Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Cleanup work to resume next month at Grasse River Superfund Site in Massena, New York

ALBANY, NY  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that in-river work will resume next month to address sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (aka Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York.

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EPA Issues Administrative Order Requiring City to Construct Sewage Retention Tanks for Gowanus Canal Superfund Site Cleanup

NEW YORK  The U.S.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

EPA announces oil cleanup to begin at the Cline Avenue Ditch Site in Gary, Indiana

CHICAGO (March 25, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be on-site starting next week to oversee a cleanup at the Cline Avenue Ditch near the northeast corner of the intersection of Gary Avenue and Cline Avenue (Indiana Route 912/US 12) in Gary.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

U.S. EPA awards nearly $200,000 to Kern County for job training tied to revitalization work

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Kern County Builders Exchange (KCBEX) in Bakersfield, California nearly $200,000 for an Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

EPA to begin demolition of former Brown’s Funeral Home site in Flint, Michigan

CHICAGO (March 23, 2021) – In April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin demolishing the former Brown’s Funeral Home at 1616 Davison Road in Flint. EPA anticipates the cleanup, including the removal of asbestos-contaminated debris, will be completed this summer.

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EPA to resume soil cleanup at the Jacobsville Superfund site in Evansville, Indiana

CHICAGO (March 23, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 8, to answer questions about the cleanup and sampling activities that will begin this week at the Jacobsville Neighborhood Soil Contamination Superfund site in Evansville.

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Friday, March 19, 2021

EPA selects Limitless Vistas to provide environmental job training in New Orleans

DALLAS – (March 19, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the selection of Limitless Vistas Inc.

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in Tennessee

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that seven manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Tennessee. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that two manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Kentucky. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA Recognizes Argos USA LLC, in Harleyville, South Carolina for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certification

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Argos USA LLC, in Harleyville, South Carolina earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA and Santa Fe Community College Partner to Provide Environmental Job Training

DALLAS – (March. 18, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the selection of Santa Fe Community College. to receive $200,000 in grant funding for environmental job training in northwest N.M.

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EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in Florida

MIAMI (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that two manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification in Florida. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA Recognizes Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., in Gastonia North Carolina for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certification

GASTONIA, N.C. (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Gastonia, North Carolina earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA Recognizes Honda Precision Parts Georgia in Tallapoosa, Georgia for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certification

TALLAPOOSA, Ga. (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Honda Precision Parts Georgia in Tallapoosa, Georgia earned ENERGY STAR certification for automobile transmission.

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EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Train Workers in East Point, Georgia

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a press event announcing the selection of the city of East Point, Georgia for a $132,400 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

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EPA Recognizes Georgia-Pacific Cellulose in New Augusta, Mississippi for Achieving 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certification

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Georgia-Pacific Cellulose located in New Augusta, Mississippi earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR® Certified Manufacturing Plants in Alabama

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that four manufacturing plants earned ENERGY STAR certification. Nationwide, 95 U.S.

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EPA Southeast Region to Announce Brownfields Job Training Grant for the City of East Point

ATLANTA (March 17, 2021) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the city of East Point will hold a virtual press event Thursday, March 18, to recognize the city’s selection for an EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant (EWDJT).

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EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Train Workers in East Point, Georgia

ATLANTA (March 18, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a press event announcing the selection of the city of East Point, Georgia for a $132,400 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

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EPA Southeast Region to Announce Brownfields Job Training Grant for the City of East Point

ATLANTA (March 17, 2021) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the city of East Point will hold a virtual press event Thursday, March 18, to recognize the city’s selection for an EPA Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant (EWDJT).

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EPA Awards Brownfields Job Training Grants to organizations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilmington

PHILADELPHIA (March 18, 2021) – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing economic opportunities and environmental justice in underserved communities, the U.S.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

EPA selects Groundwork Denver to receive $178,000 Brownfields job training grant to build a skilled environmental workforce in Sheridan, Colorado

DENVER - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of Groundwork Denver to receive $178,000 in grant funding for an environmental job training program in Sheridan, Colorado.

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Friday, March 12, 2021

EPA selects $11.92 million cleanup plan at the Pike & Mulberry Superfund site in Martinsville, Indiana

CHICAGO (March 12, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $11.92 million cleanup plan for the Pike & Mulberry Streets PCE Plume Superfund site in Martinsville, Indiana.

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EPA completes cleanup at the Barrels Inc. Superfund site in Lansing, Michigan

CHICAGO (March 12, 2021) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the completion of its soil cleanup at the Barrels Inc. Superfund site, a former drum reclamation facility, at 1404 North Larch St. in Lansing, Michigan.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Train Workers in Worcester

WORCESTER, Mass. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the City of Worcester's MassHire Central Region Workforce Board Division for a $199,998 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grant (EWDJT).

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EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Help Rhode Island Communities in Greater Providence Area

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected Groundwork Rhode Island, based in Pawtucket, R.I. for a $200,000 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

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EPA Selects 18 Organizations to Receive $3.3 Million in Brownfields Job Training Grants to Build a Skilled Environmental Workforce in Economically Distressed Communities Across the Nation

WASHINGTON (March 11, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of 18 organizations to receive a total of $3.3 million in grants for environmental job training programs across the country.

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EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Help Vermont Communities Statewide

ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected Vermont Rural Water Association, based in Essex Junction, Vermont, for a $21,584 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

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EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant Will Help Connecticut Communities in Greater Bridgeport Area

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected The WorkPlace, Inc., based in Bridgeport, Conn., for a $200,000 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training (EWDJT) grant.

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Monday, March 8, 2021

EPA announces grant funding to Bessemer Historical Society, Inc. (dba Steelworks Center of the West) to develop an urban agriculture project in Pueblo, Colorado

PUEBLO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Agency will award Bessemer Historical Society, Inc.

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