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SEATTLE (June 26, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington Department of Ecology announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle with King County and the City of Seattle to expand their efforts to reduce discharges of untreated combined sewage and stormwater into local waterways.
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Today, at a brownfield site in Clinton, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Brownfields and Land Revitalization Branch Supervisor Stanley Walker presented a $3 million ceremonial check to the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) to supplement their Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). This new funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and adds to the $1.8 million already awarded to ECIA due to its high-performing RLF program.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Governor Greg Abbott’s request to reclassify the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, and San Antonio metro areas from moderate to serious nonattainment of the current ozone standard. This reclassification necessitates the implementation of more stringent emission control strategies to meet the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded an $8,804,000 grant under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) and its network of partner air agencies. This funding aims to support emissions testing and other activities designed to reduce air pollution from wood heaters.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with J. Da Silva Properties, LLC, a property owner based in Danbury, Connecticut, for alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule (Disclosure Rule). As part of the settlement, J. Da Silva Properties has agreed to comply with the Disclosure Rule, pay a penalty of $68,078, and undertake two lead-based paint abatement Supplemental Environmental Projects estimated to cost $44,453.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $22.4 million in grants to 13 selectees through the Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduction grant program, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The grants will leverage $35.3 million in matching contributions, generating a total conservation impact of $57.7 million. This program is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through a grant from EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program Office. Over $12.4 million in funding comes from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with the...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with a seafood processor in Gloucester, Massachusetts, over alleged violations of the General Duty Clause of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The violations pertain to the company's handling of anhydrous ammonia at its facility.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging residents in the Great Lakes region to prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer. The EPA advises staying informed about local air quality and implementing plans to reduce exposure to protect health.
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The United States government has announced a settlement with the Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) and three municipalities in Westchester County for violating the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The defendants, including the town/village of Harrison, the village of Mamaroneck, and the town of Mamaroneck, will construct a $138 million drinking water filtration plant, take steps to protect source water quality, and pay a total of $1.25 million in civil penalties.
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EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan will host leaders from Canada and Mexico at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation’s (CEC) 31st annual Council Session and Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) Public Forum in Wilmington, North Carolina, from June 24-26, 2024. The theme of this year's session is “Strengthening Environmental Justice through Community Empowerment.”
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $250,000 in cash prizes for the winners of the Small Communities — Big Challenges Prize Competition. The competition recognized local governments across five states for their innovative strategies in engaging rural communities to identify and address environmental and public health needs.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $850 million in federal funding for projects aimed at monitoring, measuring, quantifying, and reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of a half-million-dollar grant to the South Bronx organization We Stay/Nos Quedamos. This funding, provided under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program (EJ CPS), is aimed at supporting a climate resilience and emergency preparedness project in the area.
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On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $250,000 in cash prizes for the winners of the Small Communities — Big Challenges Prize Competition. The winners, representing local governments across five states, developed innovative strategies to engage with their rural communities and address environmental and public health needs.
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WASHINGTON — Today, June 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan, detailing actions to address climate change impacts and enhance national climate resilience. The plan aims to ensure that EPA’s programs, facilities, workforce, and operations are increasingly resilient to climate change. This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to tackle the climate crisis.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, announced New England's 2024 recipients of the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE) and the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA).
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underscored the allocation of federal and state funding to Hazel Crest, Illinois, aimed at identifying and replacing lead service lines to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. This initiative was highlighted during an event attended by EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore, Rep. Robin Kelly, Mayor Vernard L. Alsberry Jr., First Assistant Deputy Governor Shareese Pryor, and Illinois EPA Director John Kim.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the results of Phase Two of the Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge on June 20, 2024. Aqua Science, LLC emerged as the winner, receiving a prize of $105,000 for their innovative system, BioLight Toxy. This system uses a bioluminescent bacterium that responds when exposed to toxins in water.
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Hoy, la Agencia Federal de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) anunció una subvención de $319,000 para ayudar a las comunidades costeras de Puerto Rico a proteger la salud de los bañistas. Los fondos permitirán a Puerto Rico llevar a cabo programas de monitoreo de calidad del agua y mantener al público informado sobre sus playas.
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NEW YORK – Today at Bradley Beach, NJ, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia announced $258,000 in grant funding to help New Jersey’s coastal communities protect the health of beachgoers. She was joined by Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Ranking Member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, Shawn LaTourette, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bradley Beach Mayor Larry Fox and other dignitaries. The funding will assist New Jersey in conducting water quality monitoring and public...