EPA concludes hazardous waste cleanups in California after wildfires

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EPA Awards Grants to Student Teams in Florida for Innovative Technology Projects

ORLANDO, Fla. (December 16, 2020) – Today, U.S.

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EPA Awards Grants to Student Teams in Alabama for Innovative Technology Projects

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (December 16, 2020) – Today, U.S.

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EPA completes cleanup at 188 properties this year at the Jacobsville Superfund Site in Evansville, Indiana

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 15, 2020) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed contaminated soil cleanup at 188 properties this year at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund Site in Evansville bringing the total number of property cleanups to 3,466.

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EPA Provides Continued Time for Public Review of Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period to January 20, 2021 on its proposed cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark.

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EPA Celebrates Superfund - 40 Years of Cleaning Up and Transforming Communities Across the Country

WASHINGTON (December 11, 2020) — This month, as the U.S.

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BNSF agreement to ensure long-term protectiveness within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site finalized

Lincoln County, Montana – On November 30, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Montana approved and entered a Consent Decree for remedial action between the U.S.

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EPA completes hazardous waste cleanup at the Century Plating site in Cleveland

CLEVELAND (Dec. 8, 2020) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that its hazardous waste cleanup at the former Century Plating site at 18006 South Waterloo Road in Cleveland is now complete.

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EPA Completes Reviews of 3 Superfund Site Cleanups in Connecticut during FY 2020

BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 3 National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Connecticut by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.

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EPA Completes Reviews of 9 Superfund Site Cleanups in Massachusetts during FY 2020

BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 9 National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Massachusetts, including one federal facility, by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.

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EPA Completes Review of 5 Superfund Site Cleanups in Maine during FY 2020

BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 5 Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Maine, including two federal facilities, by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.

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EPA Completes Reviews of 3 Superfund Site Cleanups in New Hampshire during FY 2020

BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 3 National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in New Hampshire by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.

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EPA Completes Reviews of 3 Superfund Site Cleanups in Rhode Island during FY 2020

BOSTON – EPA has completed comprehensive reviews of site cleanups at 3 National Priorities List Sites (Superfund Sites) in Rhode Island by performing required Five-Year Reviews of each site.

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EPA Completes Review of Burgess Brothers Landfill Superfund Site Cleanup in Vermont during FY 2020

BOSTON – EPA has completed a comprehensive review of a site cleanup at 1 National Priorities List Site (Superfund Site) in Vermont by performing the required Five-Year Review of the site.

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EPA Proposes Removing Superfund Designation from Part of Palmerton Zinc Pile Site

EPA Proposes Removing Superfund Designation from Part of Palmerton Zinc Pile Site

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EPA completes soil cleanup at the American Legion Trailer Park in Roseville, Ohio

ROSEVILLE, Ohio (Nov. 30, 2020) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that its cleanup of lead contamination at the American Legion Trailer Park at 74 S. Main St. in Roseville is now complete.

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EPA completes soil cleanup at 26 residential properties in Bridgewood Lane area of Glendale, Wisconsin

GLENDALE, Wis. (Nov. 30, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that contaminated soil has been removed from 26 residential yards in the Parkway Lawns and Bender’s subdivision located along North Bridgewood Lane and North Milwaukee River Parkway in Glendale.

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EPA Finds That Existing Requirements Effectively Address Financial Risks from Three Industries

WASHINGTON (November 25, 2020) — The U.S.

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EPA proposes removing part of Lake Sandy Jo (M&M Landfill) Site from Superfund List

EPA proposes removing part of Lake Sandy Jo (M&M Landfill) Site from Superfund List

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EPA Provides Additional Time for Public Review of Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period a fourth time to December 21, 2020 on its proposed cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark.

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Administrator Wheeler Tours Brownfields Sites in Little Rock, Ark.

LITTLE ROCK (November 19, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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EPA Completes Record Number of Superfund Cleanups through Lean Management

WASHINGTON (November 17, 2020) — The U.S.

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EPA Begins Historic Full-Scale Dredging of Gowanus Canal Superfund Site

NEW YORK – Today, U.S.

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EPA Presents 2020 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards to Federal and Local Agencies for Former Naval Training Center Orlando, Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (November 12, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 2020 national Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards to the U.S.

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Nearing Full Implementation, EPA’s Lean Management System Delivers Results

NEW YORK (November 12, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has implemented the EPA Lean Management System (ELMS) to 83% of the agency across the United States.

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Developer begins sampling soil in Zone 1 at USS Lead Superfund Site in East Chicago, Ind.

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-33

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Nearing Full Implementation, EPA's Lean Management System Delivers Results on Brownfields Projects in Maine

BOSTON (November 12, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has implemented the EPA Lean Management System (ELMS) to 83% of the agency across the U.S.

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EPA Region 7 Delivers Results in the Heartland

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA to Recognize the Former Naval Training Center Site Work in Orlando, Florida with 2020 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards

ORLANDO, Fla. – (November 10, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a virtual award ceremony to recognize the U.S.

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EPA completes $5.5 million cleanup of Tremont/Clark Field site in Cleveland

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-030

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EPA to temporarily suspend work at Matthiessen and Hegeler Zinc site for the winter

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-032

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Nearing Full Implementation, EPA’s Lean Management System Delivers Results

ATLANTA (November 10, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has implemented the EPA Lean Management System (ELMS) to 83% of the agency across the U.S.

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EPA Announces Cleanup Plan for Superfund Site in Atlantic, Iowa

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (November 10, 2020) – Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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EPA to conduct aerial survey of Olin Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass. week of November 9th or 16th

WILMINGTON, MASS. – Within the next two weeks, Olin Corporation (Olin) plans to conduct an aerial survey over the Maple Meadow Brook wetlands in Wilmington.

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EPA, DOJ and Alabama Take Action to Address Clean Water Act Violations at the Kronospan, LLC Facility in Eastaboga, Alabama

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EPA Ready to Support FEMA, State Efforts on Tropical Cyclone Eta

ATLANTA – (Nov. 9, 2020) The U.S.

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EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Cyclone Eta’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

ATLANTA – (Nov. 9, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Tropical Cyclone Eta.

