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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Tristar Terminals Guam, Inc., addressing Clean Water Act violations related to the unauthorized discharge of oily wastewater into the Big Guatali River, which flows into Apra Harbor.
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EPA allocates over $1M for NC children's lead water testing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new grant exceeding $1 million to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for lead testing in schools and daycare centers. The announcement was made at an event in Durham, where EPA Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle was joined by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, U.S. Representative Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams, and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley.
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EPA fines Massachusetts company for Clean Air Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Electronic Products Industries LLC, based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, for alleged violations of the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the process hazard review (PHR) requirement of the General Duty Clause of the Clean Air Act.
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EPA settles with Intelligent Design Corp. for lead paint violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $95,000 settlement with Intelligent Design Corp., based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, to resolve alleged violations of federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting regulations.
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EPA announces settlement for cleanup costs at Missouri Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the filing of a settlement agreement with three parties for the payment of cleanup costs at the Findett Corp. Superfund Site in St. Charles, Missouri. The settlement was filed in the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri.
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Officials announce new funding to address lead in drinking water
Acting EPA Region Four Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle will represent the EPA in Durham for a press conference, lead pipe inventory site tour, and announcement of new grant funding to protect children from lead in drinking water.
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EPA Administrator Regan and Second Gentleman Emhoff to address lead in drinking water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan will join Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Durham, North Carolina, tomorrow to highlight new funding and actions aimed at protecting children from lead in drinking water. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
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EPA announces $1.5 million awarded through PREPARED program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on June 17, 2024, that it has awarded $1.5 million to three organizations through the Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data (PREPARED) program. This initiative aims to provide technical assistance to enhance the capacity of EPA grant recipients in generating data and information necessary for evaluating program outcomes and understanding community impacts.
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EPA awards $1.5 million through PREPARED program; seeks applications for additional funding
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has awarded $1.5 million to three organizations through the Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data (PREPARED) program. This initiative aims to provide technical assistance to enhance EPA grant recipients' ability to generate data and information necessary for evaluating program outcomes and understanding community impacts.
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EPA to hold community meeting on Bofors Nobel Superfund site cleanup progress
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an informal community meeting on Thursday, June 20, to discuss the cleanup progress at the Bofors Nobel Superfund site in Muskegon, Michigan. The meeting aims to provide updates and gather community input on future actions and the potential formation of a community advisory group.
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EPA completes Lahaina drinking water sampling after wildfires
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed drinking water sampling in wildfire-impacted areas of Lahaina, Hawaii. This effort is a critical step towards aiding the County of Maui in restoring drinking water services to the community.
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EPA awards $315K grant for NY beach water quality monitoring
On June 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant of $315,000 to support water quality monitoring and public notification programs at New York's coastal and Great Lakes beaches. This funding aims to protect the health of beachgoers by ensuring clean and safe waters.
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EPA allocates nearly \$10 million in grants for beach water quality monitoring
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, June 13, the allocation of $9.75 million in grant funding aimed at supporting coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting beachgoers' health. This funding will assist states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches.
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EPA announces $210K grant for Rhode Island water quality monitoring
BOSTON (June 13, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9.75 million in grant funding to support coastal and Great Lakes communities in protecting the health of beachgoers. This funding will aid states, Tribes, and territories in conducting water quality monitoring and public notification programs for their beaches. Rhode Island is set to receive $210,000 from this program.
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EPA cites ACCEL Schools for asbestos & lead concerns at three Ohio locations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice of violation under the Toxic Substances Control Act to ACCEL Schools Ohio LLC, citing asbestos and lead paint concerns at three of its public charter schools. The affected institutions are Youngstown Academy of Excellence in Youngstown, Niles Preparatory Academy in Niles, and STEAM Academy of Warren in Warren.
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EPA allocates $730k for water quality monitoring in PNW & Alaska
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.
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EPA announces $206K grant for Connecticut beach water quality monitoring
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.
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EPA allocates $9.75 million in grants for beach water quality monitoring
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.
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EPA announces $9.75 million in grants for beach health monitoring
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.
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EPA awards Massachusetts $254K for beach water quality monitoring
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.
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