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A national ice cream manufacturer will pay $115,849 to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it violated federal laws regulating the handling and storage of ammonia at its facility in Suffield, Conn. The settlement arises from a violation of the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention regulations, which puts public health and safety at risk.
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Thom Fischer, CEO of Electron Hydro, LLC, will have to pay over a $1 million civil penalty after the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that the company violated the Clean Water Act. The settlement arises from an incident in 2020 involving inappropriate installation of artificial turf at a construction site.
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A Coffeyville, Kansas-based refinery has reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. This comes as part of a larger crackdown on industrial companies contributing to air pollution.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is recognizing eight distilleries for being the first to earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification. This certification is an acknowledgement of their dedication towards energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation has agreed to resolve ongoing Clean Air Act violations, according to an announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared that lead emissions from small piston-engine planes pose a public health risk under the Clean Air Act. This determination sets the stage for future regulations to reduce such emissions, aimed at protecting public health and the environment.
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EPA announces $1.1M in grants to support local environmental justice initiatives, including a major award to Portland State University for aiding Native American businesses.
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In a recent interview, Kerry White of Citizens for Balanced Use urged landowners to be wary of a proposed plan to create a vast conservation area in Montana, which he claims would increase federal government control over the land and would prioritize wildlife over local residents' access to the land.
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This financial infusion stands out as the most substantial non-federal input to any Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup
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Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities take precautionary measures on fire rehabilitation steps.
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Penn State College of Medicine will spearhead a project providing technical assistance to businesses in Pennsylvania and New York
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Chicago receive a combined $2.6 Million in funding to promote environmental justice
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The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has filed comments opposing the Biden Administration's proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. The AFPI alleges that the proposal, known as the "Phase 2 Proposal," would roll back important reforms made in the past and add further complexity and delays to the federal permitting process.
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Enforcement actions in New Jersey highlight continued commitment to protect children.
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A significant chunk of this aid, exceeding $253 million, originates from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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New actions to significantly decrease hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a plan to establish a massive 5.8 million-acre conservation area in Southwest Montana, covering 9,000 square miles. This proposal, part of President Biden's 30x30 plan to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030, includes a mix of government-owned and private land and is centered around the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its final cleanup plan for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Derailment site in LeRoy, New York. The plan aims to address contaminated groundwater, soil, bedrock, soil vapor, and surface water resulting from a train accident that occurred in 1970. The announcement was made on October 2, 2023.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a $4.6 billion grant program aimed at reducing climate pollution, advancing environmental justice, and promoting clean energy solutions. This initiative, known as the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), is the second phase of the EPA's $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which was established under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. The first phase provided $250 million to assist states and major cities in developing their own climate action plans, and the current phase focuses on...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $7.5 billion in available funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). This low-interest loan program is designed to accelerate projects related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, while also promoting job creation and cost savings.