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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Clark County Department of Public Works has completed implementing wetlands conservation measures at Laughlin Lagoon in full compliance with a 2020 agreement.
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EPA Deputy Administrator Tours RecycleForce in Indianapolis to Highlight Brownfields Job Training Grant

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe toured RecycleForce in Indianapolis joined by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indiana Finance Authority Director of Environmental Programs Jim McGoff to highlight EPA’s Brownfields job training grants, which offer residents of overburdened communities an opportunity to gain the skills and certifications needed to secure environmental work in their communities.
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President Biden, EPA $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Accelerate Cleanup Efforts and Benefit Wisconsin

Today, President Biden and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan will announce that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA will make significant progress in the clean-up and restoration of the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded sites, securing clean water and a better environment for millions of Americans in the Great Lakes region.
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President Biden, EPA $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Accelerate Cleanup Efforts and Benefit Michigan

Today, President Biden and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan will announce that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA will make significant progress in the clean-up and restoration of the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded sites, securing clean water and a better environment for millions of Americans in the Great Lakes region.
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EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation

Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs.
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Chemical Hazard Reporting & Planning Enforcement Actions by EPA Region 10 in 2021

In 2021 the Region 10 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – which enforces federal environmental laws in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington – completed the following six enforcement cases for violations of Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
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“EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 10

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS” on Feb. 10.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Feb. 9

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H1111 on Feb. 9
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Western District judge rules for new receiver at St. Joseph pesticide distributor

Western District of Missouri Judge Greg Kays on Jan. 14 appointed a receiver to take over at a pesticide distributor in St. Joseph.
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EPA shines spotlight on Pacific Northwest sustainability efforts, 'getting food into the hands of those who need it'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed its roster of Pacific Northwest honorees for their sustainability efforts to conserve energy and water and reduce food waste and trash headed for landfills.
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'Make a difference in protecting our climate': EPA launches ENERGY STAR home upgrade

The Environmental Protection Agency launched the ENERGY STAR home upgrade on Tuesday aimed at taking US households into the clean energy future.
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EPA Region 10 Clean Water Act enforcement actions in 2021

In 2021 the Region 10 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – which enforces federal environmental laws in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington – completed the following 15 enforcement cases for violations of the Clean Water Act.
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EPA Brownfields job-training grant to Alaska Forum will help Alaskans build environmental careers

The Alaska Forum, Inc. will receive $200,000 in Brownfields grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to train and place students in environmental jobs.
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EPA honors Nisqually Tribe and partners with national award for innovative watershed collaboration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is presenting the 2021 George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) Award for Excellence in Community Engagement to the Nisqually Indian Tribe.
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EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation

Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs.
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EPA Proposes Guidance to Support Water Affordability and Clean Water Act Implementation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act (CWA) Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance for public comment.
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EPA Highlights Historic $106 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Benefitting Long Island Sound

Today, EPA and partners from Connecticut and New York virtually celebrated $106 million over a five-year period going to the Long Island Sound Study Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
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EPA regional administrator Martha Guzman announces water quality inspections at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Regional administrator Martha Guzman issued a statement on Feb. 4 regarding the drinking water emergency at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and plans for EPA inspections.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Feb. 11?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Feb. 11 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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