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December
12/30/2010   Poor Air Quality Predicted in Connecticut and in Valley Areas of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
12/30/2010   $485,000 Grant to Garner, Iowa, for Sewer Improvements
12/30/2010   Beef Feedlot in Sioux County, Iowa, to Pay $30,000 Civil Penalty for Unpermitted Wastewater Discharges into Otter Creek
12/30/2010   EPA and Crocs settle case over antimicrobial claims
12/30/2010   EPA Recommends Radon Testing in January
12/30/2010   Radon is 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. – Act now to reduce risk
12/29/2010   EPA, DOJ and Indiana reach proposed $14 million settlement on Westville, Ind., Superfund site
12/29/2010   EPA Issues National Guidance to Address Proper Maintenance, Removal, and Disposal of PCB-Containing Fluorescent Lights
12/29/2010   EPA Establishes Landmark Chesapeake Bay 'Pollution Diet'
12/28/2010   $485,000 Grant to Rose Hill, Kan., for Stormwater Improvements
12/28/2010   EPA Improves Guidance for Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Cleanup
12/23/2010   EPA Completes Framework for Greenhouse Gas Permitting Programs / EPA and states have worked closely to ensure a smooth transition
12/23/2010   STATEMENT of Judith Enck, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on GE Hudson River Decision
12/23/2010   Declaración de la administradora de EPA Jackson referente a su reunión con 10 senadores estadounidenses sobre cromo (VI)
12/23/2010   EPA to Set Modest Pace for Greenhouse Gas Standards / Agency stresses flexibility and public input in developing cost-effective and protective GHG standards for largest emitters
12/23/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near two Schools in Follansbee, West Virginia
12/22/2010   TOMORROW: EPA to Hold Press Conference Call on Clean Air Act Announcement
12/22/2010   INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA, Transitions to Federally Approved Clean Air Act Permits
12/22/2010   U.S. Clean Water Act Settlement in Northeast Ohio to Protect Lake Erie, Revitalize Neighborhoods and Create Green Jobs / Settlement with Northeast Ohio Sewer District to eliminate or treat five billion gallons of sewage
12/22/2010   Statement from EPA Administrator Jackson regarding her meeting with 10 U.S. senators on Chromium-6
12/22/2010   EPA Provides Public with Easier Access to Chemical Information
12/22/2010   U.S. to Join Action against the Boston Water and Sewer Commission
12/21/2010   EPA Announces $3.3 Million Settlement with DuPont for Failure to Report Toxic Chemical Studies
12/21/2010   EPA Statement on Chromium-6 in Drinking Water
12/21/2010   EPA Proposes Two Major Actions to Improve New Mexico's Environment
12/21/2010   EPA Forms New Group to Increase Tribes’ Role in Chemical Management and Pollution Prevention Activities
12/21/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Outside School in Vienna, West Virginia
12/21/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Warren Elementary, The Ohio Valley Educational Service Center, and Neale Elementary Recommends Additional Monitoring
12/21/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Jefferson Elementary, Recommends Additional Monitoring in Community
12/21/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Elm Street Elementary, No Unsafe Levels of Diisocyanates, Benzene, or Other VOCs Detected
12/20/2010   South Dakota Men Agree to Civil Settlement for Unpermitted Excavation, Dredging Near Missouri River in Dixon County, Neb.
12/20/2010   EPA Delivers 15 Years of Acid Rain Reductions
12/20/2010   EPA analysis shows decrease in toxic releases across Midwestern states
12/20/2010   EPA Proposes Updates to Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
12/20/2010   DuPont Agrees to Pay $15,600 Civil Penalty for Failure to Properly Authorize Missouri Company to Repackage Herbicide
12/17/2010   Grant Will Help Community Participation in Peterson/Puritan Superfund Site in R.I.
12/17/2010   EPA and European Chemicals Agency Sign Agreement to Enhance Chemical Safety
12/17/2010   St. Paul Coalition One Of Five Recognized By U.S. EPA For 2010 Achievements In Environmental Justice
12/17/2010   EPA, DoD finalize agreement to clean up Fort Detrick
12/17/2010   EPA Issues Order For Cleanup Of Oil Spill Near Lockport, Illinois
12/17/2010   EPA Announces Requirements for Next Phase of Hudson River PCB Cleanup
12/17/2010   EPA Sets First National Standard to Reduce Mercury Emissions from Gold Production
12/16/2010   Contaminated Site in West Sacramento Revitalized through Stimulus Funds, Green Technology
12/16/2010   Air toxics near St. Helen’s Elementary School are below levels of concern - EPA posts final air toxics monitoring report today
12/16/2010   EPA orders oil companies to monitor public water supply and private wells in Poplar, Montana
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Decrease in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases in New Hampshire
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Hawai'i Toxics Inventory Data
12/16/2010   EPA Issues California Toxics Inventory Data
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Decrease in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases in Maine
12/16/2010   EPA issues latest information on toxic chemical releases - Highlights for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Decrease in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases in Massachusetts
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Reduction in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases in Vermont
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Annual Report on Chemicals Released Into Land, Air and Water in Puerto Rico; PREPA and Gulf Caribbean Petroleum Refining Top the List of Biggest Polluters in PR
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Annual Report on Chemicals Released Into Land, Air and Water in U.S. Virgin Islands; HOVENSA Tops the List as Biggest Polluter in US VI
12/16/2010   Coeur Alaska, Inc., to pay $170,000 EPA penalty for “Unpermitted Discharges” at the Kensington Gold project
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Annual Report on Chemicals Released Into Land, Air and Water in New York; Finch Paper, Eastman Kodak and Danskammer Power Plant Top the List of NY Polluters
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Annual Report on Chemicals Released Into Land, Air and Water in New Jersey; DuPont Chambers Works, Conoco Phillips and Mercer Generating Station Top the List of NJ Polluters
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Decrease in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases in Rhode Island
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Reduction in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases in Connecticut
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Southeastern Toxics Release Inventory Data
12/16/2010   Final Air Toxics Monitoring Report Posted for Story City, Iowa, School
12/16/2010   EPA to Resample Air at Temple Elementary School
12/16/2010   Air Toxics Near I.C. Evans Elementary School Below Levels of Concern
12/16/2010   Student Group Participates in EPA Roundtable
12/16/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Policy for Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes / Goal is to enhance dialogue between tribes and EPA officials
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Nevada Toxics Inventory Data
12/16/2010   EPA Issues Arizona Toxics Inventory Data
12/16/2010   EPA Analysis Shows Reduction in 2009 Toxic Chemical Releases / Agency completes analysis on chemical disposal and release
12/15/2010   Oregon’s Environmental Justice Task Force awarded National Achievement in Environmental Justice Award
12/15/2010   Obama Administration Convenes Environmental Leaders at Historic White House Environmental Justice Forum Featuring Five Cabinet Secretaries
12/15/2010   San Diego-Based Lead Task Force Receives National Recognition, U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Award
12/15/2010   San Francisco's EcoCenter Receives National Recognition, U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Award
12/15/2010   EPA Announces 2010 Achievements in Environmental Justice / Partnerships address local environmental justice concerns and help improve health in disadvantaged communities
12/15/2010   EPA Expands Air Monitoring Network to Protect Children from Lead
12/15/2010   Hefty fine for So Cal Company's untested "nano" claims
12/14/2010   EPA Responds To Pipeline Spill Near Lockport, Illinois
12/14/2010   EPA Recognizes Dallas Habitat for Humanity and Dallas Sustainable Skylines Initiative for New Energy Efficient Homes
12/14/2010   EPA and Peace Corps Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
12/14/2010   Environmental Leaders, Cabinet Secretaries to Participate in First White House Environmental Justice Forum
12/14/2010   $144,000 Grant to Construct Well in Pemiscot County, Mo.
12/14/2010   Embraer Executive Jet Services Joins the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
12/14/2010   EPA Removes Saccharin from Hazardous Substances Listing
12/13/2010   DEKALB COUNTY, GA., AGREES TO MAJOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADES
12/13/2010   Federal, State and Local Partners Finish Ottawa River Cleanup
12/13/2010   EPA to Hold Listening Session to Obtain Public Input for the Next Vessel General Permit
12/13/2010   Colleges Invited to Compete for Top Recycling Title in 2011
12/13/2010   EPA/Ohio EPA Cancel Event Today at Ottawa River Yacht Club
12/10/2010   EPA’s Superfund Program Marks 30th Anniversary / New Integrated Cleanup Initiative will help accelerate site cleanup and provide greater transparency for communities
12/10/2010   EPA seeks public comment on injection well permit for Beeland Group
12/09/2010   Construction companies cited for damages to Flathead Lake (Mont.)
12/09/2010   EPA recognizes SEPTA for its Energy Efficient Headquarters
12/09/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Integrated Cleanup Initiative Implementation Plan
12/09/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA and Partners Finish Ottawa River Legacy Act Cleanup
12/09/2010   This Winter Keep the Heat Indoors with Five Easy Energy Star Tips
12/09/2010   Alabama Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program
12/08/2010   EPA, Other Federal Agencies to Hold Bed Bug Summit in February
12/08/2010   EPA and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Reach Agreement with Logan Aluminum Inc. to Resolve Allegations of Clean Air Act Violations
12/07/2010   EPA Issues an Imminent and Substantial Endangerment Order to Protect Drinking Water in Southern Parker County
12/07/2010   Tacoma-based Pacific Functional Fluids fined over $21,000 for failing to report chemicals
12/07/2010   U.S. Proposes Major Reductions in Air Pollution from Large Ships in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island Waters
12/07/2010   Pittsfield Printing Company Will Pay $385,000 for Clean Air Violations and to Help Clean Wood Stoves in Western Massachusetts
12/07/2010   2010 EPA Enforcement Actions Yield Significant Pollutant Reductions in the Southeast
12/07/2010   U.S. EPA Finishes Cleanup At Cadie Auto Salvage In Belvidere, Ill.
12/07/2010   EPA Seeks New Timetable for Reducing Pollution from Boilers and Incinerators/Agency committed to developing rules that are protective, cost effective and based on sound science
12/06/2010   Two Firms Face EPA Fines for Ocean Dumping Violations in Dredging Operations in Mass.
12/06/2010   Region 5 EPA Announces 2010 Enforcement and Compliance Results
12/06/2010   EPA Reports a Successful Year Enforcing Environmental Law in U.S. Virgin Islands
12/06/2010   EPA Reports a Successful Year Enforcing Environmental Law in Puerto Rico
12/06/2010   EPA Reports a Successful Year Enforcing Environmental Law in New York State
12/06/2010   EPA Reports a Successful Year Enforcing Environmental Law in the State of New Jersey
12/06/2010   EPA announces 2010 Enforcement and Compliance Results, includes summary for Mountains and Plains states
12/06/2010   Delaware Company to Pay $40,000 Penalty for Inadequate Oil Spill Prevention at Lewes and Sussex Facilities
12/06/2010   EPA Orders Scranton-area Property Owner to Comply with Asbestos Cleanup Regulations
12/06/2010   EPA Region 6 Compliance and Enforcement Results for 2010
12/06/2010   EPA Region 7 Compliance and Enforcement Actions in 2010 Result in Record $3 Billion in Pollution Control and Cleanup
12/06/2010   EPA Announces 2010 Enforcement and Compliance Results / More than 1.4 billion pounds of harmful air, land, and water pollution to be reduced
12/06/2010   EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Financial Responsibility Requirements for Hard Rock Mining
12/03/2010   EPA Issues Next Step for State Greenhouse Gas Permitting Programs
12/03/2010   EPA Orders Vermont Farmer to Restore Damaged Wetlands
12/03/2010   EPA issues permit associated with aquifer pump test at Weld County (Colo.) uranium site
12/03/2010   Order Issued to Kansas Department of Transportation to Correct Construction Stormwater Issues along U.S. Highway 59 Project
12/03/2010   EPA Launches Website to Increase Transparency of Regulatory Activity
12/02/2010   EPA Extends Comment Period On Proposed Cleanup Plan For Grand Traverse Overall Supply Superfund Site
12/02/2010   EPA Marks 40th Anniversary
12/02/2010   Governor Schwarzenegger honored with EPA's Climate Change Champion Award
12/02/2010   EPA Requests Texas Issue Clean Water Act Permits
12/02/2010   Residential Homebuilder Settles Clean Water Act Violations in 21 States
12/02/2010   EPA Turns 40, Honors Environmental Heroes
12/02/2010   Billerica, Mass. Manufacturer to Pay Fine to Settle Clean Water Violations
12/01/2010   EPA praises Portland for its leadership in green urban growth practices
12/01/2010   EPA announces Waterline Completion at GMH Electronics Site in Person County, NC
12/01/2010   EPA: San Francisco Among Nationally Recognized Sustainable Communities
12/01/2010   EPA Recognizes Sustainable Communities with Smart Growth Awards
November
11/30/2010   U.S. EPA Fines Kettleman City Landfill / Chemical Waste Management Fails to Meet EPA Requirements for PCB Storage and Disposal
11/30/2010   EPA Announces 2010 Game Day Challenge Winners / Seventy-seven colleges and universities divert 500,000 pounds of waste from landfills
11/30/2010   EPA Administrator and NAS President Recognize EPA 40th Anniversary, Announce Groundbreaking National Research Council Study
11/30/2010   EPA Announces New Tool to Promote Safer Chemicals and Products
11/30/2010   EPA Screens 1,000 Chemicals Using ToxCast
11/30/2010   Public Given Additional Time to Comment on Carter Carburetor Site
11/30/2010   Administrator Jackson Marks EPA 40th Anniversary in Atlanta with Event at Coretta Scott King Leadership Academy
11/30/2010   TODAY: Administrator Jackson, NAS President Cicerone to Hold EPA @ 40 Event / Jackson, Cicerone to make a sustainability-related announcement
11/29/2010   EPA Finalizes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards
11/29/2010   Nov. 30 Science Class in Kansas City, Kan., to Kick Off EPA’s 40 Years Protecting Communities
11/29/2010   EPA Calls for Nominations for 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
11/29/2010   Aspen Institute Highlights 10 Ways EPA Has Strengthened America Over the Past 40 Years/List by group of environmental thought leaders unveiled as Agency commemorates 40th anniversary
11/24/2010   Heartland Plating Co., of Bettendorf, Iowa, Ordered to Address Hazardous Waste Issues at Metal Electroplating Facility
11/24/2010   NEXT TUESDAY: ADMINISTRATOR JACKSON MARKS EPA 40th ANNIVERSARY IN ATLANTA WITH EVENT AT CORETTA SCOTT KING LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
11/23/2010   U.S. Announces $270 Million Bankruptcy Settlement with Chemical Manufacturer
11/23/2010   EPA Recognizes Nation’s First WaterSense Labeled Homes / Water efficiency program aims to help homebuyers save money on utility bills while cutting their water and energy use
11/23/2010   MONDAY: Administrator Jackson to Kick Off EPA at 40 Commemoration / Weeklong series of events to highlight EPA’s 40 years protecting American communities
11/23/2010   EPA Supported Research Finds Higher Incidence of West Nile Virus in Low-Income Neighborhoods
11/23/2010   EPA Co-Sponsors Green Chemistry Forum for New England Scientists
11/23/2010   EPA Fines Western Refining Southwest, Inc. for Illegally Disposing Hazardous Waste and Improper Sampling
11/23/2010   EPA Warns Against Use of Mothballs that Look Like Candy
11/23/2010   Town of West Warwick, Rhode Island Industrial Pretreatment Program Recognized for Excellence
11/23/2010   Town of Mansfield, Massachusetts Industrial Pretreatment Program Recognized for Excellence
11/23/2010   Town of Merrimack, New Hampshire Industrial Pretreatment Program Recognized for Excellence
11/22/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Wyoming
11/22/2010   Decision Issued on Iowa’s Water Quality Standards
11/22/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Utah
11/22/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Montana
11/22/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Colorado Indian country
11/22/2010   This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Savings with Energy Star
11/22/2010   EPA Finalizes Rules to Foster Safe Carbon Storage Technology Actions part of efforts to reduce barriers to widespread deployment of carbon capture and sequestration, an important set of technologies to combat climate change
11/22/2010   United States and Mexico to Exercise Hazardous Material Release Response
11/22/2010   With Cooler Weather, Advice to New Englanders for Safer, Cleaner Wood-Burning
11/19/2010   EPA to Remove and Replace Lead-Contaminated Soils at 11 Schools, 16 Child Care Facilities in St. Francois County, Mo.
11/19/2010   U.S. EPA secures $7 Million Settlement for Cleanup at the Omega Chemical Site in Whittier
11/19/2010   EPA Awards Grant to Protect the Barnegat and Delaware Estuaries
11/19/2010   EPA, ER to Begin Removal Actions at Site in Waynesville, NC
11/19/2010   Unilateral Administrative Order Issued Regarding Mottolo Superfund Site in Raymond, N.H.
11/19/2010   EPA Seeks Small Businesses Input on Exterior Lead Paint for Public and Commercial Buildings
11/18/2010   Oregon’s Bear Creek Cleaner Thanks to Watershed-Wide Projects
11/18/2010   EPA Administrator Appoints Mayor Heather McTeer Hudson to Chair National Advisory Group
11/17/2010   $87,010 Cooperative Agreement to Help Ashland Residents Reduce Toxics in Their Neighborhoods
11/17/2010   EPA Releases New Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Selecting Safe School Locations / EPA provides new tools for communities making school siting decisions
11/17/2010   EPA Begins Clean Up at the Parker Street Waste Site in New Bedford, Mass.
11/17/2010   EPA Releases the 2010 Fuel Economy Trends Report/Carbon dioxide decreases as fuel economy increases
11/16/2010   Owner of Livestock Feedlot in Plymouth County, Iowa, to Pay $5,850 Penalty for Violating Terms of Discharge Permit
11/16/2010   Public Meeting On Fox River Superfund Site Set For Thursday In Green Bay, Wis.
11/16/2010   EPA Proposes Guidance for Underground Storage Tanks
11/16/2010   EPA Identifies Areas Violating Lead Standards/ Reducing lead emissions will improve public health, especially for children
11/16/2010   EPA to Expand Chemicals Testing for Endocrine Disruption
11/16/2010   U.S. EPA orders Caltrans to comply with Clean Water Act to protect state waters
11/16/2010   President Signs America Recycles Day Proclamation/Proclamation, new task force focus on electronic waste
11/15/2010   EPA Recognizes Eastern Maine Medical Center with Energy Star Award
11/15/2010   HPI Products, Inc., Related Company and Owner to Pay $150,000 in Civil Penalties for State, Federal Environmental Violations
11/15/2010   EPA Signs Agreement with Southampton Hospital to Enhance its Environmental Practices
11/15/2010   TODAY: EPA Press Conference Call on Final Standards to Protect Florida’s Waters
11/15/2010   U.S. EPA Begins Demolition Of Former Plating Shop On Chicago's North Side
11/15/2010   EPA Finalizes Common Sense Standards to Protect Florida Waters Action to reduce nutrient pollution in lakes and flowing waters, provides strong environmental protection and significant flexibility for Florida’s communities and businesses
11/14/2010   TOMORROW: EPA Press Conference Call on Final Standards to Protect Florida’s Waters
11/12/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. EPA hosts public hearing in Chicago on E15 pump label regulation
11/12/2010   More Than $2.4 Million Awarded for Community-Based Projects to Improve Health and Vitality of Long Island Sound; Supports Education and Stewardship, Improves Water Quality, Restores and Protects Rivers and Beaches
11/12/2010   EPA Releases Reports on Dioxin Emitted During Deepwater Horizon BP Spill/Reports find levels of dioxins created during controlled burns were below levels of concern
11/10/2010   Irwindale wire manufacturer pleads guilty to criminal wastewater discharge
11/10/2010   EPA Issues Pollution Permitting Guidance for States/Focus is on improving energy efficiency to reduce GHG pollution from the largest industrial facilities
11/10/2010   TODAY: EPA to Hold Press Conference Call on Clean Air Act Announcement
11/09/2010   America Recycles Day - November 15th
11/09/2010   EPA Works with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Enforce the Clean Air Act
11/09/2010   EPA Orders Sam W. Mays, Jr., LLC to Stop Discharging
11/09/2010   EPA Continues Sampling for Air Toxics near Vonore, Tenn. Schools
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Recommends Additional Monitoring in Community
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near East Elementary, Recommends Additional Monitoring for Manganese in East Liverpool, Ohio
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Life Skills of Trumbull County and the Academy of Arts and Sciences, Recommends Additional Monitoring
11/09/2010   Air Toxics Near Lamkin Elementary School Below Levels of Concern
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Spain Elementary, No Unsafe Levels of Benzene; 1,3 –Butadiene; or Other VOCs Detected
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Lincoln Park Elementary School, No Unsafe Levels of Nickel, Cobalt, Hexavalent Chromium or Other Toxic Metals Detected
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Lincoln Elementary School, No Unsafe Levels of Manganese, Nickel or Other Toxic Metals Detected
11/09/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Best Practices for Home Energy Upgrades
11/09/2010   Eight of Nine U.S. Companies Agree to Work with EPA Regarding Chemicals Used in Natural Gas Extraction / EPA conducting congressionally mandated study to examine the impact of the hydraulic fracturing process on drinking water quality; Halliburton subpoenaed after failing to meet EPA’s voluntary requests for information
11/09/2010   EPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk Event, Nov. 11 in Kansas City, Mo.