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U.S. EPA Recognizes Freight Industry Leaders in North Carolina for Environmental Performance

GREENSBORO, NC – (November 5, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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U.S. EPA Recognizes Freight Industry Leaders in Georgia for Environmental Performance

ATLANTA – (November 5, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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U.S. EPA Recognizes Bacardi USA Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida for Environmental Performance

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – (November 5, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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U.S. EPA Recognizes Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Knoxville, Tennessee for Environmental Performance

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – (November 5, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Region 7 Announces Lead Superfund Site Deletions During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA installs monitoring wells at the Kokomo Contaminated Groundwater Plume Superfund site

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-019

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgia Department of Agriculture

SAVANNAH, Ga. (October 28, 2020) – Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Commissioner Gary W.

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EPA Presents 2020 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards to Federal and Missouri Agencies for Weldon Spring Superfund Site

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA Calls for Nominations for the 2021 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher Awards

WASHINGTON (October 28, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Zeta’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

ATLANTA – (Oct. 27, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities, families and business owners to be aware of conditions that could lead to poor or dangerous indoor air quality following Tropical Storm Zeta.

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In Jacksonville, Administrator Wheeler Celebrates Deletion of Fairfax Street Wood Treaters Superfund Site from National Priority List

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EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

Helena, Montana (October 23, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the U.S.

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U.S. EPA Fire Response in Northern California: Update

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working with local, state and federal partners on the response to the Northern California fires.

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DeKalb County, Georgia Clean Water Act Settlement Modified to Further Address Sanitary Sewer Overflows

ATLANTA (October 22, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), announced a proposed modification of a 2011 Consent Decree with DeKalb County, Georgia.

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EPA Launches New Tool to Highlight Green Infrastructure and Health in Proctor Creek Community in Atlanta, Georgia

ATLANTA (October 22, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), along with Proctor Creek residents and stakeholders, announced the launch of the Proctor Creek Watershed Story Map.

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EPA completes cleanup at Midco II Superfund site in Gary

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-014

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EPA offers DePue Superfund Site cleanup availability sessions

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-028

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EPA Provides Additional Time for Public Review of Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period a third time to November 20, 2020 on its proposed cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark.

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture

FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 16, 2020) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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EPA Finalizes Removal of Superfund Designation from First Piedmont Superfund Site in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

EPA Finalizes Removal of Superfund Designation from First Piedmont Superfund Site in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 15, 2020) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M.

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U.S. EPA Deletes Jasco Superfund Site in Mountain View, California, from the Superfund National Priorities List

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator John Busterud announced the deletion from the Superfund National Priorities List of the Jasco Superfund site in Mountain View, California, during a virtual event. Mr.

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NEW PFAS and Risk Communication Fact Sheets Available NOW!

‌     ­NEW ITRC Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Risk Communication Fact Sheets AVAILABLE NOW!   Complementing their widely popular technical guidance document, ITRC's PFAS Team is pleased to announce the release of 12 updated and new Fact Sheets: 11 PFAS Fact Sheets and One Risk Communication Toolkit Fact Sheet! The PFAS Team developed the short fact sheets with updated content to replace the older longer fact sheets. For more detailed information, users of the fact sheets will also want to access the newly updated PFAS Technical and Regulatory Guidance Document.     ACCESS THE PFAS FACT SHEETS   The updated and new fact sheets are linked and briefly described below:   Naming Conventions – Addresses naming conventions of some of the commonly reported PFAS.    Regulations – Highlights current information on federal and state regulatory programs concerning PFAS.   History and Use – Provides a concise overview of the discovery and manufacturing of PFAS, information about emerging health and environmental concerns and PFAS releases to the environment.   Fate and Transport and Physical and Chemical Properties – Provides a brief overview of physical and chemical properties as well as fate and transport processes for PFAS. The PFAS family has a wide universe of substances with diverse physical and chemical properties, therefore, it's crucial for the user to understand specific chemicals or subgroups of chemicals that are being studied to understand their behavior in the environment.   Sampling Precautions and Laboratory Analytical Methods – Summarizes information about appropriate tools and provides information to help develop a site-specific sampling and analysis program.   Site Characterization and Media-Specific Occurrence – Describes considerations for completing site characterizations where PFAS have been released to the environment, and briefly provides information about media-specific occurrence of some PFAS.   Treatment Technologies and Methods – Summarizes treatment technologies and methods for PFAS in environmental media today, recognizing the intense research and development that is rapidly evolving.   Aqueous Film-Forming Foam – Provides information, history and background about Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and describes methods to manage AFFF to limit potential environmental impacts.   Human and Ecological Health Effects and Risk Assessment – Summarizes current information about bioaccumulation of PFAS, human and ecological effects and site risk assessment.    Risk Communication – Summarizes information about the role of risk perception in risk communication, risk communication challenges specifically for PFAS and provides examples of PFAS planning and engagement tools.   Stakeholder Perspectives – Provides stakeholder perspectives and concerns associated with environmental impacts of PFAS.   ACCESS THE RISK COMMUNICATION FACT SHEET   Designed by three collaborating ITRC teams; Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), 1,4-Dioxane, and Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCBs), ITRC's Risk Communication Toolkit provides an overview of risk communication and risk communication concepts, walks through the steps in developing a communication plan and stakeholder outreach activities, and applies these principles in case studies, and includes various tools to facilitate risk communication plan development   Risk Communication Toolkit Fact Sheet – Provides key aspects of risk communication, describes the communication planning process and includes a list of communication and engagement tools that are included in the toolkit. ‌ ‌ ‌   ITRC is a program of the Environmental Research Institute of the States (ERIS). ERIS is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the District of Columbia and managed by the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS).

 

 

EPA Deletes Tulsa Fuel & Manufacturing Site from National Priorities List of Contaminated Sites

DALLAS – (Oct. 13, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the deletion of all or part of 27 sites from the National Priorities List, including the full deletion of the Tulsa Fuel & Manufacturing site in Collinsville, Oklahoma.

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EPA Selects Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to Receive $200,000 for Trash-Free Waters Grant

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EPA Marks Third Year of Historically High Superfund Site Deletions with Visit to Peter Cooper Superfund Site in Gowanda, New York

Gowanda, N.Y. - Today, U.S.

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EPA at 50: EPA Kicks Off Children’s Health Month 2020

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce

JACKSON, Miss. (October 7, 2020) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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EPA Begins PCB cleanup at Crown Vantage Side Channel in Kalamazoo

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-022

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EPA officially deletes two sites and part of a third from the National Priorities List in Washington

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially removed two Washington Superfund Sites, and the soils at a third site, from the National Priorities List or Superfund cleanup list. The sites are located in Chehalis, Spokane, and Maple Valley.

