News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding to support coastal and Great Lakes communities in their efforts to protect beachgoers' health. The funds will aid states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at helping coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers. This funding will support states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Connecticut is set to receive $206,000 from this program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, June 13, the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at assisting coastal and Great Lakes communities in safeguarding the health of beachgoers. The funding is designated to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs across various states, Tribes, and territories.

BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to aid coastal and Great Lakes communities in safeguarding the health of beachgoers. This funding will support states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Maine is set to receive $254,000 from this program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to assist coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting the health of beachgoers. The grants aim to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs across various states, Tribes, and territories, including Massachusetts, which will receive $254,000.

BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $9.75 million in grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers. The funding will assist many states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches, including New Hampshire, which will receive $194,000 in grant funding from this program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Missouri lead-acid battery manufacturer EnerSys Energy Products Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at the company’s Warrensburg and two Springfield facilities. The company is a subsidiary of EnerSys Inc., the world’s largest industrial battery manufacturer.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Central Maine & Quebec Railway US Inc., a rail transportation company based in Bangor, Maine, over alleged Clean Water Act violations. The violations stem from fuel oil discharges into U.S. waters following two separate derailments of the company's freight train cars.

On June 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” This initiative is part of President Biden’s comprehensive approach to address climate change, enhance food security, promote environmental justice, and support a circular economy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that its WaterSense program has facilitated significant water savings for consumers and businesses. In 2023 alone, WaterSense labeled products helped save 1.2 trillion gallons of water. Since the inception of the WaterSense label, nearly 8.7 trillion gallons of water have been conserved—equivalent to the annual water usage of all U.S. households.

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, in San Diego, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, and the California Water Resources Control Board announced a $37 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the South Mission Storm Drain and Green Infrastructure project. This investment aims to enhance resiliency against increasingly intense rain events and protect residents from flooding in Mission Beach.

On June 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the "National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics." This initiative is part of President Biden’s comprehensive approach to addressing climate change, food security, environmental justice, and promoting a circular economy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed an update to its cleanup plan for the Durham Meadows Superfund Site in Durham, Connecticut. The proposed update, referred to as an "Explanation of Significant Differences" (ESD), will not alter the scope, performance, or cost of the original 2005 cleanup plan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Andersen’s Sales and Salvage Inc., located at 1490 E 8th St., Greeley, Colorado, regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act related to refrigerant releases. The consent agreement and final order require the company to pay a $195,000 penalty for these infractions.

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a compliance agreement with the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) to address claims of Clean Air Act violations at its bulk chlorine storage site in Saipan. Under this agreement, CUC is required to meet specific requirements within one year, including updating the facility’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) and addressing all areas of concern identified through prior EPA inspections.