Wednesday, February 4, 2026
EPA awards 15 Northwest tribes nearly $2 million for water quality improvement and wetland program development

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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EPA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to Johns Hopkins University on Potential Risks from Pollutants Found in Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment

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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Chevron and American Refining Group Settle with the EPA Over Alleged Fuels Violations

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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EPA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science on Potential Risks from Pollutants Found in Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment

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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EPA settles with Riverbend Landfill in McMinnville over toxic air emissions

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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EPA Administrator Regan and National Tribal Caucus Chair Wagner Co-Chair 2021 National Tribal Operations Committee Meeting

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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EPA Releases Report Comparing Air Quality and Public Health Impacts from Prescribed Fire and Wildfire Smoke

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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EPA Announces Over $469,000 in Funding for Three KC Area Sustainable Materials Management Projects

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 30, 2021) - Today, at a press event at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $469,924 in funding for three Sustainable Materials Management projects in the Kansas City area.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes rule on Sept. 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Sept. 29?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published on Sept. 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Sept. 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Sept. 29?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA, MPCA Begin $16 Million Project to Remove Contaminated Sediment from Duluth-Superior Harbor

News Release: CHICAGO (Oct. 1, 2021) –U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has begun a $16 million Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup in the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC). This project is one of a number of projects that the federal Great ...
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EPA Finalizes Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in New Jersey

News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its cleanup plan to address waterbodies of the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Site in Gibbsboro, Lindenwold, and Voorhees, New Jersey. The final decision, in the form of a Record of Decision (ROD), calls for the ...
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EPA Announces the Expected Availability of $21.7 Million in Grant Funding to Support Rural and Small Water Systems

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it expects to issue by October 15th a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity for technical assistance and training providers to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often located in ...
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EPA Releases Draft Strategic Plan to Address Climate Change and Advance Environmental Justice and Equity

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that its Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan has been published in the Federal Register and is available for public comment through Nov. 12, 2021. The Strategic Plan communicates and provides a roadmap to achieve EPA’s and the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities over the next four years.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 27

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on page H5461 on Sept. 27
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