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near the Central Virginia Training Center
11/09/2010   EPA Air Monitoring Near Olean, N.Y. School Finds No Toxic Chemicals from Plastics Facility
11/09/2010   EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry/Reporting targets methane, a potent greenhouse gas and valuable fuel
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near the Riverside Elementary School in Reading, Pa.
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Cabell County Technology Center
11/09/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near the Kreutz Creek Valley Elementary School in Hallam, Pa.
11/08/2010   U.S. EPA Proposes to Disapprove California's Air Quality Plans for South Coast and San Joaquin Valley
11/05/2010   EPA Recognizes South Carolina Program for Leadership in Recycling
11/05/2010   EPA Addresses Water Quality Issues in Gloucester
11/04/2010   Alaska tribal village receives nearly $95,000 to reduce exposure to toxics
11/04/2010   EPA Awards $150,000 to Reduce Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana
11/04/2010   EPA Denies Petition that Sought a Ban on Lead in Fishing Gear
11/04/2010   Disaster Experts in Baltimore Stress Emergency Preparedness
11/04/2010   EPA Reaches Multi-state Agreement with Major Used Oil Recycler for Improper Handling of PCBs
11/03/2010   EPA announces expo and public meeting on Marshall, Mich. oil spill
11/03/2010   EPA Administrator to Lead First Public Meeting of Gulf Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
11/03/2010   Mass. Plumbing Supply Company Cited for Illegal Sales of Refrigerant
11/03/2010   National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) Public Meeting and Workshops Nov. 15-18 in Kansas City, Mo.
11/03/2010   Six New England Companies Face Fines for Chemical Reporting Violations
11/03/2010   DOE and EPA Release 2011 Annual Fuel Economy Guide
11/03/2010   Final Phase of Cleanup Completed at Havertown Superfund Site Thanks to Recovery Act Funding
11/02/2010   EPA Fugitive Arrested in the Dominican Republic / Albania Deleon fled U.S. prior to sentencing related to asbestos training scam
11/02/2010   Oregon Holdings Fined for Filling in Wetlands Near Toledo
11/02/2010   Pesticide distributors in Washington State fined over $35,000 for illegal imports and mislabeled products
11/02/2010   Mining and Ready-Mix Concrete Company Faces Penalties for Clean Water Act Violations
11/02/2010   Starbucks recognized as one of the Top Green Power Purchasers in the nation
11/02/2010   EPA Recognizes Facilities for Energy Savings
11/02/2010   Massachusetts Power Station Faces Fines for Clean Water Violations
11/01/2010   EPA Awards $160,000 to Boston Public Health Commission to Aid Asthma Projects
11/01/2010   Rhode Island Concrete Manufacturing Plant Faces Fine for Clean Water Violations
11/01/2010   Four Affiliated Missouri Pesticide Companies Agree to Penalties for Selling Unregistered or Sales-Restricted Pesticide Products
11/01/2010   EPA Recognizes Top Green Power Purchasers
11/01/2010   Construction Completed at Naval Station Norfolk Superfund Site
October
10/28/2010   EPA award honors Vienna, W. Va. for protecting drinking water
10/28/2010   $100,000 Grant to Help Gulfport Residents Reduce Toxics in Their Neighborhoods
10/28/2010   EPA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Ore Knob Mine Site, Ore Knob, NC
10/28/2010   No Significant Health Risks Found in Analysis of Second Round of Soil Sampling Near Soccer Complex in Cameron, Mo.
10/28/2010   EPA Approves U.S. Virgin Islands’ List of Waters Facing Pollution Threats; New Pollutants Included for Christiansted Harbor, the Offshore Southgate Subwatershed and Mangrove Lagoon
10/28/2010   U.S. EPA fines Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for cesspool violations
10/28/2010   EPA Orders Restoration of Damaged Wetlands on Massachusetts Farm
10/27/2010   Oct. 29 Event to Announce University of Iowa’s Sustainability Goals and Partnership in EPA Program in Iowa City, Iowa
10/26/2010   Orange, Calif. JCPenney among winners of U.S. EPA's First National Building Competition to Save Energy
10/26/2010   EPA Reaches Agreement with Lakeside Lithography to Reduce Air Pollution and Abate Lead in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
10/26/2010   Morrison Residence Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Wins the First EPA National Building Competition
10/26/2010   EPA Signs MOU with Georgia ATandT Pioneers to Promote Children’s Health
10/26/2010   EPA Clean Diesel Grant for $975,000 Supports 2nd Ultra-Low Emission Locomotive in Maryland
10/26/2010   EPA Announces Winners of First National Building Competition to Save Energy
10/25/2010   EPA Administrator Names Executive Director for New Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force
10/25/2010   Federal and State Responders Continue Mop-Up Operations at Scene of Friday’s Fire and Toxic Chemical Spill on Warm Springs Road in Boise, ID
10/25/2010   DOT, EPA Propose the Nation’s First Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Trucks and Buses A win for the environment, economy and energy efficiency
10/25/2010   The 50th State gives U.S. EPA's GreenChill program its 50th partner
10/25/2010   TODAY: U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to Hold Media Call on Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Announcement
10/24/2010   Swarthmore Presbyterian Church Wins EPA Award for Energy Efficiency
10/22/2010   EPA, DOE and TDEC Reach Resolution on Oak Ridge Reservation Clean-up
10/22/2010   Civil Complaint and Compliance Order Issued to MagnaGro Corporation of Lawrence, Kan., for Hazardous Waste Issues
10/22/2010   EPA to Extend Public Comment Period on Cleanup Options for Carter Carburetor Superfund Site in St. Louis, Mo.
10/22/2010   EPA to Hold Listening Sessions on Potential Chesapeake Bay Stormwater Rule
10/22/2010   Lead-Based Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Workshop to be held in Jacksonville, FL
10/22/2010   Flint Hills Resources, LP Agrees to Transition Its Texas Flexible Permits to Federally Approved Clean Air Act Permits - Transition affects facilities in Corpus Christi, Port Arthur and Longview
10/22/2010   EPA to Participate in USA Science and Engineering Festival / Encouraging the interest of our nation’s youth in science, technology, engineering and math
10/21/2010   Ten Agencies Focus on Import Safety / Agencies Work Together to Protect the Public from Unsafe Imports
10/21/2010   Keene, N.H. School Pays Fine for Asbestos Violations
10/21/2010   EPA Invites Jacksonville Families to Participate in Environmental Justice Forum; Kids Welcome to Participate in Fun Educational Activities
10/21/2010   EPA Awards $130,000 for Emergency Response along U.S.-Mexico Border
10/21/2010   EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Cortese Toxic Site in Sullivan County, NY
10/21/2010   First Phase Grand Cal Great Lakes Legacy Act Cleanup Complete
10/21/2010   Partnership for Sustainable Communities Awards Grants to Build Infrastructure Nationwide / EPA, HUD and DOT Work Together Through Coordinated Grant Program
10/21/2010   EPA Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Agency urges parents to protect children from exposure
10/21/2010   EPA and Federal Partners Promote Sustainable Manufacturing in Communities E3 Projects under way in Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
10/21/2010   U.S. EPA Announces Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funding for Critical California Infrastructure Improvements
10/21/2010   Connecticut Holding Company Pays Fine for PCB Violations
10/21/2010   EPA Orders Oakland Petroleum Operating, Inc. to Stop Discharging
10/20/2010   EPA Awards $2.4 Million to Improve Indoor Air Quality
10/20/2010   EPA Honors 18 Partners for Advancing Green Power Market
10/20/2010   Media Advisory: EPA and Clark Atlanta University to Sign Agreement
10/20/2010   TOMORROW: White House, EPA, HUD and DOT Officials to Discuss Support for Job Creation and Economic Growth
10/20/2010   Ten Federal Agencies to Meet on Import Safety
10/20/2010   Portland dubbed one of the country’s greenest communities with EPA designation
10/20/2010   EPA Recognizes Whole Foods Market With a Green Power Leadership Award - Whole Foods Market Receives EPA Green Power Partner of the Year Award
10/20/2010   EPA Recognizes BNY Mellon and Carnegie Mellon University as Leaders in Purchasing Green Power
10/20/2010   Illinois Producer and Missouri Distributor to Pay Civil Penalties for Pair of Misbranded Disinfectant and Sanitizer Products
10/20/2010   CalPortland Company to Pay $350,000 to Settle Clean Air Act Violations
10/20/2010   Tribal conference brings environmental leaders to San Francisco
10/20/2010   U.S. EPA: City and County of San Francisco, Intel Corporation Among Prestigious National Award Winners Advancing Emerging Green Power Markets
10/19/2010   EPA to Provide Technical Assistance on Sustainable Growth and Development
10/19/2010   EPA Proposes Furnace Creek Site in Washington County, Mo., for Addition to Superfund’s National Priorities List
10/19/2010   Kansas City, Missouri Selected to Receive Up to $175,000 to Assist Under-served, Economically Disadvantaged Communities
10/19/2010   Milford, Ohio Aquifer Site Proposed To Be Added To Superfund National Priorities List
10/19/2010   Dwyer Property Site Proposed for Superfund List
10/19/2010   EPA Proposes Two Hazardous Waste Sites in the Southeast to Superfund’s National Priorities List
10/19/2010   EPA Announces Million Dollar Grant to Reduce Port Pollution in Camden, N.J.
10/19/2010   EPA Proposes to Add Mansfield Trail Dump Site in Byram Township, NJ to the Superfund List
10/19/2010   EPA Updates Its National Priorities List of Superfund Sites – One Proposed in Texas
10/19/2010   EPA Proposes to Add Two Puerto Rico Sites to the Superfund List
10/19/2010   EPA Begins Cleanup At Pickens Plating Superfund Site In Albion, Mich.
10/19/2010   EPA Proposes to Add Nine New Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List
10/19/2010   Manchester, N.H. School Conserves Energy and Earns Energy Star
10/19/2010   EPA Technical Assistance Will Help Concord, New Hampshire with Sustainable Growth and Development
10/19/2010   EPA Seeks Small Businesses Input on Formaldehyde
10/18/2010   EPA Technical Assistance Will Help Rhode Island Communities with Sustainable Growth and Development
10/18/2010   12 Cranston, R.I. Schools Achieve Energy Star Status for Conservation
10/18/2010   U.S. EPA awards $175,000 to Huntington Park, San Diego, for Brownfields Development
10/18/2010   U.S. EPA awards $175,000 to San Francisco’s Neighborhood Parks Council for Brownfields Development
10/18/2010   U.S. EPA awards $175,000 to the City of Phoenix for Brownfields Development
10/18/2010   Duwamish Waterway cleanup options released for public review
10/18/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants For Northeastern Minnesota Announced In Duluth, Minn.
10/18/2010   Portland Receives $100K EPA Grant to Improve Environmental Health for Citizens
10/18/2010   Ten New England Community-Based Nonprofits Receive EPA Grants to Help Reduce Environmental Risks
10/16/2010   EPA, Congressional Black Caucus Visit Oakland on Joint Environmental Justice Tour
10/15/2010   EPA Awards $4 Million for Brownfields / Most assistance to under-served, economically disadvantaged communities
10/15/2010   EPA Grants Will Help Communities to Cleanup Land in Maine and Massachusetts
10/15/2010   ‘Pollution Diet” Meetings Set for Pennsylvania
10/15/2010   EPA Awards $4 Million For Brownfields
10/15/2010   EPA Region 7 Participates in Missouri River Cleanup
10/15/2010   Kalispell (Mont.) receives grant to advance downtown revitalization
10/15/2010   EPA Invites Public To Discuss Ongoing Investigation And Cleanup At Hegler Zinc Smelter Site
10/15/2010   EPA Awards $200,000 to Assess Hazardous Properties in Oklahoma City
10/15/2010   Soil Testing To Begin Again At NL Industries-Taracorp Superfund Site In Granite City, Illinois
10/14/2010   EPA Celebrates Cleanup of the Garland Creosoting Superfund Site
10/14/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency To Announce $4 Million For Brownfields
10/14/2010   EPA Awards $2.4 million to Restore Coastal Habitats in the Gulf
10/14/2010   EPA Administrator Wraps Up First Official Visit to China
10/14/2010   Billerica, Mass. Pesticide Importer/Manufacturer Faces Fines for Reporting Violations
10/14/2010   EPA Finishes Slag Cleanup At Kokomo Recovery Act Site
10/14/2010   Removal and Clean Up Work Begins at Attleboro, Mass. Site; Public Meeting on Monday, Oct. 18
10/14/2010   EPA Releases Draft Plan on RE-Powering America’s Land / Advancing the development of renewable energy on potentially contaminated lands
10/14/2010   EPA Appoints 17 Mayors, Other Local Leaders to Federal Advisory Group
10/14/2010   Goodman Oil agrees to pay over $171,000 for storage tank violations at gas stations across Idaho
10/13/2010   New York Air Monitoring Firm, Supervisors Found Guilty of Fraud and Conspiracy
10/13/2010   EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus Visit Oakland on National Tour to Highlight Communities Heavily Impacted By Environmental Concerns, Pollution
10/13/2010   EPA Grants E15 Waiver for Newer Vehicles/A new label for E15 is being proposed to help ensure consumers use the correct fuel
10/13/2010   Access Routes Established for Cleanup of Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site in Plaistow, N.H.
10/13/2010   ConocoPhillips Company and Sasol North America Agree to Reimburse Costs for Calcasieu Estuary, Bayou Verdine Cleanup
10/13/2010   EPA, Shanghai AirNow International Provides Real-Time Air Quality Information
10/13/2010   TODAY: EPA to Hold Press Conference Call on Ethanol
10/12/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Seek Public Input on New Fuel Economy Labels
10/12/2010   EPA Encourages Iowans to Report Orphan Containers
10/12/2010   Vermont Ski Area Ordered to Restore Wetlands
10/12/2010   Univ. of Maine Ordered to Restore Wetlands at Orono Campus
10/12/2010   EPA selects cleanup plan for Standard Chlorine Superfund Site
10/12/2010   EPA Awards $470,000 to Establish Environmental Protection Programs in Tribal lands in Oklahoma and New Mexico
10/12/2010   EPA to Excavate Contaminated Soil, Monitor Groundwater at Ellenville Scrap Iron and Metal Superfund Site in Ulster County, N.Y.
10/12/2010   EPA Administrator Holds Town Hall Meeting with Chinese Students
10/12/2010   Oct. 14 Event to Highlight Outdoor Classrooms in Columbia, Mo.
10/12/2010   EPA Administrator signs Memorandum of Understanding with China on Environmental Protection
10/08/2010   EPA Extends by One Year the Compliance Date on Spill Prevention Rule for Certain Facilities / Offshore drilling, production, workover, and certain onshore facilities are not eligible for extension
10/08/2010   Texas receives nearly $140,000 to Protect Citizens from Asbestos
10/08/2010   EPA Awards over $697,000 to Regulate Pesticides
10/08/2010   North America’s Largest Lead Producer to Spend $65 Million to Correct Environmental Violations at Missouri Facilities
10/08/2010   North America’s Largest Lead Producer to Spend $65 Million for Environmental Violations at Missouri Facilities
10/08/2010   Increased Recycling of Gypsum Wallboard Waste Promoted in the Northeast
10/08/2010   EPA WaterSense Award presented to local manufacturers
10/08/2010   Time to sign up for National Brownfields Conference in Philadelphia
10/07/2010   Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad pays $272,900 for diesel spill in Cow Creek derailment
10/07/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: Community to celebrate Recovery Act-funded cleanup of Jacobsville Superfund site in Evansville, Ind.
10/07/2010   THURSDAY: EPA invites public to hear about progress on Enbridge oil spill cleanup
10/07/2010   Oregon and Washington groups awarded nearly $222,000 for Environmental Education
10/07/2010   EPA Orders Whately, Mass. Farmer to Restore Damaged Wetlands
10/07/2010   Firing range cleanup agreement means Kincaid Park soccer field construction can move forward
10/07/2010   EPA Recognizes Supervalu for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
10/07/2010   EPA Lays Out Five-Year Plan on Agency Priorities
10/07/2010   Saco, Maine Metal Finisher Faces EPA Fine for Hazardous Waste Violations
10/07/2010   Seven New England Groups Selected for EPA Environmental Education Grants
10/07/2010   EPA WaterSense Award Presented to Local Utility
10/07/2010   EPA Announces WaterSense Partners of the Year
10/06/2010   EPA proposes pollution controls for nation’s largest source of NOx: Four Corners Power Plant
10/06/2010   EPA Pesticide Database to Aid Consumers in Controlling Bed Bugs
10/06/2010   EPA To Hold Public Meeting To Discuss Cleanup Plan For Ashland Superfund Site
10/06/2010   EPA Awards $1.5 Million in Environmental Education Grants
10/06/2010   EPA Pesticide Database to Aid Consumers in Controlling Bed Bugs
10/05/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Travels to New Orleans to Meet with Environmental Groups, Local Leaders
10/05/2010   EPA awards $138,000 to support environmental justice projects in the Northwest and Alaska
10/05/2010   EPA Sampling Shows No Health Concerns at Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Club in St. Louis
10/05/2010   Sixth Annual Healthy Indoor Environments Conference Scheduled Oct. 7 and 8 in Overland Park, Kan.
10/05/2010   EPA Administrator Jackson to Travel to China
10/05/2010   Elam Construction, 4B Land and Livestock ordered to mitigate damage to Yampa River (Colo.) wetlands
10/05/2010   President Obama Signs Executive Order Officially Forming Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force / EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to oversee national transition from emergency response to coastal recovery in the gulf
10/05/2010   U.S. EPA: Green Tech Takes a Giant Leap Forward at the Port of San Francisco This Week
10/05/2010   E. Providence Company Faces Fine for Ammonia Violations
10/05/2010   EPA Awards over $145,000 to Protect Drinking Water in New Mexico
10/05/2010   EPA Awards $150,000 to The Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council to Clean Brownfields Properties
10/05/2010   US Ecology to pay nearly $500,000 for hazardous waste violations
10/05/2010   EPA Awards $1.9 Million in Environmental Justice Grants
10/04/2010   Additional Cleanup Decision Finalized at Camp Edwards
10/04/2010   Leominster Mass. Plastics Manufacturer Ordered to Comply with Hazardous Waste Laws
10/04/2010   EPA Issues Clean Water and Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Policy
10/04/2010   EPA Approves Iowa Rules to Protect High Quality Waters
10/04/2010   EPA and New York Harbor School Establish Ground-Breaking Green Partnership
10/04/2010   North Carolina Producer and Wisconsin Distributor to Pay Civil Penalties for Selling Misbranded Lawn Herbicide-Fertilizer
10/04/2010   EPA Observes Children’s Health Month/President proclaims Oct. 4 as Children Health Day
10/01/2010   U.S. EPA orders GWA to repair broken sewer main to Northern District Wastewater Plant
10/01/2010   Settlements at South Dakota ethanol facilities ensure air pollutant reductions, yield $225K in penalties
10/01/2010   Space vehicle manufacturer SpaceX fined for hazardous waste violations
10/01/2010   EPA Helps Launch Global Methane Initiative to Cut Greenhouse Gases/Countries to fight climate change while developing clean energy and stronger economies
10/01/2010   EPA Awards $450,000 RCRA Grant to New Mexico
10/01/2010   $323,000 Awarded to Monitor Coastal Beaches in Louisiana
10/01/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development, Paul Anastas, Delivers the Fifth Borlaug Lecture at N.C. State University
10/01/2010   EPA and DOT Announce Next Steps toward Tighter Tailpipe and Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Trucks/Move should save consumers money, reduce dependence on oil
10/01/2010   EPA to Consider the Kerr-McGee Chemical (Columbus) Site for Proposal to Superfund’s National Priorities List
10/01/2010   EPA Proposes to Cut Mercury Emissions from Sewage Sludge Incinerators
10/01/2010   Glastonbury, Conn. Company Faces Fine for Reporting Violations
10/01/2010   Hot New England Summer Meant More Smog Days, but Long-Term Trend is toward Cleaner Air
September
09/30/2010   Scotts Manufacturing Company to Pay $148,388 Penalty for Hazardous Waste Issues at Fort Madison, Iowa, Facility
09/30/2010   U.S. EPA applauds American Samoa’s decision to ban plastic shopping bags
09/30/2010   Nebraska’s Water Quality Standards Approved
09/30/2010   Removal and Clean Up Work Begins at Easthampton, Mass. Site
09/30/2010   Independent Science Advisory Board Draft Review Supports EPA Science on Mountaintop Mining Impacts
09/30/2010   EPA Administrator Addresses Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee / Agency announces new committee members
09/30/2010   Puget Sound Naval Shipyard pays $56,000 for hazardous waste violations
09/30/2010   BP Products Agrees to Pay Largest Single-Facility Clean Air Act Penalty for Releases of Hazardous Pollutants at Texas City Refinery / $15 million penalty resolves federal civil claims stemming from two fires, leak, and reporting violations at refinery
09/30/2010   EPA Awarded $400,000 to Assess Contaminated Sites in Greenville, Texas
09/30/2010   $470,000 Awarded to Prevent Air Pollution in New Mexico
09/30/2010   New Air Pollution Testing at Tonawanda Coke Corp. Shows that Facility is a Significant Source of Benzene
09/30/2010   Today, THURSDAY: EPA Hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
09/29/2010   Pilot Partnership Aims to Reduce Asthma Among Children in Georgia Childcare Centers
09/29/2010   New stormwater treatment at Boeing Field will reduce toxic PCBs and help protect the Duwamish River and Puget Sound
09/29/2010   Three New England Organizations – in Maine, N.H. and Mass. – Recognized for Energy Efficiency and Fighting Climate Change
09/29/2010   EPA and ExxonMobil Settle Case for Closure of Illegal Acid Waste Impoundments
09/29/2010   EPA Awards $110,000 to the Pueblo of Cochiti
09/29/2010   EPA Awards Over $100,000 to the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma
09/29/2010   EPA Announces Short Extension for Florida Nutrients Inland Water Rule
09/29/2010   Marathon Oil Company Agrees to Propose and Implement Remedy for Groundwater Contamination at Sidney, Neb.
