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On August 22, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and daycare facilities. This grant funding will be utilized across 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in environments where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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Biden-Harris administration announces $34 million grant for reducing school air pollution
On August 22, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of five recipients for $34 million in grants aimed at addressing indoor air pollution in schools. These selected applications will fund initiatives to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and indoor air pollution in K-12 schools within low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities nationwide. These grants are made possible by the President's Inflation Reduction Act, marking a significant investment in climate...
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Biden-Harris Administration allocates $388K for Oklahoma's school water safety
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $388,000 in funding for Oklahoma to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be distributed among 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, aiming to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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Biden-Harris administration announces $26 million grants for reducing lead in school drinking water
WASHINGTON – Today, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $26 million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding will be utilized by 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in places where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Action Plan.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $26 million to protect children from lead in drinking water
El 22 de agosto, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA) anunció $26 millones en fondos para proteger a los niños del plomo en el agua potable en escuelas y jardines infantiles. Esta subvención será utilizada por 55 estados y territorios, así como el Distrito de Columbia, para reducir la exposición al plomo donde los niños aprenden y juegan, avanzando en los objetivos del Plan de Acción de Tuberías y Pinturas con Plomo de la Administración Biden-Harris.
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EPA allocates $352K grant for reducing lead in Louisiana school drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $352,000 in grants to Louisiana aimed at reducing lead exposure in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding is part of a broader initiative encompassing 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to mitigate lead risks where children learn and play. The effort aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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University of Utah receives $6.5M grant for improving school air quality
The University of Utah has been selected to receive $6.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The funding will support the development of indoor air quality management and greenhouse gas reduction plans for schools in urban and rural areas in Utah and Nevada, as well as with the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming.
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EPA announces $267K grant for Arkansas schools' water safety
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $267,000 in funding for Arkansas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be used by 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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EPA initiates hazardous waste cleanup at Clinton Township site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the commencement of hazardous waste cleanup at the former Goo Smoke Shop and Select Distributors Warehouse in Clinton Township, Michigan. The site, located at 19100 15 Mile Road, was the scene of a fire and multiple explosions earlier this year.
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EPA awards $9 million in grants to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, Aug. 21, the allocation of $9 million in grant funding to four institutions for research aimed at addressing knowledge gaps and improving the management of antimicrobial resistance risk. Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant public health concern, complicating the treatment of infections in both animals and humans. Wastewater treatment facilities are considered potential receptors and sources for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes.
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EPA to hold training and open house for Jackson Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house and "Superfund 101" training session on Thursday, August 29, for residents interested in the cleanup of the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street Superfund site in Jackson, Michigan. The event will take place at the American 1 Convention Center located at 128 Ganson St., Jackson, Mich., starting at 4:30 p.m.
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EPA awards $7.3 million for California's climate-resilient drinking water projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding over $7.3 million in grants to support four drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities in California. These communities are facing challenges such as drought, wildfires, and other impacts of climate change. This marks the first time the EPA is providing funding under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. The program has selected 16 recipients nationwide across nine states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Environmental Protection
EPA awards first-ever grants to bolster climate resilience in drinking water systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $25.5 million in grants through a new program aimed at supporting drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while mitigating the impacts of climate change. This marks the inaugural distribution of funds under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program, with 16 recipients selected from across the United States, ranging from Connecticut to Alaska.
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EPA announces nearly $8 million funding for clean school buses in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 20, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Alief Independent School District is receiving $7,900,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Grant Program. This significant award, made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the school district purchase 20 electric emission-free school buses to replace diesel-operated school buses. EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance joined Representative Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays and Alief ISD Chief Communications & PR...
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EPA awards St. Charles Mesa Water District a grant for wildfire protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $175,158 grant to the St. Charles Mesa Water District in Pueblo, Colorado, for the installation of a waterline aimed at protecting drinking water system infrastructure from wildfires and drought.
Environmental Protection
EPA announces first-ever grants under new climate resilience program
On August 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $25.5 million in grants through a new program to support drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while reducing the impacts of climate change. This marks the first allocation of funds under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program, with 16 initial recipients spanning from Connecticut to Alaska.
Environmental Protection
EPA awards grants to bolster drinking water resilience in disadvantaged communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $25.5 million in grants aimed at supporting drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while mitigating the impacts of climate change. This initiative marks the first round of funding under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program.
Environmental Protection
EPA unveils landmark strategy to protect endangered species from herbicides
On August 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its final Herbicide Strategy, a pioneering initiative aimed at safeguarding over 900 federally endangered and threatened species from the potential impacts of herbicides. This strategy will be employed when registering new herbicides and during the reevaluation of existing ones under the registration review process. The strategy integrates extensive stakeholder input to ensure protection for species while maintaining a variety of pesticides for agricultural use.
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EPA begins contaminated soil removal at former roundhouse site in Elkhart
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the removal of asbestos, lead, and arsenic from the former roundhouse site at 613 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Elkhart, Indiana. The EPA estimates that the cleanup will take approximately two months and cost over $2.5 million.
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EPA reaches settlement with AES over Clean Air Act violations in Puerto Rico
La empresa operará monitores de aire y pagará una multa de $3.1 millones
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