U.S. Proposes Settlement to Resolve Clean Water Act Violation Claims by CLF and EPA Regarding New Hampshire Fish Hatchery
September 8, 2022 NEW DURHAM, N.H. (Sept. 8, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) have reached an agreement with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department that will require the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery, located in New Durham, N.H., to take action to comply with the Clean […]
EPA to Host Sept. 14 Virtual Community Meeting for Linden and Elizabeth New Jersey Residents
Community meeting will focus on informing residents about potential health risks from a nearby sterilizer plant September 7, 2022 NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City of Linden will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Linden and Elizabeth, New Jersey to share information about health risks from the chemical, […]
EPA Region 7 to Attend Washington County, Missouri’s 27th Annual Health Fair
Learn how to get free lead testing and protect your family from lead hazards September 7, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 7, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will attend Washington County, Missouri’s 27th annual Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to noon in Potosi. Washington County residents can visit […]
EPA community meeting to present update on ethylene oxide risk in Lakewood, Colorado: September 22
Agency will present information on national EtO efforts and the results of recent risk modeling in the immediate vicinity of the Terumo BCT sterilization facility September 6, 2022 Lakewood, Colo. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a virtual community meeting on Thursday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m. to share information about health […]
EPA to Host Sept. 13 Virtual Community Meeting for Taunton and Norton Mass. Residents
Community meeting will focus on informing residents about health risks from a nearby sterilization facility August 31, 2022 (Taunton, Mass.) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Taunton and Norton, Massachusetts to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide (or EtO). The community […]
EPA cracks down on Pa. company for selling auto parts that avoid pollution controls with $2.5 million penalty
September 1, 2022 PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2022) — Keystone Automotive, a vehicle parts distributor with headquarters in Exeter, Pennsylvania, will pay a $2.5 million penalty for allegedly selling aftermarket devices that were designed to defeat the emissions control systems on cars and trucks, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The company’s actions allegedly violated […]
EPA Awards $3.5 Million to Protect Coastal Habitats through a National Estuary Grant Program
September 1, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the award of $3.5 million to an ongoing program that will support projects to protect and restore the nation’s estuaries—those rich, productive coastal habitats where freshwater rivers and streams meet tidal areas. The funds were the second such award from EPA to […]
Ventura Coastal Agrees to $270,000 Penalty for Clean Air Act Violations at Visalia Facility
August 31, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Ventura Coastal, LLC, to resolve Clean Air Act chemical risk management violations at its citrus processing facility located in Visalia, California. The facility improperly managed refrigeration equipment containing more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and will pay […]
EPA Deputy Administrator McCabe Joins EPA Region 7 and Congressman Cleaver to Present $5.75M Check to KCMO for Brownfields Grant Selections
Event at former Hardesty Federal Complex, site of brownfields cleanups, celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding August 31, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 31, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister to deliver a novelty big check totaling $5.75 million to the city of Kansas City, Missouri. […]
EPA Awards $255,000 to Massachusetts in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grant
August 31, 2022 HYANNIS, MASS. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined by Congressman Bill Keating, and state and local officials, announced a $255,000 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Health to support beach water quality monitoring and public notification efforts throughout the state during the remainder of 2022 and […]