09/29/2010   EPA Approves Puerto Rico’s List of Impaired Waters: New Pollutants Included for Waters of San Juan Bay Estuary, Rio Bayamon, Rio Grande de Arecibo
09/29/2010   EPA, DC Showcase Recovery Act Funded Green Roof
09/29/2010   Ottawa Lead Contamination Cleanup To Begin
09/28/2010   Obama Administration Moves Long-Term Gulf Plan Forward / Mabus recovery plan focuses on funding, governance, involvement / EPA Administrator to lead ecosystem task force
09/28/2010   Murphy Oil USA to Pay $1.25 Million Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations / Company to spend additional $142 million in pollution controls at refineries in Louisiana and Wisconsin
09/28/2010   EPA Helps to Launch Science and Engineering Festival Tomorrow
09/28/2010   EPA Awards $120,000 to the Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
09/28/2010   EPA Awards $120,000 to the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
09/27/2010   EPA adds Ten-Mile Drain site to Superfund's National Priorities List
09/27/2010   EPA: Allegan County in Michigan now meets smog standards
09/27/2010   Puget Sound-area developers fined nearly $50,000 for storm water run-off violations
09/27/2010   CEQ Chair Sutley Announces Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Awarded to Milwaukee
09/27/2010   Idaho fish farm could face penalties up to $177,500 for federal Clean Water Act violations
09/27/2010   Idaho oil distributor pays $15,000 penalty for inadequate spill prevention measures
09/27/2010   Vienna Wells Site in Vienna, Mo., Added to Superfund’s National Priorities List; Allows EPA to Investigate Water Contamination
09/27/2010   EPA Will Propose Rule to Protect Waterways by Reducing Mercury from Dental Offices / Existing technology is available to capture dental mercury
09/27/2010   EPA Places a Section of the Black River in Jefferson County, N.Y. on the Superfund List
09/27/2010   EPA Makes Final Decision: Newtown Creek is Added to Superfund List
09/27/2010   EPA Adds Three Hazardous Waste Sites in the Southeast to Superfund’s National Priorities List
09/27/2010   EPA to Host Oct. 4 Public Meeting to Present Report on Cleanup Options for Carter Carburetor Superfund Site in St. Louis, Mo.
09/27/2010   EPA Adds Seven Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List/Actions to help clean up and revitalize local communities
09/27/2010   $485,000 Grant to Topeka, Kan., for Drinking Water and Sewer Improvement Projects
09/27/2010   EPA Awards $120,000 to the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma
09/27/2010   EPA Awards $262,000 to New Mexico to Administer Water Quality Program
09/27/2010   Online Pet Supply Company Based in Olathe, Kan., to Pay $3,400 Penalty for Selling Misbranded, Repackaged Pesticide for Dogs
09/24/2010   Students in 26 Pennsylvania K-12 Schools are Back Learning with an Energy Star and Energy Savings
09/24/2010   Students in 68 Virginia K-12 Schools are Back Learning with an Energy Star and Energy Savings
09/24/2010   Students in Seven Maryland Schools are Back Learning with an Energy Star and Energy Savings
09/24/2010   Students in Four K-12 Delaware Schools are Back Learning with an Energy Star and Energy Savings
09/24/2010   Students in Seven K-12 West Virginia Schools are Back Learning with an Energy Star and Energy Savings
09/24/2010   Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute designated as Center of Excellence for Watershed Management
09/24/2010   First Baptist Church of Orlando Improves Energy Efficiency and Fights Climate Change
09/24/2010   EPA Awards Over $38,000 to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
09/24/2010   EPA Awards $174,000 to the State of Louisiana for Water Quality Monitoring
09/24/2010   Grants awarded in Michigan for President’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
09/24/2010   St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe, Georgia Improves Energy Efficiency and Fights Climate Change
09/24/2010   EPA Issues Draft Chesapeake Bay ‘Pollution Diet -- Draft TMDL Contains Strong Federal Measures to Fill in Gaps in State Pollution Reduction Plans
09/23/2010   U.S. EPA conducts surprise inspections targeting SoCal, NoCal metal finishers
09/23/2010   U.S. EPA recognizes SoCal supermarkets Sprouts Farmers Market, Supervalu as GreenChill Partners for Environmental Achievements
09/23/2010   New water well hooked up in Bally; Residents no longer need bottled water
09/23/2010   EPA Recognizes Environment Achievements of NJ and NY Supermarkets for Their Work to Combat Climate Change; Supervalu, Hannaford Bros., Weis Markets, Price Chopper and Kysor/Warren each earn Environmental Achievement Award
09/23/2010   Landowners ordered to restore wetlands in Ocean Shores, Washington
09/23/2010   Media Advisory: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants For Michigan
09/23/2010   EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Awarded for New York
09/23/2010   EPA Awards Over $200,000 to the City of Albuquerque
09/23/2010   EPA Awards $120,000 to the Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
09/23/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator to Testify Before Senate Agriculture Committee
09/22/2010   Tomorrow Thursday: EPA Hosts (Telephone only) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
09/22/2010   EPA Opens Registration for Knoxville, TN Hearing on Proposed Coal Ash Regulations
09/22/2010   EPA Awards $360,000 to the Texas Department of State Health Services
09/22/2010   EPA Awards $240,000 to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
09/22/2010   EPA Hosts Historic Meeting on Environmental Justice / Obama administration cabinet members show commitment to healthy environment and strong economy for all Americans
09/22/2010   EPA Recognizes GreenChill Partners Sprouts Farmers Market and Kysor/Warren for Environmental Achievement
09/21/2010   Registration Open for Oct. 2 Cornell Pond Fishing Derby in North Dartmouth, Mass.
09/21/2010   Across New England, 180 Communities Take Leadership Role on Energy Issues
09/21/2010   Polidori Corp. cited for damages to Panguitch Lake (Utah)
09/21/2010   EPA to Contribute $6 Million to Life-Saving International Project for Clean Cookstoves / Indoor smoke from cooking fires leads to about 2 million deaths each year
09/21/2010   EPA Takes Penalty Action against Manheim Farm for Unpermitted Waste Discharges
09/21/2010   EPA Urges Citizens to Clear out Medicine Cabinets for Drug Take-Back Events
09/21/2010   National Drug “Take Back” Program Offered in New England Communities on Sat. Sept. 25
09/21/2010   EPA Awards $120,000 to the Pueblo of San Ildefonso
09/21/2010   EPA Awards Over $50,000 to the Railroad Commission of Texas
09/21/2010   EPA, D.C., Maryland Set Trash Limits for Anacostia Watershed
09/21/2010   EPA Welcomes West Virginia University as Newest Partner in Regional Sustainability Initiative
09/21/2010   New England Colleges Challenged to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at Football Games
09/21/2010   Small Businesses and Congregations Improve Energy Efficiency and Fight Climate Change / EPA names nine Energy Star small business and congregation award winners
09/20/2010   First grants awarded in Michigan for President's Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
09/20/2010   EPA Marks 20th Anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
09/20/2010   EPA Announces Voluntary Program for Flexible Permit Holders
09/20/2010   EPA Launches Green Power Community Challenge Nationwide/Local governments expand use of green power
09/20/2010   EPA Awards Over $100,000 to the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council
09/20/2010   EPA Awards Over $450,000 to the State of Arkansas
09/17/2010   EPA Recovery Act Projects Spotlighted in Vice President Biden’s New Report on 100 Recovery Act Projects Changing America
09/17/2010   Media Advisory: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants for southeast Michigan
09/17/2010   EPA Awards $200,000 to the West Central Texas Council of Governments
09/17/2010   EPA Awards $127,000 to the Pueblo of Laguna
09/17/2010   Friday: EPA hosts (telephone only) government press briefing on Enbridge Romeoville oil spill response
09/17/2010   External Power Adapters Will No Longer Be Available for EPA’s Energy Star Label / Efficiency gains brought about by Energy Star, transform the market
09/16/2010   EPA Requests Information Related to BP Texas City Refinery Benzene Release
09/16/2010   EPA Grant to Help Cut Diesel Pollution From Construction Equipment at Four Virgian.-based Luck Stone Plants
09/16/2010   EPA Honors Awardees for Preserving the Ozone Layer
09/16/2010   Today Thursday: EPA hosts (telephone only) government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
09/16/2010   EPA Awards Over $900,000 to the Border Environment Cooperation Commission
09/16/2010   EPA Awards Over $227,000 to New Mexico to Protect Residents from Radon Gas
09/16/2010   BP Oil Spill Environmental Justice Grant Opportunity Expanded and Application Due Date Extended
09/15/2010   EPA Judge Levies Nation’s Largest Pesticide Fine on "99-cent Only Stores"
09/15/2010   Fort Valley, GA Group Receives EPA Citizen Excellence in Community Involvement Award
09/15/2010   Failure to report ammonia release costs Washington fruit processor close to $107,000 in EPA penalties and plant improvements.
09/15/2010   Thirty-six Governments to Meet in Mexico on Greenhouse Gas Reductions, Clean Energy / Administrator Jackson, Ministers to advance cooperation on methane reductions
09/15/2010   EPA to Transition Climate Leaders Program
09/15/2010   EPA Proceeds with Enhancements to its Financial Systems
09/15/2010   Wednesday and Thursday: EPA hosts (telephone only) government press briefing on Enbridge Romeoville oil spill response
09/15/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator to Testify on Enbridge Pipeline Oil Spill in the Kalamazoo River
09/14/2010   EPA to Host Free Auto Collision Repair Workshop in Harrisburg
09/14/2010   EPA to Host Free Auto Collision Repair Workshop in Delaware Co.
09/14/2010   EPA to Host Free Auto Collision Repair Workshop in Scranton
09/14/2010   Southeast Facilities Ordered to Stop Discharging and Comply with Clean Water Act
09/14/2010   EPA Awards Ten Environmental Justice Grants
09/14/2010   EPA Awards Grants for Students to Design Sustainable Technologies to Help Environment and Economy
09/14/2010   EPA’s Clean Air Act Turns 40 / Agency achieved significant health and environmental benefits
09/13/2010   EPA Settles With Century Plating
09/13/2010   Media Advisory: EPA Announces Public Hearing in Chicago Sept. 16 on Proposed Coal Ash Regulations
09/13/2010   City of Ketchikan fined nearly $3,000 for improper disposal of PCBs
09/13/2010   EPA Removes Long Island Toxic Site From Superfund National Priorities List
09/13/2010   U.S. EPA settlements require investigation of uranium contamination on Southwestern tribal lands
09/13/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Public Hearing tomorrow in Charlotte on Proposed Coal Ash Regulations
09/10/2010   Media Advisory: EPA media briefing today at Enbridge oil spill site in Romeoville
09/10/2010   EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Plan for Greenhouse Gas Permits
09/10/2010   EPA Sets New Limits for Blue Plains Wastewater Discharges; Will Bring Improvements to the Bay, Potomac River
09/10/2010   EPA invites public to meeting on proposed changes to Dana facility cleanup plan
09/10/2010   Massachusetts-based Landlord Faces Nearly $85K Penalty for Failure to Disclose Lead Paint to Tenants in Springfield
09/09/2010   EPA responds to Enbridge oil spill in Romeoville
09/09/2010   EPA Formally Requests Information From Companies About Chemicals Used in Natural Gas Extraction / Information on hydraulic fracturing chemicals is key to agency study of potential impacts on drinking water
09/09/2010   Boston and Hartford Selected by EPA as State Capitals Receiving Green Design Assistance
09/09/2010   Edge Tech Industries of Davenport, Iowa, to Pay $26,000 Penalty for Failure to Report Annual Toxic Release Inventory for Lead
09/09/2010   FRIDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus Visit Americus on Environmental Justice Tour
09/08/2010   Jefferson City, Mo., Selected for Green Design Assistance
09/08/2010   EPA Marks the Clean Air Act’s 40th Anniversary/ Landmark law saves lives and provides billions of dollars in benefits
09/08/2010   U.S. EPA designates area off Guam for disposal of clean sediments from dredging
09/08/2010   Puget Sound protection efforts get nearly $13 million boost from EPA science grants
09/08/2010   EPA Announces Public Meetings on Chesapeake Bay ‘Pollution Diet’
09/08/2010   EPA Objects to Dredging Permit Proposals
09/08/2010   EPA Picks State Capitals to Create Models of Green Design
09/08/2010   Today, WEDNESDAY: EPA Hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
09/07/2010   EPA to Seek Public Input on Cleanup Plan for Contamination at Raymark Site in Stratford, Conn.
09/07/2010   Sept. 10 Event to Highlight Construction Progress at Stevens Creek Basin, Lincoln, Neb.
09/07/2010   Houston, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico Receive $923,000 to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
09/07/2010   Short-Term Cleanup Completed at Centredale Manor Restoration Project in N. Providence
09/07/2010   EPA Challenges Colleges to Recycle at Football Games / Agency encourages fans to reduce, reuse, recycle
09/07/2010   EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants Awarded
09/07/2010   EPA Awards $977,242 Clean Diesel Grant To Minnesota Environmental Initiative
09/07/2010   EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Announce Great Lakes Grants in Green Bay Today
09/07/2010   EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Announce Great Lakes Grants in Toledo Today
09/03/2010   EPA requires stronger air quality plan for Phoenix / EPA proposes to disapprove inadequate plan
09/03/2010   EPA Complies with Court Decision and Directs Florida to Restore Water Quality in the Everglades
09/03/2010   New Report Warns of Expanding Threat of Hypoxia in U. S. Coastal Waters/Declining oxygen levels in nation’s waters forming dead zones, destroying habitats
09/02/2010   Orders Issued to Missouri Department of Transportation for Construction Stormwater Violations in Camden, Wayne Counties
09/02/2010   Kahoka, Mo., Landowners and Two Businesses Ordered to Halt Hazardous Waste Pollution at Chemical Processing Site
09/02/2010   EPA Invites Public To Discuss Changes In Muskego Sanitary Landfill Cleanup Plan
09/02/2010   Port of Tacoma ordered to restore wetlands destroyed by unauthorized work in Commencement Bay
09/02/2010   Start the School Year with EPA’s Energy Star
09/01/2010   EPA Awards Nearly $2 Million to Chelsea Collaborative to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
09/01/2010   EPA releases results of Pavillion, Wyo. water well testing
09/01/2010   EPA Announces Regional Administrator for Region 4
09/01/2010   Public Comment Invited on Simplot Consent Decree Amendment
09/01/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near St. Josaphat School, No Unsafe Levels of Hexavalent Chromium, Lead or Other Toxic Metals Detected
09/01/2010   U.S. EPA funds over $2 million for Kern County clean air projects
09/01/2010   EPA Releases Final Results from Cupertino School Air Monitoring Initiative/ No Unsafe Levels of Hexavalent Chromium Detected
09/01/2010   Today, Wednesday: EPA Hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
09/01/2010   EPA to Consider the CTS Site for Proposal to Superfund’s National Priorities List
August
08/31/2010   EPA’s Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Study toTake Place in Binghamton, New York
08/31/2010   EPA’s Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Study to Take Place in Binghamton, New York; Meeting Scheduled for September 13 and 15 at the Broome County Forum Theater
08/31/2010   EPA Disapproves Components of TCEQ’s Air Permitting Program
08/31/2010   Poor Air Quality Predicted for Southern and Eastern New England for Wednesday and Thursday
08/30/2010   Wayne County, Neb., Landowner and Excavation Contractor to Pay $30,000 Civil Penalty for Building Unauthorized Dam
08/30/2010   EPA Recognizes Staples as One of Nation’s Top Green Power Purchasers
08/30/2010   EPA Recognizes Connecticut as One of Nation’s Top Green Power Purchasers
08/30/2010   EPA Announces Native American Youth Artwork Contest: “Help Fight Environmental Crime”
08/30/2010   No-wake Zone Reduced to Emory River Mile 1.8 to 2.1
08/30/2010   EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels/Agencies seek public comment on the most dramatic overhaul in the label’s 30-year history
08/30/2010   TODAY: EPA, DOT to Hold Press Conference Call on Fuel Economy Label
08/27/2010   EPA Denies Petition Calling for Lead Ammunition Ban
08/26/2010   UPDATE: EPA Administrator Continues New Orleans Visit Commemorating Hurricane Katrina Anniversary
08/26/2010   EPA Orders Removal of PCB-Contaminated Materials from Massena, N.Y. Site and Decontamination of Buildings Before Demolition
08/26/2010   Blackfeet Tribe applies for Clean Water Act standards program
08/26/2010   EPA Administrator Travels to New Orleans to Commemorate Hurricane Katrina Anniversary
08/26/2010   EPA Issues Order to Tonawanda Coke for Clean Water Act Violations
08/26/2010   U.S. Takes Action to Stop Illegal Acid Waste from Texas Chemical Plant
08/25/2010   TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Travels to New Orleans to Commemorate Hurricane Katrina Anniversary/Four-day visit will include visits with students, residents and community organizations
08/25/2010   Settlement with Revere, Mass. Addresses Wastewater, Stormwater Discharges
08/25/2010   EPA Announces “Green Streets-Green Jobs” Pilot Grants for Anacostia
08/25/2010   EPA awards $630,500 Clean Diesel grant to South Shore Clean Cities Inc.
08/25/2010   Bayer CropScience LP to Pay $37,790 for Failure to Implement Risk Program, Perform Accident Review at Kansas City Facility
08/25/2010   Today, Wednesday: EPA hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
08/25/2010   U.S. EPA to Establish Nation’s Largest Coastal No-Sewage Zone
08/24/2010   Somerville to receive $400,000 in EPA funding for Brownfields
08/24/2010   Air Toxics at Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School Below Levels of Concern
08/24/2010   U.S. Announces $26 Million Bankruptcy Settlement with Chemical Manufacturer
08/24/2010   EPA Oversees Maintenance at Ambler Asbestos Superfund Site
08/24/2010   EPA To Hold Public Hearing on the Proposed Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Ozone and Fine Particle Pollution
08/24/2010   EPA Schedules Second Public Meeting on Edgewater, N.J. Toxic Site: Public also Given More Time to Provide Input
08/23/2010   EPA Invites Public To Meeting On Ten-Mile Drain Site
08/23/2010   Western Sugar Cooperative to Pay $56,736 Penalty and Upgrade Plant to Settle Clean Water Act Issues at Scottsbluff, Neb.
08/23/2010   EPA Hosted (TELEPHONE ONLY) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response moves to weekly Wednesday schedule
08/20/2010   EPA RECOGNIZES RECOVERY ACT WATER RE-USE PROJECT IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
08/20/2010   EPA Releases Draft Strategy for Clean Water
08/20/2010   EPA Proposes Plan to Clean Up the Source of Ground Water Contamination at the Cortese Landfill Site in Sullivan County, NY
08/19/2010   New England Schools Get Ready for School Year – and Big Energy Savings
08/19/2010   Decision on Iowa’s Water Quality Standards
08/19/2010   Today, Thursday: EPA Hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
08/19/2010   EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Hearings on Proposed Coal Ash Regulations
08/18/2010   Vermont Receives $800,000 from EPA to Clean Brownfields
08/18/2010   Cheese Manufacturer Sorrento Lactalis to Pay U.S. $315,000 for Exceeding Discharge Levels Into Idaho’s Mason Creek
08/18/2010   $15,000 EPA Grant Helps Lowell Youth and Environment Program
08/18/2010   Sumner, Washington landowners fined $18,000 for wetlands violations
08/18/2010   EPA and Lancaster Company Reach Settlement on Chemical Reporting Violations
08/18/2010   EPA, Philadelphia International Airport and US Airways Unveil New Low Emission Shuttle Buses for Passengers
08/18/2010   EPA Awards $217,036 in Environmental Education Grants
08/18/2010   Media Advisory: EPA, State and Local Officials To Hold Media Briefing on Hammond Gas Leak Today
08/18/2010   EPA TO RECOGNIZE RECOVERY ACT WATER RE-USE PROJECT IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
08/18/2010   EPA to Take Action on Chemicals Used in Dyes, Flame Retardants, and Industrial Detergents / Efforts to limit exposure and reduce harm to people
08/17/2010   EPA Launches Web Forum on How to Best Protect America’s Drinking Water
08/17/2010   Get Your Students Back to School – While Saving Money and Helping the Environment
08/17/2010   Administrator Jackson Announces EPA’s International Priorities / Agency to work with other countries to curb pollution at home and abroad
08/17/2010   Bayer Agrees to Terminate All Uses of Aldicarb
08/17/2010   U.S. Files Amended Complaint against Owners and Operators of Massachusetts Plant That Exploded in 2006
08/16/2010   EPA accepting comments on proposed Lafarge hazardous waste permit
08/16/2010   Today, Monday: EPA hosts (telephone only) government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
08/16/2010   EPA Recovers A Quarter Million Dollars In Cleanup Costs at H.M. Quackenbush Site in Herkimer, N.Y., After EPA Removed Tons of Toxic Waste and Sludge
08/13/2010   EPA Proposes Sediment Limits for Chesapeake Bay Pollution Diet
08/13/2010   Advanced Planning for Back-to-School Can Save Money and Help the Environment
08/13/2010   EPA To Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Rule to Reduce Interstate Transport of Ozone and Fine Particle Pollution
08/13/2010   EPA Invites Public to Vote in Rachel Carson Contest
08/13/2010   EPA Approves Kansas' List of Impaired Waters
08/12/2010   EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks Available to Conduct Interviews at Iowa State Fair
08/12/2010   $485,000 Grant to De Soto, Kan., for Drinking Water Project
08/12/2010   EPA Proposes Rules on Clean Air Act Permitting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
08/12/2010   Federal Task Force Sends Recommendations to President on Fostering Clean Coal Technology/ Interagency report marks an important step forward on administration priority
08/12/2010   Eight Beef Feedlots in Northwest Iowa Face Enforcement Actions as EPA Emphasizes Compliance with Clean Water Act
08/12/2010   EPA Cites International Petroleum Corporation of Delaware for an Oil Spill in Chester County, Pa.
