EPA Seeks Input from Small Entities on Meat and Poultry Products Effluent Guidelines Rulemaking Revision
January 18, 2023 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input from small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations as it develops the Meat and Poultry Products Effluent Limitations Guidelines Rulemaking Revision, which is an essential step to reduce nutrient discharges in the nation’s waters. EPA is assembling a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $9.9 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Guam Schools
Historic investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law headed to all 50 states and territories in effort to transform America’s school bus fleet January 17, 2023 PITI, GUAM – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding approximately $9,875,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law […]
La EPA llevará a cabo reunión comunitaria sobre emisiones de óxido de etileno en Fajardo, Puerto Rico el 26 de enero
La reunión se centrará en informar a los residentes sobre los posibles riesgos a la salud de una planta esterilizadora cercana January 12, 2023 PUERTO RICO – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo una reunión comunitaria para residentes de Fajardo, Puerto Rico para compartir información […]
La EPA llevará a cabo reunión comunitaria sobre emisiones de óxido de etileno en Villalba, Puerto Rico el 24 de enero
La reunión se centrará en informar a los residentes sobre los posibles riesgos a la salud de una planta esterilizadora cercana January 12, 2023 PUERTO RICO – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo una reunión comunitaria para residentes de Villalba, Puerto Rico para compartir información sobre […]
EPA to Host January 24 Community Meeting for Villalba, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility
Community meeting will focus on informing residents about potential health risks from a nearby sterilizer plant January 12, 2023 Villalba, PR – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community meeting for residents of Villalba, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide or EtO, which is being emitted […]
EPA to Host January 26 Community Meeting for Fajardo, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility
Community meeting will focus on informing residents about potential health risks from a nearby sterilizer plant January 12, 2023 Fajardo, PR – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community meeting for residents of Fajardo, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide or EtO, which is being […]
EPA Finds Kansas and Missouri Home Renovators in Default for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations
January 10, 2023 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 10, 2023) – An official for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled that two home renovation companies must pay civil penalties to resolve violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. According to EPA, Superior Restoration and Construction LLC of Overland Park, Kansas, must pay $44,680; and Askins […]
EPA and TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. Enter Into Agreement to Clean Up Oil Discharge From Pipeline Rupture Near Washington, Kansas
The pipeline rupture on Dec. 7 and oil discharge led to violations of the Clean Water Act January 9, 2023 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 9, 2023) – TC Oil Pipeline Operations Inc. has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up the oil discharge that occurred Dec. 7 in Washington County, […]
EPA Proposes to Strengthen Air Quality Standards to Protect the Public from Harmful Effects of Soot
New Standards Demonstrate President Biden’s Leadership to Reduce Air Pollution that Threatens Communities January 6, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposal to strengthen a key national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particle pollution, also known as PM2.5, to better protect communities, including those most overburdened by […]
EPA Reaches Settlement with San Diego-based Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication Inc.
Company agrees to series of steps to comply with stormwater discharge requirements January 5, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has reached an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication Inc. over claims of Clean Water Act (CWA) violations at its facility in San Diego, California. […]