News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Parker Hannifin Corporation, formerly Helac Corporation, will pay $63,984 for Clean Water Act violations at its facility in Enumclaw, Washington.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public input on a proposed update to the 2008 cleanup plan for the Emmell’s Septic Landfill Superfund Site in Galloway Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey. The updated plan aims to address soil contamination that continues to affect groundwater quality.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has ordered Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve, located in Solon, Ohio, to cease the sale, use, or removal of eight unregistered pesticide products. The EPA cited violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $34,403,346 to support environmental and climate justice projects in Alabama and Tennessee. This funding is part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, representing the largest single investment in environmental justice to date. The Community Change Grants Program aims to reduce pollution, enhance community climate resilience, and build community capacity through projects informed by stakeholder engagement.

On July 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army announced a joint project to sample and test private drinking water wells near Army installations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This initiative aims to inform remedial actions if PFAS is detected in drinking water, as contamination may affect nearby residents.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the completion of a significant phase in the cleanup of the Unimatic Manufacturing Corp. Superfund site in Fairfield, New Jersey. This milestone marks the end of demolition and soil removal activities, with sediment cleanup and groundwater monitoring set to commence.

On July 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began overseeing the installation of barriers to reduce contamination concentrations in groundwater at the Franklin Power Products/Amphenol site in Franklin, Indiana. The EPA will hold an open house on Wednesday, August 7, to address residents' questions about the cleanup and construction work at the site, which is expected to take one to two months.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, along with its partner, the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts, will receive nearly $20 million in funding. This grant aims to assist disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges by reducing pollution, increasing community climate resilience, and building community capacity. The funding is part of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which represents the largest single investment in environmental and climate...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $19,760,488 in funding for the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association Inc. (MTERA). This initiative aims to assist disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, enhance community climate resilience, and build capacity. The funding is part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and represents the largest single investment in environmental and climate justice to date.

La Administración Biden-Harris ha anunciado la asignación de más de $325 millones en subvenciones para abordar problemas de justicia ambiental y climática en comunidades desfavorecidas. Este anuncio, realizado el 25 de julio de 2024 por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA), forma parte del programa financiado por la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación, considerado como la mayor inversión en justicia ambiental en la historia.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the initial selections from a $2 billion program under the Inflation Reduction Act, marking the largest single environmental justice investment in history. The MetroHealth System and The Trust for Public Land in Ohio will receive $17,191,775 and $3,000,000 respectively to assist disadvantaged communities in addressing environmental and climate justice challenges.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 25, 2024, that it will provide over $325 million in funding to support 21 selected applications aimed at addressing environmental and climate justice issues in impoverished communities. This funding is part of the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which represents the largest single investment in environmental justice to date. The announcement marks the first tranche of nearly $2 billion from the Community Change Grants program, designed to distribute grants on a first-come, first-served basis.

On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $325 million in funding for 21 selected applications aimed at assisting disadvantaged 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 in history.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 25, 2024, that it will allocate over $325 million to support 21 selected applications aimed at addressing environmental and climate justice challenges in disadvantaged communities. This funding is part of the Community Change Grants Program, made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The program represents the largest single investment in environmental and climate justice to date.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $100,000 settlement with Hyponex Corp., a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., located in Shreve, Ohio. This settlement resolves alleged violations of the Clean Water Act related to pollutant discharges.