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EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Creosote Contamination at the GCL Tie and Treating Superfund Site in Sidney, New York

NEW YORK  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address creosote contamination at the GCL Tie and Treating Superfund Site located in the Village of Sidney, New York, along the Susquehanna River.

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EPA Finalizes Removal of Superfund Designation from 10-acre Parcel of Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Mass.

BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the deletion of a 10.7-acre parcel from the ongoing cleanup of the Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Massachusetts.

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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Florida’s Request to Administer a Clean Water Act Section 404 Program

ATLANTA (October 5, 2020) – On August 20, 2020, the U.S.

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La EPA finaliza el plan de limpieza para abordar el Sitio Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO (5 de octubre de 2020) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha finalizado el plan de limpieza para abordar el problema de suelos contaminados en el Lugar SuperfondoPesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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EPA Deletes All or Part of 27 Superfund Sites from the National Priorities List, Continuing Recent Trend of Historic High Deletions

WASHINGTON (October 5, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 the Agency deleted all or part of 27 sites from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

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EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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La EPA finaliza el plan de limpieza para abordar el Sitio Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha finalizado el plan de limpieza para abordar el problema de suelos contaminados en el Lugar SuperfondoPesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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EPA Awards $500,000 to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina for Clean Diesel Project

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (October 2, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Awards $2,244,492 to Clean Diesel Projects in Georgia

ATLANTA – (October 2, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Awards $2,629,500 to Clean Diesel Projects in Florida

MIAMI – (October 2, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Removes Part of Southeast Rockford Groundwater Contamination Site Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-011

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EPA Removes Portion of Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc. Landfill Site in Mishawaka from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-009

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EPA Removes Part of Fort Wayne Reduction Dump Site from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-012

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EPA removes 671 East Chicago, Indiana, residences from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-013

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EPA Removes Fridley Commons Park Well Field Site from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-010

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EPA Finalizes Change to Cleanup Plan for the Imperial Oil/Champion Chemical Superfund Site in Morganville, New Jersey

Morganville, N.J.  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a change to its September 1992 plan for addressing groundwater contamination at the Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemical Superfund Site in Morganville.

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EPA Awards $75,000 in Funding to the University of Central Florida to Solve Environmental and Public Health Challenges

ORLANDO, Fla. (October 1, 2020) – Today, U.S.

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EPA Awards $75,000 in Funding to the University of Alabama to Solve Environmental and Public Health Challenges

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EPA Awards $805,500 for Clean Diesel Projects in South Carolina

COLUMBIA (September 30, 2020) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) announced Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments will be awarded an $805,500 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant to replace two transit buses with battery electric equivalents.  

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EPA Announces the Selection of Florida Atlantic University to Receive $195,426 in Funding to Support Anaerobic Digestion

West Palm Beach, Fla. – (October 1, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Announces the Selection of Emory University to Receive $298,502 in Funding to Support Anaerobic Digestion

ATLANTA – (October 1, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address PCB Contamination at the Unimatic Superfund Site in Fairfield, New Jersey

Fairfield, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address contaminated sediment and groundwater at the Unimatic Manufacturing Corporation Superfund Site in Fairfield, New Jersey.

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EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan to Address Groundwater Contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in New Jersey

RINGWOOD, N.J. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its cleanup plan to address groundwater and mine water contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in Ringwood.

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EPA and USDA Reach Agreement to Redelegate CERCLA Authority at the Historic Matterhorn Mill Near Telluride, Colorado

WASHINGTON (September 30, 2020) — Today, the Office of Mountains, Deserts and Plains within the U.S.

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EPA leader's St. Cloud visit cites City Hall, old Tech in touting grant funding

Sarah KocherSt. Cloud Times September 28, 2020

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EPA Awards $571,670 Grant to Georgia to Fund Metro Atlanta Community-Scale Air Toxics Monitoring

ATLANTA – (September 28, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Awards $353,516 Grant to South Carolina to Fund Community-Scale Air Toxics Monitoring in North Charleston

COLUMBIA, S.C. – (September 28, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Awards $353,516 Grant to Shelby County to Fund Community-Scale Air Toxics Monitoring in Memphis, Tenn.

MEMPHIS, TENN. – (SEPTEMBER 28, 2020) Today, the U.S.

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EPA Awards MPCA $731,893 for State, Tribal Brownfields Program

St. Cloud, Minn. (September 28, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the award of $731,893 to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) brownfields program during a tour of brownfield cleanup sites in St.

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The United States and New Jersey Reach Settlement for Cleanup at the Hercules, Inc. Superfund Site, Gibbstown, New Jersey

NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of New Jersey today announced the lodging of a consent decree with Hercules LLC to perform the cleanup design and conduct the cleanup selected by EPA for the Hercules, Inc.

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EPA begins lead contaminated soil cleanup at residential properties in Lyons

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-015 EPA begins lead contaminated soil cleanup at residential properties in Lyons

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EPA Awards Pollution Prevention Funding to the University of Alabama

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EPA Awards $122,070 Pollution Prevention Funding to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

JACKSON – (SEPTEMBER 23, 2020) Today, U.S.

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EPA Selects the Kentucky Department of Compliance Assistance to Receive $192,000 in Pollution Prevention Grants

FRANKFORT (September 23, 2020) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Selects the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation to Receive $182,000 in Pollution Prevention Grants

NASHVILLE (September 23, 2020) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Completes Cleanup of FMC Corp. Landfill Superfund Site

NEW YORK  – After the completion of all cleanup work, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deleted the FMC Corp.

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EPA Awards Pollution Prevention Funding to East Carolina University and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

RALEIGH – (September 23, 2020) Today, during Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, the U.S.

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EPA Awards $182,000 Pollution Prevention Funding to Georgia Tech

ATLANTA – (Sept. 23, 2020) Today, during Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, the U.S.

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EPA Completes Cleanup of FMC Corp. Landfill Superfund List

NEW YORK  – After the completion of all cleanup work, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deleted the FMC Corp.

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Group OKs $15M for Mississippi coast restoration projects

A Mississippi group has approved four projects to restore coastal areas damaged by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday. The projects were approved by the Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group, which has representatives from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Department of the Interior, ...

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La EPA está lista para apoyar a FEMA y la labor estatal frente a la depresión tropical Sally

ATLANTA – (17 de septiembre de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.

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EPA Ready to Support FEMA, State Efforts on Tropical Depression Sally

ATLANTA – (Sept. 17, 2020) The U.S.

