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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Sept. 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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19 notices published in week ending Sept. 5 by Environmental Protection Agency

There were 19 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Sept. 5, according to the Federal Register.
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EPA Issues Fuel Waiver for Port Fourchon, Louisiana

News Release: WASHINGTON — In response to a state request, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan has issued an emergency fuel waiver for Port Fourchon in Louisiana, effective immediately.
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U.S. EPA penalizes Hawaiian Ice for chemical safety violations

News Release: HONOLULU, HI – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Hawaiian Ice Company over violations of the Clean Air Act’s chemical release prevention and reporting requirements at its ice production and distribution facility in Kalihi, adjacent to downtown Honolulu and the Honolulu Harbor. Hawaiian Ice will pay a penalty of $82,613 and has made facility safety improvements to protect the public and first responders.
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EPA Proposes Adding Paden City Groundwater Site to Superfund List

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 8, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed adding the Paden City Groundwater site in Paden City (northern West Virginia) today to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for remedial cleanup action financed under the federal Superfund program.
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EPA Region 7 Partners with University of Kansas Health System to Promote Safer Management of Bed Bugs and Other Pests at Health Care Facilities

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 8, 2021) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is announcing a free webinar to encourage Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices in health care settings. The webinar follows the release of EPA’s IPM in Health Care Facilities Toolkit. IPM is a proactive, science-based decision-making framework that emphasizes pest prevention and least-toxic control measures.
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EPA Takes Action on Public Health Risks by Proposing the Southeast Hennepin Area Groundwater and Vapor Site in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: CHICAGO (Sept. 8, 2021) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding 13 sites nationwide, including the Southeast Hennepin Area Groundwater and Vapor site in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the National Priorities List. The NPL is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for remedial cleanup action financed under the federal Superfund program.
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EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Adding Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc. in Franklinville, New Jersey to the National Priorities List

News Release: EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Adding Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc. in Franklinville, New Jersey to the National Priorities List
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EPA Proposes to Add Lower Neponset River to Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: BOSTON (Sept. 8, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally proposed to add a 3.7 mile stretch of the Lower Neponset River to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). EPA is taking this action in response to a request from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). EPA will hold a virtual public meeting for local residents and other interested parties on Tuesday October 5.
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EPA Announces Plans for New Wastewater Regulations, Including First Limits for PFAS, Updated Limits for Nutrients

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Preliminary Plan 15), which identifies opportunities to better protect public health and the environment through regulation of wastewater pollution. Preliminary Plan 15 announces that EPA will undertake three new rulemakings to reduce contaminants including PFAS and nutrients—from key industries.
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EPA Takes Action on Public Health Risks by Proposing the Unity Auto Mart Site in Unity, Wisconsin, for the Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: CHICAGO (Sept. 8, 2021) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding 13 sites nationwide, including the Unity Auto Mart site in Unity, Wisconsin, to the National Priorities List. The NPL is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for remedial cleanup action financed under the federal Superfund program.
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EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Adding Cherokee Zinc-Weir Smelter Superfund Site to National Priorities List

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (Sept. 8, 2021) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding four sites to the National Priorities List (NPL), including the Cherokee Zinc-Weir Smelter Superfund site in Weir, Kansas, where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks.
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EPA Proposes Adding Bear Creek Sediments Site to Superfund List

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 8, 2021) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed adding the Bear Creek Sediments site in Baltimore County, Maryland, today to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for remedial cleanup action financed under the federal Superfund program.
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EPA Takes Action on Public Health Risks by Proposing the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street Site in Jackson, Michigan, for the Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: CHICAGO (Sept. 8, 2021) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding 13 sites nationwide, including the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street site in Jackson, Michigan, to the National Priorities List. The NPL is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for remedial cleanup action financed under the federal Superfund program.
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EPA Takes Action on Public Health Risks by Proposing the North 5th Street Groundwater Contamination Site in Goshen, Indiana, for the Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: CHICAGO (Sept. 8, 2021) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed adding 13 sites nationwide, including the North 5th Street Groundwater Contamination site in Goshen, Indiana, to the National Priorities List. The NPL is the list of hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for remedial cleanup action financed under the federal Superfund program.
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EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Proposing to Add Ochoa Fertilizer Co. in Guánica, Puerto Rico to the National Priorities List

News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding four sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. EPA is also proposing to add another 13 sites including Ochoa ...
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U.S. EPA and UNEP Partner to Protect Human Health and the Environment

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a renewed five-year Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement addresses key areas of collaboration to strengthen environmental governance, create healthy communities, ...
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EPA Proposes Bradford Island near Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River to the National Priorities or “Superfund” List

News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed to add Bradford Island to its Superfund list of the country’s highest priority contaminated sites requiring cleanup. Bradford Island, an Island in the Columbia River, is part of the Bonneville Dam complex operated by the U.S. Army ...
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EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Updating the Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding four sites and proposing to add another 13 sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. EPA is ...
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EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Proposing to Add Meeker Avenue Plume, Brooklyn, New York to the National Priorities List

News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding four sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. EPA is also proposing to add another 13 sites including Meeker ...
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