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News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 17, 2022) – The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) is proposing to modify its $4.7 billion, 25-year sewer system upgrade. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which must approve proposed modifications to the sewer project, the revisions will reduce the project’s impacts to underserved communities, will not negatively affect ratepayers, and will reduce discharges of sewage into local waters.
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U.S. EPA cites Renergy, Inc. for alleged Clean Air Act violations in Ohio
News Release: CHICAGO (Aug. 19, 2022) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice of violation to Renergy, Inc. alleging permit violations at its Dovetail Energy facility in Greene County and Emerald Bio
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention on Aug. 31
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Discusses Community Redevelopment Efforts in Tyler, Wetzel and Monongalia Counties, West Virginia
News Release: PADEN CITY, W.V. (Aug. 24, 2022) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leadership visited formerly abandoned sites in northeastern West Virginia today that are undergoing cleanup or have now been revitalized, thanks to funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
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EPA Report Highlights Significant Decline in Emissions, Improved Air Quality from Bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
News Release: WASHINGTON – According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report released today, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) has delivered significant reductions in diesel emissions to protect human health and improve air quality in communities across America. DERA legislation, a bipartisan effort authorized by Congress, emphasizes maximizing health benefits, serving areas of poor air quality, and conserving diesel fuel.
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EPA Removes Chem-Solv Site from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 23, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is deleting the Chem-Solv, Inc. site in Cheswold, Delaware, from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is a list of the nation’s most contaminated hazardous waste sites.
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EPA Reaches $1.7 Million Settlement over Alleged Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Violations with The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC
News Release: WASHINGTON (Aug. 17, 2022) – Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced a $1.7 million settlement with The Andersons Marathon Holdings (Andersons Marathon) LLC to resolve alleged Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act ...
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EPA Fines Auto Repair Shops in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska for ‘Defeat Device’ Violations
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 30, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has penalized three companies to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA). According to EPA, the companies installed and/or sold illegal “defeat devices” in vehicle engines designed to render emissions controls inoperative.
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EPA to Support Recreation Economy Growth in Ohio
News Release: CHICAGO (Aug. 18, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and partners, announced assistance for Beverly, Coshocton and South Point, Ohio to grow their outdoor recreation economy through the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program.
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EPA Releases Guidance to Support Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Water Infrastructure for U.S. Territories and D.C.
News Release: WASHINGTON (Aug. 26, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to help implement over $173 million for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs in the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories. The announcement is a key step forward in the implementation ...
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EPA Fines Shilling Construction Company Inc. for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations in Kansas
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 19, 2022) - Asphalt manufacturer Shilling Construction Company Inc. will pay $71,324 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the company failed to adequately control stormwater runoff from its Manhattan, Kansas, facility. EPA says these failures led to illegal discharges of pollution into the Kansas River.
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EPA and Government of Flanders, Belgium Pledge to Share Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Information on PFAS and other Fluorocarbon Chemicals
News Release: WASHINGTON (Aug. 24, 2022) – This week, EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with representatives from the Government of Flanders, Belgium pledging to share publicly available information on enforcement and compliance assurance issues related to PFAS ...
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EPA Removes C&R Battery from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 23, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it is deleting C&R Battery Company, Inc. Superfund Site in Chesterfield County, Virginia, from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is a list of the nation’s most contaminated hazardous waste sites.
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Romer: 'Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners are leaders in their field'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations for the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards.
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Biden-Harris Administration to help Butte, Montana and Monte Vista, Colorado communities grow outdoor recreation economy
News Release: DENVER — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to announce assistance for 25 small and rural communities from across the country ...
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Environmental Protection Agency set to publish a new notice on Sept. 1
There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 1.
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EPA Officials Tour Pittsburgh Redevelopment Sites Where Brownfield Funding Supports a Community Resurgence
News Release: PITTSBURGH (Aug. 23, 2022) – Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency toured two formerly contaminated sites in Pittsburgh today that are now cleaned up and provide thriving assets for the community.
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EPA Awards $400,000 Environmental Education Grants to Empower Students, Teachers and Communities in Oregon and Washington
News Release: SEATTLE (Aug. 18, 2022) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected four schools and organizations in Oregon and Washington to receive a total of $400,000 in environmental education grants. Nationwide, EPA selected 34 organizations to receive over $3.2 million in funding.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Federal Implementation Plan Addressing Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirements for Certain Sources in Pennsylvania on Aug. 31
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on Aug. 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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U.S. Finishing/Cone Mills Superfund Site slated for Partial Deletion from Superfund National Priorities List
News Release: GREENVILLE, SC (Aug. 23, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed partial deletion of a 70-acre portion of Operable Unit 01 at the U.S. Finishing/Cone Mills Superfund Site, Greenville, SC. from the National Priorities List (NPL). The deletion will benefit the environment, the community of Greenville, and the people of South Carolina.
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