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EPA Awards $1 Million in Funding to the University of South Florida to Research How to Control and Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms

Tampa, Fla. (September 17, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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ICYMI: Contaminated Carter Carburetor site gets new life — as a golf course for the Boys & Girls Club

Bryce Gray

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‘Sigh of relief’: Sally spares a Mississippi gator ranch

As rain and wind from Sally started reaching the Gulf Coast, the manager of a Mississippi alligator ranch was just hoping he wouldn’t have to deal with a repeat of what happened during Hurricane Katrina. That’s when about 250 alligators escaped their enclosures as storm surge pushed water over the grounds. But this time, the ...

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Administrator Wheeler Highlights Superfund Cleanups in Missouri, Meets with Community Leaders

St. Louis, Mo. (September 16, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler kicked off his trip to Missouri highlighting Superfund cleanups and meeting with community leaders.

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EPA Administrator Celebrates Carter Carburetor Superfund Site Cleanup Completion, Future Reuse with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

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Administrator Wheeler Celebrates Carter Carburetor Superfund Site Cleanup Completion and Future Reuse with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

At an event with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the completion of site cleanup at the Carter Carburetor Superfund Site in St.

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EPA Reaches Settlement with Kansas City Renovator for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations

 

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Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding along the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore in Alabama with 105 mph (165) winds and torrential rain Wednesday, swamping homes and trapping people in high water along the Gulf Coast as it crept inland for what could be a long, slow and disastrous drenching across the Deep South. Moving at an agonizing 3 mph, or about as fast ...

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La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura

ATLANTA – (15 de septiembre de 2020) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU.

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EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Massachusetts

WILMINGTON, MASS. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the extension of the public comment period for a proposed cleanup plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

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EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Sally’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

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MATT ALLEN — Presidential platforms for environmental law

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment. This particular presidential election will have a significant impact on the EPA’s domain and the regulations and rules we use to govern business and citizen behavior. President Donald Trump has been known for the ...

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Gulf Coast residents brace for Sally, possible new hurricane

Storm-weary Gulf Coast residents prepared for a new weather onslaught Monday as Tropical Storm Sally slowly churned toward them, with forecasters predicting landfall as a hurricane. Jeffrey Gagnard of Chalmette, Louisiana, was spending Sunday in Mississippi helping his parents prepare their home for Sally — and making sure they safely evacuated ahead of the storm. ...

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EPA elimina el sitio Superfondo de aguas subterráneas Hormigas en Caguas, Puerto Rico, de la lista federal de Superfondo

NUEVA YORK (10 de septiembre de 2020) - Después de concluir todo el trabajo de limpieza, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU.

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EPA Deletes the Hormigas Groundwater Superfund Site in Puerto Rico, from federal Superfund list

NEW YORK -  After completing all cleanup work, the U.S.

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EPA Deletes DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve from Superfund list

WARRENVILLE, Ill. (September 9, 2020) —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the deletion of the DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve Superfund Site in Warrenville from the National Priorities List (NPL).

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EPA Announces $4 Million in Research Funding to Build Resilience and Protect Vulnerable Groups from Environmental Impacts of Natural Disasters

ATLANTA (Sept.

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EPA meets with federal agency partners in New Castle to discuss redevelopment

PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 3, 2020) – The U.S.

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Iowa State University Awarded $800,000 EPA Grant to Build Resilience and Protect Vulnerable Groups from Environmental Impacts of Natural Disasters

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA Adds Clearwater Refinishing in South Carolina to Superfund National Priorities List and Removes Capitol City Plume in Alabama

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EPA Adds Clearwater Refinishing in South Carolina to Superfund National Priorities List and Removes Capitol City Plume in Alabama

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EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement Agreement with Ferrellgas, Inc. to Prevent Chemical Accidents at Florida Facility

TAVARES, Fla. - (September 3, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S.

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EPA Completes Assessment of National Priorities Sites Following Hurricane Laura

DALLAS – (Sept. 3, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed inspection of all National Priorities List Superfund sites in counties and parishes with federal disaster declarations following Hurricane Laura.

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EPA, Michigan complete second phase of soil treatment at Velsicol Superfund site

ST. LOUIS, Mich. (Sep. 2, 2020) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) have completed the second phase of soil treatment at the Velsicol Superfund site. The next phase will begin in spring 2021.

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Caney, Kansas, Residential Yards Site Added to Superfund National Priorities List

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA adds Groundwater Plume Site in Edina and St. Louis Park in Suburban Minneapolis to the Superfund National Priorities List

St. LOUIS PARK and EDINA, MINNESOTA (September 1, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of six sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) including the Highway 100 and County Road 3 Groundwater Plume in St.

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EPA proposes Billings PCE site for Superfund cleanup

Billings, Mont.  --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed adding the Billings PCE site in Yellowstone County, Mont., to the National Priorities List (NPL), making it eligible for additional study and cleanup resources under EPA’s Superfund program.

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EPA Announces Availability of Funding for Farmer-led, Farm Focused Projects in the Gulf

GULFPORT, Miss. (Sept.1, 2020) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Proposes to add site in Odessa, Texas to National Priorities List

DALLAS – (Sept. 1, 2020) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed addition of Northwest Odessa Groundwater site to the National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.

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EPA Proposes to add site in Odessa, Texas to National Priorities List

DALLAS – (Sept. 1, 2020) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added six sites to the National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks, including Henryette Iron and Metal in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

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EPA Adds Blades, Delaware, Site to Superfund National Priorities List

PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 1, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its commitment today to clean up six new sites – including the Blades Groundwater Site in Delaware – by adding them to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

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EPA Proposes to Add the Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc. Facility in Franklinville, New Jersey to the Superfund National Priorities List

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. – Today, the U.S.

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U.S. EPA Adds Orange County North Basin Site to Superfund National Priorities List

LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the addition of six sites, including the Orange County North Basin site in southern California to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).

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BNSF agrees to future operation and maintenance of remedy within railroad corridors for Libby Asbestos Superfund site

Libby, Montana  – Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the U.S.

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Senior EPA Officials Speak at Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Forum on Strengthening Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

ORLANDO, Fla. (September 1, 2020) –Yesterday, U.S.

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EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List, Advancing the Agency’s Commitment to Expedite Cleanups and Protect Human Health

WASHINGTON (September 1, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding six sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.

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EPA Will Coordinate with City of Somerville to Remove Contamination at Conway Park

BOSTON — The U.S.

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EPA Proposes Update to Cleanup Plan for New Hampshire Plating Superfund Site in Merrimack

(MANCHESTER, N.H.) – The U.S.

