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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $147 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.
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EPA commits $147M loan for South Florida's drinking water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant financial commitment to improving drinking water infrastructure in South Florida.
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EPA provides $110M loan for Utah's drought-prone region
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $110 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District in northern Utah.
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EPA administrator urges staff return amid low office attendance
On February 18, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin released a video message on social media encouraging staff to return to full-time office work.
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EPA grants West Virginia authority over CO2 injection regulation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved West Virginia's request to regulate the injection of carbon dioxide into deep rock formations, marking a significant step in energy policy.
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EPA reaches major milestone in Los Angeles wildfire cleanup
Following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a significant milestone in its largest wildfire hazardous waste cleanup to date.
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EPA administrator demands return of $20B from Biden-era financial arrangements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin, has announced the discovery of $20 billion allegedly parked at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris Administration.
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EPA cancels media subscriptions saving over $1M for taxpayers
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the cancellation of several agency media subscriptions, resulting in savings exceeding $1 million for American taxpayers.
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Trump administration overhauls WaterSense specs to reduce living costs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising WaterSense specifications that were implemented during the Biden-Harris Administration.
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EPA chief visits New York headquarters for first time
On February 13, 2025, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 2 Headquarters in New York City.
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EPA sends California waiver rules to Congress under Trump's directive
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will transmit to Congress the Biden Administration's rules that allowed California to set its own vehicle emissions standards, which preempt federal regulations.
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EPA finds billions parked at financial institution by Biden administration
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the discovery of billions of taxpayer dollars placed at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris Administration.
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EPA announces five-year reviews for Connecticut Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct thorough reviews of cleanup efforts at three Superfund sites in Connecticut during 2025.
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EPA reviews cleanups at four Rhode Island Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to conduct comprehensive reviews of cleanup work at four National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites in Rhode Island this year.
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EPA reviews cleanups at ten Massachusetts Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to review the cleanup efforts at ten Superfund sites in Massachusetts this year.
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EPA plans reviews for five Maine Superfund site cleanups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will review cleanup efforts at five Superfund sites in Maine this year.
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EPA plans five-year review of Vermont Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to conduct a thorough review of the completed cleanup efforts at the Burgess Brothers Landfill Superfund site in Vermont this year.
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EPA reviews cleanups at three New Hampshire Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct thorough reviews of the completed cleanup efforts at three Superfund sites in New Hampshire this year.
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EPA places 171 DEIA and environmental justice staff on leave
Over the past week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed 171 employees on administrative leave.
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EPA fines grocery chain for selling unregistered disinfectants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Super Center Concepts, Inc., operating as Superior Grocers, concerning the alleged distribution of two unregistered disinfectant products.
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