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On September 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $7.5 billion in funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). This program provides long-term loans to assist communities in implementing essential water infrastructure projects, aiming to protect public health, deliver environmental benefits, create over 60,000 jobs, safeguard waterways including drinking water sources, and support local economies at a reduced cost.
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EPA settles with Federal Cartridge Co. over Clean Air Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Federal Cartridge Co., located at 900 Bob Ehlen Drive in Anoka, Minnesota, for alleged Clean Air Act violations. The EPA estimates that the settlement will reduce air emissions by more than 1,700 pounds of particulate matter per year and over 400 pounds of lead annually. Under the terms of the settlement, Federal Cartridge is required to reduce lead and particulate matter emissions and pay $349,471 in penalties.
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EPA intensifies efforts against illegal hydrofluorocarbon imports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Enforcement Alert under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) to address the illegal importation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). This action is part of a broader effort to phase down HFCs, potent greenhouse gases that significantly contribute to global warming.
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Biden-Harris administration announces $232 million for brownfield site cleanup
On September 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $232 million in grant funding through its Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) program. This initiative represents the fourth wave of funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at assessing and cleaning up polluted brownfield sites nationwide. The new grants are intended to advance environmental justice and transform once-polluted, vacant properties into community assets while promoting economic revitalization in...
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EPA emite alerta sobre importación ilegal hidrofluorocarbonos
La EPA aumenta los esfuerzos de aplicación de la ley civil y penal debido a la eliminación global de los HFC, un súper contaminante climático
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $300 million in grants to tribal nations and U.S. territory
Financiada por la agenda Invertir en Estados Unidos del presidente Biden, la EPA anuncia 34 solicitudes tribales y territoriales seleccionadas a través del competitivo programa de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática.
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EPA updates public participation policy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the final "Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy" on September 5, 2024. The updated policy aims to enhance public participation in the agency's programs and regions by ensuring that EPA actions are informed by the experiences of communities and individuals it serves.
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EPA proposes $151M settlement for Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed consent decree to cover the cleanup costs of the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site in Old Bridge Township and Sayreville, New Jersey. The settlement, totaling $151.1 million, will be paid by parties identified as potentially responsible for the site contamination, including NL Industries, Inc., its former customers, Old Bridge Township, several federal agencies, and the state.
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EPA and USFS release updated wildfire smoke map for public health protection
El mapa actualizado se carga más rápidamente, incluye información adicional para ayudar a proteger a las personas del humo de los incendios forestales
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $11M grant to Blue Lake Rancheria
On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Blue Lake Rancheria in California for an $11,498,810 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This grant is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda and aims to combat climate change through a project named “Empowering Tribal Sovereignty: Creating Climate Resilience through Carbon Sequestration.”
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $300M for tribal nations' clean energy transition
On September 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of $300 million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Tribes and U.S. territories. This funding is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The EPA selected 34 applications from 33 Tribal recipients and the Municipality of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to address climate change, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate clean energy transitions.
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EPA updates AirNow Fire and Smoke Map with enhanced features
On September 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service released an updated version of the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. This tool aims to provide millions of Americans with enhanced information to protect themselves from wildfire smoke.
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Biden-Harris administration awards over $1.3M grant to Fort Independence Indian Community
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Fort Independence Indian Community (FIIC) in California will receive a $1,362,172 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
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EPA grants $156 million for New Jersey's Solar for All initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $156 million to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) under the Solar for All Program. This initiative aims to develop enduring solar programs benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities in New Jersey. The funding is part of EPA’s $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, established through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
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EPA announces over $13M grant to Iowa Tribe for clean energy project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska will receive $13,196,915 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. This funding is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America Agenda.
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EPA announces $96M loan for wastewater services upgrade in northern Colorado
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $96 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Upper Thompson Sanitation District in northern Colorado. The loan will enable the district to replace outdated wastewater infrastructure, serving 15,500 permanent and seasonal residents.
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EPA initiates new phase in Bainbridge Island Superfund cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated the next phase of cleanup at the Wyckoff-Eagle Harbor Superfund site on Bainbridge Island. This stage, funded by $80 million from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will span three years and involve realigning the existing wellfield, demolishing outdated thermal pilot test infrastructure, and replacing the current sheet pile wall with a reinforced concrete wall.
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Biden-Harris Administration awards $1.5M grant to Mashantucket Pequot Tribe
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a grant of over $1.5 million to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation aimed at reducing climate pollution and accelerating the transition to clean energy. The funding, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, was disclosed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on September 5, 2024.
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Biden-Harris Administration awards $6.6 million grant to Narragansett Indian Tribe
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the Narragansett Indian Tribe will receive $6,627,691 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda.
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EPA allocates $15 million for research on reducing PFAS exposure in agriculture
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced over $15 million in research grant funding to ten institutions for studies aimed at reducing exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food and protecting farmlands and farming communities. These projects will gather data on PFAS bioaccumulation in agricultural plants and livestock, exploring strategies to mitigate PFAS exposure, a key aspect of the EPA’s commitment to safeguarding human health and the environment.
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