08/11/2010   State of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools and Harris Make List of Top Purchasers of Green Power
08/11/2010   Work Begins Next Week at Pine Street Canal Superfund Site
08/11/2010   Saranac Lake, N.Y. Gas Station Owner to Install New Equipment to Ensure Underground Petroleum Tanks Are Not Leaking Into Groundwater
08/11/2010   Removal Effort Begins at Gardner, Mass. Site
08/11/2010   Owner of Fertilizer and Feed Supplement Maker in Fairbury, Neb., to Pay $30,000 Penalty for Violations of Clean Water Act
08/11/2010   EPA issues order to Estate of James Campbell and Weston Solutions, Inc., to complete final cleanup at former wood treatment facility on Oahu
08/11/2010   EPA Proposes Improvements to Chemical Reporting Actions to help keep children, families safer
08/10/2010   EPA, DOJ, State of Hawaii, environmental groups, reach agreement with the City and County of Honolulu to address wastewater collection and treatment systems
08/10/2010   Tanco Kansas City to Pay $97,845 Civil Penalty for Violations of Clean Water Act, Failure to Prepare Facility Response Plan
08/10/2010   EPA POSTPONES SYRACUSE MEETING ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING STUDY, NEW DATES COMING SOON
08/10/2010   Plains Pipeline to Spend $41 Million to Prevent Oil Spills Across 10,000 Miles of Pipeline
08/10/2010   CONSUMER ALERT: EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control
08/10/2010   Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response Shifts to Twice-Weekly Schedule (Mon. and Thursday) Beginning Thursday, August 12
08/09/2010   CHANGE OF VENUE: EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Public Meetings Moved to Oncenter Complex Convention Center in Syracuse, New York; Same Times, Same Day, Different City
08/09/2010   NEW JERSEY LANDFILL OWNERS AGREE TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN AIR ACT; New Landfill System Maximizes Gas Collection for Potential Energy Recovery
08/09/2010   DEQ and EPA Release Additional Results from Air Monitoring in Tulsa Area
08/09/2010   EPA Announces $200,000 in Environmental Justice Grants to Support Communities Directly Affected by BP Oil Spill
08/09/2010   EPA Sets First National Limits to Reduce Mercury and Other Toxic Emissions from Cement Plants
08/09/2010   EPA Announces $200,000 in Environmental Justice Grants to Support Communities Directly Affected by BP Oil Spill
08/09/2010   Today, Monday: EPA hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
08/09/2010   Washington University in St. Louis to Pay $15,000 Civil Penalty, Clean High School Labs to Settle Hazardous Waste Allegations
08/08/2010   Today, Sunday: EPA Hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
08/07/2010   Today, Saturday: EPA hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
08/06/2010   United States Takes Action to Reduce Hazards from Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant in Florida First enforcement case concluded against mining and mineral processing industry
08/06/2010   Six Groups in Region 7 to Receive More than $5M to Cut Diesel Emissions
08/06/2010   ODEQ and EPA Release Preliminary Air Monitoring Results from Tulsa Landfill Fire
08/06/2010   EPA Christens New Great Lakes Research Vessel
08/06/2010   EPA Orders Four Municipalities in South Central Pennsylvania to Improve Stormwater Management
08/06/2010   San Francisco Bay Area Municipalities Get Thumbs up from the Federal Government for Fighting Climate Change
08/06/2010   United States Takes Action to Reduce Hazards from Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant in Florida First enforcement case concluded against mining and mineral processing industry
08/06/2010   Today, Friday: EPA hosts (TELEPHONE ONLY) government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
08/05/2010   Upper North Shore Now Protected from Boat Sewage Pollution / "No Discharge Area” now extends from Cape Cod Bay to Southern Maine
08/05/2010   TUESDAY: EPA To Hold Battle Creek Community Meeting on Enbridge Oil Spill
08/05/2010   Mississippi State University Receives $1 Million Clean Diesel Grant Award
08/05/2010   John R. Young and Co. to pay $40,000 penalty for violations at Woxall, Pa. oil storage facility
08/05/2010   EPA Develops Innovative Software to Secure Nation’s Water Supply / Canary software enhances detection of hazardous contaminants in drinking water systems
08/05/2010   Today, Thursday: EPA hosts government press briefing on ongoing Enbridge oil spill response
08/04/2010   EPA Approves Iowa's List of Impaired Waters
08/04/2010   Top Obama Administration Officials Hold America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Listening Session in Minneapolis
08/04/2010   Red Lion, Pa. Manufacturing Company Agrees to Pay a Penalty to Settle Hazardous Waste Violations
08/04/2010   MBTA to Spend Millions to Reduce Commuter Train Emissions in Clean Air Act Settlement
08/04/2010   Elk City Water and Sewer Association pays nearly $4,000 for Federal Clean Water Act violations
08/04/2010   Eight Drinking Water Systems in Alaska are in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act
08/04/2010   Today, Wednesday: EPA Hosts Government Press Briefing on Ongoing Enbridge Oil Spill Response
08/04/2010   TOMORROW: EPA Chief to Tour Water Innovation Facilities in Milwaukee
08/04/2010   Gloucester to receive $400,000 in EPA funding for Brownfields
08/03/2010   Top Obama Administration Officials to Hold America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Listening Session in Minneapolis
08/03/2010   Sarpy County, Neb., Landfill to Perform Diesel Retrofits, Pay $10,080 Penalty to Resolve Issues over Proper Air Permit
08/03/2010   Puerto Rico Ferries Go Green with Environmental Protection Agency Diesel Reduction Grant
08/03/2010   Idaho Fish Hatchery fined $98,000 for Clean Water Act violations
08/03/2010   EPA Issues New Guide to Improving Stormwater Management Local Streams, Chesapeake Bay to Benefit
08/03/2010   Nampa Dairy Operator fined nearly $15,000 for storm water violations
08/03/2010   Today, Tuesday: EPA Hosts Government Press Briefing On Ongoing Response To Enbridge Oil Spill
08/03/2010   EPA Administrator Highlights Importance of Agency’s Science Laboratory in New Jersey; Announces new resources for national Environmental Response Team lab facilities
08/03/2010   PRESS ADVISORY -- TODAY: EPA Administrator to Tour Agency's Environmental Laboratory in Edison, NJ
08/02/2010   EPA Approved For Up To $13 Million to Fund Federal Oil Spill Response
08/02/2010   D.C. Makes Top 20 List of Local Government Green Power Purchasers
08/02/2010   Mottolo Superfund Site Plan Proposed - Comment Period Begins / EPA to hold public meeting Aug. 4, 2010
08/02/2010   Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington awarded $190,000 for Environmental Education
08/02/2010   Boil Order Lifted in Macy, Neb.
08/02/2010   $768,000 Grant to Iola, Kan., for Sewer Project
08/02/2010   EPA Removes Morris County Site From Superfund National Priorities; Cleanup Work Complete
08/02/2010   Today, Monday: EPA Hosts Government Press Briefing On Ongoing Response To Enbridge Oil Spill
08/02/2010   EPA Releases Second Phase of Toxicity Testing Data for Eight Oil Dispersants
08/02/2010   EPA Announces Nation’s Top 50 Green Power Organizations
08/02/2010   TODAY: Top EPA Scientist to Discuss Data from Second Round of Dispersant Testing
08/01/2010   EPA Solicits Innovative Ideas and Technological Solutions for Enbridge Oil Spill
08/01/2010   TODAY: EPA, state and local officials hold media briefing on Enbridge oil spill
July
07/31/2010   Monday: EPA To Hold Community Meeting on Enbridge Oil Spill
07/31/2010   Today: EPA, State and Local Officials Hold Media Briefing on Enbridge Oil Spill
07/30/2010   EPA Proposes One Year Compliance Date Extension on Spill Prevention Rule for Certain Facilities / Offshore drilling, production, workover, and certain onshore facilities are not eligible for extension
07/30/2010   EPA awards $750,000 Midwest Clean Diesel grant to Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute
07/30/2010   MEDIA BRIEFING NEW TIME: EPA Administrator to Travel to Michigan to Oversee Oil Spill Response
07/30/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator to Travel to Michigan to Oversee Oil Spill Response
07/30/2010   TODAY: EPA, State and Local Officials Hold Media Briefing on Enbridge Oil Spill
07/30/2010   Order Issued to HPI Products, Inc., of St. Joseph, Mo., to Stop Sale and Distribution of Tainted Warthog 2 EC Herbicide
07/30/2010   EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Air Regulations for the Oil and Gas Industry
07/30/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator to Travel to Michigan
07/30/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator to Travel to Michigan
07/30/2010   EPA Report: 22 Million Cataract Cases Will Be Prevented by Stronger Ozone Layer Protection
07/30/2010   U.S. EPA Announces $1.4 Million to Help Clean Up Contaminated Properties, Communities in California
07/30/2010   EPA To Hold Listening Sessions on Potential Revisions to Water Quality Standards Regulation
07/29/2010   LA area polystyrene manufacturer Lifoam Industries pays $450,000 over violations of federal, state clean-air laws
07/29/2010   Milford, N.H. Gas Station to Pay Nearly $50K for Oil Spill Violations
07/29/2010   North Providence Fined, Will Take Action on Sewer Overflows
07/29/2010   EPA Grant to Children’s Hospital to Train Healthcare Workers About Reducing Asthma Triggers
07/29/2010   EPA Rejects Claims of Flawed Climate Science
07/29/2010   CALL IN CORRECTION: EPA, State and Local Officials Hold Media Briefing on Enbridge Oil Spill
07/29/2010   EPA provides Missoula $850,000 to advance revitalization efforts
07/29/2010   EPA Takes Penalty Actions against 10 Wastewater Treatment Plants for Clean Water Act Violations
07/29/2010   EPA Announces $16 Million in Brownfields Funds to Clean up Communities
07/28/2010   EPA Assumes On-Scene Coordinator Role in Response to Enbridge Kalamazoo River Spill
07/28/2010   Pennsylvania Steel Beam and Concrete Manufacturers Settle Chemical Release Reporting Violations at Lancaster, Williamsport and Denver Plants
07/28/2010   Settlement Reached to Expedite Cleanup for Walpole, Mass. Superfund Site
07/28/2010   EPA Grant to Help Green the Port of Pittsburgh Diesel emissions will be significantly reduced
07/28/2010   EPA Publishes Latest Data on Industrial and Toxics Releases in the U.S. / Data on Toxics Release Inventory available the same month it is collected
07/27/2010   EPA Obtains Changes to West Virginia Coal Mine Permit to Significantly Protect Water and Environment
07/27/2010   Elevated Ozone Levels Predicted in Parts of Conn., Mass. and Maine on Wed. July 28, 2010
07/27/2010   EPA to remove hazardous wastes at Elizabeth Mining and Development property in Montrose County (Colo.)
07/27/2010   Grant of $70,000 to Help Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities in Iowa Comply with Regulations
07/26/2010   EPA Releases Rulemaking Guidance on Environmental Justice
07/26/2010   EPA Reaches Major Milestone at Welsbach Superfund Site
07/26/2010   Rhode Island Airport Corp. and Contractors Fined for Reporting Violations at TF Green Airport
07/23/2010   EPA Changes to Kentucky Coal Mine Permit Protect Water Quality and the Environment
07/23/2010   Poor Air Quality Predicted for the South Coast of New England for Saturday, July 24, 2010
07/23/2010   Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPA’s Power Plant Enforcement Initiative
07/23/2010   Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPA’s Power Plant Enforcement Initiative
07/22/2010   Massachusetts Authorized to Implement Lead Renovation Program; EPA Provides More Time for Contractors To Obtain Certification and Training
07/22/2010   EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies
07/21/2010   EPA Recognizes the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning for Outstanding Community Leadership
07/21/2010   EPA Provides the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) $700,000 to Reduce Emissions from Locomotives
07/21/2010   EPA Provides Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) $850,000 to Reduce Emissions from Regional Locomotives
07/21/2010   EPA Provides the Town of Fairfield, CT $831,030 to Reduce Diesel Emissions from Municipal Vehicles
07/21/2010   3 Mass. Real Estate Development and Construction Companies Fined for Clean Water Violations
07/21/2010   EPA Provides the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) $571,638 to Reduce Emissions with Marine Engine Repowers
07/21/2010   New Toolkit to Help Local Governments with Green Building Practices
07/21/2010   EPA Notifies Farmers of the Need to Comply with Rules Protecting Pennsylvania Waters
07/21/2010   Top Obama Administration Officials to Hold America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Listening Session in Minneapolis
07/21/2010   EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Proposed Stormwater Rule
07/20/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Allegan County Smog
07/20/2010   Media Advisory: EPA Promotes Development of Environmental Learning through a Partnership with Mississippi Valley State University
07/20/2010   Two N.H. Companies Face Fines for Oil Spill Prevention Violations
07/20/2010   Boston Landlord Faces Nearly $85K Penalty for Failure to Disclose Lead Paint to Tenants
07/20/2010   Rhode Island Concrete Manufacturer Pays Penalty for Clean Water Violations
07/19/2010   U.S. EPA Awards $1.24 M in Recovery Funding to Cobb County, GA Schools to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/19/2010   National Car Rental Fined Nearly $500K for Diesel Idling Violations at Logan and Bradley Airports
07/19/2010   Event in Waterloo, Iowa, to Demonstrate Railroad Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funded by Federal Recovery Act
07/19/2010   EPA Letter to Governor Jindal
07/19/2010   EPA and Other Federal Agencies Collaborate to Improve Chemical Screening
07/19/2010   EPA Executes Warrant in Hughes County, Oklahoma
07/16/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Joins Secretary Mabus in Gulf Region
07/16/2010   EPA Seeking Public Input on Proposed Groundwater Cleanup Action at Camp Edwards Site
07/15/2010   City of Tacoma settles for nearly $525,000 for release of ozone-depleting gases
07/15/2010   Settlement Clears Way for Cleanup of Easthampton, Mass. Site
07/15/2010   EPA Meeting On Tittabawassee and Saginaw Rivers Site July 19, 7 P.M.
07/15/2010   Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Legislative Hearing on Use of Dispersants in BP Oil Spill / Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
07/15/2010   EPA Awards Over $1 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority
07/15/2010   EPA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Houston Authority
07/15/2010   EPA Awards $1.5 Million to Assist in Reduction of Diesel Emissions to NCTCOG
07/14/2010   EPA responders answer state and county calls for help to investigate thousands of leaky containers near Rexburg, Idaho
07/14/2010   THURSDAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on BP Oil Spill
07/14/2010   Newport, N.H. Treatment Plant Operator Recognized for Outstanding Service
07/14/2010   Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., of Wichita, Kan., to Pay $132,500 Civil Penalty to Settle Issues Involving Hazardous Waste Management
07/14/2010   Settlement Ensures Cleanup of Contaminated Soil at Coventry R.I. Great Lakes Container Site
07/14/2010   Maricopa County-based Summit Builders Construction Co. required to pay more than $100K for Clean Air Act violations
07/14/2010   McWane Inc. Agrees to Resolve Environmental Violations at Manufacturing Facilities in 14 States
07/14/2010   EPA Launches National Water Conservation Campaign/EPA’s WaterSense program helps consumers save money and water
07/13/2010   Anchorage man faces up to $177,500 in EPA fines for destroying wetlands and streams
07/13/2010   EPA Awards Regional Environmental Education Grants
07/13/2010   Mississippi Company to Pay $4,082 Civil Penalty for Aerial Pesticide Application Drift to Public Trail in Decorah, Iowa
07/13/2010   EPA: Manitowoc and Door Counties in Wisconsin Now Meet Smog Standards
07/13/2010   EPA Offers Tips on How to Protect Eyes, Skin from the Sun’s Harmful Rays/ Download sun safety information on smartphones
07/12/2010   EPA Proposes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards
07/12/2010   U.S. EPA Awards Local Bay Area Counties Nearly $100K for Innovative Programs that Tackle Childhood Lead Poisoning
07/12/2010   Savannah River Site-Superfund Job Training Initiative Graduates Second Class
07/09/2010   Media Advisory: EPA to Host Public Meeting on National Hydraulic Fracturing Study in Denver on July 13
07/09/2010   EPA Orders Illinois Livestock Operation To Pay $40,000 Penalty For Unauthorized Waste Discharges
07/09/2010   SATURDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus Travel to Kansas City for Environmental Justice Tour
07/08/2010   City of New Bedford gets $1 Million for Shore-side Power Electrification Project
07/08/2010   Top Administration Officials Hold America’s Great Outdoors Listening Session in L.A.
07/08/2010   EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study In Canonsburg July 22
07/08/2010   EPA Fines Monsanto for Distributing Misbranded Genetically Engineered Pesticide
07/08/2010   EPA Launches a Collaborative Web Site for Integrated Environmental Modeling
07/08/2010   Pleasant Bay/Chatham Harbor Now Protected from Boat Sewage Pollution - “No Discharge Area” designation finalized for another Cape bay
07/07/2010   EPA Announces Job Training Completion and Graduation Ceremony at the Savannah River Site
07/07/2010   EPA Takes Action to Strengthen Environmental and Public Health Protection for the L.A. River Basin
07/07/2010   Event in O’Fallon, Mo., to Highlight Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction Plans for Eight Missouri Cities
07/07/2010   EPA joins U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson to Announce the Kick-off of a more than $900,000 Wastewater Treatment System Project in Lamont, Bolivar County, MS
07/07/2010   Top Obama Administration Officials to Hold America’s Great Outdoors Initiative Listening Session
07/06/2010   EPA Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg and U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson To Announce Kick-off of Wastewater Treatment System Project In Lamont, Bolivar County, MS
07/06/2010   THURSDAY: EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Study in Fort Worth
07/06/2010   EPA Proposal Cuts Pollution from Power Plants in 31 States and D.C. / Rule would reduce smog- and soot-forming emissions contributing to unhealthy air
07/06/2010   EPA to announce nearly $30 million in grants to restore and protect Puget Sound
07/06/2010   Poor Air Quality Predicted for the south coast of New England for today, Tuesday, July 6, 2010
07/06/2010   EPA Rule Increases Protection from Lead-Paint Poisoning Agency also extends deadline for required training
07/01/2010   TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Makes Sixth Trip to Gulf Region to Oversee Response to the BP Spill
07/01/2010   Coast Guard and EPA Send Directive to BP on Oil Spill Waste Management Plan
07/01/2010   Manufacturer of Concrete Mixing Equipment in Indianola, Iowa, to Pay $59,775 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
07/01/2010   EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Leadership Group Presents Awards For Emissions Reductions
07/01/2010   EPA Announces Next Step Toward Establishing Rigorous Pollution Diet for Chesapeake Bay
07/01/2010   EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Clean Up Plan for Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump
June
06/30/2010   EPA Releases First Round of Toxicity Testing Data for Eight Oil Dispersants
06/30/2010   Decision on Iowa’s Water Quality Standards
06/30/2010   EPA Disapproves Texas Flexible Air Permit Program
06/30/2010   EPA Voids Certificates Approving Import of Up to 200,000 Small Recreational Vehicles /Agency may levy penalties
06/30/2010   TODAY: Top EPA Scientist to Discuss Data from First Round of Dispersant Testing
06/30/2010   Consumers Save Money, Water with EPA’s WaterSense Program: Showerheads added to the WaterSense product list
06/29/2010   EPA and State of Texas Declare Federal Property in Masterson “Ready for Reuse”
06/29/2010   Alaskan seafood processor fined $135,000 for Clean Water Act violations
06/29/2010   EPA Orders Leasehold Management Corp. to Stop Discharging
06/29/2010   EPA Approves New York State’s List of Impaired Waters: Long Island’s South Shore Estuary and Lake Ontario New Entries on the List
06/29/2010   Bannister Federal Complex Community Advisory Panel Being Formed to Provide Input on Environmental, Redevelopment Issues
06/29/2010   EPA Settles With Timco Engine Center On Hazardous Waste Violations; $104,100 Penalty Assessed
06/29/2010   EPA Issues Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements for Four Emissions Sources/Agency also to consider data confidentiality
06/29/2010   EPA Invites Public To Meeting On Vapor Intrusion Sampling, Health Department Recommendations
06/28/2010   Mukilteo, Washington seafood distributor to pay $35,000 for failure to properly report release of ammonia
06/28/2010   Spokane, Washington chlorine distributor agrees to pay over $19,000 to settle EPA Risk Management Program violations
06/28/2010   Results of Soil Sampling near Soccer Complex in Cameron, Mo., Inconclusive; EPA Seeks Permission to Sample Other Properties
06/28/2010   EPA Orders RAM Energy Resources, Inc. to Stop Discharging
06/25/2010   EPA Recognizes Broward County, Fl., for Transforming Former Landfill into a Park
06/24/2010   Tyler Amon Named “Top Cop” for EPA’s Criminal Enforcement Program in the Northwest and Alaska
06/24/2010   City of Marco Island and Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. Agree to pay Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations
06/24/2010   Second Round of Sampling for PCBs in Two Buildings at Bannister Federal Complex Reveals No Indoor Air Health Concerns
06/24/2010   FRIDAY: EPA to Recognize Broward County, Fl., for Landfill Site Reuse
06/24/2010   EPA Recognizes Hillsborough County, Fl., for Taylor Road Landfill Superfund Site Reuse
06/23/2010   Great Outdoors Initiative to Hold Public Listening Session in Southern California
06/23/2010   Thursday: EPA to Recognize Hillsborough County, Fl., for Landfill Site Reuse
06/23/2010   EPA Announces Winners of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
06/22/2010   WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA, SANITARY AUTHORITY AGREES TO CLEAN UP SEWAGE DISCHARGES TO THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER
06/22/2010   Energy Star Helps Auto Plants Improve Energy Efficiency
06/22/2010   Houston Man Added to EPA’s Fugitive List / Man pleaded guilty to tax fraud resulting from illegal fuel blending scheme
06/22/2010   EPA Awards over $49,000 for Green Jobs for New Mexico High School Students
06/22/2010   EPA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding the Red Panther Superfund Site Assessment, Clarksdale, Mississippi
06/22/2010   Two Massachusetts Companies Face Fines for Clean Water Act Violations
06/22/2010   EPA to Seek Employee Participation in Chemical Safety Inspections
06/21/2010   Two Boston Health Organizations Recognized by EPA for Leadership in Asthma Care
06/21/2010   Reissue: EPA Seeks Comments on Consultation Policy with Indian Tribes
06/21/2010   EPA Supports Superfund “Polluter Pays” Provision / Agency submits administration’s guidance to Congress
06/18/2010   EPA Reaffirms December 2010 Deadline for Bay TMDL
06/18/2010   With Hot Weather, Elevated Smog Predicted in Parts of New England for Saturday, June 19, 2010
06/18/2010   EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study; August 12 Meeting to be Held in Binghamton, N.Y.
