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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant grant award to support water quality improvements in North Carolina's Brunswick County.

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EPA funds zero-emission school buses for Jackson Public Schools
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi will receive $5,383,868 to acquire 15 zero-emission vehicles as part of the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program.

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EPA announces funding for clean heavy-duty vehicles in Tennessee
On December 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs has been selected to receive $890,000.

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EPA allocates $8.4M for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an allocation of $8,396,706 to support the acquisition of 28 zero-emission vehicles in Washington state.

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Branford schools awarded over $6M for zero-emission bus fleet
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Branford Public Schools in Connecticut will receive $6,329,215 to purchase 21 zero-emission vehicles.

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EPA finalizes rule on carbon tetrachloride use to protect workers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule aimed at protecting workers from exposure to carbon tetrachloride (CTC), a chemical linked to liver cancer, brain tumors, and adrenal gland tumors.

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EPA grants Colorado $735K for zero-emission vehicle initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Colorado will receive $735,000 to purchase three zero-emission vehicles as part of the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program.

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Biden-Harris administration allocates funds for over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the tentative selection of 70 applicants from 27 states, three Tribal Nations, and one territory to receive over $735 million in funding.

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Utah receives $60M grant for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Utah Division of Air Quality (UDAQ), part of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, will receive a $60 million grant.

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EPA files complaint against East St. Louis for unlawful sewage discharges
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the State of Illinois have filed a legal complaint against the City of East St. Louis, Illinois.

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EPA allocates $9M for Indiana's zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle initiative
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to receive $9,305,301 for the purchase of 32 zero-emission vehicles.

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EPA allocates $4 million for zero-emission vehicles in Michigan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will receive $4,405,187 to purchase 15 zero-emission vehicles.

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EPA awards over $10M grant for zero-emission school buses in St. Louis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) will receive $10,128,735 to aid in the purchase of 30 zero-emission vehicles.

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EPA funds Hawaii's shift to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the County of Hawai'i will receive $1,000,092 to support the purchase of three zero-emission vehicles.

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Biden-Harris Administration invests $735M in zero-emission heavy vehicle initiative
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean heavy vehicles, allocating over $735 million to support the purchase of more than 2,400 zero-emission vehicles.

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Cahokia Heights settles lawsuit over improper sewer operations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the state of Illinois have reached a settlement with Cahokia Heights, Illinois.

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EPA extends deadline for PCB reduction proposals at Housatonic River site
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension for evaluating proposals aimed at reducing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations and toxicity at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.

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Army and contractor fined over alleged hazardous waste violations at Iowa plant
The U.S. Department of the Army and its contractor, American Ordnance LLC, have agreed to pay $39,311 in civil penalties following alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

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EPA announces $30M upgrade plan for Cahokia Heights sewer system
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the state of Illinois have reached a settlement with Cahokia Heights, Illinois, concerning violations related to the city's sanitary sewer system.

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Grants awarded for Long Island Sound environmental improvement projects
Federal and state environmental agencies, alongside officials from New England and New York, have announced the awarding of 31 grants totaling over $12 million.

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