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EPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Environmental Justice for the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host two virtual public meetings to discuss and solicit input on environmental justice considerations related to the development of the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). These sessions will provide opportunities for EPA to share information about the upcoming LCRI rulemaking and for individuals to offer input on environmental justice considerations related to the rule.

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Air Plan Approval; NC; Miscellaneous NSR Revisions and Updates; Updates to References to Appendix W Modeling Guideline discussed on Oct. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Review Panel Meeting-October 2022 discussed on Oct. 11 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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EPA Awards Two Environmental Merit Awards to Connecticut Recipients

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 12, 2022) – Today, the U.S. EPA recognized two individuals in Connecticut at the virtual 2022 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The awardees were among 20 recipients across New England honored for contributing to improving New England's environment.

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Federal Implementation Plans Under the Clean Air Act for Indian Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington discussed on Oct. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

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

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EPA Awards Six Environmental Merit Awards to Rhode Island Recipients

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 12, 2022) – Today, the U.S. EPA recognized four individuals and two organizations in Rhode Island at the virtual 2022 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The awardees were among 20 recipients across New England honored for contributing to improving New England's environment.

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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Oct. 12

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

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New notice from Environmental Protection Agency to be published on Oct. 13

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 13.

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EPA Announces $30 Million in Grants for Projects to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Disadvantaged Communities and Schools

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced projects that have been selected to receive over $30 million in grant funding under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. This grant funding, and additional funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help make rapid progress on the goal of addressing lead and removing lead pipes across the country.

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EPA Selects UC Berkeley, State of California, Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians for Grants Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Today, at a press event at the University of California, Berkeley, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe announced the selection of the University of California, Berkeley, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the Viejas Band ...

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EPA aide rumored to lead new office: 'Environmental justice is the way a multiracial, multi-ethnic society engages'

Robin Morris Collin, a top aide to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, is rumored to be in consideration to receive a promotion to lead the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.

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EPA to Hold Open Houses and Community Meetings for Memphis Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide

News Release: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2022) - On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host several public forums to share information about ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and risk information impacting Memphis, Tennessee. EPA is reaching out to communities facing the highest risks from commercial sterilizer facilities that use EtO, including Sterilization Services of TN (SST) located at 2396 Florida Street in Memphis.

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Nance: 'EPA continues to make significant clean water advancements for communities in New Mexico'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Finance Authority will receive more than $26 million in funding for water infrastructure improvements.

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EPA grant application closes on Dec. 8

2022 Targeted Airshed Grant Program grant opened on Oct. 12.

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E&C Republicans Vow Strict Oversight Over Massive DOE Loan Guarantee Program

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) are vowing vigorous oversight over the implementation of Department of Energy’s (DOE) loan programs, which Democrats expanded in their massive tax and spending sprees.

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EPA Awards $6.4M for Research to Support National Water Reuse Efforts

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EPA Awards $80M in Water Infrastructure Funding to Kansas at Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary Celebration Where Missouri and Kansas Rivers Meet Federal, state and local officials gather at historic Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas

EPA Awards $80M in Water Infrastructure Funding to Kansas at Clean Water Act 50th Anniversary Celebration Where Missouri and Kansas Rivers Meet Federal, state and local officials gather at historic Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas