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The government watchdog organization, Protect the Public's Trust (PPT), has filed an ethics complaint regarding a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official's involvement in the controversial Diamond Alkali Superfund Site cleanup settlement.
Environmental Protection
EPA, DOJ file complaint in East Palestine derailment: We will 'ensure Norfolk Southern cleans up the mess they made'
Acting on behalf of the EPA, DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division recently filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the derailment in East Palestine.
Environmental Protection
EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued its 2021 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data for the Mid-Atlantic Region,
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Biden administration invests $78 million in clean water infrastructure upgrades for Pacific Southwest, Pacific territories
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $78 million in funding for clean water infrastructure upgrades in the Pacific Southwest and other Pacific territories.
Environmental Protection
Regan on Region 8 CWSRF funding: 'EPA is committed to getting these critical water resources to underserved and disadvantaged communities'
The U.S. EPA recently announced that six states in Region 8 would receive more than $24 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds.
Environmental Protection
Biden administration invests in clean water infrastructure upgrades in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands would receive more than $126,864,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds.
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Cash: EPA focuses on 'importance of the safe handling and management of hazardous substances'
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reaches a settlement with a Massachusetts cold storage warehouse and distribution company for mishandling hazardous chemicals.
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Fox: 'Diversifying and stretching precious water supplies is essential'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $170 million loan to Poseidon Resources in San Diego to support its Carlsbad Desalination Plant Intake Modification and Wetlands Project.
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Starfield: Agency committed to assist companies that 'notify EPA of noncompliance and then work to improve'
A freight carrier with more than 200 transportation facilities in 47 states and Puerto Rico has agreed to a proposed settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over allegations it violated the Clean Water Act at multiple sites.
Environmental Protection
McCollister: 'Grants will allow Missouri and Nebraska to plan for climate impacts'
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in grants to Missouri and Nebraska to cut climate pollution using innovative control strategies.
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'Cleaner, safer water for communities': Holyoke enters agreement with EPA, Justice Department and Massachusetts to resolve Clean Water Act violations
The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, has agreed to a consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Justice Department, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to resolve the Clean Water Act and Massachusetts state law violations.
Environmental Protection
Regan: 'EPA is committing to permanently addressing contamination' at Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding one site and proposing to add four additional sites to the Superfund National Priorities List.
Environmental Protection
'Tackling the climate crisis demands a sense of urgency': Biden-Harris administration awards $3 million grant to Michigan to reduce pollution, build clean energy economies
The Biden-Harris administration has granted Michigan a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies aimed at tackling pollution and building clean energy economies across the state.
Environmental Protection
Regan: 'All communities deserve to breathe fresh, clean air'
A request for immediate relief has been filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against a Louisiana-based neoprene manufacturer for posing an alleged "imminent and substantial endangerment" to surrounding communities.
Environmental Protection
Cash: 'TRI reporting is a key part of EPA's efforts to provide greater access to vital environmental information'
A recent U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency analysis showed an overall decrease in the release of toxic chemicals into the environment in 2021.
Environmental Protection
Sixkiller: 'Companies are making strides to reduce pollution'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued its Toxics Release Inventory 2021 National Analysis report on chemical releases and waste management in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Environmental Protection
Garcia: 'Latest Toxic Release Inventory report for Region 2 is encouraging news'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released the 2021 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis.
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Freedhoff: 'EPA is advancing its commitment to reduce pollution and give communities tools'
Toxic chemical releases in 2021 remained below pre-pandemic levels according to new toxics release inventory data.
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Becker: Colorado takes first step to 'build common-sense solutions to reduce climate pollution'
Colorado will receive up to $3 million to work toward cutting climate pollution and building clean energy economies.
Environmental Protection
LaTourette: 'New Jersey is excited to advance its critical work of reducing and responding to climate change'
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million for New Jersey to plan ways to reduce pollution and build clean energy economies.
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