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News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a report comparing the air quality and health impacts of smoke from prescribed fire, which is used as a land management tool, with wildfire.
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News Release: WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted the annual National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC) meeting. EPA Administrator Michael Regan co-chaired the meeting with National Tribal Caucus (NTC) Chair Gerald Wagner of the Blackfeet Nation. Members of the NTOC include the EPA Administrator, senior leaders across EPA, and Tribal representatives from across Indian Country.
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News Release: (Seattle - Sept. 30, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 10 has settled with Riverbend Landfill, in McMinnville, Oregon, for violations of the federal Clean Air Act.
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News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 30, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the awarding of $1,486,562 today to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) for research to determine the potential risks to human health and the environment from pollutants found in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge. VIMS is one of four institutions from across the nation to receive the support.
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News Release: WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2021) – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced administrative settlements today with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) and American Refining Group, Inc. (ARG) that resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act’s fuel quality standards that are designed to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles. Pursuant to the settlements, Chevron and ARG will pay civil penalties of $647,988 and $220,000, respectively.
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News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 30, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the awarding of $1,498,000 today to Johns Hopkins University for research to determine the potential risks to human health and the environment from pollutants found in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge. John Hopkins is one of four institutions from across the nation to receive the support.
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News Release: (Seattle - Sept. 30, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded 15 Northwest tribes a total of $1,939,944 to boost programs that restore habitat, protect tribal water quality and wetlands across four Northwest states. The funding was awarded through EPA’s Tribal Clean Water Act Nonpoint Source and Wetland Program Development Grants.
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News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 30, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $1,233,200 grant to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to improve water quality in rivers and streams throughout the state.
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News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 30, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $1,855,200 grant to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to improve water quality in rivers and streams throughout the state.
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News Release: DALLAS – (Sept. 30, 2021) The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) announced Firestone Polymers, LLC (Firestone) has agreed to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and several other federal ...
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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to address vapor intrusion at certain residential and commercial properties as part of the cleanup of the Facet Enterprises, Inc., Superfund site in Elmira Heights, New York.
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News Release: LENEXA, KAN. - (SEPT. 29, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlement agreements with Eagle 1968 LC and Kings Construction Co. Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) at the Jayhawk Club golf course in Lawrence, Kansas.
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“THE GREEN NEW DEAL PUTS CHINA FIRST” published by the Congressional Record on Sept. 22
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Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Sept. 23
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News Release: WASHINGTON (Sept. 28, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,976,976 in funding to four institutions for research to support states, municipalities, and utilities in determining the potential risks to human health and the environment from pollutants found in biosolids, also known as treated sewage sludge. Results from this research may inform the development of standards and policies for biosolids management.
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News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,976,976 in funding to four institutions for research to support states, municipalities, and utilities in determining the potential risks to human health and the environment from pollutants found in biosolids, also known as treated sewage sludge. Results from this research may inform the development of standards and policies for biosolids management.
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News Release: WASHINGTON (Sept. 28, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Green Power Leadership Award Winners for 2021, honoring five Green Power Partners across the United States: Boston University; Dane County, Wisconsin; Microsoft; Starbucks Company-Owned Stores; ...
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“Senate” published by Congressional Record on Sept. 23
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