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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Oct. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Nearly $600,000 in EPA Funding for Four Pilot Watershed Projects will Demonstrate Holistic Solutions to Common Coastal Challenges

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 14, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide $599,993 through EPA's Southeast New England Program (SNEP) to support four projects that will provide benefits to portions of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Charlestown R.I., and the Buzzards Bay watershed.
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EPA Announces Action Plan to Address Water-Related Challenges in Indian Country

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an action plan to strengthen the agency’s partnership with Tribes and Alaska Native Villages on water issues. Actions taken under this plan will address critical challenges and provide vital water protections to support public health, environmental protection, cultural activities, and subsistence practices in Indian Country.
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EPA Announces Next Steps to Enhance Scientific Integrity and Strengthen New Chemical Safety Reviews

News Release: WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) announced several actions to enhance scientific integrity, including establishing two internal science policy advisory councils, creating a new senior-level career position to serve as a science policy advisor to the Assistant Administrator, and making further improvements to policies and procedures.
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EPA Celebrates the Sixth Annual Children’s Environmental Health Day

News Release: WASHINGTON Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates the sixth annual Children’s Environmental Health Day, along with Children’s Health Month, highlighting actions to protect children from environmental hazards that impact their health.
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EPA Presents 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards to Federal and Local Agencies for BRAC-Transferred Properties at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida

News Release: KEY WEST, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 2021 national Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards to the U.S. Navy, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), city of Key West, Charley Toppino & Sons, Inc. and MSE Group for their site reuse efforts at the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)-transferred properties at Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida.
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EPA Announces Open Comment Period for Proposed Plan to Address Carson River Mercury Superfund Site, Nevada’s Sole Superfund Site

News Release: DAYTON, NEVADA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin accepting public comments on its Proposed Plan related to mercury and the Carson River Mercury Superfund site on October 15. The Plan aims to reduce human exposure to mercury from a section of the Carson River site known as Operable Unit 2.
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EPA to Host Question and Answer Sessions on Proposed Addition of Paden City Groundwater Site to Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 14, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host conference calls on Tuesday, Oct. 19, and Wednesday Oct.20, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., each night to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the recently proposed listing of the Paden City ...
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Justice Department, EPA and Texas Settle with DuPont and PMNA and Require Action to Address Violations of Waste, Water and Air Environmental Laws at Orange, Texas Facility

News Release: WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, the Eastern District of Texas, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have announced a settlement with E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont) and Performance ...
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Oct. 8

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H5604-H5606 on Oct. 8
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EPA Recognizes Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for WaterSense Excellence

News Release: DALLAS – (Oct. 13, 2021) Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District as among 34 WaterSense partners that excelled at helping consumers and businesses save water during 2020. Award winners include utilities, manufacturers, builders, a retailer, and other organizations that promote WaterSense labeled products, build WaterSense labeled homes, and operate WaterSense labeled certification programs.
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Flood Resiliency Measures Prove Effective at American Cyanamid Superfund Site as EPA Reaches Settlement to Secure Next Phase of Cleanup

News Release: NEW YORK – Mitigation measures required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after Hurricane Irene in 2011 proved successful at the American Cyanamid Superfund site in Bridgewater after being tested by historic flooding of the Raritan River caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. In addition, EPA has reached an important settlement that will ensure that the next phase of cleanup at the site can move forward.
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U.S. EPA Announces Drinking Water System of Arvin, California Has Returned to Compliance with Arsenic Safety Standard

News Release: KERN COUNTY (Oct. 13, 2021) Yesterday evening, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) announced at a joint press conference that Arvin Community Services District (the District) has come into compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act arsenic health standard.
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Septic Nitrogen Sensor Successfully Completes Environmental Performance Testing

News Release: BOSTON – An innovative sensor technology to provide real-time information on the amount of nitrogen in wastewater has been developed as part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research challenge. The sensor has completed rigorous field testing on Cape Cod. The new technology shows strong potential for use in coastal areas where excess nutrients from septic systems adversely affect water quality in nearby surface and groundwater.
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Three New England Facilities Provide Public with Chemical Information under EPA Settlements

News Release: BOSTON (Oct. 13, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required three New England facilities to report publicly on their use and releases of toxic chemicals, which helps ensure public and community awareness.
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EPA Recognizes Cities of Plano and Allen, Texas, for Achievements as WaterSense Partners

News Release: DALLAS – (Oct. 13, 2021) Recently the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the cities of Plano and Allen, Texas, as among 34 WaterSense partners that excelled at helping consumers and businesses save water during 2020. Award winners include utilities, manufacturers, builders, a retailer, and other organizations that promote WaterSense labeled products, build WaterSense labeled homes, and operate WaterSense labeled certification programs.
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Buckeye and West Shore Pipelines to Pay $8.7 Million in Civil Penalties and Damages for Injuries to Natural Resources Resulting from 2010 Crude Oil Spill near Lockport, Illinois

News Release: WASHINGTON (Oct. 13, 2021) – The owner and operator of a pipeline have agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty under the Clean Water Act and $7.2 million in damages and mitigation to resolve federal and state Oil Pollution Act and Clean Water Act claims arising from a 2010 spill of over ...
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EPA awards $292,324 to Virginia Institute of Marine Science to examine how climate change impacts wetlands

News Release: EPA awards $292,324 to Virginia Institute of Marine Science to examine how climate change impacts wetlands
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EPA Announces Appointment of Adam Ortiz as Regional Administrator for EPA Region 3

News Release: WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2021) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that President Biden will appoint Adam Ortiz to become EPA’s Regional Administrator for Region 3. Ortiz will lead the implementation of the Biden-Harris environmental agenda in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and with seven federally recognized Tribes.
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EPA Announces Appointment of Debra Shore as Regional Administrator for EPA Region 5

News Release: WASHINGTON (Oct. 12, 2021) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that President Biden will appoint Debra Shore to become EPA’s Regional Administrator for Region 5. Shore will lead the implementation of the Biden-Harris environmental agenda in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and with 35 Tribes.
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