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On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 issued an emergency order under the Safe Drinking Water Act to the City of Humboldt, Nebraska, concerning drinking water at the Colonial Acres of Humboldt Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility.
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EPA reaches cleanup deal for Tuba City Dump
PHOENIX — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to clean up and close the Tuba City Dump site, located near Upper and Lower Moenkopi on the Hopi Reservation and Tuba City on the Navajo Nation. Under this agreement, BIA will remove waste from Tribal lands, backfill the site with clean material, and conduct routine groundwater monitoring.
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Unhealthy air quality forecasted for parts of New England on May 22
BOSTON (May 22, 2024) – Air quality forecasters in New England predict unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups due to elevated ground-level ozone levels. Sensitive groups include individuals with lung diseases such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and those who are active outdoors.
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EPA awards $2M for waste management in Santo Domingo Pueblo
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a community grant of $1.5 million and an Environmental Justice Government to Government Award of $539,452 to Santo Domingo Pueblo, totaling $2,039,452. The $1.5 million grant will fund planning and engineering design activities for improvements to the Domingo, Galisteo, and Main Village lift stations as part of the comprehensive Santo Domingo wastewater distribution system project. The $539,452 grant aims to educate residents on the dangers of open dumps and facilitate the removal of several open dumps within Tribal...
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EPA allocates $30.7M for rural community water system improvements
On May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $30.7 million to support water systems and private well owners in small and rural communities. This funding aims to enhance technical, financial, and managerial capacities of water systems and assist private well owners in improving water quality, including testing for PFAS contamination.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $2M in brownfield grants for Virginia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2 million in grant awards aimed at expediting the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Virginia, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This initiative is funded by a $1.5 billion investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, intended to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities.
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EPA partners with AmeriCorps VISTA for Midwest green service initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has partnered with AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) to launch the Green VISTA Corps program, marking a first-of-its-kind effort for the agency. This initiative aims to provide new opportunities for volunteers and community organizations to advance environmental justice and anti-poverty efforts in historically underserved areas.
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EPA settles with Massachusetts solar company over permit violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Navisun, LLC, a solar energy company based in Hingham, Massachusetts, for alleged violations of the Construction General Permit (CGP) related to stormwater discharges from construction activities. Under the settlement, Navisun will pay a penalty of $25,000 to resolve two alleged violations.
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EPA grants $3.2 million for cleanup projects in Northglenn and Lakewood
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced over $3.2 million in Brownfields grant funding to support the environmental assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of critical properties in Northglenn and Lakewood, Colorado. The City of Northglenn will receive $2.75 million to clean up soil contaminated with lead and arsenic on the Northglenn Recreational Center property. Metro West Housing Solutions, partnering with the Lakewood Housing Authority, will receive $500,000 to remediate asbestos and lead-based paint in the Belmar Groves Apartments property.
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Biden administration announces $1 million grant for brownfield cleanup in Dover, Delaware
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $1 million grant award on May 20, 2024, to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Dover, Delaware. The grant is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and is aimed at advancing environmental justice.
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EPA awards $1 million for cleanup projects in Spanish Fork and Murray, Utah
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1 million in Brownfields grant funding to support the environmental assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of properties in Spanish Fork and Murray, Utah. The cities will each receive $500,000 to assess several priority properties that have elevated concentrations of contaminants in soil and groundwater.
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EPA reviews progress of lead pipe removal in Malden under infrastructure law grant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was joined by Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Secretary Rebecca Tepper, MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and other Massachusetts leaders on May 20, 2024 to observe the progress of the city's $1.4 million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grant. The grant is being used to replace lead pipes and ensure safe drinking water in Malden.
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EPA announces $9M for brownfield cleanup in Oregon under Biden's agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9,806,874 in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Oregon while advancing environmental justice. This announcement was made on May 20, 2024, with the EPA selecting six communities in Oregon to receive EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grant programs.
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Biden administration announces $6.4 million for Vermont brownfield cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6,390,000 in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America agenda on May 20, 2024. The funds are aimed at expediting the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Vermont while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA's Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Programs will help transform once-polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets.
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EPA awards $1 million for cleanup and redevelopment projects in Monte Vista
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1 million in Brownfields grant funding to the City of Monte Vista, Colorado. The funds are earmarked for the cleanup of contaminants, environmental assessments, and redevelopment of key properties within the city. This investment is part of the EPA's Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs.
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EPA announces $6 million in brownfield grants for Michigan communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced over $6 million in grant awards for the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Michigan. The funding is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at advancing environmental justice and transforming polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets.
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EPA announces $6.5 million in grants for Ohio's brownfield sites cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will provide more than $6 million in grants to Ohio for the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites. The funding comes from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which aims to expedite environmental justice initiatives and the transformation of polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets.
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Biden administration announces $500K brownfield grants for Nebraska revitalization
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 20, 2024, that it will award $500,000 in grants for the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Nebraska. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, which aims to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities.
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Biden's Administration Announces Over $8.4M in Grants for Iowa's Brownfield Sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an $8,485,900 grant award as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Iowa, with a focus on advancing environmental justice. The funds are part of a $1.5 billion investment into brownfield sites from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at addressing legacy pollution, advancing environmental justice, and creating healthier communities.
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EPA awards $1 million for cleanup and redevelopment projects in Pueblo
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the City of Pueblo, Colorado will receive $1 million in Brownfields grant funding. This funding will support environmental assessments, cleanup, and redevelopment of critical properties in Pueblo.
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