News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that Albuquerque Public Schools will receive $6.9 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. This funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will be used to purchase 20 new clean school buses to replace older diesel-fueled buses linked to health issues such as asthma.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $15,560,000 in funding for Louisiana schools to purchase clean school buses as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. This initiative is funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the development of a comprehensive list of drinking-water, wastewater, and flood-prevention infrastructure funding and projects for the Cahokia Heights/Metro East, Illinois area. This initiative was undertaken at the request of Rep. Nikki Budzinski, with EPA collaborating with over 35 stakeholders to compile information on funding needs, accessed funds, and completed projects.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Everett's Auto Parts, Inc., a Brockton, Massachusetts-based auto dealer, warehouser, and scrap metal seller, over alleged violations of the Clean Water Act. The company has agreed to comply with regulations and pay a penalty of $74,551.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has initiated the process for the sixth Five-Year Review of the Findett Corp. Superfund Site in St. Charles, Missouri. This review will encompass Operable Units 1, 2, and 3, excluding Operable Unit 4 (Ameren Substation), where construction of a remedy has not yet commenced.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Unilateral Administrative Order to the Havasu Water Company, mandating several actions to prevent further violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The EPA cited the company's failure to comply with drinking water regulations, including exceeding the maximum allowable level for total trihalomethanes. These byproducts can form during disinfection and pose health risks through long-term exposure above federal limits.

SEATTLE (May 29, 2024) – The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. In Washington, 16 school districts will receive over $24 million to replace 111 older school buses with new electric or propane buses. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older diesel-fueled school buses linked to asthma and other health conditions.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The rebates will enable the purchase of five clean school buses in four West Virginia school districts. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older diesel-fueled school buses linked to asthma and other health conditions affecting students and communities.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $21.5 million in rebates for clean school buses across Connecticut, part of the Investing in America agenda. This funding is allocated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition.

The Biden-Harris Administration announced today the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The rebates will assist selectees in purchasing 213 clean school buses across 21 school districts in Pennsylvania. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older, diesel-fueled school buses linked to asthma and other health conditions.

BOISE (May 29, 2024) – The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition today. In Idaho, Boise Independent School District will receive $2,760,000 in rebate funding to purchase eight electric school buses, while Horseshoe Bend School District will receive $400,000 to purchase two electric school buses. This funding aims to facilitate Idaho's transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older diesel school buses linked to asthma and other health conditions.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. In Oregon, ten school districts will receive over $22.6 million to replace 96 older school buses with new electric or propane buses. This initiative aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older diesel school buses linked to asthma and other health conditions.

On May 29, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, approximately 530 school districts across nearly every state, Washington, D.C., and several Tribes and U.S. territories will receive nearly $900 million to replace older diesel-fueled school buses. These buses have been linked to asthma and other health conditions affecting students and surrounding communities.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The rebates will assist five school districts across Maryland in purchasing over 53 clean school buses. This initiative aims to transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older diesel-fueled buses, which have been linked to health issues such as asthma.

On May 29, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, these rebates will facilitate the purchase of 116 clean school buses across 18 school districts in Virginia.