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Maine DEP Awarded $746K in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/02/09
(Boston, Mass
Massachusetts DEP Awarded $502K in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/02/09
(Boston, Mass. ? July 2, 2009) ? In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people across New England, EPA has awarded $502,500 to the Mass. Dept
EPA and Business Group Reach Important Agreement concerning Timing of EPA Review of Texas Air Program
07/02/09
Maine Turnpike Authority Awarded $1.2 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/02/09
(Boston, Mass
Providence Awarded $565K in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/02/09
(Boston, Mass
Northeast Air Managers Awarded $2.7 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/02/09
(Boston, Mass
U.S.D.A. Facility in Beltsville, Md. Settles Underground Storage Tank and Hazardous Waste Violations
07/02/09
PHILADELHIA (July 2, 2009) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Beltsville Agricultural Research Service, 10300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, Md., has settled alleged violations of underground storage tank (UST) and hazardous waste regulations, the...
McKeesport Facility Settles Hazardous Waste Violations
07/02/09
PHILADELHIA (July 2, 2009) -- Sequa Coatings, LLC, headquartered in New York City, has agreed to pay a $65,000 penalty to settle alleged violations of federal and state hazardous waste regulations at its Precoat Metals facility, located in...
EPA Settles with Four Maryland Schools to Ensure Safe Management of Asbestos
07/02/09
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2009 ) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled four cases in Maryland in an effort to ensure the safe management of asbestos-containing materials in schools
Cherry Hill Resident Honored with EPA Employee Award
07/02/09
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2009) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s mid-Atlantic region presented its Instructor of the Year Award to Allison Gardner, of Cherry Hill, NJ at its annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on May 5
EPA Announces $19,239,100 Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Delaware to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment
07/02/09
(PHILADELPHIA ? July 2, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Delaware, the U.S
EPA Announces Energy Star Homes Reach Nearly 17 Percent Market Share for 2008
07/02/09
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that nearly 17 percent of all single-family homes built nationally in 2008 earned EPA?s Energy Star label, up from 12 percent in 2007
EPA?s First-ever Water Quality Video Contest Recognizes Four Submissions From the Southeast Trenton, Ga. Resident Wins Category, $2500 Prize Nashville, Tallahassee, Gainesville Residents Receive Honorable Mention
07/02/09
(ATLANTA ? July 2, 2009) The EPA?s first-ever water quality video contest results included recognitions for four video submissions from individuals in the Southeast. A submission from Lucas Ridley of Trenton, Ga. won the 30 or 60 second category of...
EPA Extends Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standard Program The Agency Provides More Time for the Public to Comment
07/02/09
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is extending the comment period by 60 days on its proposed rule revising the national Renewable Fuel Standard program, commonly referred to as RFS2
EPA Approves Plan for Disposal of Coal Ash from TVA Kingston Site at the Arrowhead Landfill in Perry County, Alabama
07/02/09
(ATLANTA ? July 2, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the Tennessee Valley Authority?s plan to transfer coal ash from the Emory River near the TVA Kingston removal site in Roane County, Tenn., to the Arrowhead Landfill in...
Landowners Agree to Clean Up Bethany Road Pesticide Dump Site
07/01/09
(Seattle, Wash ? July 1, 2009) Property owners in Grandview, Washington, will clean up an illegal pesticide dumpsite and investigate a possible second site under an Order signed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA proposing to approve California?s extreme 1-hour ozone plan in the San Joaquin Valley / Action part of an ongoing effort to improve air quality in the area
07/01/09
SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a large portion of California?s plan to attain the federal 1-hour ozone health standard in the San Joaquin Valley while simultaneously proposing to disapprove the...
EPA Proposes Stringent Standards for Large Ships
07/01/09
WASHINGTON ? The Environmental Protection Agency today announced the next steps in a coordinated strategy to slash harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels. EPA is proposing a rule under the Clean Air Act that sets tough engine and fuel standards...
Federal and State Agencies to Continue Investigation of Tannery Sludge Distribution to Northwest Missouri Farms
07/01/09
July Is Smart Irrigation Month
07/01/09
(Dallas, Texas ? July 1, 2009) Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative developed by the Irrigation Association designed to educate the public about the benefits of water-saving practices, products, and services
Virginia Gas Station Owner Settles Underground Storage Tank Violations
06/29/09
PHILADELHIA (June 30, 2009) -- Petro Marketing and Brokerage Company, Inc. (Petro) and Patricia and John Wynn have settled alleged violations of underground storage tank (UST) regulations at three gas stations in Virginia, the U.S. Environmental...
Newark, Del. Ice Skating Rink Settles Violations of Ammonia Release
06/29/09
PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2009) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that The Pond, Inc
Yardley Resident Honored with EPA Employee Award
06/29/09
PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2009) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s mid-Atlantic region presented its Instructor of the Year Award to Neil Bigioni, of Yardley, Pa., at its annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on May 5
EPA Grants California GHG Waiver
06/30/09
WASHINGTON ? EPA is granting California?s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year
Vermonter?s Video Helps Inspire Stewardship for Water and Environment
06/30/09
(Boston, Mass. ? June 30, 2009) ? A Hinesburg, Vt. woman was one of only two winners selected in EPA?s first-ever water quality video contest
Video Contest Winners Inspire Stewardship for the Nation?s Waters
06/30/09
WASHINGTON - The two winners of EPA?s first-ever water quality video contest made videos that will help educate the public about water pollution and give simple steps that people and communities can take to improve water quality
Federal and State Agencies to Discuss Investigation of Tannery Sludge Distribution to Northwest Missouri Farms
06/30/09
NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., June 30, 2009) - Representatives of the U.S
EPA awards community action grant of over $93,000 to the Waianae Coast
06/30/09
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2009
Contact: Dean Higuchi, 808-541-2711, higuchi.dean@epa.gov EPA awards community action grant of over $93,000 to the Waianae Coast
Funds will be used for Ka Wai Ola O Waianae Moku stream assessment project...
MEDIA ALERT: Background Briefing Call with EPA Officials to Discuss EPA?s Decision to Grant California GHG Waiver Request
06/30/09
WASHINGTON - EPA will hold a background briefing call with reporters on EPA?s decision to grant California?s waiver request. This call is on background only and due to the limited number of lines, the call is reserved exclusively for news media...
Bucks County Resident Honored with Prestigious EPA Award
06/28/09
PHILADELPHIA (June 29, 2009) ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s mid-Atlantic region presented the Lorraine Urbiet Communicator of the Year Award to David Polish, of Warrington, Bucks County, Pa., at its annual Employee Recognition Ceremony...
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