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EPA Promotes Commitment to Protect Water Quality and Coral Reef Restoration in Tampa, Florida

Tampa, Fla. (August 28, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento and EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker visited The Florida Aquarium in Tampa.

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

RALEIGH, N.C.  (August 25, 2020) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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Part of Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke Site in Ironton Removed from EPA’s Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-005

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Creosote Contamination at the GCL Tie and Treating Superfund Site in Sidney, New York

NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address creosote contamination at the GCL Tie and Treating Superfund site located in the Village of Sidney, New York, along the Susquehanna River.

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EPA to hold public meeting to discuss upcoming cleanup at Antique Chrome Shop site in Indianapolis

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-007 EPA to hold public meeting to discuss upcoming cleanup at Antique Chrome Shop site in Indianapolis

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EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period to September 21, 2020 on its proposed cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the bank of the Passaic River in Newark.

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EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for the New Carlisle Landfill Superfund Site in Ohio

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-003 EPA seeks public comment on proposed cleanup plan for the New Carlisle Landfill Superfund Site in Ohio

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La EPA llega a un acuerdo de $56.6 millones para la limpieza de agua subterránea en los sitios Superfund del área de Los Ángeles

LOS ÁNGELES - La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA), el Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU.

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EPA Reaches $56.6 million Settlement for Groundwater Cleanup at Los Angeles Area Superfund Sites

LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.

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EPA to Provide Building Blocks Assistance to Fort Pierce, Florida

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (August 14, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced United Against Poverty in Fort Pierce will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program.

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ICYMI: Superfund cleanup of Fox River, Green Bay ends

Aisha Morales  WBAY  August 12, 2020

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EPA Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Wisconsin Highlighting Trump Administration’s Superfund Cleanup Progress, Water Infrastructure Investment

Waukesha, Wis. (August 12, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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EPA Releases Ninth Update to the Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List, Highlights Progress at USS Lead Site in East Chicago, Indiana

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-002

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EPA Announces Proposed Plan to Begin Clean Up of the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Massachusetts

WILMINGTON, MASS. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a proposed cleanup plan for the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass.

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EPA Releases Ninth Update to the Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List, Continuing the Commitment to Help Accelerate Progress at Sites Across the Country Newark, N.J. and Kent. N.Y. Sites Noted

NEW YORK  – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the ninth update to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List) in Green Bay, Wis.

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After decades of cleanup efforts, EPA delists the Lower Menominee River as 'area of concern'

Laura Schulte Milwaukee Journal Sentinel August 11, 2020

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EPA extends public comment period on proposed cleanup plan for Pike and Mulberry Streets PCE Plume Superfund Site in Martinsville

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-001

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EPA Releases Ninth Update to the Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List, Continuing the Commitment to Help Accelerate Progress at Sites Across the Country

Green Bay, Wis. (August 12, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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EPA Adds Two Public Hearings and Extends Comment Period for Draft Revised 2020 Permit for Housatonic River Cleanup

BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the deadline for public comments to be submitted on EPA's proposed modifications to the 2016 cleanup plan for the "Rest of River" portion of the Housatonic River.

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EPA Announces Significant Air Quality Improvement in Jefferson County, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 10, 2020) – Today, the U.S.

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EPA Finalizes Plan for Next Phase of Cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Superfund Site in Gibbsboro, New Jersey

Gibbsboro, N.J. – The U.S.

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EPA Selects Final Groundwater Cleanup Plan for the Nyanza Waste Dump Superfund Site in Ashland, Massachusetts

BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation with the State of Massachusetts, has selected a final plan to cleanup groundwater contamination at the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site, Operable Unit 2, located in Ashland.

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EPA Announces Additional $235 Million Water Infrastructure Loan for Miami-Dade County

ATLANTA (August 6, 2020) — Today, through a virtual event with U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, U.S.

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Aquarium a monument to post-Katrina recovery $98 million attraction to open Aug. 29

By JACK WEATHERLY Fifteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina made landfall and destroyed most of the infrastructure along the coast of Mississippi, a new structure will open, celebrating the recovery of the area. The $98 million Mississippi Aquarium will open in Gulfport. Though located on the coast, the public-private facility will tell the ...

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Agreement to Help Advance Florida’s Assumption of Clean Water Act Program

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - (August 5, 2020) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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EPA Awards Vanderbilt University over $790,000 to Develop New Approaches for Evaluating Chemical Toxicokinetics

ATLANTA (August 4, 2020) – Today, the U.S.

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New officers, members elected to Main Street board of directors

A new slate of executive officers and new board members have been elected to the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) Board of Directors to lead the efforts of the statewide community and economic development organization for 2020-2021. Steven Dick of Mississippi Power in Gulfport has been elected to serve as MMSA Board President for 2020-2021. Dick ...

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EPA seeks comment on proposed $11.8 million plan to clean up Pike and Mulberry Streets PCE Plume Superfund Site in Martinsville, Indiana

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-066                                                                      

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La EPA propone un plan de limpieza para el Lugar de Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico (30 de julio de 2020) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA) propone un plan de limpieza para abordar el problema suelos contaminados en el Lugar de Superfondo Pesticide Warehouse I en Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

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EPA Proposes No Further Action at Barrels, Inc. Superfund Site in Lansing

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-067 LANSING, Mich. (July 30, 2020) – Tomorrow, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin a 30-day public comment period on its proposal to take no further cleanup action at the Barrels, Inc. Superfund Site. 

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ICYMI: EPA speeds up Colorado cleanup as climate change takes back seat to Superfund

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EPA Releases Proposed Plan for Site Wide Repository at the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Site in San Juan County, Colorado

(San Juan County, Colo.)   - Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Proposed Plan for a site wide repository to centrally manage mine waste at the Bonita Peak Mining District (BPMD).

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EPA Region 2 Continues to Address PFAS on the State and Local Level

NEW YORK - Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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EPA Region 2 Continues to Address PFAS

NEW YORK - Aggressively addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to be an active and ongoing priority for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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EPA Supports States in Addressing PFAS Across the Southeast

ATLANTA (July 29, 2020) — Yesterday, the U.S.

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EPA Proposes Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, Rhode Island

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to cleanup groundwater at the Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. (L&RR) Superfund Site located on Oxford Road in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

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ICYMI: EPA making progress on Superfund

EPA Making Progress on Superfund

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EPA Releases Final Plan for Quendall Terminals Cleanup

The U.S.

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EPA Proposes Change to Cleanup Plan for the Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Morganville, New Jersey

Morganville, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to its plan to address groundwater contamination at the Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Morganville.

