U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Recent News About U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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EPA launches $2.5 million grant for climate action with higher education
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of approximately $2.5 million in funding aimed at fostering collaboration between communities and higher education institutions to tackle environmental and climate challenges.
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Pacific Islands make strides in zero waste initiatives
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acknowledged significant progress in waste reduction and disaster resilience by its partners in the Pacific Islands.
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EPA seeks public input on proposed PFAS wastewater discharge regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its plan to study and develop technology-based limits on PFAS discharges from industrial wastewater, as part of its PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
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EPA funds job training for community revitalization at brownfield sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a grant of $478,474 to Iowa Western Community College.
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EPA provides $319M loan for Portland's Bull Run Treatment Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $319 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to the City of Portland, Oregon.
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EPA awards $500K grant for job training at St. Louis University
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant awarded to St. Louis University.
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EPA commemorates five decades since passing Safe Drinking Water Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today marked the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), a pivotal piece of legislation that established federal standards for drinking-water quality.
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EPA awards $500k grant for job training at Miami brownfield sites
On December 12, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Eco Ed Impact Corp has been awarded a $500,000 grant.
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EPA announces first WIFIA loan in Delaware for wastewater improvements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $12 million loan under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to New Castle County, Delaware.
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EPA fines Plaze Inc. for hazardous waste violations in Missouri
Plaze Inc., a company based in Pacific, Missouri, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $205,791.
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EPA reports significant progress in enforcement efforts for fiscal year 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, showcasing a significant improvement in efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities.
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EPA highlights fiscal year results with focus on pollution reduction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its Fiscal Year 2024 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, showcasing the agency's renewed efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities.
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EPA mandates stricter wastewater treatment in southeast Alaska
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the re-issuance of wastewater discharge permits for several southeast Alaska communities, including Haines, Sitka, Skagway, and Wrangell.
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PSF pays $750K penalty for Clean Water Act violations in Alaska
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that PSF, Inc., formerly known as Peter Pan Seafoods, has paid a $750,000 penalty for violating state and federal Clean Water Act permit requirements.
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EPA fines Ajinomoto over environmental law violations in Iowa
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America Inc. has agreed to pay $458,265 in civil penalties and implement safety measures to address alleged violations of environmental laws at its Eddyville, Iowa facilities.
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EPA partners with Chicago State University to promote STEM careers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Chicago State University (CSU) have joined forces to encourage careers in environmental science and engineering, collectively known as STEM fields.
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EPA settles clean air act violations with Missouri-based BCP Ingredients
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with BCP Ingredients Inc. to address alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its facility in Verona, Missouri.
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EPA announces community meeting in Verona for air monitoring discussion
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is set to hold a public meeting at Verona High School on December 5, 2024.
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EPA proposes new limits on food uses of insecticide chlorpyrifos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule aimed at revoking tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos, except for 11 food and feed crops that remain registered.
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EPA seeks public input on offshore wind farm air quality permits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the opening of a public comment period for two draft Clean Air Act Title V Outer Continental Shelf air quality operating permits.