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Recent News About U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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EPA partners with IMSA for STEM event at East Hall High School
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) are set to host a Green Racing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) event on October 8, 2024. The event will take place at East Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia.
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EPA announces public meeting on Techtrix site cleanup in Gadsden
On October 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with assistance from the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management (EMA), will hold a public meeting to discuss the cleanup activities at the Techtrix, Inc. site in Gadsden, Alabama. Representatives from both organizations will provide details on the cleanup process and respond to questions from attendees.
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EPA allocates $30M for rural community water system support
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of up to $30.7 million in grant funding aimed at providing technical assistance and training for small drinking water and wastewater systems, particularly those serving rural communities. The funding is also intended to help private well owners improve water quality.
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Boston marks cleanup milestones at Lower Neponset River sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Boston city officials have marked significant milestones in the cleanup efforts at the Lower Neponset River, specifically focusing on the Lewis Chemical Site and Riverside Square PCB Site in Hyde Park. The event was attended by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Massachusetts' Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Undersecretary Stephanie Cooper, MassDEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and other local partners.
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EPA Region 7 invites public to virtual environmental justice stakeholder meeting
EPA Region 7 has announced a virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting scheduled for October 17. The meeting, open to residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations, will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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EPA invites input on regulating perchlorate in drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reaching out to small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit entities for participation in the development of a new regulation on perchlorate in drinking water. The agency is inviting these groups to act as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) and provide input to a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel.
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Roquette America fined for chemical risk prevention violations by EPA
Corn syrup and starch producer Roquette America Inc. of Keokuk, Iowa, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to pay a civil penalty of $207,488 and donate emergency response vehicles to the Keokuk Fire Department. This settlement resolves alleged violations related to chemical risk prevention under the federal Clean Air Act.
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Viridis Chemical honored with prestigious green chemistry challenge award
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed the recipients of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. Among the honorees is Viridis Chemical, a company based in Columbus, Nebraska.
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EPA honors builders for advancing healthier indoor air standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Indoor AirPlus Leader Awards, honoring nine home builders and three home raters for their contributions to healthier indoor air quality. These awards recognize organizations that have excelled in promoting safer and more comfortable indoor environments through the Indoor AirPlus program.
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EPA extends comment period for Upper Hudson River cleanup review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment period for its third review of the cleanup efforts on PCB-contaminated sediment in the Upper Hudson River. The deadline, initially set for October 8, 2024, has been moved to November 7, 2024.
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EPA funds university projects targeting PFAS contamination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated a total of $498,801 in research funding to five college teams to advance their innovative technologies addressing environmental and public health challenges. Among the recipients is the University of Missouri team, which received $100,000 to combat PFAS contamination in drinking water.
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EPA proposes expanding public access to information on over one hundred "forever chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to expand the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by adding 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories, representing over 100 individual PFAS. These chemicals would be designated as chemicals of special concern, necessitating more stringent reporting requirements, including for small concentrations.
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EPA settles with 3M over hazardous waste violations at Illinois facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with 3M Co. regarding alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the company's facility in Cordova, Illinois. The agreement includes a $125,900 civil penalty and mandates corrective actions to enhance worker safety.
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EPA restores key protections against pesticide exposure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The AEZ is an area around outdoor pesticide application equipment where people are prohibited while pesticides are applied. This move aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to environmental justice and aims to protect farmworkers, pesticide handlers, their families, and agricultural communities.
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EPA honors eight freight leaders from Midwest states for environmental excellence
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring eight truck carriers and freight shippers in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards for their contributions to supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency.
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EPA launches resource site for hurricane-affected communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new website to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. This online resource will provide real-time updates on the EPA's response and recovery efforts in regions most impacted, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
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EPA fines Washington facility for Clean Water Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Venoil, LLC, a used oil bulk storage and processing facility located in Anacortes, Washington, will pay a penalty of $57,800. This fine is for violations related to the Clean Water Act's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations.
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EPA finalizes plan for Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to address contamination at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn, New York. The site spans over 190 acres across several city blocks in the Greenpoint and East Williamsburg areas.
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Argos Puerto Rico fined for clean air violations; commits to solar projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Argos Puerto Rico Corp. regarding violations of the Clean Air Act. The company, which operates a Portland cement manufacturing plant in Dorado, Puerto Rico, will pay a $111,000 fine and invest over $200,000 in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP). These projects involve installing solar energy systems at a nearby school and a center for children facing issues related to abuse and neglect.
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Argos Puerto Rico fined for Clean Air Act violations; commits to solar installations
Argos Puerto Rico Corp. has agreed to settle Clean Air Act violations by paying a $111,000 penalty and investing over $200,000 in Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the settlement today, which includes installing solar energy systems at a school and a childcare facility.