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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The awards recognize companies or institutions that have developed new green chemistry processes or products that protect human health and the environment. According to the EPA, these efforts have led to significant environmental benefits, innovation, and economic strengthening.
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EPA announces $1.1 million settlement over Maryland wastewater violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a final settlement concerning alleged violations related to wastewater treatment plants with Manufactured Home Community (MHC) management company Horizon Land Management, LLC (Horizon), and four of the MHCs it manages located in Lothian and Harwood, Maryland. Horizon oversees over 170 MHCs nationwide.
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EPA awards $1 million grant for South Bronx climate resilience
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $1 million grant to the Bronx River Alliance in partnership with Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice. The funding, provided through the Community Change Grants Program, aims to support environmentally overburdened communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, marking the largest investment in environmental and climate justice to date.
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EPA awards $1 million grant for brownfield cleanup in Camden
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of a $1 million grant to Camden Lutheran Housing Inc. for the cleanup of the Former West Jersey Paper Manufacturing Site in Camden, New Jersey. The event, held at North Front Street and Elm Street in Camden, was part of a broader tour of redevelopment sites in the area. The cleanup will pave the way for 15 affordable single-family homes, contributing to Camden's ongoing revitalization efforts.
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EPA seeks public input on East Branch portion of Newtown Creek cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on a proposed early cleanup action for the Newtown Creek Superfund Site, located in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. This initiative focuses on the East Branch of Newtown Creek and is part of the larger effort to clean up the entire site.
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EPA initiates cancellation process for pesticide dacthal following voluntary withdrawal by manufacturer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it is initiating a process to cancel all products containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal). This follows an emergency suspension of the pesticide on August 6, 2024. The decision comes after AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC) expressed its intent to voluntarily cancel the remaining pesticide products containing DCPA in the United States and internationally.
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EPA announces grants to protect children from lead-contaminated drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the United States. Of this amount, $418,000 is allocated for Connecticut. This initiative supports the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe agrees with EPA on wastewater and drinking water compliance
The San Carlos Apache Tribe has agreed to continue its efforts to bring the San Carlos Wastewater Treatment Facility and three drinking water systems into compliance with federal environmental laws. This move aims to ensure the health and safety of the community.
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EPA announces $368K grants protecting children from school’s/childcare’s drinking-water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding, including $368,000 allocated for Vermont, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant aims 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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EPA allocates $210K grant for NH schools' lead remediation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding, including $210,000 for New Hampshire, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This initiative aims 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 settles with Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor for alleged Clean Air Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor LLC, located in Burns Harbor, Indiana, for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. These violations reportedly occurred while the facility was operating under its former name, ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor LLC. As part of the settlement, the company will implement additional pollution controls and pay $248,396 in penalties.
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EPA announces nearly $70 million in grants for Dillard University & New Orleans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $70 million in grant funding for Dillard University and the City of New Orleans. The funding includes $19,944,576 for Dillard University and its partner, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, as well as $49,975,589 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program (CPRG) for New Orleans to implement community-driven solutions addressing climate change.
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EPA announces nearly $1.3 million grant for Massachusetts schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding, including $1,285,000 allocated for Massachusetts, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant funding aims 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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EPA announces grants for reducing lead exposure at schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding, including $298,000 allocated for Maine, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant aims 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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EPA funds Clarkson University for developing nanosensor technology targeting PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the allocation of $1,499,979 in research funding to Clarkson University. The grant aims to support the development and demonstration of nanosensor technology designed to detect, monitor, and degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater and surface water sources.
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EPA allocates $336K grant for RI schools' lead testing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding, including $336,000 allocated for Rhode Island, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan aimed at reducing lead exposure where children learn and play.
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EPA fines Walmart and Hartz Mountain for violating federal pesticide law
National retailer Walmart Inc. and pet product manufacturer The Hartz Mountain Corporation will each pay a civil penalty to settle alleged violations of federal pesticide law at Walmart’s Colby, Kansas, location.
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EPA appoints Khesha Reed as permanent deputy director for Chesapeake Bay Program Office
PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 27, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced Khesha Reed as the permanent Deputy Director for EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO), located in Annapolis, Maryland. Reed has been serving as the Acting Deputy Director since April 2024, focusing on strengthening administrative processes and acting as a liaison to the Local Government Advisory Committee.
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EPA halts sale of illegal disinfectant products by grocery distributors
On August 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 ordered three grocery distributors to halt the sale and distribution of certain Fabuloso household disinfectant products.
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EPA announces $3.48 million initiative for tribal environmental protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the availability of approximately $3.48 million for two five-year cooperative agreements aimed at enhancing the capacity of Tribal governments to restore land, reduce waste, prevent environmental contamination, and prepare for and respond to environmental emergencies in Indian country.
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