News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has filed comments opposing the Biden Administration's proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. The AFPI alleges that the proposal, known as the "Phase 2 Proposal," would roll back important reforms made in the past and add further complexity and delays to the federal permitting process.

Enforcement actions in New Jersey highlight continued commitment to protect children.

A significant chunk of this aid, exceeding $253 million, originates from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

New actions to significantly decrease hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a plan to establish a massive 5.8 million-acre conservation area in Southwest Montana, covering 9,000 square miles. This proposal, part of President Biden's 30x30 plan to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, includes a mix of government-owned and private land and is centered around the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final cleanup plan for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Derailment site in LeRoy, New York. The plan aims to address contaminated groundwater, soil, bedrock, soil vapor, and surface water resulting from a train accident that occurred in 1970. The announcement was made on October 2, 2023.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a $4.6 billion grant program aimed at reducing climate pollution, advancing environmental justice, and promoting clean energy solutions. This initiative, known as the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), is the second phase of the EPA's $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which was established under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. The first phase provided $250 million to assist states and major cities in developing their own climate action plans, and the current phase focuses on...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $7.5 billion in available funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). This low-interest loan program is designed to accelerate projects related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, while also promoting job creation and cost savings.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently announced that it will be awarding nearly $8 million in funding to four institutions for research on enhanced aquifer recharge (EAR). The aim of this research is to improve groundwater availability and quality, in response to the challenges posed by climate change and rising water demand.

The Biden-Harris Administration has made a significant commitment to improve water equity and access in the United States. With a pledge of $500 million, the administration aims to support around 1,500 disadvantaged communities across the country. This landmark announcement was made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water, Radhika Fox, at the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting in New York.

A group of 1,609 scientists, who have formed a group called CLINTEL, claim that the so-called climate emergency is a myth. An article by the American Stewards of Liberty from Aug. 31 said that the group has publicly stated that they are against the Biden administration's net-zero CO2 policies.

The recently published report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that the Inflation Reduction Act is set to bring about significant reductions in CO2 emissions. This act, which forms an integral part of President Biden's climate agenda, is projected to have a profound impact on clean energy advancements across various sectors, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled cases with businesses in California, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington State for unlawfully selling emissions control "defeat device" items, modifying vehicle emission controls, the agency said in a recent press release.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled its Phase II Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) final rule.

Two Idaho-based companies specializing in diesel parts and their owner have admitted guilt in relation to selling and installing unauthorized defeat devices and have consented to a payment of $1 million. Furthermore, these companies have committed to instituting compliance programs and refraining from manufacturing, selling, or installing any device that undermines a vehicle's emissions controls.