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ICYMI: Administrator Wheeler Visits Western States, Reaffirms President Trump’s Commitment to Reducing Regulatory Burdens and Revitalizing Communities

WASHINGTON (July 28, 2020) This week, U.S.

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EPA Proposes Change to Cleanup Plan for the Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Morganville, New Jersey

Morganville, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to its plan to address groundwater contamination at the Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Morganville.

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EPA Administrator Wheeler Touts Superfund Accomplishments after 40 years

PHILADELPHIA (July 28, 2020) – U.S.

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EPA at 50: Transforming Communities: Cleaning Up America’s Most Hazardous Land Contamination

WASHINGTON (July 27, 2020) — This week, as part of its 50th anniversary commemoration, the U.S.

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EPA Proposes Removing the Scrap Processing Co. Superfund Site in Medford from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-062 EPA Proposes Removing the Scrap Processing Co. Superfund Site in Medford from Superfund List

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EPA Awards $3.8 Million Grant to Improve and Protect Georgia’s Water Quality

ATLANTA - (July 22, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) $3,855,500 to address nonpoint source pollution.

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (July 22, 2020) – Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address Soil and Groundwater Contamination at the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan for the Riverside Industrial Park Superfund site on the banks of the Passaic River in Newark.

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MS Dept. of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) receives $3.1M grant from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve water quality.

EPA Awards $3.1 Million Grant to Improve and Protect Mississippi’s Water Quality

 

EPA Proposes Removing a Portion of Fort Wayne Reduction Dump from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-061

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EPA issues $4.1 million cleanup plan for North Alcoa site in East St. Louis

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-065

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EPA at 50: Transforming and Revitalizing Communities by Cleaning Up Brownfields; Grant to Northampton County will boost redevelopment

PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2020) — This week, as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 50th anniversary commemoration, the agency announced $375,000 in supplemental Brownfields Revolving Loan Funding (RLF) to the County of Northampton, Pennsylvania.

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EPA Awards $3.8 Million Grant to Improve and Protect North Carolina’s Water Quality

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 9, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) grant funding totaling $3,837,500 to address nonpoint source pollution.

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EPA Awards More Than $2.5 Million to Improve and Protect South Carolina’s Water Quality

COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 9, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) grant funding totaling $2,583,500 to address nonpoint source pollution.

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EPA Proposes to Remove Superfund Designation from 10-acre Parcel of Industri-Plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Mass.

BOSTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete a 10.7-acre parcel from the ongoing cleanup of the Industri-plex Superfund Site in Woburn, Massachusetts.

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EPA proposes to remove all or part of three Washington Superfund sites from the National Priorities List

Seattle – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to officially remove two Washington Superfund Sites, and the soils at a third site, from the National Priorities List (NPL) or Superfund cleanup list. The sites are located in Chehalis, Spokane, and Maple Valley.

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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan to Address PCB Contamination at the Unimatic Superfund Site in Fairfield, N.J.

Fairfield, N.J. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cleanup plan to address contaminated sediment and groundwater at the Unimatic Manufacturing Corporation Superfund Site in Fairfield, N.J.

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Proposed Settlement Reached for Soil, Sediment and Groundwater Cleanup at Wells G&H Superfund Site in Woburn, Mass.

BOSTON - The U.S.

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Dubuque, Iowa’s North Port Revitalization Highlighted by EPA as a Transformative Brownfields Cleanup

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EPA Awards $3.1 Million Grant to Improve and Protect Mississippi’s Water Quality

Jackson, Miss. (July 13, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) grant funding totaling $3,146,000 to address nonpoint source pollution.

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EPA proposes to Delete DuPage County Landfill/Blackwell Forest Preserve from Superfund list

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-060

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Permit Modifications to Enhance and Speed Up Cleanup of Housatonic River

BOSTON – The U.S.

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EPA proposes removing 671 East Chicago, Indiana, residences from Superfund List

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-059

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Feds to decide if 2 Mississippi turtles need protection

The federal government says it will decide whether protection is needed for a freshwater turtle found only in Mississippi and a related species found in Mississippi and Louisiana. The agreement settles a lawsuit filed in January calling for a declaration that Pearl River map turtles and Pascagoula map turtles are endangered or threatened. One is found in the Pearl River ...

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Cleanup complete at former Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates, North Dakota

Fort Yates, N.D. (July 7,2020):  Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has completed cleanup of asbestos and mold contamination at the Old Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates.

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EPA begins soil cleanup at Hegewisch Little League field on Chicago’s Far South Side

CHICAGO (July 6, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the start of a cleanup to remove soil contaminated with lead and arsenic at a site on Chicago’s Far South Side. Known locally as the Hegewisch Little League baseball field, the site is located at 12710 S.

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EPA Awards $60,000 to Organizations in Georgia and North Carolina for 2020 Environmental Justice Small Grants

ATLANTA (June 29, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 12 organizations will receive a total of $360,000 to help address environmental justice issues in their communities.

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EPA’s Latest Regulatory Agenda Continues Commitment to Strong Environmental Protections and Regulatory Reform into 2021

WASHINGTON (June 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S.

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EPA Selects Remedy to Protect Residents at Arsenic Mine Superfund Site in Kent, New York

Kent, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected a remedy for the Arsenic Mine Superfund Site in Kent, N.Y.

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Montana DEQ to assume Operation and Maintenance responsibilities for Libby Superfund Site Operable Units 4 and 7

Libby, Mont. — Only July 1, 2020, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will assume Operations and Maintenance (O&M) responsibilities from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Operable Units 4 and 7 at the Libby Superfund Site .

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EPA proposes partial delisting of Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke Superfund Site in Ohio

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-038

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Vicksburg District to open Muddy Bayou Control Structure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District notified local authorities and emergency management personnel of the need to open the gates of the Muddy Bayou Control Structure, located 13 miles northwest of Vicksburg in the Yazoo River Basin, within the next four-to-five days. Once conditions allow, the gates at Muddy Bayou will be operated ...

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EPA proposes partial delisting of Southeast Rockford Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-037

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EPA proposes delisting of Fridley Commons Park Well Field Superfund Site in Minnesota

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-035 FRIDLEY, Minn. (June 23, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the removal of the 50-acre Fridley Commons Park Well Field Superfund Site from the National Priorities List (NPL).

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EPA proposes partial delisting of Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc. Landfill Superfund Site in Indiana

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-058

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EPA Proposes Interim Cleanup Plan for Groundwater at the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site, Smithfield, R.I.

BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a Proposed Plan for an interim remedy for the cleanup of groundwater at the Davis Liquid Waste Superfund Site located on Tarkiln Road in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

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EPA Completes Steps to Transfer Access Road to Warren and Washington Counties Industrial Development Agency to Support Community Redevelopment

Albany, N.Y.  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its work to transfer ownership of an access road used for the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site cleanup to the Warren and Washington Counties Industrial Development Agency (WWIDA).

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EPA Awards the Florida Department of Environmental Protection $174,079 for Regional Wetlands Program Development Grant

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 18, 2020) Today the U. S.

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EPA Administrator Wheeler Appoints New Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON (June 17, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is announcing the appointment of thirty-three members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC).

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EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Signs MOU with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture

YORK, S.C. (June 17, 2020) – Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S.

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WVDEP and EPA Mid-Atlantic respond to concerns over flooding in Minden, WV

 

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Investing in the Heartland: Working Together to Protect Public Health and the Environment

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EPA begins public comment period on proposed cleanup plan for West Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund Site in Ohio

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-056

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Administrator Wheeler Highlights Trump Administration Commitment to Great Lakes, Superfund Cleanup in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (June 15, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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U.S. EPA Announces Cleanup Accomplishments, Including in Southern California, through the Superfund Program

LOS ANGELES —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the annual Superfund Accomplishments Report documenting national achievements in the Superfund program during FY 2019.

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EPA announces FY 2019 Superfund Accomplishments Report

DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released annual Superfund Accomplishments Report documenting national achievements in the Superfund program during FY 2019.

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EPA Announces $180K in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites in Pawtucket

BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $180,000 in supplemental funding the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island's Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).

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EPA Announces $300,000 for Southern Louisiana Brownfield Sites

DALLAS – (June 12, 2020)  U.S.

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Snowy Mountain Development Corporation receives $300K to advance the cleanup and reuse of properties in communities throughout central Montana

Lewistown, MT (June 11, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency is providing $6.9 million in supplemental funding for 25 current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (Revolving Loan) grantees.

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EPA Announces FY 2019 Superfund Accomplishments Report

NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released annual Superfund Accomplishments Report documenting national achievements in the Superfund program during FY 2019.

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EPA Announces $600,000 in Supplemental Funding for Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 11, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency is providing $6.9 million in supplemental funding for 25 current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees.

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EPA Announces $600,000 in Supplemental Funding for Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 11, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency is providing $6.9 million in supplemental funding for 25 current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees.

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U.S. EPA Announces $300,000 for Additional Cleanup, Reuse Effort in California’s Humboldt Bay Harbor District

HUMBOLDT CTY.  — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $300,000 in supplemental funding for ongoing redevelopment work on the Humboldt Bay in northern California’s Humboldt County.

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EPA Announces $660K in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites in Vermont

BOSTON (June 11, 2020) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $6.9 million in supplemental funding for 25 current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (Revolving Loan) grantees.

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EPA Announces $300,000 to City of Texarkana, Texas, for Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites

Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200

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Pottstown Mercury: EPA helping convert Mercury building into 'boutique hotel

Pottstown Mercury By Evan Brandt June 10, 2020

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EPA Announces $660K in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites in Maine

BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $660,000 in supplemental funding for three current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees in Maine.

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St. Louis County Receives $300,000 in Supplemental Funding to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites

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What They Are Saying: Trump Administration’s Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites Across the Country

WASHINGTON (June 10, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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City of Springfield, Missouri, Receives $300,000 in Supplemental Funding to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites

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EPA Announces $600,000 to City of Tulsa, Oklahoma Dept. of Environmental Quality Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites

DALLAS – (June 10, 2020)  Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the city of Tulsa and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) will receive $300,000 each in Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grants.

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Progress at Nebraska and Missouri Superfund Sites Makes Latest EPA Listing for Superfund Accomplishments

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EPA Announces $900,000 in Revolving Loan Funds to Clean Up and Reuse Brownfield Sites in the City of Camden, Niagara County and New York City

NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that $900,000 of supplemental funding is slated for successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs to clean up brownfields sites in Camden, NJ, Niagara County, NY and New York City.

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EPA Regional Administrator will announce Brownfields award on June 11, 2020

LEWISTOWN: (June 9, 2020) – On Thursday, June 11, 2020, the U.S.

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Wraps Up Pennsylvania Swing Highlighting Trump Administration Commitment to Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites Across the State

Newlin Township, Pa. (June 10, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler wrapped up his swing through Southeastern Pennsylvania this afternoon at Strasburg Landfill in Newlin Township.

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Indiana Finance Authority receives $300,000 from EPA to clean up contaminated properties

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-052

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EPA Announces $900,000 in Revolving Loan Funds to Clean Up and Reuse

NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that $900,000 of supplemental funding is slated for successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs to clean up brownfields sites in Camden, NJ, Niagara County, NY and New York City.

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EPA Administrator Wheeler Announces $6.9 Million in Supplemental Funding for Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites Across the Nation

Pottstown, Pa. (June 10, 2020) — Today, U.S.

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EPA Report Highlights Superfund's Success, Including Ogden's Swift Plant

Deseret News By Amy Joi O'Donoghue June 9, 2020

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KiOR case still bogged down in lawsuits

By JACK WEATHERLY More than five years ago, the state of Mississippi sued billionaire Vinod Khosla and others, contending that they knew that bankrupt firm KiOR had poor prospects for success in making biocrude oil but misled the state into making the company a $75 million no-interest loan. What has happened since? Another lawsuit. The ...

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EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prevent and Minimize Releases during Hazardous Weather Events

ATLANTA (June 9, 2020) – As hurricane season approaches, the U.S.

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EPA Cleanup Resumes at Tremont Field Site in Cleveland

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-051

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United States and Montana Lodge $150 Million Settlement with Atlantic Richfield Requiring Cleanup of Mining Contamination in Butte, Montana

Butte, Montana (June 08, 2020) – The U.S.

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EPA Provides Additional Time for Public Review of Proposed Cleanup Plan to Address Groundwater Contamination at the Ringwood Mines/Landfill Superfund Site in New Jersey

RINGWOOD, N.J.  – The U.S.

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EPA Announces a Proposed Plan to Clean up the Chlor-Alkali Facility Superfund Site in Berlin, N.H.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the availability of a proposed plan to clean up the Chlor-Alkali Facility Superfund Site located adjacent to Sawmill Dam in Berlin, New Hampshire.

