EPA Announces Winners of its Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge
April 26, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 26, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of its tenth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a national competition that engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution. This year’s winning projects showcase the environmental, health, economic, and social benefits […]
EPA Announces $308 Million through WIFIA to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Joliet, Illinois
Nationally, 76 WIFIA loans are financing over $29 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 88,600 jobs April 25, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 25, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) kicked off Water Week 2022 by announcing two Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $308 million to the City of Joliet, Illinois. EPA’s […]
Federal Settlement with Recycling Company Will Reduce Release of Ozone Depleting Refrigerants That Contribute to Climate Change
Company Will Implement Refrigerant Recovery Management Programs at 40 Facilities Across the United States and Pay a Civil Penalty April 22, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 22, 2022) – The United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has reached a proposed settlement with Schnitzer Steel Inc. of Portland, Oregon, to resolve alleged violations of […]
EPA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Recycle City Educational Initiative
Online games provide teachers and students with environmental learning resources April 21, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO (April 21, 2022) – As part of EPA’s celebration of Earth Day this week, the agency is marking the 25th anniversary of its Recycle City online educational resource. Recycle City’s web-based games and activities – newly updated for the anniversary – engage […]
EPA Fines Missouri Home Renovators for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations
April 20, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2022) – Two Missouri home renovation companies have agreed to pay almost $10,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. According to EPA, Swedlund Construction LLC of St. Louis and Rozell Siding and Windows Inc. […]
EPA Announces Request for Applications for $68M in Grant Funding to Support Environmental Finance Centers
Selected Grantees will Provide Technical Assistance to Communities Across America April 19, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 19, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Request for Applications for $68 million in federal funding through the Environmental Finance Center (EFC) Grant Program. EPA encourages non-profit organizations, universities, and other eligible entities to apply […]
EPA to Step Up Federal Actions in PA for Water Pollution
Pennsylvania’s Bay Cleanup Plan Falls Short of Target, PA has 90 Days to Submit Improved Plan, Lacks Sufficient Legislative Funding and Programs April 18, 2022 PHILADELPHIA (April 18, 2022) – After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reviewed Pennsylvania’s updated plan to address pollution reduction goals for the Chesapeake Bay watershed, it found that the plan […]
EPA approves the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Water Quality Standards
April 15, 2022 DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 (EPA) announced its approval of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s water quality standards under the federal Clean Water Act. This milestone approval culminates a 20-year effort by the Tribe’s Environmental Programs Division. With EPA’s action, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe becomes only the 47th federally recognized […]
EPA Proposes Attainment Status Updates for Several Areas Required to Meet Health Protection Standards for Smog
April 12, 2022 WASHINGTON (April 12, 2022) – Following Clean Air Act requirements, EPA is proposing determinations for whether certain areas have met the 2008 or 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, or smog. EPA is proposing determinations regarding the air quality progress of seven nonattainment areas classified as “Serious” for […]
EPA Proposes Attainment Status Updates for Areas in Connecticut Required to Meet Health Protection Standards for Smog
April 12, 2022 Map of the proposed Severe Classification Area for the 2008 Ozone StandardBOSTON (April 12, 2022) – Following the Clean Air Act requirements, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing determinations for whether certain areas of Connecticut have met the 2008 and 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, […]