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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 49-day public comment period regarding its proposal to grant One Carbon Partnership a permit for carbon dioxide injection and storage at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County,...
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EPA removes hazardous waste from former Glycerin Traders site in Indiana

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated the removal of hazardous waste from the former Glycerin Traders facility in La Porte, Indiana.
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Kansas student receives national recognition for sustainable fish-breeding project

A high school student from Kansas, Archer Grier, has been honored with the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) for his sustainable fish-breeding project at Cedar Lake in Olathe.
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EPA oversees Smitty's Supply fire cleanup in Louisiana

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been leading cleanup efforts in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, for nearly two months following a fire at Smitty’s Supply, Inc. The EPA has entered into a consent order with the company, which is...
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EPA transitions Tangipahoa Parish cleanup efforts to local entities

Cleanup efforts continue in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at Smitty’s Supply, Inc. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 15 that it plans to transition cleanup responsibilities to Smitty’s Supply and...
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EPA promotes prescribed fires for wildfire prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new policy guidance aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires by promoting the use of prescribed fires.
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EPA outlines responsibilities for Smitty's Supply fire cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into a consent order with Smitty’s Supply, Inc. to manage the cleanup of its facility in Roseland, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, which was damaged by a fire on August 22.
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EPA finalizes new changes for New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its seventh Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.
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EPA approves cleanup plan for Berry's Creek in New Jersey

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the green light to a cleanup plan for Berry's Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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EPA schedules public hearing on Asheboro wastewater treatment plant permit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to conduct a public hearing on October 22, 2025, concerning its objection to a permit proposed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).
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EPA Administrator: 'I canceled 21 wasteful DEI and Environmental Justice grants,' saving $67M with DOGE's help

Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the cancellation of 21 grants related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental Justice.
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Kevin J. McOmber appointed as EPA Southeast regional administrator

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of Kevin J. McOmber, P.E., as the regional administrator for its Southeast Region, also known as Region 4.
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EPA deploys mobile lab to test drinking water safety in flood-hit Eastern Kentucky

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to deploy its mobile laboratory on February 22, 2025, to aid Eastern Kentucky communities affected by recent flooding.
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EPA maintains April deadline for expanded E15 access in Midwest

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has confirmed the agency's decision to maintain the April 28, 2025, start date for equalizing E15 and E10 fuel access in Midwestern states.
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EPA administrator finds misuse of funds linked to Stacey Abrams' group

In a recent development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has uncovered significant financial activities linked to the Biden-Harris administration.
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EPA Administrator visits Michigan to discuss water safety and emissions testing

On February 20, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Flint, Michigan.
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EPA plans Five-Year Reviews at 26 Superfund sites across Pacific Southwest

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct Five-Year Reviews of 26 Superfund sites across the Pacific Southwest region in 2025.
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Connecticut firm settles with EPA over lead paint violations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Dwight RE, LLC to address lead paint exposure risks in New Haven, Connecticut.
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EPA plans barrier wall installation at Velsicol Chemical Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to commence the installation of a barrier wall this spring at the Velsicol Chemical Superfund site in St. Louis, Michigan.
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EPA announces major investment in Utah's drinking water infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant financial commitment to improve water infrastructure in northern Utah.
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