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EPA announces strategy to address contamination at Lower Neponset River Superfund Site.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has outlined expedited efforts to investigate and address contamination at Lower Neponset River Superfund Site in Massachusetts after it met with local officials and residents to discuss progress.
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EPA publishes online data to help stop metal exposures to children
EPA publishes a new online resource to help prevent heavy metal exposures in children
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Watchdog asks EPA to investigate former employee's role in Superfund site to 'demonstrate a commitment to stopping the steady decline in public trust'
A government watchdog is requesting an investigation into a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official who may have violated a lifetime ethics ban with his involvement at the Diamond Alkali Superfund site in New Jersey.
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EPA's McCollister on testing at Cherokee County Superfund site: 'Protect your family from dangerous lead exposure by contacting us'
As part of a new site-wide assessment of the Cherokee County NPL Superfund Site in southeastern Kansas, the EPA will provide free home lead testing.
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Decco DMN Aerosol debuts at Potato Expo
Potato producers in the U.S. have a new tool to use to keep potatoes fresher, for a longer period of time, while in storage.
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EPA orders Georgia metals processor to halt operations until regulation-compliant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order to TAV Holdings LLC in Atlanta to immediately cease releasing hazardous waste and to not resume operations until the facility is regulation-compliant.
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EPA Releases Draft Environmental Justice Action Plan for its Land Protection and Cleanup Programs
“During my Journey to Justice Tour, I spoke with concerned residents who have been dealing with the severe impacts of longstanding pollution where they live, work, go to school, and pray.
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EPA to Review Amended Pennsylvania Plan to Help Restore Chesapeake Bay, Local Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today said it will fully evaluate Pennsylvania’s amended plan to help restore the Chesapeake Bay.
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This January, Save Lives by Testing Your Homes for Radon
January marks the beginning of National Radon Action Month, a time of year when EPA encourages everyone to test their home for radon.
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EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for Sandoval Zinc Company Superfund Site in Illinois
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins a 30-day public comment period on its proposed plan to clean up the Sandoval Zinc Company Superfund Site in Illinois.
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EPA Proposes Settlement Agreement with New Indy to Address Emissions of Hydrogen Sulfide from Catawba, South Carolina Paper Mill
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lodged a proposed consent decree in U.S. District Court in which New Indy Catawba, LLC (New Indy) has agreed to robust injunctive relief designed to prevent hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentrations above levels that endanger people’s health from the company’s Catawba, South Carolina paper mill.
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EPA Wraps Up A Year of Significant Accomplishments
“Thanks to the EPA workforce’s ambition, world class expertise, and dedication, this agency has taken bold action to protect future generations from climate impacts, advance environmental justice, and build healthier, more equitable communities,” said Administrator Michael S. Regan.
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EPA Issues Emergency Orders to Three Mobile Home Parks in Thermal, Calif., to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe for Residents
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued three emergency orders under the Safe Drinking Water Act to different mobile home park public water systems located on the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Tribe’s Reservation in California.
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EPA Grants Petition to Order Testing on Human Health Hazards of PFAS
Today, as a part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s efforts to address the human health and ecological risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).