Enviromental Protection Agency
Recent News About Enviromental Protection Agency
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EPA's Martha Guzman: 'These settlements demonstrate EPA’s commitment to enforcing critical environmental laws that protect clean air and public health'
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled cases with businesses in California, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington State for unlawfully selling emissions control "defeat device" items, modifying vehicle emission controls, the agency said in a recent press release.
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EPA unveils Phase II Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) final rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled its Phase II Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) final rule.
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EPA Administrator Michael Regan: 'We are transforming our nation's infrastructure for the better'
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking technical input on the technologies needed for planned programs to invest $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act for port upgrades and zero-emission vehicles to reduce pollution around the nation's ports, schools, and truck routes
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EPA South Central Region Administrator: 'EPA is moving with urgency to combat the climate crisis'
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comments on a proposal to give the state of Louisiana primary responsibility for regulating carbon dioxide sequestration wells, an EPA press release says.
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'EPA will help improve water quality and deliver multiple benefits to the residents of Raleigh and Wake County': Urban Waters Federal Partnership announces new location
The Walnut Creek watershed in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been designated as the 21st Urban Waters Federal Partnership location.
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Garcia: ‘Companies must comply with the Clean Water Act’ in Puerto Rico
Two companies involved in the construction of the Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel by Marriott and Casino Construction Project in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, have been fined a total of $30,000 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for violations of the Clean Water Act.
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EPA's Blackman on Program: 'We look forward to celebrating these forward-thinking organizations'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 4 has announced the 2023 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program, which will recognize organizations in those areas for pollution prevention practices.
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Regan: 'I applaud this year’s ENERGY STAR award winners'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have recognized seven "Energy Star partners" in Pennsylvania for their efforts to promote and address climate change, the EPA announced.
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EPA's Regan on new protections for EtO use: Our 'number one priority is protecting people's health and safety'
The U.S. EPA is proposing new health protections aimed at reducing exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO), a gas used to sterilize medical devices as well as some spices.
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EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M in research grants to reduce U.S. household food waste: 'Preventing food waste at home can help fight climate change and save money'
EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M in Research Grants to Reduce U.S. Household Food Waste
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EPA celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding at Wichita event: 'It is truly an example of the collaborative spirit'
Officials with the Region 7 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined members of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), city of Wichita and Chisolm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA) to mark another round of dunging from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act for Superfund sites statewide.
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Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry reach deal to enhance environmental cooperation: 'EPA greatly values our productive and sustained history of environmental cooperation with Indonesia'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MOEF) reached an agreement to promote bilateral cooperating between the two nations on protecting the environment and taking action on climate change.
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EPA, DOJ file complaint in East Palestine derailment: We will 'ensure Norfolk Southern cleans up the mess they made'
Acting on behalf of the EPA, DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division recently filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the derailment in East Palestine.
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EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued its 2021 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data for the Mid-Atlantic Region,
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Biden administration invests $78 million in clean water infrastructure upgrades for Pacific Southwest, Pacific territories
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $78 million in funding for clean water infrastructure upgrades in the Pacific Southwest and other Pacific territories.
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Regan on Region 8 CWSRF funding: 'EPA is committed to getting these critical water resources to underserved and disadvantaged communities'
The U.S. EPA recently announced that six states in Region 8 would receive more than $24 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds.
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Starfield: Agency committed to assist companies that 'notify EPA of noncompliance and then work to improve'
A freight carrier with more than 200 transportation facilities in 47 states and Puerto Rico has agreed to a proposed settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over allegations it violated the Clean Water Act at multiple sites.
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McCollister: 'Grants will allow Missouri and Nebraska to plan for climate impacts'
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in grants to Missouri and Nebraska to cut climate pollution using innovative control strategies.
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'Cleaner, safer water for communities': Holyoke enters agreement with EPA, Justice Department and Massachusetts to resolve Clean Water Act violations
The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, has agreed to a consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Justice Department, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to resolve the Clean Water Act and Massachusetts state law violations.
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'Tackling the climate crisis demands a sense of urgency': Biden-Harris administration awards $3 million grant to Michigan to reduce pollution, build clean energy economies
The Biden-Harris administration has granted Michigan a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies aimed at tackling pollution and building clean energy economies across the state.