Andrew Wheeler EPA Administrator
Recent News About Andrew Wheeler EPA Administrator
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EPA updates Torch Lake Superfund site cleanup plan with new changes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an updated cleanup plan for the Torch Lake Superfund site located in Houghton County, Michigan.
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EPA awards nearly $1.2 million to promote pollution prevention in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated nearly $1.2 million in grants to California entities, aiming to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.
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EPA fines Puerto Rican company $80K for water act violations
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed an $80,000 fine on Transporte Rodríguez Asfalto, Inc. (TRA) for violations of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
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EPA allocates over $1M for pollution prevention initiatives in Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated over $1 million in grants to the University of Nevada, Reno, and Western Nevada College to aid businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices across Nevada.
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EPA fines Puerto Rico firm for polluting river with stormwater runoff
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imposed an $80,000 fine on Transporte Rodríguez Asfalto, Inc. (TRA) for violating the Clean Water Act.
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EPA reports record high US fuel economy and low CO2 emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its 50th annual Automotive Trends Report, indicating that the fuel economy for model year 2023 vehicles has reached an unprecedented level while greenhouse gas emissions have fallen to...
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EPA proposes stricter NOx emission limits for new stationary turbines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposal to tighten limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired stationary combustion turbines.
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EPA announces $196 million loan for Indiana's water infrastructure improvements
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $196 million loan to improve Indiana's drinking water and wastewater systems.
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EPA seeks input on new draft framework addressing community-level cumulative impacts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft of the Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts, which aims to provide agency programs and regional offices with tools and principles to consider...
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EPA allocates over $20 million to New Mexico for water infrastructure improvements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $20,910,000 to New Mexico as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Arkansas receives over $26 million for water infrastructure under bipartisan law
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $26,830,000 to Arkansas as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA announces settlements with energy firms over emission violations in Pennsylvania
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have reached settlements with two oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania over alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
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Biden-Harris administration unveils national strategy against plastic pollution
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled the "National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution," aiming to mitigate the effects of plastic production and waste on communities.
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Texas receives $184 million for water infrastructure under new federal law
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $184,464,000 for Texas as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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University of Texas at Arlington receives $349K grant for pollution prevention
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the University of Texas at Arlington will receive $349,435 in grants to assist businesses in developing and adopting pollution prevention practices within local communities.
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EPA allocates over $40 million for Louisiana's water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding allocation of $40,145,000 for Louisiana under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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New Mexico State University receives grant for pollution prevention initiatives
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that New Mexico State University will receive $350,000 in grants to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.
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EPA allocates over $32 million for Oklahoma's water infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant allocation of $32,943,000 to the state of Oklahoma.
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EPA awards over $1M in grants for pollution prevention in Louisiana
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Louisiana State University and Delgado Community College will receive grants totaling $1,049,700 to support pollution prevention efforts in local communities.
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EPA settles Clean Air Act case with AB&I foundry operator
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with McWane Inc., doing business as AB&I, regarding violations of the Clean Air Act at its Oakland iron foundry.