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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $1,169,000 for Florida through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This funding aims to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The safe management of stormwater is crucial to prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $327,000 for South Carolina through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This initiative is designed to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The management of stormwater is critical to prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways. The EPA's grant funding will support projects that strengthen stormwater collection systems in cities and towns, making them more resilient against increasingly...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Great Lakes Legacy Act project partners are set to hold a public meeting in Cleveland next week. The focus of the meeting will be the Cuyahoga River Old Channel sediment cleanup, which is scheduled to commence next year.
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On May 9, the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children published the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan. This comprehensive update outlines the government's progress since 2018 in reducing childhood lead exposures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are spearheading aggressive actions as co-leading members of the Task Force’s Lead Exposures Subcommittee.
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Emergency response teams at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are gearing up for the Gulf Coast hurricane season, which officially commences on June 1. These teams, known as on-scene coordinators (OSCs), are specifically trained in disaster response and work in collaboration with state, local, and Tribal partners to prepare for potential storms.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $41 million in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This initiative aims to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs, particularly in light of increasingly intense rain events exacerbated by climate change.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement in an administrative penalty case with Professional Contract Sterilization, Inc. (PCS). The case was related to alleged violations of Clean Air Act reporting requirements at PCS's Ethylene Oxide sterilization facility in Taunton, Massachusetts.
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Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe announced a $3.5 million Columbia River Basin Restoration Program Toxics Reduction Lead Grant for the City of Nampa. The grant, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is intended for a stormwater treatment project aimed at improving water quality, reducing toxins and protecting salmon.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is hosting a virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting on May 16, 2024, to engage with the public. The event aims to inform attendees about the agency's environmental justice initiatives.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that TPWR Developer, LLC, CBG Building Company LLC, and Bowman Consulting DC have settled alleged violations related to stormwater runoff, aimed to protect water quality in Washington, D.C. The companies agreed to pay a $27,000 penalty and implement a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) to address Clean Water Act violations at The Parks at Walter Reed construction site.
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On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a joint plan to update their regulations and oversight mechanisms for biotechnology products. This move comes in response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.”
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the introduction of ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Certified Homes and Apartments, a new voluntary certification program for residential new construction. The program, developed with funding from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, aims to boost national energy and emissions savings by promoting advanced, energy-efficient technologies.
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The EPA Region 7 recently held an Environmental Justice Tour and Listening Session in Omaha, Nebraska on May 6, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Douglas County Health Department and Omaha Chamber of Commerce.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of grant funding for Tribal governments and eligible territories to reduce diesel emissions from older diesel engines. The EPA plans to award approximately $9 million in total DERA funding to eligible applicants.
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DALLAS, TEXAS (May 6, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is urging residents of Gulf Coast states to start preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. Families are advised to take proactive steps to ensure their safety before, during, and after a storm.The EPA recommends that families make a plan and discuss communication strategies in case of limited contact during a storm. This includes knowing what to do if separated and establishing a meeting point in case of evacuation.It is crucial for individuals to stay...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced an investment of $28,650,000 towards replacing lead service lines in Alaska as part of President Biden's commitment to ensuring safe drinking water for all. The funding, provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to address the public health risks associated with lead exposure in drinking water, particularly affecting children and families.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $28,650,000 in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This funding is designated to help Oregon identify and replace lead service lines, aiming to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. The initiative is part of the commitment to replace every lead pipe in the country, thus safeguarding public health and ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water. This effort is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and made available through the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to bolster methane emissions reporting requirements for petroleum and natural gas systems, in line with President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the significance of this rule, stating, “As we implement the historic climate programs under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, EPA is applying the latest tools, cutting edge technology, and expertise to track and measure methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.”The finalized revisions aim to...
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On April 15 and 16, 2024, the Kansas and Missouri Departments of Agriculture, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ordered 17 grocery stores in the Kansas City area to stop the sale and distribution of certain Fabuloso household disinfectants, as well as other disinfection products.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new round of funding aimed at replacing lead pipes in Washington as part of President Biden's commitment to ensuring safe drinking water. The $28,650,000 investment is part of the Investing in America agenda and will help in identifying and replacing lead service lines to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead exposure is known to cause severe health issues, especially in children.