06/18/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Strategic Plan to Move Forward on Agency Priorities: Draft plan will help advance Administrator Jackson’s seven priorities
06/18/2010   EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study
06/18/2010   EPA Wraps Up $200,000 Marshall Township Cleanup
06/18/2010   Free Public Open House on EPA’s Ocean Research Vessel - Boston on Sunday, June 27, 11AM – 4PM
06/18/2010   Southeast Diesel Collaborative Conference to be Held in Atlanta
06/17/2010   TODAY: Advisory Group Releases Report on Addressing Environmental Challenges Along the U.S. – Mexico Border
06/17/2010   EPA Recognizes Five Organizations for Outstanding Leadership in Asthma Care
06/17/2010   EPA Meeting on Manganese Health Study on June 24 at Marietta College in Ohio
06/17/2010   Lakewood, Washington coatings manufacturer fined $14,500 for chemical reporting violations
06/17/2010   Kansas Department of Health and Environment and EPA Renew Hazardous Waste Permit for Ash Grove Cement in Chanute, Kan.
06/17/2010   EPA proposes removal of more than 2,500 acres at Rocky Mountain Arsenal from Superfund list
06/17/2010   EPA Proposes Updating Drinking Water Rule to Better Protect Public Health
06/17/2010   West Virginia Joins EPA Program to Help Consumers Safely Dispose of Old Appliances
06/17/2010   EPA Launches New Program to Green America’s Capitals
06/17/2010   EPA Cites Hanson’s Window and Construction for Failures to Warn Residents About Potential Exposures in 2005; $784,380 Penalty Proposed
06/17/2010   EPA Releases Health Risk Assessment of Processing and Disposal of Onondaga Lake Sediment in Town of Camillus; Open House/Public Meeting to Discuss the Assessment on July 8, 2010 in Camillus, NY
06/17/2010   Pontotoc Union Lee Alliance Ordered to Pay $70,000 in Penalties for Stormwater Violations in Blue Springs, Miss.
06/16/2010   Take Actions this Summer to Reduce Exposures to Asthma Triggers
06/16/2010   Needham, Mass. Church is 1st in New England to Receive Energy Star Label
06/16/2010   Eco Friendly Advice for Healthy Lawns and Greenscapes
06/15/2010   EPA Places Four IRIS Assessments on Hold Pending Review
06/15/2010   Wood Creek Livestock Company feedlot receives EPA Compliance Order to stop polluting Snake River tributary
06/15/2010   EPA Notifies States of Areas That Would Not Meet Tighter Lead Air Standards
06/15/2010   EPA Honors Three Universities for Significant Energy Savings
06/15/2010   E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company Ordered to Pay $59,000 Penalty for Mercury Discharges at Kinston, N.C., Facility
06/15/2010   Sunoco pays $81,000 penalty for environmental reporting violation
06/14/2010   EPA issues penalty to CUC for failing to comply with wastewater, drinking water order
06/14/2010   EPA: FMC Must Expand Phosphine Gas Extraction, Treatment and Monitoring at Former SE Idaho Plant Site
06/14/2010   Three Parties to Pay Nearly $2 Million for Clean-up at N. Dighton, Mass. Site
06/14/2010   Media Advisory: EPA Briefing At Marshall Township Cleanup Site, June 16, 11 a.m.
06/14/2010   EPA Awards Half a Million Dollars to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution in Central New York
06/14/2010   U.S. EPA finalizes enforcement cases against County of Hawaii and Johnson Resort Properties for cesspool violations
06/14/2010   Southeast Facilities Ordered to Stop Discharging and Comply with Clean Water Act
06/11/2010   EPA Orders Simplot Cattle Feeding Company to change stock watering practice at Grand View, ID, feedlot to protect the Snake River
06/11/2010   EPA Seeks Comments on Consultation Policy with Indian Tribes
06/10/2010   U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program Connects Building Design and Operation as Nation’s Best in Energy-Efficient Building Designs Announced at American Institute of Architects Convention
06/10/2010   Manufacturer in Kansas City, Mo., to Pay $3,568 Civil Penalty for Failure to Properly Label and Advertise Pesticide Product
06/10/2010   EPA Recognizes Manistique River Public Advisory Council For Efforts To Improve The Environment
06/10/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Minneapolis Middle School, Finds Pollutants Below Levels of Concern
06/10/2010   EPA Releases Final Report on Air Toxics Near Pittsboro Elementary, Finds Pollutants Below Levels of Concern
06/10/2010   Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., to Pay $150,000 Penalty for Hazardous Waste Issues at Kimball, Neb., Facility
06/10/2010   EPA and States Complete First Phase of Unprecedented School Air Monitoring Initiative/Air toxics samples from all 65 schools in 22 states available online
06/10/2010   The Houston Advance Research Center receives $496,000 to improve regional air quality
06/09/2010   EPA Moves to Terminate All Uses of Insecticide Endosulfan to Protect Health of Farmworkers and Wildlife
06/09/2010   EPA Meeting On Buick City Cleanup Plan June 16, 5 P.M.
06/09/2010   Three Beef Feedlots in Iowa Face Civil Enforcement Actions as EPA Continues Emphasis on Compliance with Clean Water Act
06/09/2010   Superfund Dredging Resumes for Seventh Season in New Bedford Harbor
06/09/2010   Battery Manufacturer in Corydon, Iowa, to Pay $53,547 Penalty for Failure to Monitor and Report Wastewater Discharges
06/09/2010   Second Round of Sampling Reveals No Indoor Air Health Concerns at Buildings 50 and 52 at the Bannister Federal Complex
06/08/2010   EPA announces $10 million for Communities to Combat Climate Change
06/08/2010   EPA and Wyoming's Frontier Refining Inc., resolve enforcement action
06/08/2010   EPA Withdraws Emission Comparable Fuels Rule
06/08/2010   Administrator Jackson: Keep Moving America Forward Into Energy Independence/Addresses upcoming “resolution of disapproval” vote in remarks before small business owners
06/08/2010   Cotulla Wastewater Treatment Plant receives $485,000 to improve water quality
06/08/2010   EPA Offers Cooling Tips for Every Budget this Summer
06/07/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Wyoming
06/07/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Utah
06/07/2010   Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Montana
06/07/2010   Terminal 117 cleanup proposed in South Park
06/07/2010   EPA To Hold Three Public Hearings on Rules Cutting Toxic Emissions from Boilers, Solid Waste Incinerators Agency also extends comment period
06/07/2010   EPA Begins Review of Science for Florida’s Coastal Water Quality Standards: Action reiterates agency's commitment to sound science and transparency
06/07/2010   EPA Awards $130,000 Grant to Delaware Tribe for Community Outreach and Recycling Program
06/07/2010   EPA Announces Data Centers Can Now Earn Energy Star Label
06/04/2010   Kansas City Pesticide Manufacturer to Pay $6,000 Civil Penalty for Importing Misbranded Pesticide from Argentina
06/04/2010   EPA Marks World Environment Day
06/04/2010   Schirm USA, Inc. Eliminating Priority Chemical from Manufacturing Process
06/03/2010   FORMER BECKLEY BUSINESS OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATION
06/03/2010   Superfund Job Training Initiative Provides Opportunities for Citizens Living Near the Tar Creek Site
06/03/2010   EPA Announces New Members of Agricultural Advisory Committee
06/03/2010   $242,000 Grant to Junction City, Kan., for Water Project
06/03/2010   Comment Period On Proposed Crow Wing County Injection Well Permit Extended
06/03/2010   EPA Sets Stronger National Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide First new SO2 standard in 40 years will improve air quality for millions
06/02/2010   Connecticut Based Landlord Pays Fine for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint
06/02/2010   EPA Orders Two Virginia Farms to Cease Unpermitted Waste Discharges to the Shenandoah River
06/02/2010   EPA Orders Two Virginia Farms to Cease Unpermitted Waste Discharges to the Shenandoah River
06/02/2010   EPA Orders Manheim Farm to Cease Unpermitted Waste Discharges
06/02/2010   $291,000 Grant to Boone, Iowa, for Sewer Project
06/02/2010   $970,000 Grant to Derby, Kan., for Sewer Improvements
06/02/2010   Four Rhode Island Communities to Share Nearly $500,000 Climate Showcase Communities Grant from EPA
06/02/2010   EPA Proposes New Permit Requirements for Pesticide Discharges: Action would reduce amount of pesticides discharged and protect America’s waters
06/01/2010   Puget Sound Energy receives EPA’s Clean Air Excellence Award for its Air Quality Environmental Education Program
06/01/2010   Impact of Canadian wildfires expected to continue through Wednesday
06/01/2010   EPA Releases Draft Formaldehyde Assessment Report for Peer Review and Public Comment
May
05/29/2010   Top Officials to Return to the Gulf Coast / Trips by Top Leaders to Inspect All-Hands-on-Deck Response Total 28
05/27/2010   Comment Period on Spruce No. 1 Mine Extended to June 4, 2010
05/27/2010   Santa Barbara, Coachella Valley honored by U.S. EPA for their clean air initiatives
05/27/2010   Crow Wing County Citizens Invited to Comment on Proposed Waste Injection Well Permit
05/27/2010   $70K EPA Grant Will Help Boston with Sustainability
05/27/2010   EPA Launches Annual Efforts to Protect Area Beaches, Coastal Waters and New York/New Jersey Harbor
05/27/2010   Enjoy Summer Weather in New England: ‘Don’t Fry’ to Prevent Skin Cancer
05/27/2010   EPA Launches Annual Efforts to Protect Area Beaches, Coastal Waters and New York/New Jersey Harbor
05/27/2010   EPA Encourages Ways to Travel Green by Checking into an Energy Star Labeled Hotel
05/27/2010   EPA to Initiate Rulemaking to Reduce Harmful Effects of Sanitary Sewer Overflows
05/27/2010   EPA Awards Over $475,000 to Assist in Developing a Wastewater Treatment System - Funds will be used by the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority
05/27/2010   EPA Raises Awareness on Skin Cancer Prevention with “Don’t Fry Day” Campaign Agency urges everyone to be smart in the sun
05/27/2010   EPA to hold community meetings on Port of Huntington Tri-State Collaborative
05/27/2010   EPA and New York State Announce Ban on Boat Sewage Disposal to New York Canal System
05/26/2010   EPA Announces Winners of Regional Student Art Contest
05/26/2010   ‘Don’t Fry Day’ promotes skin cancer prevention; EPA urges everyone to be smart in the sun [NJ Edition]
05/26/2010   ‘Don’t Fry Day’ promotes skin cancer prevention; EPA urges everyone to be smart in the sun [NY Edition]
05/26/2010   Alabama Supports Sustainable Manufacturing Through Energy Efficiency/Waste Reduction Initiative
05/26/2010   North Carolina Solar Center Receives Southeast Diesel Collaborative Leadership Award
05/26/2010   EPA Honors Clean Air Initiatives from Across the Country Winners demonstrate excellence in innovation, commitment
05/26/2010   EPA Urges Caution on Lead-based Paint in Flooded Areas of Tennessee
05/26/2010   $582,000 Grant to Buhler, Kan., for Drinking Water Project
05/26/2010   EPA Advises Facility Operators to Minimize Releases during Hazardous Weather Events
05/25/2010   U.S. EPA determines Phoenix dust storms not solely responsible for poor air quality
05/25/2010   Magellan Pipeline Company to Pay $46,200 Penalty for Iowa Oil Spill and Facility Response Plan Issue at Valley Center, Kan.
05/25/2010   $388,000 Grant to Pottawatomie County, Kan., for Sewer Project
05/25/2010   Environmental Clean Up Work Completed at Mt. Norris Boy Scout Camp
05/25/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator to Speak at INTERPOL Meeting on E-Waste
05/24/2010   U.S. EPA Files Complaint against Nevada Businessman for Solid and Hazardous Waste Violations in Indian Country
05/24/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Returns to Gulf Region to Oversee Ongoing Response to the BP Spill / CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley joins Administrator
05/24/2010   Providence R.I. Shipyard Faces Penalties for Environmental Violations
05/24/2010   TODAY: Administrator Jackson, Rear Admiral Landry to Hold Press Conference Call to Discuss Dispersants
05/24/2010   Civil Enforcement Actions Taken against Beef Feedlots in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska for Violations of Clean Water Act
05/24/2010   Waverly, Iowa, to Host Open ‘Smart Growth’ Events May 26-27
05/24/2010   EPA, U.S. Coast Guard Provide Dispersant Updates
05/24/2010   EPA urges everyone to play it safe in the summer sun
05/24/2010   EPA to hold community meetings on Port of Huntington Tri-State Collaborative
05/22/2010   EPA Releases BP's Response to Directive on Dispersants
05/22/2010   SUNDAY: EPA Administrator to Return to Gulf Region to Oversee Ongoing Response to the BP Oil Spill
05/21/2010   Year-Long Project to Examine Water Quality - Tests Confirm Rainfall Affects Bacteria in Kansas City Streams
05/21/2010   16 North Shore Mass.Towns Seek “No Discharge” Designation to Stem Boat Pollution
05/21/2010   EPA Releases Draft Dioxin Report for Peer Review and Public Comment
05/21/2010   Salisbury Mass. Bandage Maker Pays $215K Penalty for Environmental Violations
05/21/2010   Emory River to Reopen as Recreational Advisory is Lifted for TVA Kingston Site
05/20/2010   Texas Teenager Wins President’s Environmental Youth Award
05/20/2010   EPA recognizes Bigfork, Montana students for contributions toward natural resource conservation
05/20/2010   Letter From Secretary Napolitano and EPA Administrator Jackson to BP CEO Tony Hayward
05/20/2010   EPA Posts Underwater Dispersant Monitoring Data/Under stringent plan, BP must conduct constant monitoring of dispersant use at leak source and provide data to the government
05/20/2010   EPA: BP MUST USE LESS TOXIC DISPERSANT
05/20/2010   “TGIF” Yields 7 Rhode Island Teens with President’s Environmental Youth Award
05/20/2010   EPA Expands Public Participation on Hazardous Waste Cleanup
05/20/2010   EPA launches Spanish Web Site on BP Oil Spill / EPA site to inform Spanish-speaking public about health, environmental impacts of spill
05/20/2010   Asian Carp Sampling Effort Officially Underway on Section of the Little Calumet River
05/20/2010   EPA Holds Seminar on Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease
05/20/2010   EPA Selects Illinois Students for the President’s Environmental Youth Award
05/20/2010   Middle School Students receive national recognition for their creative “Recycling” project in Homer, Alaska
05/20/2010   Great Lakes Legacy Act Ottawa River Cleanup Has Begun
05/19/2010   EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in the U.S. Virgin Islands
05/19/2010   EPA Recognizes Students From Across the Country for Contributions Toward a Healthier Environment
05/19/2010   Vermont Fifth-Grader Wins Sun Safety Poster Contest
05/19/2010   EPA finalizes Buick City cleanup plan
05/19/2010   EPA Releases More Electric Utility Plans to Improve Safety of Coal Ash Impoundments
05/19/2010   Administrator Jackson to Present 2009 President’s Environmental Youth Awards
05/19/2010   EPA seeking presentations for national brownfields conference -- Deadline for proposals is July 2
05/19/2010   TODAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on Oil Spill Prevention and Response
05/18/2010   Ohio Utility to Settle Clean Air Act Violations Emissions to be cut by more than 34,000 tons annually
05/18/2010   Grace Hill Settlement House, EPA Region 7 Sponsor May 20 Event to Show Diesel Emission Reduction Plans for St. Louis
05/18/2010   EPA Cites Sharp Homes-Hunter’s Ridge Development For Violation of Federal Stormwater Regulations
05/18/2010   Replacement of St. Louis, Mich., Well Field To Be Reviewed by EPA Panel
05/18/2010   Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Testimony on Federal Response to the Recent Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
05/18/2010   EPA Approves Cleanup Plan for Remaining Coal Ash at TVA Kingston Site
05/18/2010   Kansas City, Mo., to Spend $2.5 Billion to Cut Sewer Overflows
05/18/2010   TODAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on BP Oil Spill
05/18/2010   Report Released on Pharmaceutical Mail-back Pilot Program Funded by EPA: Agency provided $150,000 grant to University of Maine’s Center on Aging to undertake study
05/18/2010   EPA Helps Americans Get Ready for Summer with Insect Repellents
05/18/2010   Illick’s Mill Project Wins Presidential Environmental Award
05/17/2010   EPA Region 7, Justice Department to Announce Development Related to Sewer Overflows in the City of Kansas City, Mo.
05/17/2010   EPA, Allegheny County and DOJ reach agreement with Allegheny Ludlum Corp. on Clean Air Violations
05/17/2010   PCB Sampling at Bannister Federal Complex Buildings 50 and 52 Reveals No Indoor Air Health Concerns
05/17/2010   High School Sophomore from Davenport, Iowa, to Receive EPA Region 7's 2009 President's Environmental Youth Award
05/17/2010   EPA Helps People Take Control of Their Asthma
05/17/2010   EPA Designates Center of Excellence for Watershed Management at NCSU
05/17/2010   EPA Adds More Than 6,300 Chemicals and 3,800 Chemical Facilities to Public Database Unprecedented access provided for the first time
05/16/2010   Mystic River Scores C- : Good Progress Underway
05/15/2010   Coast Guard and EPA Approve Use of Dispersant Subsea in Further Effort to Prevent Oil from Reaching U.S. Shoreline / Agencies Reserve Authority to Stop the Use of the Dispersant At Any Time
05/14/2010   U.S. EPA, SF State University form partnership to engage students in agency’s sustainability agenda
05/14/2010   Corporate Owner of Cargo Largo in Independence, Mo., to Pay $98,520 to Settle Alleged Violations of Hazardous Waste Laws
05/14/2010   EPA Presents ADEM with $200,000 for Community Revitalization
05/14/2010   EPA Administrator Jackson to Deliver Commencement Address at Rowan University and Pace Law School
05/13/2010   Recovery Act Funding Creates Community Pride in Cobbs Creek
05/13/2010   Pleasant Bay/Chatham Harbor Seeks “No Discharge” Designation to Stem Boat Pollution
05/13/2010   City of Oswego, N.Y., Agrees to Invest $87 Million in Upgrades to Sewer System to Comply with Clean Water Act
05/13/2010   EPA Sets Thresholds for Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements/Small businesses and farms will be shielded
05/13/2010   Pharmaceutical Companies Provide EPA 100 Drugs to Help Predict Toxicity
05/12/2010   Information for Those Attending the Spruce No. 1 Mine Public Hearing on May 18 in Charleston, West Virginia
05/12/2010   EPA Administrator Meets with Gulf Region Scientists on BP Oil Spill / Photos from Administrator Jackson’s recent visit to the gulf region available at www.flickr.com/usepagov
05/12/2010   Bozeman, Mont. firm receives $345K for carbon dioxide monitoring technology
05/12/2010   Wheat Ridge, Colo. firm receives $345K for hydrogen peroxide production technology
05/12/2010   FRIDAY: EPA to Present ADEM with $200,000 for Community Revitalization
05/12/2010   Penn State recognized in EPA future technologies contest
05/12/2010   Drexel University wins EPA future technologies award
05/12/2010   TODAY: Dispersant Subject Matter Experts to Hold Press Conference Call
05/12/2010   EPA fines three Arizona charter school operators $27,480 for asbestos violations
05/12/2010   Virginia Tech wins EPA future technologies award
05/12/2010   EPA Releases Land Management Guidance to Reduce Water Pollution to Chesapeake Bay
05/12/2010   New Federal Strategy for Chesapeake Launches Major Initiatives and Holds Government Accountable for Progress
05/11/2010   Bothell wireless facility faces $57,000 fine for diesel spill
05/11/2010   EPA, MDEQ Sign Records of Decision for Libby Asbestos Site
05/11/2010   EPA Awards Small Businesses to Develop New Environmental Technologies
05/11/2010   $936,000 Grant to Upgrade Water Infrastructure in the Village of Jane, Mo.
