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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an administrative order on consent to Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation LLLP (PHRT). Under this order, PHRT agrees to safely remove materials and strictly adhere to environmental regulations. This directive is part of the EPA’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and public health on St. Croix.
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On August 22, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $26 million grant aimed at protecting children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding will be distributed across 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play. The initiative supports the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Paint and Pipes Action Plan.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $2,123,000 in funding for Texas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be utilized by 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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On August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be utilized by 55 states, territories, and the District of Columbia to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $26 million grant to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding will be available to all 55 states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the administration's "Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan."
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On August 22, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $26 million grant to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding, distributed across 55 states, territories, and the District of Columbia (D.C.), aims to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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On August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $34 million in grant funding to address indoor air pollution in schools. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and aims to support low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities across the nation.
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On August 22, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and daycare facilities. This grant funding will be utilized across 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in environments where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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On August 22, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of five recipients for $34 million in grants aimed at addressing indoor air pollution in schools. These selected applications will fund initiatives to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and indoor air pollution in K-12 schools within low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities nationwide. These grants are made possible by the President's Inflation Reduction Act, marking a significant investment in climate...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $388,000 in funding for Oklahoma to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be distributed among 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, aiming to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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WASHINGTON – Today, August 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $26 million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding will be utilized by 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure in places where children learn and play, advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Action Plan.
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El 22 de agosto, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA) anunció $26 millones en fondos para proteger a los niños del plomo en el agua potable en escuelas y jardines infantiles. Esta subvención será utilizada por 55 estados y territorios, así como el Distrito de Columbia, para reducir la exposición al plomo donde los niños aprenden y juegan, avanzando en los objetivos del Plan de Acción de Tuberías y Pinturas con Plomo de la Administración Biden-Harris.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $352,000 in grants to Louisiana aimed at reducing lead exposure in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This funding is part of a broader initiative encompassing 55 states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, to mitigate lead risks where children learn and play. The effort aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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The University of Utah has been selected to receive $6.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The funding will support the development of indoor air quality management and greenhouse gas reduction plans for schools in urban and rural areas in Utah and Nevada, as well as with the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $267,000 in funding for Arkansas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant will be used by 55 states and territories, including the District of Columbia, to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the commencement of hazardous waste cleanup at the former Goo Smoke Shop and Select Distributors Warehouse in Clinton Township, Michigan. The site, located at 19100 15 Mile Road, was the scene of a fire and multiple explosions earlier this year.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, Aug. 21, the allocation of $9 million in grant funding to four institutions for research aimed at addressing knowledge gaps and improving the management of antimicrobial resistance risk. Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant public health concern, complicating the treatment of infections in both animals and humans. Wastewater treatment facilities are considered potential receptors and sources for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house and "Superfund 101" training session on Thursday, August 29, for residents interested in the cleanup of the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street Superfund site in Jackson, Michigan. The event will take place at the American 1 Convention Center located at 128 Ganson St., Jackson, Mich., starting at 4:30 p.m.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding over $7.3 million in grants to support four drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities in California. These communities are facing challenges such as drought, wildfires, and other impacts of climate change. This marks the first time the EPA is providing funding under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program. The program has selected 16 recipients nationwide across nine states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $25.5 million in grants through a new program aimed at supporting drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while mitigating the impacts of climate change. This marks the inaugural distribution of funds under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program, with 16 recipients selected from across the United States, ranging from Connecticut to Alaska.