EPA and Partners Establish a Plan to Eliminate Preventable Lung Cancer Deaths from Radon
February 2, 2022 WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2022) – Fourteen organizations representing the Federal government, states, Tribes, industry and non-profit sectors have announced a new plan to protect public health and reduce the risks of radon, “The National Radon Action Plan (NRAP) 2021–2025.” The NRAP is a public-private partnership spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency […]
EPA Announces Data Innovation Challenge, Highlights Water Quality Indicators
February 1, 2022 WASHINGTON (Feb. 1, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS) Data Analysis Innovation Challenge, which invites research institutions to utilize large, nationally consistent statistical survey datasets to evaluate the health and impact of the nation’s aquatic ecosystems. Through this data challenge, participants will evaluate […]
EPA and Michigan Take Action to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution in Detroit
January 28, 2022 CHICAGO (January 28, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a formal determination that the Detroit area did not attain the sulfur dioxide air quality standard by the required deadline. This follows a court finding requiring EPA to determine, in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act, whether the area […]
La EPA brindará una sesión de escucha pública sobre el borrador de la estrategia relacionada con el plomo
La EPA brindará una sesión de escucha para la región sudoeste del Pacífico el 22 de febrero January 31, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO (31 de enero de 2022) — La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de EE. UU. anunció una serie de próximas sesiones de escucha pública, entre ellas una para la región sudoeste del Pacífico el 22 de febrero, […]
EPA Tổ Chức Phiên Lắng Nghe Công Khai về Dự Thảo Chiến Lược Chì
EPA tổ chức phiên lắng nghe cho Khu Vực Tây Nam Thái Bình Dương vào ngày 22 Tháng Hai January 31, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO (ngày 31 Tháng Giêng, 2022) — Cơ Quan Bảo Vệ Môi Trường Hoa Kỳ (EPA) đã công bố một loạt các phiên lắng nghe công chúng sắp tới, bao gồm một phiên […]
EPA to Hold Public Listening Session on Draft Lead Strategy
EPA to host listening session for Pacific Southwest Region on Feb. 22 January 31, 2022 SAN FRANCISCO (Jan. 31, 2022) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a series of upcoming public listening sessions, including one for the nation’s Pacific Southwest region on February 22, on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities […]
Jackson County, Missouri, Area Achieves Ambient Air Standard for Sulfur Dioxide
EPA, states, counties and cities work together to bring KC metro cleaner air January 31, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 31, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has redesignated a portion of Jackson County, Missouri, to attainment for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This action means […]
Jefferson County, Missouri, Area Achieves Ambient Air Standard for Sulfur Dioxide
January 31, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 31, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has redesignated a portion of Jefferson County, Missouri, to attainment for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA is also approving the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ (MoDNR’s) 10-year maintenance plan for the […]
EPA Announces Action Plan to Accelerate Cyber-Resilience for the Water Sector
January 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (Jan. 26, 2022) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners announced the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative – Water and Wastewater Sector Action Plan to help protect water systems from cyberattacks. The Action Plan focuses on high-impact activities that can be surged within 100 days to […]
EPA and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking for Drinking Water Projects in Vinton, Texas
January 27, 2022 DALLAS (Jan. 27, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined the North American Development Bank (NADBank) and the Village of Vinton, Texas, and other partners at a groundbreaking ceremony for two projects that will provide new drinking water distribution and wastewater collection to improve public health and water quality. […]