their native language.
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EPA awards $1 million grant for Ann Arbor's climate resiliency plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the award of a $1 million Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant to the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, aimed at developing a climate resiliency plan.
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EPA partners with Elgin on accelerated replacement of lead water pipes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Elgin, Illinois, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes, aiming to protect public health. This initiative is part of the EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which seeks to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The initiative will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.
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