Andrew Wheeler EPA Administrator
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Recent News About Andrew Wheeler EPA Administrator
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a call for applications for the 2025 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). This initiative, established under the 1990 National Environmental Education Act, aims to recognize outstanding environmental projects by students in Grades K-12 and educators who integrate environmental education into their curricula.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 2023 greenhouse gas data collected under its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. According to the report, direct emissions from large stationary sources decreased by approximately 4% compared to 2022, accounting for around half of the total U.S. emissions.
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Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 are set to host a series of open house sessions in Missouri's Old Lead Belt from October 21 to 24, 2024. These sessions aim to update community members on site cleanups and provide information about the EPA’s residential soil lead guidance.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collaborated with Aqua Pennsylvania and various government officials to emphasize the significance of addressing lead contamination. The focus was on identifying and replacing lead and galvanized service lines to protect public health, supported by federal investments.
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SELMA, Ala. – On October 17, 2024, Jeaneanne Gettle, the Acting Region 4 Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be in Selma, Alabama. She will join Congresswoman Terri Sewell and local officials for two press events.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened applications for the 2025 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Announced by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, these awards aim to honor students and educators who contribute significantly to environmental stewardship and awareness.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Get the Lead Out Initiative in New York's Village of Catskill and announced similar partnerships with other communities, including Amsterdam, Fonda, Herkimer, Ilion, and Scotia. This initiative aims to help these areas comply with the new Lead and Copper Rule Improvements finalized on October 8. The EPA will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities nationwide to meet these requirements and ensure lead-free water.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan visited Asheville, North Carolina, to assess the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. He was joined by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Senator Thom Tillis, Congressman Chuck Edwards, and Asheville Mayor Esther E. Manheimer.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region has announced the availability of $40 million for subgrants to communities through the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda and was established under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD will pay a civil penalty of $473,685 for not notifying the EPA about alleged waste handling and management activities. The announcement was made from Dallas, Texas, on October 10, 2024.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Delaware have announced a $14.3 million grant from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, aimed at enhancing charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles along the I-95 corridor. This initiative aligns with the Clean Corridor Coalition's regional efforts to support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Maui Varieties Ltd., operating as HouseMart, over allegations related to the illegal import and distribution of unregistered pesticides and misbranded pesticide devices. These products, marketed as disinfectants or antimicrobial health solutions, were sold through Daiso locations across Hawai‘i.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $24 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Sandy, Oregon. This funding will support efforts to modernize wastewater facilities and enhance water quality in local waterways.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the White Mountain Apache Tribe have reached an agreement to address non-compliance with the Clean Water Act concerning wastewater treatment on tribal land in Arizona. The Tribe operates five wastewater treatment plants, including those at Sunrise Park Resort, Hon-Dah Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, and Whiteriver Sewage Lagoons.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment period for its proposed final cleanup plan for the 80-120 Lister Ave. portion of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey. The deadline, initially set for October 10, has been moved to November 12. This decision follows a public meeting held on September 19 where the EPA explained the proposed plan.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has implemented new regulations aimed at eliminating lead pipes across the United States within a decade. This initiative is part of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), which mandates drinking water systems to identify and replace lead pipes in ten years. The rule also requires enhanced testing and communication about lead risks in drinking water.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced new regulations and funding aimed at addressing lead contamination in drinking water systems across the United States. The final rule, known as the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), mandates that all drinking water systems identify and replace lead pipes within a decade. It also requires stricter testing protocols and lower thresholds for action on lead exposure, aiming to enhance community awareness about the risks associated with lead-contaminated water.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a final rule mandating that drinking water systems nationwide identify and replace lead pipes within ten years. This initiative is part of the administration's broader commitment to eliminate lead pipes across the country, ensuring access to clean drinking water for all communities.
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On September 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a settlement with Alabama Power Company regarding alleged violations of federal Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) regulations at the James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant in Bucks, Mobile County, Alabama. The agreement mandates that Alabama Power enhance its groundwater monitoring efforts and revise its Emergency Action Plan at Plant Barry. Additionally, the company will pay a civil penalty of $278,000.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on its proposed plan to address elevated water temperatures in the Umpqua River basin. This initiative is part of an effort to replace the 2006 Umpqua Basin temperature Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), with EPA collaborating with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.