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DENVER – Today, at an event with Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Mae Wu announced a $42 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Ogden City, Utah. This WIFIA loan aims to help the city replace aging water pipes to reduce leaks and save millions of gallons of water daily.
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EPA awards $2.4 million to mid-Atlantic states for wetlands program development
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.4 million to support projects aimed at protecting, managing, and restoring wetlands in the mid-Atlantic region. The funding will benefit recipients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia through the Wetland Program Development Grant (WPDG). These grants are intended to help states and Tribes develop and manage wetlands programs.
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EPA announces new label program supporting cleaner U.S.-manufactured construction materials
On August 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the implementation of a new label program aimed at boosting clean American manufacturing. This initiative is designed to assist federal purchasers and other buyers in identifying and purchasing cleaner, more climate-friendly construction materials and products. The program is supported by a $100 million investment from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which seeks to reduce climate pollution associated with the production of construction materials—a sector responsible for over 15%...
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EPA reaches settlement with St. Joseph for cleanup at HPI Products Inc
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has entered into an administrative settlement agreement for response actions at the HPI Chemicals Inc. site in St. Joseph, Missouri. This agreement includes a covenant not to sue, established through a prospective purchaser agreement (PPA) with the City of St. Joseph and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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EPA awards $307M grant for climate pollution reduction in Nebraska
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, alongside Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and other state officials, visited Jacobsen’s Farm in Omaha to emphasize the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s (NDEE) receipt of a $307 million EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG). This funding is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
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EPA announces nearly $4 million grant for Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with Senator Dick Durbin, Representative Jan Schakowsky, and Mayor Daniel Biss, held a press conference today to announce a nearly $4 million grant to the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse. This Chicago-area nonprofit will use the funds to support efforts aimed at reducing climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials.
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Biden-Harris administration announces $171M EPA loan for Birmingham's water infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 7, 2024) – At an event with U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle announced a $171 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Birmingham Water Works Board in Alabama. The loan aims to support improvements to the drinking water supply for 770,000 residents in Birmingham.
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EPA seeks public input on proposal for vessel sewage no-discharge zone in Florida
Tallahassee, Fla. (August 6, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tentatively affirmed the State of Florida’s request to designate the waters within the Indian River-Vero Beach to Fort Pierce Aquatic Preserve as a vessel sewage no-discharge zone. This action aims to protect and enhance the quality of waters within the 9,500-acre Preserve, a designated estuary of national significance threatened by pollution, development, or overuse. The EPA’s tentative decision is subject to a 30-day public comment period.
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Teck Alaska pays penalty for hazardous waste violations at Red Dog Mine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Teck Alaska, Incorporated, the operator of Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, Alaska, has agreed to pay $429,794 in penalties for violating the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The violations occurred when the company treated and stored hazardous waste without a permit between October 1, 2019, and January 15, 2024.
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EPA initiates new round of helicopter flyovers for emission detection in Permian Basin
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting another round of helicopter flyovers to survey oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin region. These flyovers aim to identify emissions from facilities, including methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). VOCs contribute to the formation of ozone (smog), which can lead to health issues such as asthma, lung infections, bronchitis, and cancer.
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EPA suspends pesticide dacthal citing serious health risks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an emergency suspension of all registrations for the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This marks the first time in nearly 40 years that the EPA has taken such action, following extensive efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to address the risks posed by this pesticide.
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EPA awards $1 million grant to Grand Rapids Community College
WASHINGTON (Aug. 6, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott joined Congresswoman Hillary Scholten at an event hosted by Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan to celebrate their selection for a $1 million Innovative Water Workforce Development Grant. This EPA grant program supports career opportunities in the drinking water and wastewater utility sectors and expands public awareness about these utilities.
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EPA enhances Indoor AirPlus home labeling program for better indoor air quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced enhancements to its Indoor AirPlus home labeling program on August 5, aimed at improving indoor air quality protection and expanding market accessibility.
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EPA reaches settlement with RBL Products over unregistered pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with RBL Products Inc., based in Detroit, Michigan, for allegedly selling unregistered pesticide products. The company, located at 6040 Russell St., will pay a $584,000 penalty and has ceased production and sales of the implicated products.
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EPA announces $171M loan for Birmingham's drinking water infrastructure improvements
Birmingham, Ala. (August 5, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Birmingham Water Works will hold a press event to announce a $171 million EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan aimed at improving drinking water infrastructure in Birmingham, Alabama.
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EPA Region 7 hosts informational session on environmental justice grants in Omaha
The Aug. 8 outreach event will provide information about Inflation Reduction Act grants
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EPA awards nearly $2 million for clean school buses in Cedar Hill ISD
DALLAS, TEXAS (August 5, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Cedar Hill Independent School District is receiving $1,945,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Competition. This award, made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the school district purchase 10 electric emission-free school buses to replace diesel-operated school buses. EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance joined Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Superintendent Dr. Gerald Hudson, Board President of Cedar Hill ISD Gayle Sims...
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Soldotna students win national award for wildfire prevention project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, recently celebrated the 2024 President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) ceremony, recognizing exceptional youth dedicated to environmental stewardship.
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EPA begins critical cleanup at contaminated JH Baxter facility in Eugene
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the commencement of a time-critical removal action at the JH Baxter facility in West Eugene, Oregon. This initiative aims to address wood-preserving chemicals left on-site after operations ceased in 2022. Over 500,000 gallons of hazardous substances remain at the location.
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EPA partners with Kewanee on local lead pipe replacement initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Kewanee, Illinois, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes as part of the Get the Lead Out Initiative. This initiative is fully funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aims to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. Approximately 200 communities will receive technical assistance through this program.
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