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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.
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EPA Recognizes South Windsor, Conn. Wastewater Treatment Operator for Excellence

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Town of South Windsor's wastewater treatment plant operator for his commitment to improving water quality.
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EPA will oversee cleanup of LaSalle Park and two residential yards at the Beck’s Lake Superfund site in Indiana

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. and the City of South Bend to clean portions of Lasalle Park and two nearby residential yards at the Beck’s Lake Superfund site.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee: Product Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations discussed on Feb. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA seeks input on screening tests on risks to chemical exposure

Public input and peer reviews are being sought by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the agency's proposed screening methodology to evaluate potential chemical exposure risks to communities near industrial facilities.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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West Penn Power to pay $610,000 for violations of Clean Water Act

Utility company West Penn Power has been handed a $610,000 fine in a settlement over water-discharge violations at coal-ash impoundment landfills in Pennsylvania.
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EPA reports Wisconsinites are 'breathing cleaner, healthier air'

Wisconsinites who live near Rhinelander can breathe easier now, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released last month.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment Guidance on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA reaches settlement with Tesla Motors over pollution control violations at California facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with Tesla Motors after finding Clean Air Act violations in Tesla's Fremont, California manufacturing facility
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'A long time coming': EPA cleans New Jersey Superfund site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is stepping up to clean a Superfund site in Linden, once the home of LCP Chemicals.
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EPA recognizes Arizona business for reducing food waste which 'represents an environmental and economic benefit'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized two Arizona businesses for reducing food waste and preventing greenhouse gases.
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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records discussed on Feb. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Iowa; Interstate Transport of Air Pollution for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards on Feb. 22

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Regional water improvements get $688 million from EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is disbursing $688 million in loans to fund improvements to water infrastructure projects in three locations, the agency announced last month.
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Air Plan Disapproval; Missouri Interstate Transport of Air Pollution for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards discussed on Feb. 22 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published on Feb. 22 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Feb. 22?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA seeks community input from those affected by lead contamination

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a listening session for Region 6 to address the Draft Strategy.
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