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EPA Awards $2.4 Million to Small Businesses for Environmental Tech Development

EPA Awards $2.4 Million to Small Businesses for Environmental Tech Development

The EPA will provide small businesses with $2.4 million to support the development of innovative technologies addressing environmental challenges.

Indiana Auto Parts Distributor Will Pay $7.4 Million for Clean Air Act Violations

Indiana Auto Parts Distributor Will Pay $7.4 Million for Clean Air Act Violations

Meyer Distributing will pay $7.4 million and fund a $1.2 million clean air project after selling illegal emissions defeat devices.

EPA, DOE Award $6 Million to Advance Biofuel Technologies

EPA, DOE Award $6 Million to Advance Biofuel Technologies

The DOE and EPA have allocated $6 million to support biofuel technology advancements.

Iowa and Missouri Truck Stops Face Penalties for Clean Water Act Violations

Iowa and Missouri Truck Stops Face Penalties for Clean Water Act Violations

Two truck stops in Iowa and Missouri agreed to pay over $390,000 for alleged violations of federal regulations.

EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Anniston PCB Contamination

EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Anniston PCB Contamination

The EPA has finalized a cleanup plan for PCB contamination in Anniston, Alabama, focusing on Snow Creek, Choccolocco Creek and Logan Martin Lake.

EPA Issues Permits for Carbon Storage Wells in California

EPA Issues Permits for Carbon Storage Wells in California

The EPA has approved California's first carbon storage wells, enabling large-scale carbon sequestration in Kern County to reduce emissions and combat climate change.

EPA, DOE Allocate $850M to Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Sector

EPA, DOE Allocate $850M to Cut Methane Pollution from Oil and Gas Sector

The EPA and DOE are investing $850 million to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector through advanced technologies and community-focused initiatives.

EPA Proposes Worker Protections Against Inhalation Risks from Pigment Chemical

EPA Proposes Worker Protections Against Inhalation Risks from Pigment Chemical

The EPA has proposed a rule requiring workplace protections to prevent lung damage from exposure to C.I. Pigment Violet 29 in its dry powder form.



EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Drinking Water under Safe Drinking Water Act

EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Drinking Water under Safe Drinking Water Act

The EPA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which has improved water safety and public health for millions of Americans.

EPA Targets Industrial Wastewater to Curb PFAS Contamination

EPA Targets Industrial Wastewater to Curb PFAS Contamination

The EPA is launching studies to evaluate PFAS wastewater discharges in key industries to inform future regulations and protect water quality.

EPA Reports Strongest Enforcement and Compliance Results Since 2017

EPA Reports Strongest Enforcement and Compliance Results Since 2017

The EPA reported its strongest enforcement results since 2017, including $1.7 billion in penalties and 1,851 civil cases concluded.

EPA Completes Risk Evaluation for Key Industrial Solvent

EPA Completes Risk Evaluation for Key Industrial Solvent

The EPA has determined that the solvent 1,4-dioxane poses significant health risks and plans to implement measures managing these risks.

Eco-Friendly Packing Materials for a Sustainable Move

Eco-Friendly Packing Materials for a Sustainable Move

Using eco-friendly packing materials during a move reduces environmental impact and promotes sustainable practices.

EPA Proposes Revoking Most Chlorpyrifos Food Tolerances

EPA Proposes Revoking Most Chlorpyrifos Food Tolerances

The rule would reduce exposure to the harmful pesticide, boosting public health protection.

Environmental Protection Unveils 2024 New Product of the Year Winners

Twelve products were recognized as winners for their environmental innovations and contributions.

EPA Proposes Stricter Nitrogen Oxide Rules for New Combustion Turbines

The EPA is proposing stricter NOx emission limits for stationary combustion turbines to reduce harmful pollution and protect public health.

U.S. Fuel Economy Reaches Record High, CO2 Emissions Hit New Low, EPA Report Says

U.S. Fuel Economy Reaches Record High, CO2 Emissions Hit New Low, EPA Report Says

The EPA’s latest report highlights record-high fuel economy and record-low vehicle CO2 emissions in model year 2023 vehicles.

EPA and Hopi Tribe Resolve Long-Standing Drinking Water Challenges

EPA and Hopi Tribe Resolve Long Standing Drinking Water Challenges

The Hopi Tribe and federal agencies have resolved drinking water issues, ensuring safe arsenic-compliant water for 6,400 residents through a $25 million infrastructure project.

EPA Reports Progress in Recycling Programs with Infrastructure Law Funding

EPA Reports Progress in Recycling Programs with Infrastructure Law Funding

The EPA has made significant progress in recycling infrastructure and waste reduction, supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and community-focused grants.

Maximizing Reuse: Creative Cost Saving Ideas

Maximizing Reuse: Creative Cost Saving Ideas

Practical reuse initiatives in the workplace can significantly reduce waste and generate cost savings.