News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Environmental Protection News

Environmental Protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the completion of contaminated soil cleanup at 296 residential properties in 2024 at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site located in Evansville, Indiana.
Environmental Protection

EPA releases draft recommendations for PFAS levels in water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced draft national recommendations for health-based levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waterbodies.
Environmental Protection

EPA schedules virtual meeting on GE-Pittsfield Housatonic River Site remediation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a virtual public meeting to discuss the remediation plans for the Woods Pond area at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.
Environmental Protection

Biden administration awards $500K grant for job training at D.C.'s brownfield sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to the Center for Nonprofit Advancement in Washington D.C. The funding aims to support the recruitment, training, and placement of workers in community revitalization...
Environmental Protection

EPA awards Virginia Tech over $400K for brownfield job training

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a grant of $403,018 to support job training for individuals affected by the decline of the coal industry in the LENOWISCO Planning...
Environmental Protection

Lower Yakima Valley dairies ordered to test wells amid nitrate pollution concerns

Federal Judge Thomas O. Rice has ordered three dairies in the Lower Yakima Valley to conduct well testing and provide alternative drinking water solutions for residents potentially affected by nitrate contamination near Granger, Washington.
Environmental Protection

EPA evaluates five chemicals while starting process for next set

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the designation of five known or probable carcinogens as High-Priority Substances (HPS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Environmental Protection

EPA awards $500K grant for job training in Richmond

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to Groundwork Richmond.
Environmental Protection

EPA supports King County with major investment in wastewater management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an $89 million loan to King County, Washington, aimed at upgrading wastewater treatment systems.
Environmental Protection

EPA awards $500K grant for job training in Nevada's rural counties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to the Nye Communities Coalition in Nevada.
Environmental Protection

EPA grants California waivers for clean car regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted two waiver requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Environmental Protection

Groundwork RI receives $500K grant for job training in brownfield cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Groundwork Rhode Island a $500,000 grant to support the recruitment, training, and placement of workers in community revitalization and cleanup projects at brownfield sites.
Environmental Protection

EPA highlights U.S. water affordability issues in new congressional report

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report to Congress highlighting the challenges of water affordability faced by households and utilities across the United States.
Environmental Protection

Court mandates $61M payment by Ameren Missouri for clean air projects

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has mandated Ameren Missouri to allocate $61 million for projects addressing violations of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA).
Environmental Protection

EPA settles with Salt Lake City apartment owner over alleged lead hazard notice failure

Pacific Coast Capital Investors, LLC, the owner of North Aspen Apartments in Salt Lake City, Utah, has agreed to a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over allegations of failing to notify tenants about lead-based paint...
Environmental Protection

Worcester receives $499K EPA grant for brownfield job training

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Worcester a $499,000 grant to support community revitalization and cleanup projects at brownfield sites in the area.
Environmental Protection

EPA launches $2.5 million grant for climate action with higher education

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of approximately $2.5 million in funding aimed at fostering collaboration between communities and higher education institutions to tackle environmental and climate challenges.
Environmental Protection

EPA awards $1M grants for brownfield job training in New Jersey

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of Brownfields Job Training Program grants to Groundwork Elizabeth and Montclair State University in New Jersey.
Environmental Protection

Pacific Islands make strides in zero waste initiatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acknowledged significant progress in waste reduction and disaster resilience by its partners in the Pacific Islands.
Environmental Protection

EPA seeks public input on proposed PFAS wastewater discharge regulations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its plan to study and develop technology-based limits on PFAS discharges from industrial wastewater, as part of its PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
Your news, delivered.
Subscribe and personalize your weekly Newswire round-up.