News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The EPA Region 7 recently held an Environmental Justice Tour and Listening Session in Omaha, Nebraska on May 6, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Douglas County Health Department and Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of grant funding for Tribal governments and eligible territories to reduce diesel emissions from older diesel engines. The EPA plans to award approximately $9 million in total DERA funding to eligible applicants.

DALLAS, TEXAS (May 6, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents of Gulf Coast states to start preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. Families are advised to take proactive steps to ensure their safety before, during, and after a storm.The EPA recommends that families make a plan and discuss communication strategies in case of limited contact during a storm. This includes knowing what to do if separated and establishing a meeting point in case of evacuation.It is crucial for individuals to stay...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced an investment of $28,650,000 towards replacing lead service lines in Alaska as part of President Biden's commitment to ensuring safe drinking water for all. The funding, provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to address the public health risks associated with lead exposure in drinking water, particularly affecting children and families.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $28,650,000 in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This funding is designated to help Oregon identify and replace lead service lines, aiming to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. The initiative is part of the commitment to replace every lead pipe in the country, thus safeguarding public health and ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water. This effort is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and made available through the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to bolster methane emissions reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems, in line with President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the significance of this rule, stating, “As we implement the historic climate programs under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, EPA is applying the latest tools, cutting edge technology, and expertise to track and measure methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.”The finalized revisions aim to...

On April 15 and 16, 2024, the Kansas and Missouri Departments of Agriculture, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordered 17 grocery stores in the Kansas City area to stop the sale and distribution of certain Fabuloso household disinfectants, as well as other disinfection products.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new round of funding aimed at replacing lead pipes in Washington as part of President Biden's commitment to ensuring safe drinking water. The $28,650,000 investment is part of the Investing in America agenda and will help in identifying and replacing lead service lines to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead exposure is known to cause severe health issues, especially in children.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $28.65 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Idaho identify and replace lead service lines, aiming to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. This initiative is part of the broader commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation to ensure safe drinking water. The funding, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, contributes to the Administration’s efforts to address environmental justice and enhance public health.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England will host a virtual Environmental Justice resource fair on May 8, 2024, from 1 to 4 pm ET. The event aims to showcase funding opportunities for New England communities, including the Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants, Healthy Communities Grant Program, and the Southeast New England Program Opportunity to Advance Resilience.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding New Englanders to utilize free air quality monitoring tools this summer to stay informed and take necessary health precautions. As part of Air Quality Awareness Week from May 6 to 10, 2024, EPA and the New England states are offering resources for the public to monitor the latest air quality forecasts.EPA New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash emphasized the importance of individual actions in reducing emissions that contribute to air pollution, stating, "When air quality is poor, we can all take...

More than 200 Tribes and four territories have taken a significant step towards combating climate change by publishing climate action plans with financial support from President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this key milestone, highlighting the impact of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program in enabling Tribal and territorial governments to address environmental concerns and build a clean energy future.Kenneth Martin, Director of EPA’s American Indian Environmental Office, emphasized the importance...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently hosted the Administrator’s 34th Annual Small Business Programs Award Ceremony to recognize outstanding small business champions from across the country. The event, held in celebration of National Small Business Week, highlighted the significant contributions of EPA programs, employees, and business partners.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan commended the honorees, stating, “Celebrating EPA’s small business championship as part of National Small Business Week appropriately spotlights the exceptional contributions of the...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced over $28 million in funding from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to help Connecticut identify and replace lead service lines, aiming to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. The funding is part of a larger effort to replace every lead pipe in the nation, safeguarding public health and ensuring safe drinking water."EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized, "The science is clear, there is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, May 2nd, that President Biden's "Investing in America" initiative will inject $3 billion to help each state and region identify and replace lead water pipes to prevent exposure to lead-contaminated drinking water. This funding is part of the bipartisan infrastructure law and will be provided through the EPA's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)."EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan stated, 'Science clearly shows that there is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of lead in drinking...