05/11/2010   Las Vegas Man Added to EPA’s Fugitive List / Man Indicted for violating clean air law
05/11/2010   EPA ARRA and Brownfields Grants Strengthen Camden Communities
05/11/2010   EPA Reaches Settlement in Chesapeake Bay Lawsuit
05/10/2010   EPA Updates BP Spill Website with Information on Dispersants
05/10/2010   Owner of Corn Ethanol Plant in Holt County, Mo., Agrees to Pay $79,367 to Settle Alleged Violations of Federal Clean Air Act
05/10/2010   PEP BOYS AGREE TO PAY $5 MILLION TO RESOLVE CLEAN AIR ACT VIOLATIONS CLAIMS / Largest importation case in Clean Air Act history
05/10/2010   EPA, Shanghai Launch AirNow International / Shared technology will provide real-time air quality information in China
05/10/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson Returns to Gulf Region / Administrator to meet officials, scientists and other local experts on BP oil spill’s potential impact
05/07/2010   Sixth Graders Wrap up Great Lakes Legacy Act Ashtabula River Habitat Project with Native Plants
05/07/2010   EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems / Goal is to encourage innovative and environmentally-friendly conversions
05/07/2010   EPA: Manitowoc and Door Counties in Wisconsin Now Meet Smog Standards
05/07/2010   Emory River Closure Extended Through May as TVA Kingston Time-Critical Cleanup Concludes
05/06/2010   EPA Invites Public to Comment at May 13 Meeting on Proposed Cleanup Options for Occidental Chemical
05/06/2010   EPA Cites River Shannon Recycling for Hazardous Waste Violations; Proposes $743,293 Penalty
05/06/2010   North America Collaborates to Reduce and Replace Potent Greenhouse Gases / Canada, Mexico work with U.S. to strengthen measures to fight climate change
05/06/2010   EPA Seeking Public Input on Proposed Action at Camp Edwards Site
05/06/2010   Kent Plastics Co. fined $46,000 for Chemical Reporting Violations
05/06/2010   “The North Face” Parent Company, “Saniguard” Marketers, and Califone Fined More Than $500,000 Over Antimicrobial Claims
05/06/2010   Eight Maryland Students Win EPA Earth Day Poster Contest -- Two winners get national recognition
05/06/2010   North Kansas City, Mo., Metal Engraving Firm to Pay $31,612 to Settle Alleged Violations of Federal ‘Right-to-Know’ Act
05/06/2010   Two Philadelphia Students Win EPA Earth Day Poster Contest
05/06/2010   Freeland, Pa. Boy Wins EPA Earth Day Poster Contest
05/06/2010   Three Virginia Students Win EPA Earth Day Poster Contest
05/06/2010   EPA Challenges Manufacturing Industry to Improve Energy Efficiency: 10 percent savings within 5 years set as industry goal; several facilities show early results
05/06/2010   Delaware Boy Wins EPA Earth Day Poster Contest
05/05/2010   EPA Awards $480,000 to Texas to Survey Texas Gulf Coast
05/05/2010   EPA Awards Over $100,000 to New Mexico for Water Quality Management Activities
05/05/2010   EPA Awards Over $380,000 to Map and Classify Wetlands in New Mexico
05/05/2010   Iowa Agrichemical Company to Pay $27,360 Civil Penalty for Alleged Importation of Misbranded Pesticide from Argentina
05/05/2010   Air Quality Awareness Week Focuses on Reducing Exposure to Ozone, Particle Pollution / Keep your eye on the AQI
05/05/2010   EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in Puerto Rico
05/05/2010   EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in Puerto Rico
05/05/2010   Three Puerto Rico Municipalities Receive Checks from EPA
05/05/2010   EPA Helps States and Utilities Tap into Greater Energy Efficiency Savings
05/05/2010   Community Meeting to be Held for Eastland Woolen Mill Superfund Site
05/04/2010   $246,149 Grant to Saint Louis University to Study Links between Climate Change and Aquatic Habitat
05/04/2010   EPA and DOE Announce First Public Meeting of Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage
05/04/2010   EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Revising Standards for New Residential Wood Heaters
05/04/2010   EPA Promotes Asthma Awareness Month Agency aims to help families recognize and prevent asthma triggers
05/04/2010   Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority To Spend More Than $195 Million on Improvements To 126 Drinking Water Plants; Will Pay $1 Million Civil Penalty and Undertake $2.5 Million Water Quality Project
05/04/2010   EPA Announces Plans to Regulate Coal Ash / Agency proposals would address risks of unsafe coal ash disposal, while supporting safe forms of beneficial use
05/04/2010   St. Marys River Cleanup in Sault Ste Marie Gets Under Way This Week
05/04/2010   Public Invited to a Community Meeting on the Sutton Brook Superfund Site
05/04/2010   Summer Smog Season Starts: Air Quality Awareness Week, May 3 to May 7, 2010
05/04/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Hold Press Conference Call on Coal Ash
05/03/2010   EPA Administrator and Agriculture Secretary Team Up to Promote Farm Energy Generation Agreement will help cut greenhouse gas emissions
05/03/2010   Input Sought on Use of Camp Edwards Sites for Training
05/03/2010   Rhode Island Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program
05/03/2010   EPA Strengthens Requirements for Energy Star Labeled TVs
05/02/2010   Administrator Jackson Wraps Up Tour of Areas Potentially Impacted by BP Spill
April
04/30/2010   Administrator Jackson Tours Areas Potentially Impacted by BP Spill
04/30/2010   EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill / EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill
04/30/2010   Media Advisory: Sixth Graders Put Finishing Touches on Great Lakes Legacy Act Ashtabula River Cleanup
04/30/2010   EPA and GSA Announce Environmental Working Agreement for GSA Facilities at Bannister Federal Complex in Kansas City - Interagency Leadership Council Also Being Established to Provide Coordination, Community Input Sought
04/30/2010   Jacksonville Selected as Environmental Justice Showcase Community
04/30/2010   EPA Reports Early Progress on the Investigation of the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site
04/30/2010   EPA to Cut Mercury, Other Toxic Emissions from Boilers, Solid Waste Incinerators/Cost-effective proposals would reduce harmful air pollution in communities across the United States
04/29/2010   EPA Opens Access to Chemical Information/Searchable database on chemical hazard, exposure and toxicity data now available
04/29/2010   Cincinnati's Air Quality Upgraded
04/29/2010   Grants to Develop Green Technology Go to 5 Massachusetts Companies
04/29/2010   Bay Director to Take New Post at EPA’s Office of Water
04/29/2010   EPA Awards $16+ Million to Cleanup and Revitalize New England Communities -- Neighborhoods to gain health, environmental and economic benefits
04/29/2010   EPA Launches New Web Tools to Inform the Public About Clean Water Enforcement Interactive Web tool allows the public to check water violations in their communities
04/29/2010   $194,000 Grant to East Prairie, Mo., for Water Infrastructure
04/29/2010   EPA Announces Funding to Help Urban Communities Protect Their Waters: Agency unveils a $600,000 competitive grant for urban watershed project under Urban Waters Initiative
04/29/2010   Toppenish, Wash. Smitty’s Conoco gas station required to clean up groundwater contamination caused by petroleum spill
04/29/2010   EPA Requires Improvements at Coke Facility in Tonawanda, N.Y.
04/29/2010   Oklahoma Pipeline Company Fined Over $400,000 for Gasoline Spill
04/28/2010   Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Partners with EPA to Fight Climate Change
04/28/2010   Whole Foods Market Partners with EPA to Fight Climate Change
04/28/2010   Crystal River Elementary School (Carbondale, Colo.) selected as contestant in EPA National Building Competition
04/28/2010   Three Universities in the Southeast win U.S EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet competition
04/28/2010   Warehouse Company in St. Joseph, Mo., Ordered to Comply with Federal Law on Storage, Management of Hazardous Waste
04/28/2010   EPA Awards Bridgeport, Conn. $75K to Support Asthma Reduction, Water Quality Improvements and a Recycling Initiative
04/28/2010   Three Buildings in the Southeast Selected as Contestant in EPA National Building Competition
04/28/2010   EPA Launches Online Map Tracking Enforcement Actions in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
04/28/2010   Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Legislative Hearing on Clean Energy Policies That Reduce Our Dependence on Oil/House Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment
04/28/2010   EPA Orders Territory Resources, LLC to Stop Discharging
04/28/2010   EPA Orders Garry Davis Oil, LLC to Stop Discharging
04/28/2010   FRIDAY: EPA to Kick-off Environmental Justice Showcase in Jacksonville
04/27/2010   Students from Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska to Compete in ‘SunWise with SHADE’ Sun Safety Poster Contest
04/27/2010   MAY 18th: EPA to Hold Public Hearing on the Proposed Spruce No. 1 Mine Project in Logan County, W.Va.
04/27/2010   EPA Meeting on Kalamazoo River Superfund site, May 6, 6:30 p.m., Kalamazoo
04/27/2010   $970,000 Grant to Gravois Mills, Mo., for Water Infrastructure
04/27/2010   $1,164,000 Grant to Plattsmouth, Neb., for Sewer Separation Project
04/27/2010   EPA Orders MMHF, LLC to Stop Discharging Toxic Pollutants
04/27/2010   Settlement Clears Path for Demolition and Cleanup of the Aerovox Mill, in New Bedford, Mass.
04/27/2010   EPA Issues Report on U.S. Climate Change Indicators
04/27/2010   Buildings Compete to Work Off the Waste: EPA hosts first national building competition to improve energy efficiency
04/26/2010   April 26 is National Healthy Schools Day
04/26/2010   EPA completes second round of groundwater sampling in Lower Yakima Valley
04/26/2010   EPA Agrees to Reassess Bannister Federal Complex
04/26/2010   EPA Awards More Than $1 Million to College Teams for Environmental Innovation / Students encouraged to develop technological and scientific solutions to protect human health and the environment
04/26/2010   EPA Expands Offer to Pay Water Costs for Towns
04/26/2010   EPA and NASA Administrators to Extend Environmental and Earth Science Agreement / Agencies to help grow America’s next generation of scientists
04/26/2010   Buffalo River Restoration Projects To Be Discussed At April 29 Public Meeting
04/26/2010   Liberty RadEx drill to test national clean-up and recovery efforts after mock ‘dirty bomb’ attack
04/23/2010   EPA, D.C., Maryland Propose Regulatory Limits on Trash Dumping in the Anacostia
04/23/2010   EPA Orders 79 Municipalities to Improve Stormwater Management -Benefits Local Streams; Chesapeake Bay-
04/23/2010   MONDAY: EPA, NASA Administrators to Discuss Science, Engineering Education at Howard University
04/23/2010   EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in New York
04/23/2010   EPA Announces Start of National Lead-Safe Renovation Program to Protect Children and Pregnant Women EPA also strengthens protections in lead-safe program
04/23/2010   EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in New Jersey; Dery Bennett of the American Littoral Society given posthumous award
04/22/2010   The East Coast’s Largest Food Composting Facility Opens Today in Wilmington, Del.
04/22/2010   Three Puerto Rico Municipalities to Receive EPA Funds to Assess Abandoned and Contaminated Sites
04/22/2010   Four New Jersey Cities to Receive EPA Funds to Assess and Clean Up Abandoned and Contaminated Sites
04/22/2010   Seven New York Communities to Receive EPA Funds to Assess and Clean Up Abandoned and Contaminated Sites
04/22/2010   New Hampshire Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2010   Rhode Island Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2010   Vermont Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2010   Maine Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2010   Connecticut Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2010   Massachusetts Residents Receive Prestigious Regional EPA Environmental Award in Ceremony Recognizing 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
04/22/2010   Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day by Pushing Its Green Commitment Higher -- Zoo and EPA Work Together on Sustainability
04/22/2010   April 24 and 25: EPA Celebrates 40th Earth Day with Events on the National Mall
04/22/2010   EPA: No public threat from Battlefield Golf Club fly ash
04/22/2010   Atlanta Receives Earth Day Brownfields Award from EPA to Support BeltLine in Atlanta
04/22/2010   Saturday: EPA Assistant Administrator Mathy Stanislaus to Visit Savannah, Celebrate Earth Day
04/22/2010   EPA Announces $3.2 Million In Brownfields Grants For Pa.
04/22/2010   EPA conducting training exercise on Susquehanna River
04/21/2010   EPA Announces Regional Administrator for Region 8
04/21/2010   EPA Announces Regional Administrator for Region 5
04/21/2010   EPA Proposes “Next Generation” Storm Water Controls in Clean Water Permit for Washington D.C.
04/21/2010   EPA Announces $800,000 In Brownfields Grants For West Virginia
04/21/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Aircraft Lead Emissions Data/Agency will determine if lead in aviation gas poses threat to public health
04/21/2010   THURSDAY: EPA Assistant Administrator of OSWER to Visit Atlanta and Announce $400,000 for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Support BeltLine
04/21/2010   Arizona Receives $800,000 to Clean Up and Revitalize Contaminated Properties
04/21/2010   Nevada Receives $400,000 to Clean Up and Revitalize Contaminated Properties
04/21/2010   $1.2 million in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Kentucky
04/21/2010   $400,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Alabama
04/21/2010   $3 Million in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Florida
04/21/2010   $400,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Georgia
04/21/2010   Northern California receives $2.6 Million to Clean Up and Revitalize Contaminated Properties
04/21/2010   $1,400,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in South Carolina
04/21/2010   $1,200,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in North Carolina
04/21/2010   $1,300,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Tennessee
04/21/2010   Southern California receives $1.5 Million to Clean Up and Revitalize Contaminated Properties
04/21/2010   EPA Proposes to Remove Saccharin from Hazardous Waste Listings
04/21/2010   EPA Signs an Agreement with North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System to Improve Environmental Sustainability of 12 Hospitals
04/20/2010   Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc. Joins EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
04/20/2010   Former Owner of Chamberlain Manufacturing Facility in Waterloo, Iowa, Ordered to Clean Up Contaminated Site
04/20/2010   $291,000 Grant to Ottumwa, Iowa, for Sewer Project
04/20/2010   EPA awards $1.9 million to revitalize Montana communities
04/20/2010   EPA awards Crook County $200K for revitalization of property in Sundance, Wyo.
04/20/2010   EPA awards Cheyenne River Sioux $200K for contaminated school property in White Horse
04/20/2010   EPA awards Standing Rock Sioux $400K to revitalize Fort Yates properties
04/20/2010   THURSDAY: EPA to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on RTP campus with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
04/20/2010   Five New England Colleges and Universities recognized for Recycling Efforts
04/20/2010   Residential Homebuilder Settles Clean Water Act Violations in 18 States and D.C. / Settlement affects 161 construction sites in Chesapeake Bay watershed
04/20/2010   Statement from EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson on Dr. Dorothy Height
04/20/2010   EPA Announces $400,000 Brownfields Funding To Clean Up Chestertown, Md. Properties
04/20/2010   EPA Announces $10.7 Million in Brownfields Grants for 19 Michigan Communities
04/20/2010   EPA Announces $200,000 Brownfields Grant for Roanoke
04/19/2010   University of Denver tops Sun Belt Conference schools in Green Power usage
04/19/2010   University of Colorado at Boulder tops Big 12 schools in Green Power usage
04/19/2010   University of Utah tops Mountain West schools in Green Power usage
04/19/2010   Alaska Seafood Company Agrees to Pay More than $500,000 to Resolve Alleged Environmental Violations
04/19/2010   EPA Awards over $1 Million to Cleanup and Revitalize Pacific Northwest Communities
04/19/2010   Iowa and Missouri Cities, Groups to Receive More Than $3.5M in EPA Brownfields Funding to Assess, Clean Up Properties
04/19/2010   EPA, Congressional Black Caucus Visit South Carolina on Joint Environmental Justice Tour / Marks second stop in nationwide tour highlighting impact of environmental issues on underserved communities
04/19/2010   EPA Announces New Guidelines for Energy Star Homes
04/19/2010   54 Universities Compete in EPA’s Green Power Challenge
04/19/2010   Seattle plating company pays $60,000 penalty for improper spill reporting
04/19/2010   EPA Awards Nearly $80 Million to Cleanup and Revitalize Our Communities: Neighborhoods to gain health, environmental and economic benefits
04/19/2010   University of Central Oklahoma Receives Green Power Partnership Individual Conference Champion Award
04/16/2010   EPA Settles with Alro Steel for Chemical Inventory Reporting Violations in Illinois, Michigan and Indiana
04/16/2010   EPA to Hold Public Hearings on Additions to Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements
04/16/2010   MONDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus, to Stop at the Savannah River Site Near Aiken on Environmental Justice Tour
04/16/2010   SUNDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus, to Stop in Columbia on Environmental Justice Tour
04/16/2010   MONDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus, Host Environmental Justice Tour in North Charleston
04/16/2010   SUNDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Present National Environmental Justice Achievement Award in Spartanburg, South Carolina
04/16/2010   EPA Moves to Slash Mercury from Gold Production /Harmful emissions would be cut by more than 70 percent
04/16/2010   EPA to Hold Public Availability Session Concerning the Huntsville Gas Company Site in Huntsville, Alabama
04/15/2010   Two Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiaries in Guam and CNMI agree to $2.4 million fine for air pollution violations
04/15/2010   Four Decades of Transformational Environmental Legislation, Reform in the Pacific Southwest
04/15/2010   EPA Studies Emissions from Houston-Bound Cargo Ship - International initiative will reduce sulfur dioxide from ship stacks
04/15/2010   EPA Will Offer Relocation Assistance to Treece, Kan., Residents
04/15/2010   EPA Finalizes the 2008 National U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
04/15/2010   Site Owner Agrees To Pay For Cleanup of New Jersey Superfund Site
04/15/2010   EPA Will Offer Relocation Assistance to the Residents of Treece, Kansas
04/15/2010   EPA Announces Video Contest on Rulemaking
04/14/2010   Public Meeting to be Held for the Ore Knob Mine Site in Ore Knob, North Carolina
04/14/2010   Texas Company Fined $128,300 for Violating Federal Pesticide Law
04/14/2010   Administrator Jackson to Deliver Opening Remarks at EPA Conference on Improving Our Waters
04/14/2010   U.S. EPA to finalize designation of ocean disposal site off Guam, seeks public comment
04/14/2010   Arizona Public Service Partners with EPA to Save the Environment and Money
04/14/2010   EPA to Provide Grants to Support Brownfields Job Training: Programs will Prepare Upstate New York Residents for Green Jobs
04/14/2010   U.S. EPA, DOE Announce Changes to Bolster Energy Star Program
04/14/2010   JUEVES: la EPA celebrara audiencias publicas sobre propuesta norma de calidad de las aguas, lagos y corrientes del Estado de Florida
04/14/2010   THURSDAY: EPA to Hold Additional Public Hearings on Proposed Florida Waters Standards in Jacksonville
04/13/2010   Landowners Ordered to Restore Salmon Stream and Wetlands near Haines, Alaska
04/13/2010   Mississippi Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program
04/13/2010   WEDNESDAY: EPA to Hold Additional Public Hearings on Proposed Florida Waters Standards in Tampa
04/13/2010   EPA Grant Boosts King County Green Job Training Program
04/13/2010   U.S. EPA awards $1.3 million to National City and local environmental agencies / EPA-HUD-DOT Partnership for Sustainable Communities also invests in Westside
04/13/2010   EPA To Hold Public Meeting April 14 on Proposed Cleanup Options for Occidental Chemical Site in Montague, Mich.
