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BOSTON (April 23, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently settled with WestFair Painting Corp., a local franchisee of CertaPro Painters in Bethel, Connecticut, for violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). The company agreed to pay a penalty of $13,122 to come into compliance with the RRP Rule."Companies certified under the Lead RRP Rule know the dangers of renovating properties with lead paint hazards and hiring contractors without proper lead training and certification is unacceptable," stated EPA New England...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a significant investment in residential solar projects in Alaska, aimed at lowering energy costs and advancing environmental justice. Through the Solar for All grant competition, the Alaska Energy Authority and the Tanana Chiefs Conference have been selected to receive $62,450,000 each to develop long-lasting solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities.According to EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller, the funding will be used to "supercharge the deployment of solar power in communities, create...
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PHILADELPHIA (April. 23, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the settlement of a multi-media case against a Maryland oil recycling facility. The penalty of $230,000 imposed on Petroleum Recovery and Remediation Management, Inc. (PMI) is to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Clean Water Act at its Baltimore, Maryland facility.According to the EPA, PMI will pay the fine for the violations related to the processing, recycling, and disposal of waste oil material, including the operation of...
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that the Hope Enterprise Corporation in Arkansas is set to receive over $62 million to deliver residential solar projects, aimed at lowering energy costs and advancing environmental justice. The grant is part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic initiative created under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the significance of this investment, stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in...
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La Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto de Puerto Rico Recibirá Más de $156 Millones para Energía SolarLa Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto de Puerto Rico ha sido seleccionada para recibir $156.1 millones de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos a través del programa de subvenciones Solar for All. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo desarrollar programas que beneficien a comunidades desventajadas y de bajos recursos con energía solar a largo plazo.El administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan, expresó: “Hoy cumplimos la promesa del Presidente Biden de que ninguna comunidad quede rezagada al invertir $7 mil millones en proyectos de energía solar para más de...
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WASHINGTON, DC—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the establishment of the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse today, as part of President Biden's ambitious environmental justice plan. The Clearinghouse aims to assist the public in accessing federal and non-federal resources online to support the administration's environmental justice initiatives."The Environmental Justice Clearinghouse provides groundbreaking resource guides aimed at helping us achieve our shared environmental justice goals across all agencies," stated Theresa Segovia, Chief Deputy of...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) will be receiving $86,600,000 to develop long-lasting solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Oregon. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition, which is a component of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "President Biden committed to making the largest investment in...
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WASHINGTON — In a move to enhance access to environmental justice resources, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled an unprecedented online collection of materials. The Environmental Justice Clearinghouse, as it is called, is part of President Biden's ambitious environmental justice agenda.Theresa Segovia, Assistant Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, emphasized the collaborative effort needed to achieve the administration's environmental justice goals, stating, "Fulfilling the ambitious environmental...
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Leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), and Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) came together to celebrate Earth Week and launch the new ad campaign 'Trash Free Waters Begin with YOU!' in Philadelphia. The campaign, featuring artwork by Helen Munnelly, aims to raise awareness about the impact of litter on waterways and engage the community in keeping the environment clean.EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Cathy Libertz emphasized the importance of collaboration in protecting the environment, stating,...
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DALLAS, TEXAS (April 23, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that the state of New Mexico will receive over $156 million to deliver residential solar, lower energy costs, and advance environmental justice. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that the New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department is the recipient of this significant funding through the Solar for All grant competition.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted the importance of this initiative, stating, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Bonneville Environmental Foundation has been selected to receive $56,540,000 through the Solar for All grant competition. This grant aims to develop long-lasting solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Idaho, enabling them to benefit from distributed residential solar.Casey Sixkiller, EPA Region 10 Administrator, stated, “President Biden committed to making the largest investment in our nation’s history to combat global climate change. Our announcement today ensures every community...
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the creation of the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse, an online collection of resources dedicated to environmental justice issues. The initiative aims to provide the public with access to federal and non-federal online resources as part of President Biden's ambitious program to ensure environmental justice.Teresa Segovia, Deputy Assistant Director of the Office of Environmental Justice and Civil Rights, expressed, "The implementation of the ambitious Biden-Harris Administration program for...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled the Environmental Justice Clearinghouse, an online repository of resources aimed at advancing President Biden’s environmental justice agenda. Theresa Segovia, Principal Deputy Assistant Director for The Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving the administration's goals, stating, “Delivering on the Biden-Harris Administration’s ambitious environmental justice agenda requires shared dedication to building strong relationships and...
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DALLAS, TEXAS (April 23, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that two Texas groups will receive over $405 million to deliver residential solar, lower energy costs, and advance environmental justice. The Texas Solar For All Coalition will receive $249.7 million, and the Clean Energy Fund of Texas will receive $156.120 million through the Solar for All grant competition.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the significance of this initiative, stating, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing...
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DALLAS, TEXAS (April 23, 2024) - The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has been selected to receive $156,129,000 through the Solar for All grant competition, announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to advance environmental justice and lower energy costs.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new policy aimed at enhancing the coordination between its civil and criminal enforcement programs. This initiative is part of the agency's efforts to hold polluters accountable and ensure environmental justice for communities affected by pollution.Assistant Administrator David M. Uhlmann for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance emphasized the importance of aligning civil and criminal enforcement programs to effectively address environmental issues, stating, “A fair and robust enforcement...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the signing of a Federal Facility Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oregon, and Washington for the cleanup of the Bradford Island National Priorities List site. The agreement includes an enforceable schedule for the cleanup, with a public comment period running from April 24 to June 10. EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating, “This agreement supports all parties working together to expeditiously investigate and address contamination at the...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the Virginia Department of Energy has been chosen to receive more than $156 million through the Solar for All grant competition. This initiative aims to develop long-lasting solar programs that will benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities by lowering energy costs and advancing environmental justice.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the significance of this investment, stating, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion...
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BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources has been selected to receive over $49 million through the Solar for All grant competition. This funding aims to develop sustainable solar programs benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities, aligning with President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the significance of this investment, stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing...
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BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - In a significant move to advance environmental justice and lower energy costs, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced that the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources will receive over $156 million to deliver residential solar projects. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, established to address climate change and support disadvantaged communities.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the administration's commitment by stating, "Today we're delivering on President...