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 significant funding initiative aimed at upgrading water infrastructure across the United States. This move is part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with $3.6 billion in new funding being unveiled for fiscal year 2025. Combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, the total investment for the year reaches $6.2 billion.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at upgrading water infrastructure across the United States. This funding is part of a larger $6.2 billion investment for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes an earlier announcement of $2.6 billion this month.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a substantial investment of $3.6 billion to upgrade water infrastructure across the United States as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding, combined with an earlier allocation of $2.6 billion this month, brings the total investments for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding as part of the Biden-Harris administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at upgrading water infrastructure nationwide. This funding is part of a larger $6.2 billion investment for fiscal year 2025, which seeks to improve the management of wastewater, protect freshwater resources, and ensure safe drinking water delivery.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new allocation of $3.6 billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance water infrastructure nationwide. This announcement, combined with an earlier $2.6 billion release this month, brings the total investment for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant investment in water infrastructure as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A total of $3.6 billion will be allocated to upgrade water systems nationwide, building on the $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, making a combined $6.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a second mobile laboratory to Watauga County, North Carolina. This move is part of an effort to assist the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and local health departments in testing drinking water following Hurricane Helene.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a partnership with the city of Ferndale, Michigan, to accelerate the replacement of lead water pipes and enhance public health protection. This initiative is part of the EPA's Get the Lead Out Initiative, which is fully funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The initiative aims to support approximately 200 communities nationwide in replacing lead service lines.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan is set to visit Durham, North Carolina, on Wednesday, October 23, to celebrate the introduction of 38 new electric school buses in the Durham Public School District. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, which aims to deliver environmental benefits and create job opportunities across the country.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the cancellation of all products containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, commonly known as DCPA or Dacthal. This decision was made under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), based on scientific studies indicating thyroid toxicity risks.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the American Lung Association will receive a grant of $2,418,202 under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. This funding aims to promote the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines, replacing them with cleaner and zero-emission solutions. The initiative is expected to lead to significant reductions in emissions, benefiting air quality and public health.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $2.4 million grant to the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) for the Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP). This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of environmental justice communities in coastal Louisiana parishes, addressing systemic inequities and climate change impacts.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $2 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant to the Rome Floyd County Development Authority (RFCDA). The grant, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support cleanup activities at the Battey Business Complex in Rome, Georgia. The official award was made on October 5, 2024.
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E&J Painting LLC, a company based in Leavenworth, Kansas, has agreed to pay a civil penalty following allegations of violating the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that E&J Painting did not adhere to regulations designed to minimize lead-based paint exposure risks during renovations.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding allocation of over $12 million to five Texas organizations under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. The initiative aims to facilitate the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines in favor of cleaner and zero-emission solutions, thereby improving air quality and public health.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the cleanup of asbestos-contaminated debris at the former Columbian Enameling site in Terre Haute, Indiana. The cleanup is expected to take approximately one year.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a grant of $1,815,256 to Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc. This funding is part of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program and aims to encourage the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines in favor of cleaner and zero-emission alternatives. The initiative focuses on reducing emissions and improving air quality, with an emphasis on supporting disadvantaged communities facing significant environmental challenges.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $125 million in selections under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program, with over $5.5 million allocated to selectees in Missouri. This funding aims to encourage and speed up the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines, transitioning them to cleaner and zero-emission alternatives.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of approximately $12.1 million across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. This initiative aims to upgrade or retire older diesel engines in favor of cleaner and zero-emission solutions, promising significant reductions in emissions and improvements in air quality and public health.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced selections totaling nearly $125 million under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. The initiative aims to encourage the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines in favor of cleaner and zero-emission alternatives, providing significant benefits to air quality and public health. The grants are currently in final workplan negotiations with the selected applicants.