04/13/2010   U.S. EPA Approves More Stringent Thresholds for San Joaquin Air District/Revised Rule to affect 350 facilities in the area
04/12/2010   EPA to host Decontamination Research and Development Conference
04/12/2010   TUESDAY: EPA to Hold Additional Public Hearings on Proposed Florida Waters Standards in Fort Myers
04/10/2010   Administrator Jackson Announces $2 Million in Brownfields Job Training Funds to Clean up Our Communities
04/10/2010   EPA Awards Limitless Vistas’ Youth Job Program
04/09/2010   EPA Issues Air Permit to Shell Offshore, Inc, For Drilling Exploration in Alaska's Beaufort Sea
04/09/2010   US EPA set to implement New Lead-Safe Rule
04/09/2010   April 22 Deadline Approaches for Contractors to Become Lead-Safe Certified
04/08/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Exide Technologies Cleanup Plan for Bernhart Park
04/08/2010   EPA Launches Blog on Acid Rain
04/08/2010   EPA Awards Over $32,000 to the Jicarilla Apache Tribe to Perform Radon Testing
04/08/2010   NYC Landlord Fined for Failing to Provide Lead Paint Information
04/07/2010   U.S. EPA issues penalties to Gay and Robinson and Kula Lodge and Restaurant for failing to close cesspools
04/07/2010   Colorado ranks second in nation in energy-efficient schools
04/07/2010   Outdoor Classrooms to Help Students Test Water Quality
04/07/2010   $190,000 Grant to Establish Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University
04/07/2010   Jefferson City, Mo., Receives $234,221 for Brownfields Assessment of Former State Penitentiary Property
04/07/2010   EPA Requires Contractors to Become Lead-Safe Certified / Agency expects more than 125,000 contractors to be trained by April 22 deadline
04/07/2010   EPA Seeks Citizen Participation with Open Government Plan
04/07/2010   EPA to Begin Full Investigation at Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site
04/07/2010   EPA Accepting Applications for National Environmental Education Training Program
04/07/2010   EPA Announces New Restrictions on Pesticide Phosphine Fumigants to Reduce Risks to Children New labels aim to reduce accidental poisonings
04/07/2010   EPA Pilots Effort in 3 Massachusetts Communities to Reduce Stormwater Pollution that Impairs Charles River Water Quality
04/07/2010   EPA Awards Over $324,000 to the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma for Management Assistance Activities at the Tar Creek Superfund Site
04/06/2010   EPA Begins Recovery Act - Funded Cleanup at Evansville Superfund Site
04/06/2010   U.S. EPA, UC Riverside, to engage students in agency’s green agenda through a new partnership
04/06/2010   Smart Polymers Research Corporation in Belleair Beach, FL Awarded $70,000 for Biothreat Sensor research
04/06/2010   Wetland Grant Applications Sought Through May 20
04/06/2010   EPA Proposes Adding More Chemicals to Toxics Release Inventory List / First program chemical expansion in more than a decade
04/06/2010   Texas Small Business Receives $140,000 from EPA to Develop and Demonstrate a Fuel Cell and Propane Energy System and Renewable Sources of Energy
04/06/2010   New Mexico Small Business Receives $70,000 from EPA to Develop Technology to Monitor Groundwater
04/06/2010   Texas Small Business Receives $70,000 from EPA to Develop Technology to Monitor Groundwater and Hazardous Air Pollutants
04/06/2010   Federal Recovery Act Dollars Help Train Disadvantaged Richmond Residents for Jobs in Renewable, Clean Energy
04/05/2010   An Assist: EPA and Local Partners Enhance Recycling During Basketball Tournament
04/05/2010   EPA awards $140,000 for technology development to small businesses in Bozeman, Missoula
04/05/2010   $134,000 Grant to Hartville, Mo., for Water Infrastructure
04/05/2010   EPA awards $210,000 for technology development to Wheat Ridge, Boulder small businesses
04/05/2010   $66,890 Awarded to Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative LLC, of Rolla, Mo., to Study Energy Systems in Homes
04/05/2010   EPA Awards Arizona-based Company $70,000 to Develop Drinking Water Treatment System
04/05/2010   $69,971 Awarded to AlburtyLab, Inc., of Drexel, Mo., to Improve Drinking Water Monitoring Technology
04/05/2010   EPA Awards $2 Million to Small Businesses to Develop Ground-Breaking Technologies
04/05/2010   MEDIA ADVISORY: Briefing on Recovery Act-Funded Evansville Superfund Site April 6, 12:30 p.m.
04/05/2010   EPA Takes Action to Ramp Up Cleanup Work at CAPECO Facility
04/02/2010   U.S. EPA Builds on Partnership with Asian Development Bank to Strengthen Global Environmental Protection
04/02/2010   Chemical Spill Reporting Violations: EPA Settles with Handy Fertilizer in Millstadt, Ill.
04/01/2010   EPA Issues Air Permit to Shell for Drilling Exploration in Alaska's Chuckchi Sea
04/01/2010   Hegeler Superfund Site Update: EPA Begins Collecting More Soil and Water Samples
04/01/2010   U.S. EPA, DOJ announce $3.87 million settlement for cleanup work at OII Superfund site
04/01/2010   EPA and State Investigating Equipment Failure at the Tonawanda Coke Facility Near Buffalo
04/01/2010   EPA Awards $ 2 Million to Support Local Research on the Consequences of Climate Change
04/01/2010   DeLamar Mine in Southwest Idaho fined $35,000 for alleged stormwater violations
04/01/2010   EPA Issues Comprehensive Guidance to Protect Appalachian Communities From Harmful Environmental Impacts of Mountaintop Mining
04/01/2010   DOT, EPA Set Aggressive National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Ever Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
04/01/2010   EPA Highlights Recycling Opportunities During National Cell Phone Recycling Week
04/01/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Hold Press Conference Call on Mountaintop Mining
March
03/31/2010   Town of Hurlock Receives EPA Mid-Atlantic Operations and Maintenance Award
03/31/2010   EPA to Host Brownfields Workshops for 2011 Grant Competition
03/31/2010   Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings
03/31/2010   EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company
03/31/2010   TOMORROW: Administrator Jackson, Secretary LaHood to Hold Press Conference Call on Clean Cars Rule
03/31/2010   Two Shell Chemical Companies Agree to Reduce Harmful Emissions Under Comprehensive Clean Air Act Settlements/Agreements reduce more than 1,450 tons of harmful air emissions annually
03/31/2010   Delaware Developer is Tops in Energy Efficiency
03/31/2010   EPA Disapproves Air Permitting Exemption Program in Texas
03/30/2010   EPA awards City and County of Honolulu $499,000 grant, two Energy Star building awards
03/30/2010   EPA Proposes to Revoke New Source Review Final Rule
03/30/2010   EPA Fines Builder for Stormwater Pollution at Rahway, New Jersey Construction Site
03/30/2010   EPA Provides Half a Million Dollars to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution in Southern New Jersey
03/30/2010   EPA seeks seventh graders for summer environmental workshop for D.C. - Application deadline, Earth Day, April 22
03/30/2010   EPA seeks seventh graders for summer environmental workshop for Baltimore - Application deadline Earth Day, April 22
03/30/2010   EPA seeks seventh graders for summer environmental workshop for Philadelphia - Application deadline Earth Day, April 22
03/29/2010   U.S. EPA Recognizes Pesticide Reduction Grant Recipients
03/29/2010   Public Meeting Will Explain Upcoming Work to Remove Contamination at Chrome Engineering Site in Bridgeport, Conn.
03/29/2010   Recovery Act Funding to Jumpstart Construction of Waste-to-Energy Facility at Kentucky Horse Park
03/29/2010   EPA Reminds Public: Avoid Contact with Contaminated Flood Water - Flood water can contain raw sewage, other harmful contaminants
03/29/2010   EPA Formally Announces Phase-in of Clean Air Act Permitting for Greenhouse Gases/Agency reiterates no stationary source requirements until 2011
03/29/2010   EPA to Scrutinize Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A
03/29/2010   EPA Hosts Video Town Hall Meeting About Effective Land Use
03/29/2010   Recovery Act Funding to Improve Water Service, Create Jobs in Louisville
03/26/2010   Fresh and Clean Restrooms LLC of Park Hills, Mo., Faces Clean Water Act Violations
03/26/2010   EPA Settles with Drug and Laboratory Disposal on Hazardous Waste Violations
03/26/2010   Chicago Fifth on EPA List of Cities with Most Energy-Efficient Buildings
03/26/2010   IMO Adopts Proposal for Emission Control Area/Move safeguards health of port communities and those beyond
03/26/2010   EPA Proposes Veto of Mine Permit Under the Clean Water Act
03/26/2010   EPA Brownfields Grants help economic development in Valley, Alabama
03/26/2010   Monday: EPA and the State of Kentucky to Recognize $4.17 Million Recovery Act Drinking Water Project in Louisville, Ky.
03/26/2010   Monday: EPA and the State of Kentucky to Recognize $1.95 Million Recovery Act Clean Water Project in Lexington, Ky.
03/25/2010   EPA Grant Helps Washington Department of Health Track-Down Folk Remedies Tainted With Toxins
03/25/2010   Limited Use of Modified Grenade Simulators Approved for Use at Camp Edwards
03/25/2010   Veterans Affairs Department, Cited for Petroleum Storage Tank Violations in Puerto Rico; Will Fund Public Training Sessions on Environmental Requirements
03/25/2010   Compliance Order Issued to Kansas Department of Corrections for Asbestos Issues at Topeka Correctional Facility
03/24/2010   Flooring Contractor Fined for Clean Air Violations in Vermont
03/24/2010   Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings
03/24/2010   Boston and New England Buildings Receive Energy Star Recognition
03/24/2010   EPA Holds Additional Public Hearings on Proposed Water Quality Standards
03/24/2010   Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings
03/24/2010   EPA ready to return to recovery act-funded South Minneapolis arsenic site; meeting March 31, 6 P.M.
03/24/2010   EPA Releases Public Database on Risk Assessments
03/23/2010   EPA Issues Second Annual Ranking of U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings: List shows continued growth in saving money and energy
03/23/2010   Automotive and Industrial Distributors of Pocatello agrees to spend over $38,000 to settle EPA spill prevention violations
03/23/2010   EPA changes date, site of Team Completions meetings; invites comments on proposed permit
03/23/2010   Seattle Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficient Buildings
03/23/2010   Portland Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficient Buildings
03/23/2010   Denver ranks 4th in U.S. in energy-efficient buildings
03/23/2010   Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings
03/23/2010   Louisville Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings
03/23/2010   Miami Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings
03/23/2010   Atlanta Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings
03/23/2010   Charlotte Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings
03/23/2010   Lakeland Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings
03/23/2010   Contractors and Consumers: New Protections from Lead-based Paint Take Effect April 22; Public Info Session held in Portland, Maine on Friday, March 26
03/23/2010   EPA Recognizes Partners for Major Waste and Chemical Reductions
03/23/2010   EPA Report: Redevelopment Continues in Urban Neighborhoods / Smart growth strategies emphasize reuse of land
03/23/2010   EPA Proposes to Add Sources to Greenhouse Gas Reporting System/Requirements target potent and persistent greenhouse gases
03/23/2010   Anchorage Waste Water Utility and Contractor Pay $9850 EPA Storm Water Penalty
03/22/2010   Virgin Islands Halts Illegal Sewage Discharge on St. Croix; Federal Judge Orders Upgrades
03/22/2010   Northwest Iowa Dairy Operation to Pay $26,288 Civil Penalty for Discharge of Animal Waste Without Proper Permit
03/22/2010   EPA Administrator Jackson Outlines New Vision for Clean, Safe Drinking Water
03/22/2010   Attention Contractors and Consumers: New Lead-based Paint Rule Takes Effect April 22, 2010
03/19/2010   Extensive Lead Sampling in Port Richmond, Staten Island Finds Paint and Other Sources Culprit for Lead in Backyards
03/19/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Discuss New Vision for Drinking Water Protection: Jackson to make remarks at the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
03/19/2010   EPA TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AT THE STAUFFER CHEMICAL SITE IN TARPON SPRINGS FL
03/19/2010   Extensive Soil Sampling to Begin at Landia Superfund Site in Lakeland, FL
03/19/2010   EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency
03/19/2010   EPA orders DuPont Belle facility to take safety measures
03/19/2010   Oklahoma Marinas Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
03/19/2010   EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star
03/18/2010   Texas Pipeline Company Agrees to Pay Civil Penalty to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations
03/18/2010   IDOT cited for violation of storm water regulations for route 22/12 project in Lake Zurich
03/18/2010   EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency: Winners save energy and money through Energy Star program
03/18/2010   EPA Initiates Hydraulic Fracturing Study: Agency seeks input from Science Advisory Board
03/17/2010   Iron Ore Recovery Business to Pay $138,016 Civil Penalty for Unpermitted Discharges, Dredging in Washington County, Mo.
03/17/2010   EPA to Increase Restrictions on Flea and Tick Products Cautions consumers to use products with extra care
03/16/2010   EPA Launches Web Forum on How to Best Protect America’s Waters
03/16/2010   Fix a Leak Week Showcases How Americans Can Save Water and Money
03/16/2010   MEDIA ALERT: EPA Will Announce the Results of its Evaluation of Spot-on Tick-and-Flea Products for Dogs and Cats
03/16/2010   EPA Announces the New Office of International and Tribal Affairs / Action part of Administrator’s priority to build strong tribal partnerships
03/16/2010   EPA Hosts Symposium to Strengthen Research and Policy on Environmental Justice / The opening session and all plenary sessions will be Webcast live
03/16/2010   Boat Sewage Ban Proposed In New York State Canal System
03/15/2010   Protect Yourself and Family When Working in Areas Exposed to Contaminated Flood Water - Website Available with Flooding Information
03/15/2010   Cascade Water Alliance shows consumers how to conserve water and save money during National “Fix a Leak Week”
03/15/2010   University of Central Missouri to Pay $14,988 Civil Penalty to Settle Claims about Improper Hazardous Waste Management
03/15/2010   EPA: Lake and Porter counties now meet ozone standard
03/15/2010   EPA Makes Chemical Information More Accessible to Public For the first time, TSCA chemical inventory free of charge online
03/12/2010   Dolberry Energy Resource Corp. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
03/12/2010   Fix a Leak Week Offers Texas-Sized Water Savings: Americans can save water and money
03/11/2010   EPA New England’s Curt Spalding Expands Environmental Conversation on Twitter
03/11/2010   EPA begins new phase of St. Clair Shores drain cleanup
03/11/2010   April 22 Deadline Approaches for Contractors to Obtain EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification
03/11/2010   Iowa is Second State in the Country with Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
03/11/2010   EPA Grant to Help Newark Community Target Environmental Problems
03/11/2010   Coming Soon: EPA’s 48-Hour Burn Wise Video Contest Help protect your community from wood smoke pollution
03/11/2010   Ceremonies Scheduled March 15 for Brownfields Recovery Act Job Training Graduates in Kansas City, Kan.
03/11/2010   Students to help West Chester businesses save energy, money and cut pollution
03/11/2010   EPA: Keep Pesticides and Household Chemicals out of Children’s Reach
03/11/2010   EPA Awards over $700,000 to the Pueblo of San Ildefonso
03/11/2010   EPA Awards City of Fort Worth $400,000
03/10/2010   EPA Holds Public Listening Session for National Stormwater Program
03/10/2010   U.S. Makes Progress Toward Cleaner Air: National trends show improvements in the nation’s air quality
03/10/2010   City, State and Federal Government Take Action for Cleaner Port of New York and New Jersey; Truckers Gain Access to Millions of Dollars to Slash Air Pollution
03/09/2010   Mid-Atlantic Region Gets First Certified Electronics Recycler
03/09/2010   EPA Seeks Public Comment on the 15th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
03/08/2010   EPA Approves Ohio Surface Coal Mine
03/08/2010   EPA Submits Final Report on First Phase of Hudson River Dredging For Independent Scientific Review; 45-day Public Comment Period Begins Today
03/08/2010   Composite Aquatic Innovations, Inc. Fined Over $4,000 for Chemical Reporting Violations
03/08/2010   EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club
03/08/2010   Railroad Company to Pay $4 Million Penalty for 2005 Chlorine Spill in Graniteville, SC
03/08/2010   Town of Fairhaven, Mass. Receives $7.9 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Improve Green Infrastructure
03/08/2010   City of Springfield, Mass. Receives Nearly $500,000 in Climate Showcase Community Grant Money
03/08/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA’s accomplishments and proposals for 2010
03/08/2010   Be a part of West Virginia’s growing environmental education community
03/05/2010   EPA awards Cincinnati $500,000 to reduce greenhouse gases
03/05/2010   EPA awards Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative $500,000 to reduce energy use by hospitals
03/05/2010   EPA accepting comments on Team Completions request for waste injection well permit
03/05/2010   EPA adds St. Louis, Mich., site to superfund national priorities list; Proposes St. Clair Shores site
03/05/2010   EPA adds two Illinois sites to superfund national priorities list
03/04/2010   EPA accepting comments on team completions request for waste injection well permit
03/04/2010   EPA awards Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative $500,000 to reduce energy use by hospitals
03/04/2010   EPA Extends Comment Period To Hear More From Floridians on Proposed Water Quality Standards
03/04/2010   EPA Announces Superfund Cleanup Progress for FY 2009
03/04/2010   TODAY: Conference Call with EPA Senior Officials on Proposed Nutrient Standards for Florida
03/03/2010   EPA adds St. Louis, Mich., site to superfund national priorities list; proposes St. Clair Shores site
03/03/2010   EPA adds two Illinois sites to superfund national priorities list
03/03/2010   Bartlett Grain Company to Pay $14,560 Civil Penalty to Settle Allegations of Unauthorized Repackaging of Four Pesticides
03/03/2010   Settlement Resolves Chlorine Spills by Connecticut Power Plant
03/03/2010   EPA Adds and Proposes Three Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List in the Southeast
03/03/2010   No. 9 Marina Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
03/03/2010   EPA Proposes Vienna Wells Site for Superfund's National Priorities List
03/03/2010   30 Countries Meet in India to Advance Clean Energy, Combat Climate Change Largest International Forum Promoting Methane Capture and Use
03/03/2010   Old Copper and Gold Mine on Prince of Wales Island Added to Federal Cleanup List
03/03/2010   Former Mercury Mine above Cottage Grove Reservoir Added to Federal Cleanup List
03/03/2010   EPA Requests Public Comments on Vessel Water Discharges Report
03/02/2010   WEDNESDAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on EPA’s 2011 Budget Proposal
03/02/2010   EPA Proposes Sections of the Black River to the Superfund List
03/02/2010   EPA Proposes to Add Dewey Loeffel Landfill to Federal Superfund List; Major PCB Problem Continues to Affect Rensselaer County Communities
03/02/2010   Van der Horst USA Site Added to Superfund List
03/02/2010   Pella Corporation Agrees to Perform Environmental Investigation, Cleanup of Manufacturing Facility in Pella, Iowa
03/02/2010   EPA Adds Ten Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund’s National Priorities List Action builds on efforts to clean up our communities
03/02/2010   DEGS of Narrows LLC Settles Clean Air Act Violations
03/02/2010   Economic Recovery Funding Clearing the Air and Creating Jobs in Charleston, SC
03/02/2010   Vermont Real Estate Developer and its Demolition Contractor Agree to Pay Penalty for Clean Air Violations
03/02/2010   EPA Adds Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal to the National Superfund List of Hazardous Waste Sites; Agency will Pursue Polluters to Pay for Comprehensive Cleanup
03/01/2010   EPA: Parts of Cincinnati-Hamilton area now meet smog standards
03/01/2010   Warwick Sewer Authority Industrial Pretreatment Program of Warwick, RI Recognized for Excellence
03/01/2010   Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District Wastewater Treatment Plant of Waterville, Maine Recognized for Excellence
03/01/2010   Newtown, Conn. Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
03/01/2010   Dassault Falcon Jet Joins EPA Partnership, Pledges Mercury and Lead Reduction
03/01/2010   Hanover, New Hampshire Water Reclamation Facility Recognized for Excellence
03/01/2010   Jamestown, Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
03/01/2010   Essex Junction, Vermont Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
03/01/2010   EPA Announces Environmental Justice Video Contest: Faces of the Grassroots
03/01/2010   EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA’s accomplishments and proposals for 2010
February
02/26/2010   Blue Tee Corp. Provides Nearly $1.4 Million for Anderson-Calhoun Mine and Mill Cleanup
02/26/2010   EPA to Recognize Recovery Act Air Quality Improvement Projects in Charleston, SC
02/26/2010   Recovery Act Jumpstarts Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Port Wentworth, GA
02/26/2010   EPA Takes Action Against South San Francisco Meat Processing Facility Following Hazardous Chemical Air Releases
02/26/2010   U.S. EPA Takes Action Against South San Francisco Meat Processing Facility Following Hazardous Chemical Air Releases
02/25/2010   City of Eugene receives EPA grant to combat greenhouse gases
02/25/2010   U.S. EPA Takes Action Against South San Francisco Meat Processing Facility Following Hazardous Chemical Air Releases
02/25/2010   Land of Sky Receives EPA Grant to Combat Greenhouse Gases
02/25/2010   City of Denver, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and Salt Lake City receive grants to combat greenhouse gases
02/25/2010   Connecticut Based Landlord Pays Fine for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint
02/25/2010   EPA Administrator Names Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr. as Chair of Policy Advisory Group
02/25/2010   EPA Orders Caribbean Petroleum Refining L.P. To Resume Cleanup of Its Facility
02/25/2010   Clemson University, University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill and Georgia Institute of Technology receive Grants to Support Research on the Impacts of Climate Change
02/25/2010   EPA Awards $7.8 Million in Grants to Combat Greenhouse Gases/Twenty communities receive funds to combat climate change, save consumers money
02/25/2010   EPA accepting comments on ArcelorMittal requests for hazardous waste injection well permits
02/25/2010   EPA, USDA, GEFA and the City of Port Wentworth Recognize Groundbreaking of $17.5 Million Recovery Act Wastewater Infrastructure Project
02/25/2010   EPA Orders Louisiana Land Trust and Camp Dresser McKee, Inc. to Stop Discharging
02/24/2010   EPA Awards Land-Of-Sky Regional Council Grant to Fund Reading, Riding and Retrofit – Schools Leading The Way To Sustainability
02/24/2010   Coles Evergreen Marina Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
02/23/2010   EPA boosts funding for Guam, CNMI and American Samoa water projects / Funding to Pacific territories jumps from $3.2 million to $37.4 million
02/23/2010   U.S. EPA Partners with Indonesia to Improve Public Health in Jakarta
02/23/2010   United Parcel Service to Pay $53,931 Civil Penalty to Settle Alleged Violations of Waste Regulations at Lenexa, Kan.
