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EPA Releases Screening Methodology to Evaluate Chemical Exposures and Risks to Fenceline Communities
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released for public comment and peer review version 1.0 of a proposed screening level methodology to evaluate potential chemical exposures and associated potential risks to fenceline communities in Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluations.
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New EPA Initiatives Will Help State and Local Governments Cut Climate Pollution from Commercial Buildings
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing new initiatives related to commercial buildings that support President Biden’s ambitious climate agenda.
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EPA Affirms Building Managers Responsible for Lead-Based Paint Safety Requirements When Performing Renovations
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will proceed on March 21, 2022 to withdraw previously published answers to two Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concerning property management companies and their compliance responsibility under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule.
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Federal Government and State of Colorado settlement with Mining Companies paves way for additional cleanup at Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Justice Department, the Department of Interior, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Colorado today announced a settlement with Sunnyside Gold Corporation and its Canadian parent company Kinross Gold Corporation resolving federal and state liability related to the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site, which includes the Gold King Mine and many other abandoned mines near Silverton, Colorado.
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EPA Announces Public Listening Session on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of upcoming public listening sessions on the draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities for communities and stakeholders to provide comments on the plan
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EPA Extends Deadline for Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Grant Applications
On January 20, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the grant application deadline to March 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) for communities, Tribes, states, local governments, and other eligible entities seeking funding for ambient air monitoring projects in communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EPA Extends Deadline for Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Grant Applications
On January 20, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the grant application deadline to March 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) for communities, Tribes, states, local governments, and other eligible entities seeking funding for ambient air monitoring projects in communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EPA Announces $42 Million WIFIA Loan to Reduce Flooding in Underserved Communities in Milwaukee
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $42 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
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U.S. EPA fines Par Hawaii Refining over Clean Air Act violations
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Par Hawaii Refining, LLC over Clean Air Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act violations at its oil refining facility on Komohana Street in Kapolei, Hawaii.
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EPA, developer settle case over wetlands violations in Boise
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Barber Valley Development, Inc. have settled a case the agency brought after the company illegally discharged sand, gravel, and rocks into wetlands adjacent to Council Spring Creek in Boise.
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EPA Region 8 hosting public listening session March 1 on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a series of upcoming public listening sessions on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities (Lead Strategy), so communities and stakeholders can provide their comments on the Agency’s plan.
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EPA Announces $250 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in San Francisco Bay Area
At a virtual press conference held earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest, Martha Guzman, announced a $250 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Union Sanitary District in Union City, California.
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EPA to Review Cleanups at 14 New England Superfund Sites this Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at 14 National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites, including three federal facilities, in New England this year.
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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 7 in week ending Jan. 22
There were seven notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Jan. 22, according to the Federal Register.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Jan. 21
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published on Jan. 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 21?
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 21
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Decco DMN Aerosol debuts at Potato Expo
Potato producers in the U.S. have a new tool to use to keep potatoes fresher, for a longer period of time, while in storage.
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EPA orders Georgia metals processor to halt operations until regulation-compliant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order to TAV Holdings LLC in Atlanta to immediately cease releasing hazardous waste and to not resume operations until the facility is regulation-compliant.
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