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Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Southwest Michigan Swing with Congressman Upton Discussing Great Lakes, Superfund, Clean Air

St. Joseph, Mich.  — Today, U.S.

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Report: Half-billion gallons of raw sewage leaked into river

Nearly half a billion gallons of raw sewage leaked into the Pearl River in the first three months of 2020, according to a quarterly report released by the city of Jackson, Mississippi. Now, an organization focused on clean water is urging city and state leaders to issue a new advisory on the contents of the ...

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Residential Soil Cleanup Resumes at Old American Zinc Plant Superfund Site

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-034 Residential Soil Cleanup Resumes at Old American Zinc Plant Superfund Site EPA offers to sample additional yards for contamination

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Wraps up Atlanta Swing at Pullman Yard Brownfields Site

ATLANTA (May 28, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his trip to Atlanta at the Pullman Yard Atomic Entertainment Site.

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EPA Administrator Wheeler Continues Atlanta Trip at Proctor Creek Trash Trap

ATLANTA (May 28, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler continued his swing through Atlanta.

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler Wraps up Atlanta Swing at Pullman Yard Brownfields Site

ATLANTA (May 28, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler concluded his trip to Atlanta at the Pullman Yard Atomic Entertainment Site.

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EPA Opens Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Keystone Corridor Superfund Site in Indianapolis

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-050

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EPA Administrator Wheeler Kicks Off Georgia Trip at Southern Belle Farm

McDonough, Ga. (May 27, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler kicked off his swing through Georgia by highlighting the critical role agriculture has with our society and well-being at Southern Belle Farm in McDonough.

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EPA deletes portion of Libby, Montana Superfund site from National Priorities List

Libby, Mont. -- The U.S.

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U.S. EPA Reaches $6.5 Million Settlement to Clean Up Groundwater Contamination at Southern California Superfund Site

LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a $6,521,025 settlement with 145 parties to clean up contaminated groundwater at the Omega Chemical Corporation Superfund Site in Whittier, California.

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EPA, TCEQ Complete Removal of Contaminated Sediment at Donna Canal Superfund Site

DALLAS – (May 21, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently completed removal of nearly 14,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from the Donna Reservoir and Canal System Superfund site in South Texas.

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EPA Awards $5,734,100 to North Carolina for Water Quality Protection

RALEIGH (May 20, 2020) − U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5,734,100 to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) for water quality protection.

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EPA Issues Interim Cleanup Decision for Charlevoix Municipal Well Superfund Site in Michigan

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-033

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EPA Reminds Rhode Islanders about Summer Safety Tips on Woonasquatucket River

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Because summer weather will soon tempt local youth to find a place to swim, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reminding the public how to safely enjoy the Woonasquatucket River.

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EPA Awards North Carolina $964,000 in Funding to Test for Lead in School Drinking Water

RALEIGH (May 14, 2020) —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards $964,000 in grant funding to assist North Carolina with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or child care facilities.

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EPA Selects Three South Carolina Entities to Receive Share of $749,338 for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 14, 2020)– Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker announced EPA is awarding three entities in South Carolina Brownfields grants, totaling $749,338.

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York, Nebraska, Organization Receives Federal Assistance for Community Revitalization, Local Food Economy

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Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Receives Federal Assistance for Community Revitalization, Local Food Economy

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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EPA Selects SW Arkansas Planning & Redevelopment District to Receive $300,000 for Brownfields Assessment

DALLAS – (May 13, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District was selected to receive a Brownfields assessment grant for $300,000.

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EPA Selects Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe for $260,000 Brownfields Cleanup Grant

DALLAS – (May 12, 2020) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe will receive  Brownfields cleanup grant for $260,000.

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EPA Selects Oklahoma Corporation Commission for $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

DALLAS – (May 12, 2020) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) will receive  Brownfields assessment grant for $300,000.

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EPA Selects Four Projects in Georgia to Receive $1.9 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

ATLANTA (May 12, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four grant recipients in Georgia have been selected to receive awards totaling $1,950,000 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields program.

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EPA Selects Bernalillo County, New Mexico, for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

DALLAS – (May 12, 2020) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that Bernalillo County, New Mexico, will receive $600,000 as a Brownfields assessment grant.

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EPA Selects Five Projects in Kentucky to Receive $1.7 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

LOUISVILLE (May 11, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced five grant recipients in Kentucky have been selected to receive awards totaling $1.7 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields program.

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EPA Selects Five Projects in Kentucky to Receive $1.7 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

LOUISVILLE (May 11, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced five grant recipients in Kentucky have been selected to receive awards totaling $1.7 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields program.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Hosts Press Briefing Call on Brownfields Grant Announcement

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On Monday, May 11th, EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker will host a press briefing call to announce Brownfield grants in Kentucky. She will be joined by U.S. Representative Andy Barr (KY-06), U.S.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker Hosts Press Briefing Call on Brownfields Grant Announcement

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On Monday, May 11th, EPA Region 4 Administrator Mary S. Walker will host a press briefing call to announce Brownfield grants in Kentucky. She will be joined by U.S. Representative Andy Barr (KY-06), U.S.

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EPA Selects Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality for $800,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant

DALLAS – (May 8, 2020) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will receive $800,000 as a Brownfields revolving loan fund grant.

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EPA Selects City of Alexandria, La., for $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

DALLAS – (May 8, 2020) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that the city of Alexandria, Louisiana, will receive $300,000 as a Brownfields assessment grant.

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EPA Selects Pulaski Co., Ark., to Receive $300,000 for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200

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EPA Selects El Paso Downtown Management District for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

EPA Selects El Paso Downtown Management District for $600,000  Brownfields Assessment Grant Funds are part of $65.6 million awarded nationwide

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EPA Selects City of Dallas, Texas, for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200

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EPA Selects Four Projects in Maine to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that three grantees in the state of Maine have been selected to receive $1.4 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program.

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EPA awards Lawrence Economic Development Corporation $600,000 to clean up former industrial sites in Ironton, Coal Grove, Hanging Rock

For Immediate Release No. 20-OPA-046

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East Central Intergovernmental Association of Iowa Receives $600,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning

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City of Missoula (Mont.) receives $1.1 million to clean up and revitalize properties

Missoula, Mont.  -- Today, the U.S.

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EPA Selects Four Projects in Mississippi to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

JACKSON, Miss. (May 7, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four grant recipients in Mississippi have been selected to receive awards totaling $1,464,000 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields program.

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