02/23/2010   Feb. 25 public meeting to discuss St. Marys River cleanup
02/23/2010   EPA Fines Military for Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Violations at West Point
02/23/2010   EPA Takes Action on Underground Petroleum Tanks; Binghamton, N.Y. Gas Stations to Install New Equipment to Ensure Tanks Are Not Leaking
02/23/2010   WEDNESDAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on EPA’s 2011 Budget Proposal
02/23/2010   EPA Recognizes Cary, NC for Improving the Environment Through Smart Growth Efforts: Better Environment, Better Quality of Life For Older Americans
02/23/2010   EPA, NREL Partner to Develop Renewable Energy on Potentially Contaminated Sites Clean energy project aims to benefit local economies and create jobs
02/23/2010   Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Legislative Hearing on EPA’s 2011 Budget Proposal / Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
02/22/2010   Administrator Jackson Sends Letter to Senators
02/22/2010   Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for Diesel Engine Clean Air Act Violations
02/22/2010   TUESDAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on EPA’s 2011 Budget Proposal
02/22/2010   EPA Hosts Online Town Hall Meeting
02/22/2010   EPA joins UGA and Athens-Clarke County Highlight Air Quality Improvement Project
02/22/2010   Administrator Jackson Unveils Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
02/19/2010   Recovery Act funding jumpstarts OMC cleanup; accelerates Waukegan's redevelopment plans
02/19/2010   Recovery Act funding jumpstarts OMC cleanup; accelerates Waukegan's redevelopment plans
02/19/2010   Idaho’s Small Scale Placer Miners will need a General Discharge Permit under EPA’s Proposal to Protect Idaho’s Rivers and Streams
02/19/2010   SUNDAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Announce Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan: Jackson, Great Lakes Governors to discuss Obama Administration’s Great Lakes restoration plan
02/19/2010   EPA joins UGA and Athens-Clarke County to Highlight Air Quality Improvement Project
02/19/2010   Recovery Act’s One Year Anniversary: Workers in Pacific Northwest Benefit from Investment in Environmental Protection
02/18/2010   Recovery Act jumpstarts cleanup at OMC site; helps Waukegan move forward with redevelopment plans
02/18/2010   Initial Round of Sampling at Bannister Federal Complex Buildings 50 and 52 Reveals No Indoor Air Health Concerns
02/18/2010   U.S. EPA Recognizes San Mateo County for Smart Growth Efforts
02/18/2010   Curt Spalding Sworn in as Regional Administrator on One-Year Anniversary of the Recovery Act
02/18/2010   Recovery Act jumpstarts cleanup at OMC site; helps Waukegan move forward with redevelopment plans
02/18/2010   EPA Increases Transparency of Proposed Regulations
02/18/2010   EPA Administrator Jackson Marks One-Year Anniversary of Recovery Act in Columbus, Ohio: Administrator, senior EPA officials visiting communities across America this week to highlight Recovery Act’s impact
02/18/2010   Recovery Act Funding Jumpstarts Construction Phase of Green Infrastructure Project
02/18/2010   Final Rule Reduces Air Toxics from Existing Stationary Diesel Engines/Emissions reductions will save lives and protect health
02/17/2010   EPA-funded Brownfields Projects Announced in Newark on One Year Anniversary of Recovery Act
02/17/2010   EPA and Temple University Share Expertise at Electronics Recycling Conference for Colleges and Universities
02/17/2010   Austin Capitalizes on $31.8 Million in Recovery Act Funds
02/17/2010   EPA Awards $17 Million to Support Research on the Impacts of Climate Change Twenty-five universities to explore public health and environmental facets of climate change
02/17/2010   Recovery Act Jumpstarts Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lula, GA
02/17/2010   EPA, State of Colorado recognize Recovery Act benefits at Brighton Drinking Water facility
02/17/2010   Basa Resources Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
02/17/2010   EPA Recognizes Four Communities for Improving Environment through Smart Growth Efforts: Better environment, better quality of life for older Americans
02/17/2010   One Year Later, EPA-Funded Recovery Act Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Visits Renewable Energy Installations in Syracuse
02/17/2010   THURSDAY: EPA Administrator Jackson Visits Columbus, Ohio for Recovery Act Announcement / Marking one-year milestone, Jackson to discuss recovery act job creation, community improvement
02/16/2010   EPA seeks public input on Black Mesa Mine wastewater permit
02/16/2010   Former Owner of Dairy Plant in West Point, Neb., to Pay $350,000 to Settle Alleged Violations of Clean Water Act
02/16/2010   EPA to Update Elmira Residents about Toxic Sampling
02/16/2010   WEDNESDAY: EPA and State of Georgia to Recognize $8.5 Million Recovery Act Wastewater Infrastructure Project in Lula, GA
02/16/2010   EPA joins Clemson University and the City of Aiken for Green Infrastructure Project Kickoff Ceremony
02/16/2010   EPA Awards $225,000 to the Red River Restoration Group
02/12/2010   EPA Takes Public Comment on Proposal to Offer Relocation Assistance to Treece, Kan., Residents
02/12/2010   EPA Takes Public Comment on Proposal to Offer Relocation Assistance to the Residents of Treece, Kansas
02/12/2010   Federal, State and Local Officials to Break Ground on $16M in Improvements to Springfield, Mo., Wastewater Treatment Facility
02/12/2010   One Year of Recovery Act: California Exceeds “Green” Funding Requirements, Spends $440M in Vital Water Quality Improvements
02/12/2010   Roberson Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
02/12/2010   As Anniversary of Recovery Act Nears, EPA-Funded Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Regional Administrator, DEC Commissioner Visit Cleanup Project in Albany
02/11/2010   St. Louis Community College Hosts Feb. 12 Ceremony for Brownfields Recovery Act Job Training Graduates
02/11/2010   EPA Provides Money to Help Find More Answers for Paterson, NJ Community
02/11/2010   EPA Completes Five-Year Review of Nutmeg Valley Road Superfund Site
02/11/2010   Lionel Harris Oil Company, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
02/10/2010   North Idaho Developers fined nearly $45,000 for storm water violations
02/10/2010   Construction Contract Issued for Stauffer Chemical Site in Tarpon Springs
02/10/2010   Construction Contract Issued for Stauffer Chemical Site in Tarpon Springs
02/10/2010   U.S. EPA Honors Palos Verdes Shelf Fish Contamination Education Collaborative for Outstanding Achievements in Environmental Justice
02/10/2010   EPA: 35 Midwest Communities take steps to reduce their Carbon Footprints
02/10/2010   EPA Orders Dolberry Energy Resources, Inc. to Stop Discharging
02/09/2010   Feb. 9 Town of Pines Superfund Meeting Cancelled
02/09/2010   Emory River to be Closed Until Mid-May while TVA Kingston Cleanup Continues
02/09/2010   U.S. EPA, Redondo Beach celebrate stormwater pollution control project groundbreaking
02/09/2010   Kansas School Districts Receive National "Energy Star Leader" Honors for Energy Efficiency
02/09/2010   EPA Orders NuCo Energy, Inc. to Stop Discharging
02/08/2010   Public meeting on Asian carp control efforts Feb. 17 in Ypsilanti, Mich.
02/08/2010   Connecticut Company Pays Penalty for Violations of Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations
02/08/2010   EPA Orders Linn Energy, LLC to Stop Discharging
02/05/2010   EPA, HUD and DOT Partnership Supports Iowa City, Iowa, for Sustainable Communities Pilot
02/05/2010   EPA Announces New Support for Sustainable Communities New office, pilot programs to help communities minimize their environmental impact and increase economic opportunity
02/05/2010   EPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards // Deadline for Nominations is March 1, 2010
02/05/2010   Additional Maine Communities Protect Coastal Waters / “No Discharge Area” will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head
02/05/2010   EPA, Philadelphia Zoo Sponsor Earth Day Poster Contest
02/04/2010   ConocoPhillips agrees to resolve Clean Air Act violations in Colorado
02/04/2010   THURSDAY: Top Obama Administration Officials to Promote Sustainable Communities, Environmental Justice at Smart Growth Conference
02/04/2010   EPA Releases Electric Utility Plans to Improve Safety of Coal Ash Impoundments
02/04/2010   EPA’s Budget Proposal Provides Millions in Increased Environmental Protection for Tribal Nations throughout U.S.
02/04/2010   EPA Announces Grant Competition for Communities Wanting to Reduce Pollution at Local Level
02/04/2010   Connecticut Education Institution Pays Fine for PCB Violations
02/03/2010   Statement on Today’s Energy Press Conference Call
02/03/2010   Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee to hold Feb. 12 public meeting in Chicago
02/03/2010   Rhode Island Based Landlords Pay Fine for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint
02/03/2010   Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
02/03/2010   U.S. EPA orders Fillmore property owner to remove illegal barrier in Sespe Creek
02/03/2010   Thanks to Recovery Act, Puerto Rico Communities Get New Sewer Line; Project Will Protect Public Health, Create Jobs
02/03/2010   CONFERENCE CALL: Top Administration Officials to Discuss Energy Announcements
02/02/2010   EPA’s Energy Star Leaders Quadruple Energy Savings In One Year
02/02/2010   EPA and DOE Join States to Speed Energy Efficiency Progress in the United States
02/02/2010   Improvements to Regulations.gov Make for Easier Access to Federal Regulations
02/01/2010   EPA’s Budget Proposal Seeks Efficiencies, Increased Environmental Protection: Budget proposal aligned with Administrator Jackson’s key priorities
02/01/2010   EPA: Ohio State U. among top purchasers of green power
02/01/2010   TODAY: Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPA’s FY 2011 Budget
January
01/29/2010   EPA grant will fund teacher education project
01/29/2010   EPA grant supports Monarch Butterfly workshop for Prince George’s County schools
01/29/2010   EPA grant supports Friends of Deckers Creek
01/29/2010   EPA grant supports environmental education project at Ohio County School
01/29/2010   EPA to Hold Public Hearings on Air Quality Standards for Smog
01/29/2010   EPA to extend comment period on Michindoh Sole-Source Aquifer petition until April 16
01/29/2010   MONDAY: Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPA’s FY 2011 Budget
01/28/2010   EPA grant helps volunteer program at Wissahickon Valley Park
01/28/2010   EPA grant helps launch wetland education program in Virginia schools
01/28/2010   EPA awards $20,000 grant for teacher summit
01/28/2010   EPA grant helps environmental education program on floating classroom
01/28/2010   EPA holds public comment period on Buick City cleanup proposal, hearing Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m.
01/28/2010   Pilgreen Fuel and Farm Supply Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
01/28/2010   EPA Orders Tonawanda Coke Corp. to Clean Up Its Act; Company Ordered to Comply with Clean Air Act, Fix Wastewater Leaks, Stop Dumping Coal Tar Sludge; Comply with NY Air Plan
01/27/2010   West Virginia School District Settles Asbestos Management Violation at Elementary School
01/27/2010   After Failure to Cleanup Environment, Court Orders Company to Pay $1.3 Million Penalty for Underground Tank Violations at NE Pennsylvania Gas Stations
01/27/2010   Jamestown, Pa. Facility Settles Hazardous Waste Violations
01/27/2010   Obama Appointee Jared Blumenfeld Upholds, Renews EPA’s Commitment to Underserved Communities in the Pacific Southwest
01/27/2010   North Carolina Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program
01/27/2010   Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Agrees to Reinstate Program to Improve Sewage System Damaged by Hurricane Katrina
01/27/2010   U.S. Army Fort Hood Sets New Goals with EPA to Reduce Pollution
01/27/2010   Colorado sports and entertainment mascots "assist" in a sustainable tomorrow, promote EPA video contest
01/27/2010   EPA Awards Over $1.7 Million to the New Mexico Environment Department
01/27/2010   New Stormwater Permit Designed to Improve Water Quality in Eastern Massachusetts
01/27/2010   EPA Announces “Eyes on Drilling” Tipline
01/27/2010   EPA Extends the Stormwater Construction General Permit by One Year
01/26/2010   EPA hosts meetings on Evansville Superfund cleanup Feb. 4, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m
01/26/2010   Senior EPA Officials to Attend National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Meeting in New Orleans
01/26/2010   EPA orders Illinois dairy to stop unauthorized waste discharges
01/26/2010   Simplot Superfund Cleanup Plan Strengthened
01/25/2010   Intel Gets EPA Thumbs Up for Green Energy Use
01/25/2010   EPA penalizes Guam Waterworks Authority additional $57,000 for failing to complete water tank assessment
01/25/2010   Seattle Printing Company Gets Green Thumbs Up from EPA
01/25/2010   EPA: Top U.S. Renewable Electricity Purchaser Intel Fighting Climate Change, Increasing Green Power
01/25/2010   Lake Travis ISD Makes List of Top Green Power Purchasers
01/25/2010   EPA and City of Plainfield Use Brownfields Grants to Strengthen Community
01/25/2010   Green Power Usage Edged Higher in 2009 among EPA Partners
01/25/2010   Call for Nominations for U.S. EPA Montreal Protocol Awards
01/25/2010   EPA Region 6 Releases Air Monitoring Data from Seven Texas Schools
01/25/2010   EPA Strengthens Air Quality Standard for Nitrogen Dioxide/First new NO2 standard in 35 years will improve air quality for millions
01/25/2010   Westar Energy to Spend Approximately $500 Million to Settle Clean Air Act Violations Emissions to be cut by more than 75,000 tons annually
01/25/2010   TODAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Highlight Environmental Justice Initiatives at a Conference in New Orleans
01/22/2010   MONDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Highlight Environmental Justice Initiatives at a Conference in New Orleans
01/22/2010   EPA, Congressional Black Caucus Announce Joint Environmental Justice Tour Jackson, Miss. marks first stop on tour highlighting impact of environmental issues on underserved communities
01/21/2010   Nation's Second-Largest Portland Cement Manufacturer to Add New Pollution Controls at Iowa, Kansas and Missouri Plants
01/21/2010   Container Glass Plant in Pevely, Mo., Among 13 Nationwide to Install $112M in Pollution Control Equipment
01/21/2010   United States Announces Two Major Clean Air Act New Source Review Settlements at 28 Industrial Plants Nationwide
01/21/2010   EPA Conference Focuses on Greener Cleanups
01/21/2010   TODAY: EPA, DOJ Enforcement Heads To Announce Two Major Clean Air Act New Source Review Actions
01/21/2010   EPA Pledges Support for Pompton Lakes Community; Outlines Its Role in DuPont Pompton Lakes Works Cleanup
01/21/2010   EPA Increases Transparency on Chemical Risk Information: Action part of continued comprehensive reform of toxic substance laws
01/20/2010   EPA Removes Pesticides, Hazardous Waste in American Samoa as part of Tsunami Cleanup
01/20/2010   Southern California pipeline firm to pay $1.3 million to resolve Pyramid Lake oil discharges
01/20/2010   EPA Awards Grant to a Northern California Tribe to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
01/20/2010   EPA Seeks Public Input on Use of Modified Grenade Simulators at Camp Edwards
01/20/2010   EPA Fines Monterey Park Firm for Defying Order on Electronic Waste
01/20/2010   Clean Air Act Case Settled with O-N Minerals
01/20/2010   Rhode Island Landlord Faces Fines for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint
01/19/2010   Ocean Protein LLC Pays nearly $22,000 for Failure to Properly Report Hazardous Chemicals
01/19/2010   EPA Takes Action Against Sacramento Food Distributor Following Chemical Waste Discharges
01/19/2010   Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis for Non-Time-Critical Cleanup Alternatives for Restoration of the TVA Kingston Site Released for Public Comment
01/19/2010   EPA Announces Agreement with the City of New York On PCBs in School Caulk
01/19/2010   Food Processing Plants Increase Energy Efficiency, Earn EPA’s Energy Star
01/15/2010   EPA Supports Innovative Environmental Justice Initiative in Camden, N.J.
01/15/2010   EPA Warns of Cancer Danger from Radon in Homes and Schools
01/15/2010   EPA and Michigan launch comprehensive Superfund evaluation of area dioxin contamination
01/15/2010   Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Medical Center Partners with EPA to Reduce Pollution
01/15/2010   Demco Oil and Gas Company Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
01/15/2010   In Renewed Effort on Environmental Justice, EPA to Assess Impacts of Waste Rule on Disadvantaged Communities Agency’s draft plan on hazardous waste recycling rule open for public comment
01/15/2010   Mississippi Landowner Fined for Filling Wetlands
01/15/2010   EPA Proposes Standards to Protect Florida’s Waters: Action would decrease amount of phosphorus and nitrogen pollution
01/14/2010   Keller ISD Receives EPA National Excellence Award for Indoor Air Quality
01/14/2010   EPA Symposium Aims for Clean Air in Nation’s Schools
01/14/2010   EPA settles with Third Wave Technologies on hazardous waste violations
01/14/2010   EPA settles with Claire Manufacturing on hazardous waste violations
01/14/2010   AEXCO Petroleum, Inc. Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act
01/14/2010   EPA Awards Over $64,000 to A Nurtured World Incorporated
01/14/2010   Removal of Underground Tanks Jumpstarts Work at Recovery Act-funded Gas Station Site in Bucks County
01/13/2010   EPA Announces Regional Administrator for Region 10 - Regional Agency Headquarters in Seattle
01/13/2010   Asbestos Violations at Newport Naval Station Result in Fines
01/13/2010   Karl Brooks Selected to Lead EPA's Region 7
01/13/2010   EPA Order Spurs Haz-Mat Flood Risk Reduction in Kent, Washington
01/13/2010   Landfills Turn Trash into Power and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Projects recognized for innovative use of landfill gas
01/13/2010   EPA Examines Homes near Facet Enterprises in Elmira, NY for Contamination
01/13/2010   $146,000 Grant to Spencer, Iowa, for Combined Sewer Separation Project
01/13/2010   Simple Radon Test Can Protect Your Health; New Jerseyans Urged to Test for Radon
01/13/2010   Simple Radon Test Can Protect Your Health; New Yorkers Urged to Test for Radon
01/13/2010   EPA Awards Over $30,000 to the Natural Resource Conservation Service
01/12/2010   Federal Aviation Administration Commits to Closing Vehicle Waste Disposal Wells in Alaska
01/12/2010   Puget Sound Targeted for $10 Million Infusion to Support Stewardship and Science
01/12/2010   Memorandum From Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator to All EPA Employees
01/12/2010   EPA Awards Over $600,000 to the State of Oklahoma
01/11/2010   U.S. EPA to Initiate Rulemaking on Stormwater, CAFOs to Reduce Water Pollution, Backstop States in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
01/11/2010   St. Maries, Idaho Agrees to spend over $122,000 to settle EPA Risk Management Program Violations
01/11/2010   Federal, State and Local Officials to Break Ground on $62M in Improvements to Columbia, Mo., Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
01/11/2010   EPA Announces 4th Annual Rachel Carson Contest
01/08/2010   EPA Announces More Than $9 Million in Beach Grants To Help Protect Swimmers
01/08/2010   E-media kit: Hermosa Beach Strand Gets $1.3M in Recovery Act Funds For “Green” Improvements to Protect Pacific Ocean
01/08/2010   EPA Requests Grant Applications to Fight Climate Change
01/08/2010   EPA Awards $200,000 to Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
01/08/2010   Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. - Act now to reduce risk
01/07/2010   STATEMENT FROM EPA ADMINISTRATOR LISA P. JACKSON
01/07/2010   EPA cites Michael and Richard Gard for damages to Wind River wetlands near Dubois
01/07/2010   EPA Strengthens Smog Standard/Proposed standards, strictest to date, will protect the health of all Americans, especially children
01/07/2010   EPA Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Environmental Award
01/07/2010   EPA Seeks Applications for Environmental Community Grants
01/07/2010   U.S. EPA Awards $100,000 to City of Prichard to Reduce Pollution And Health Disparities
01/06/2010   January is National Radon Action Month
01/06/2010   EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Phoenix Mayor Gordon to Host Green Jobs Roundtable
01/06/2010   More than $730,000 in Stimulus Funding to Assess Brownfields Properties in Five Communities of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska
01/06/2010   EPA Providing Half a Million Dollars for Innovative Pollution Prevention and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects
01/06/2010   EPA To Hold Meetings, Public Hearing on Designation of Michindoh Aquifer As Sole Source of Drinking Water
01/05/2010   EPA Makes Announcement on Two Proposed West Virginia Mountaintop Coal Mines
01/05/2010   Southeast Facilities Ordered to Stop Discharging and Comply with Clean Water Act
01/05/2010   EPA to Hold Public Listening Sessions on Potential Stormwater Rule

 

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