EPA recognizes community as Libby cleanup draws to a close

DENVER, Colo. (November 29, 2018) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the work and collaboration in Libby, Montana since the W.R. Grace vermiculite mine became a Superfund site in 1999.

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EPA begins cleanup at Hagen Manufacturing, Shelburn, Ind.

For Immediate Release: No. 18-OPA071

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EPA oversees installation of groundwater monitoring wells at the USS Lead Superfund site, East Chicago, Ind.

For Immediate Release No. 18-OPA072

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U.S. EPA finalizes $35 million cleanup agreement for Valleycrest Superfund site in Dayton, Ohio

For Immediate Release: No. 18-OPA070

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EPA adds the Allied Paper Inc. Superfund site in Kalamazoo, Mich. to the Acting Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List

For Immediate Release: No. 18-OPA069

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Acting Administrator Wheeler Releases Third Update to Administrator's Superfund Emphasis List

(New York, N.Y.) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its third revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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Acting Administrator Wheeler Releases Third Update to Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List

WASHINGTON  — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its third revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List).

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First Phase of Interim Cleanup Completed at CTS Superfund Site in Asheville, N.C.

ATLANTA (November 16, 2018) – A significant milestone was reached this week in the cleanup of the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site (Site).

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First Phase of Interim Cleanup Completed at CTS Superfund Site in Asheville, N.C.

ATLANTA (November 16, 2018) – A significant milestone was reached this week in the cleanup of the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund Site (Site).

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EPA to Host Public Meeting for Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site Cleanup

ATLANTA (November 15, 2018) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting today to share details about the preferred alternative for clean up at the Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site in Chattanooga, Tenn., and answer questions.

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EPA to Host Public Meeting for Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site Cleanup

ATLANTA (November 15, 2018) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting today to share details about the preferred alternative for clean up at the Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site in Chattanooga, Tenn., and answer questions.

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EPA Continues Work to Protect Community Near the Tonawanda Coke Facility

(New York, N.Y. – Nov. 15, 2018) Today, the U.S.

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Mississippi announces plans for $37.8M in oil spill money

Mississippi officials have outlined how they plan to spend this year’s $37.8 million installment of BP oil spill money, focusing largely on economic, environmental and transportation projects. Gov. Phil Bryant made the announcement Tuesday in Biloxi, outlining how the state will spend money from the federal RESTORE Act, which allocates 80 percent of the penalties ...

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EPA Awards Almost $100,000 to Mainstream Engineering Corporation in Rockledge, Fla. to Develop Innovative Technology

ATLANTA (November 14, 2018) – On Thursday, November 8, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Mainstream Engineering Corporation in Rockledge, Fla.

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EPA Awards Almost $100,000 to QMetry Corporation in Lexington, Ky. to Develop Innovative Technology

ATLANTA (November 14, 2018) – On Thursday, November 8, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that QMetry Corporation in Lexington, Ky.

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Former Central Kentucky Businessman Sentenced to 36 Months for The Illegal Transportation and Storage of Hazardous Waste

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A former Central Kentucky businessman, who currently resides in Austin, Texas, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today. Kenneth Gravitt, 63, was sentenced, to 36 months, by Chief U.S.

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EPA Awards Almost $100,000 to Nutter & Associates, Inc. in Athens, Ga. to Develop Innovative Technology

ATLANTA (November 14, 2018) – On Thursday, November 8, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Nutter & Associates, Inc. in Athens, Ga.

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A Gulfport hospital is saving hundreds of endangered turtles

Imagine swallowing a hook with a large weight attached to it. Imagine spending months with that hook inside you while you try to carry on with your life. That happens to sea turtles on a regular basis when they take a fisherman’s bait. Lucky for them, there is someone here to help. Located on the ...

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Lincoln County Sanitation District in Kentucky Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Junction City to Hustonville sewer project in Lincoln County, Ky.

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Peachtree City, Ga. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Lake Peachtree Dam Spillway project in Peachtree City, Ga.

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Cocoa Beach, Fla. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Minuteman Causeway Stormwater/Streetscape improvement project in Cocoa Beach, Fla.

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Cullman, Ala. Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S.

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ReWa in South Carolina Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

ATLANTA (November 9, 2018) – On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) - Reedy River Basin Sewer Tunnel in Greenville, S.C.

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Entergy Mississippi, Recurrent Energy partner on Sunflower County solar site

The sunlight that fuels cotton, corn and soybean growth in the Mississippi Delta will soon fuel a 100-megawatt solar energy farm. This project will be the largest utility-owned solar farm in the state, pending approval of the Mississippi Public Service Commission. The project will be built by Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) subsidiary ...

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TOMORROW: EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Site in Navassa, North Carolina

ATLANTA (November 7, 2018) – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold a public meeting regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

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TOMORROW: EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust to Hold Public Meeting about Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp Site in Navassa, North Carolina

ATLANTA (November 7, 2018) – Federal and state officials together with Multistate Trust representatives will hold a public meeting regarding the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund site on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

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EPA fulfills promise to begin 2-month public comment period on proposed plan to clean up zone 1 of the USS Lead Superfund site in East Chicago, Ind.

For Immediate Release: No. 18-OPA067

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EPA begins cleanup at United Steel and Wire site, Battle Creek, Mich.

For Immediate Release: No. 18-OPA066

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Addresses 400 Farmers and State Agriculture Leaders in Mississippi

ATLANTA (November 1, 2018) — Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Trey Glenn addressed more than 400 farmers, state agriculture leaders, Congressional and state elected officials at the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation’s “Washington D.C.

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EPA Invites the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County to Apply for WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans

EPA Invites the City of Atlanta and DeKalb County to Apply for WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans Loans will help make critical investments in communities to improve water quality for 22 million Americans

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EPA Invites Tohopekaliga Water Authority in Kissimmee, Fla. to Apply for a WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan

ATLANTA (November 1, 2018) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting Tohopekaliga Water Authority in Kissimmee, Fla.

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EPA Invites North Miami Beach Water and Miami-Dade County to Apply for WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans

ATLANTA (November 1, 2018) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting North Miami Beach Water and the Miami-Dade County, Fla. to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans.

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EPA Invites Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in Key West, Fla. to Apply for a WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan

ATLANTA (November 1, 2018) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority in Key West, Fla.

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EPA Invites Pinellas County Utilities in Largo, Fla. to Apply for a WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan

ATLANTA (November 1, 2018) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting Pinellas County Utilities in Largo, Fla.

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EPA Invites Brunswick County in North Carolina to Apply for a WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan

ATLANTA (November 1, 2018) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting Brunswick County in North Carolina to apply for a $74 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan for improvements at the Northwest Water Treatment Plant.

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Soil Cleanup to Begin at Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Superfund Site in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

(Albany, N.Y. –  November 1, 2018) Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that cleanup of contaminated soil will begin later this month at the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Superfund Site in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

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EPA Awards South Carolina $685,000 to Assess and Clean Up Brownfields

ATLANTA – (November 1, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $685,000 to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to assess and clean up contaminated Brownfield sites throughout the state.

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EPA Awards South Carolina $685,000 to Assess and Clean Up Brownfields

ATLANTA – (November 1, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $685,000 to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to assess and clean up contaminated Brownfield sites throughout the state.

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