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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with the Sherwin-Williams Company, operating as Engineered Polymer Solutions, over alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at its Commerce,...
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EPA completes five-year reviews for three New Hampshire Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its required five-year reviews for three Superfund sites in New Hampshire during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
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EPA completes review of Vermont Superfund site ensuring continued protection

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation by conducting a comprehensive review of the Burgess Brothers Landfill Superfund site in Woodford, Vermont.
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EPA updates on efforts to solve Tijuana River sewage crisis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), has released its first quarterly public update on efforts to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis affecting...
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EPA completes review of three Connecticut Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation of conducting comprehensive "five-year reviews" for three Superfund sites in Connecticut during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
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EPA highlights 300 environmental wins under Trump administration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced 100 additional environmental accomplishments, bringing the total to 300 since President Donald Trump took office.
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EPA proposes new WOTUS rule aligning with Supreme Court decision

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to redefine "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
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EPA approves $87M loan for Joliet's transition to Lake Michigan water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved an $87 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to assist the City of Joliet, Illinois, in transitioning its drinking water supply from groundwater...
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EPA approves air quality redesignation for Salina, Kansas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Kansas' request to redesignate the Salina Area from nonattainment to attainment for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
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EPA completes review of four Rhode Island Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation of conducting "five-year reviews" at four Superfund sites in Rhode Island during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
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EPA highlights environmental progress with new accomplishments under Trump administration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced 100 additional environmental accomplishments, including ten in the Southeast region, as part of its ongoing efforts under President Donald Trump's administration.
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EPA announces new funding for critical water infrastructure projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $6.5 billion in funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program for water systems, along with an additional $550 million for state...
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EPA approves Muscatine air quality improvement after significant emission reductions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Iowa's request to redesignate the Muscatine Area from nonattainment to attainment for the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
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EPA completes reviews at ten Massachusetts Superfund sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation by conducting comprehensive site cleanup reviews for ten Superfund sites in Massachusetts during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
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Salt Lake City and Provo meet air quality standards after long-term efforts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Salt Lake City and Provo areas have met the 2006 PM2.5 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) targets, marking their attainment after 15 years.
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EPA proposes new WOTUS definition aiming for clarity and economic growth

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers have introduced a proposed rule to redefine "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
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EPA grants Texas control over underground water protection

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Texas' request to manage permitting for Class VI underground injection wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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EPA highlights 300 environmental wins under Trump's leadership

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced 100 new environmental accomplishments, bringing the total to 300 since President Donald Trump took office.
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EPA Administrator completes visits to all 50 states

Administrator Lee Zeldin of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed his goal of visiting all 50 states this year.
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EPA proposes changes to PFAS reporting rules under TSCA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward a proposal to revise its reporting regulations for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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