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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EPA funds job training for community revitalization at brownfield sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a grant of $478,474 to Iowa Western Community College.
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EPA provides $319M loan for Portland's Bull Run Treatment Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $319 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to the City of Portland, Oregon.
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EPA awards $500K grant for job training at St. Louis University

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant awarded to St. Louis University.
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EPA commemorates five decades since passing Safe Drinking Water Act

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today marked the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), a pivotal piece of legislation that established federal standards for drinking-water quality.
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EPA awards $500k grant for job training at Miami brownfield sites

On December 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Eco Ed Impact Corp has been awarded a $500,000 grant.
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EPA announces first WIFIA loan in Delaware for wastewater improvements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $12 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to New Castle County, Delaware.
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Biden administration awards $315K grant for job training in Detroit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Southwest Economic Solutions will receive a $315,000 grant to support workforce development in Detroit.
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EPA adds Upper Columbia River site to Superfund list

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added the Upper Columbia River Site in northeast Washington to the Superfund National Priorities List.
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EPA fines Kugler Oil $119k over alleged Clean Air Act violations

Kugler Oil Company, based in Culbertson, Nebraska, has agreed to a settlement involving a $119,000 civil penalty.
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EPA settles with The Pond Guy over unregistered pesticide sales

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with The Pond Guy Inc., located in Armada, Michigan, amounting to $162,246.
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EPA schedules hearing on Ohio wastewater discharge permit for Port Clinton

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a public comment period concerning its objection to Ohio's proposed wastewater discharge permit for Port Clinton.
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EPA awards nearly $23M for environmental projects in Kansas and Missouri

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of 105 applications for its Community Change Grants Program (CCGP), distributing nearly $1.6 billion to support local projects aimed at reducing pollution and increasing...
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EPA allocates nearly $1.6 billion for community change grants nationwide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of 105 applications for the Community Change Grants Program, allocating nearly $1.6 billion to support projects aimed at reducing pollution, enhancing climate resilience,...
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EPA awards $7.7 million for environmental job training across the US

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in workforce training aimed at underserved and overburdened communities.
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