science and technology EPA Grant to Texas Department of Agriculture Will Support Pesticide Safety By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 DALLAS – (April 30, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture for $73,056. The funds will be used to support a variety of pesticide training and inspection programs. Full Article
science and technology EPA Issues Order to Seal Shield, LLC in Orlando, Florida to Stop Selling Unregistered Pesticides and a Misbranded Pesticide Device By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 ATLANTA (April 24, 2020) -- The U.S. Full Article
science and technology 美國環保署與海關和邊境保護局合作，保護公眾免受未經登記之「Virus Shut Out（屏閉病毒）」產品入口加州 By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 洛杉磯訊－今天，美國環保署（EPA）和美國海關和邊境保護局（CBP）宣佈他們已防止相當數目的非法健康產品進入洛杉磯國際機場（LAX）和三藩市國際機場（SFO）。這些產品，例如Virus Shut Out是未經向環保署登記，因而根據聯邦殺蟲劑法，停止入口。這些對付病毒之產品的安全和效能，未經評估。此外，它們的標簽──包括使用指示，亦沒有按法律規定用英文提供，而網上的廣告則含有關於其安全和效能性之誤導聲明。 Full Article
science and technology La EPA y CBP actúan para proteger al público contra el producto “Virus Shut Out” no registrado importado a California By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 LOS ÁNGELES – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Oficina de Comercio Internacional de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de los EE. UU. Full Article
science and technology U.S. EPA and CBP Act to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into Los Angeles By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they have prevented a significant number of shipments of illegal health products from entering the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Full Article
science and technology U.S. EPA and CBP Act to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into San Francisco By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they have prevented a significant number of shipments of illegal health products from entering the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Full Article
science and technology U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement with Home Renovation Company for Lead-Based Paint Violations in San Diego By www.epa.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 SAN DIEGO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with ProBuild Company LLC, for failing to comply with federal lead-based paint requirements. Full Article
science and technology EPA issues summary of recent Safe Drinking Water Act orders to protect public health in Wyoming By www.epa.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 DENVER -- The U.S. Full Article
science and technology Recent EPA enforcement cases throughout the PNW & Alaska Actions finalized in January and February 2020 By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in January and February of 2020. The concluding legal document(s) typically provide details of the case and are included at the end of each summary. Full Article
science and technology EPA Settlement with American Zinc Recycling to Reduce Air Pollution in Chicago By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Full Article
science and technology EPA Highlights Enforcement Actions Against Those Who Violate the Defeat Device and Tampering Prohibitions under the Clean Air Act By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (April 30, 2020) — The U.S. Full Article
science and technology Missouri Department of Natural Resources Receives $300,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology Greater Kansas City Metro Coalitions Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment Projects By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology East Central Intergovernmental Association of Iowa Receives $600,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology Waterloo, Iowa, Receives $300,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Property Reuse Planning By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology Council Bluffs, Iowa, Receives $300,000 Grant for Brownfields Environmental Assessment and Cleanup Planning By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology St. Louis City and County Agencies to Receive $600,000 in Grants for Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Planning By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology EPA selects nine projects in Oregon and Washington for $4.75 million in Brownfields funding By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 (Seattle) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that nine Northwest communities and tribes will receive a total of $4.75 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program. Full Article
science and technology EPA selects nine projects in Oregon and Washington for $4.75 million in Brownfields funding By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 (Seattle) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that nine Northwest tribes and communities will receive a total of $4.75 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program. Full Article
science and technology EPA Names City of Chesapeake Garage WasteWise Local Government Partner of the Year By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 PHILADELPHIA – (May 7, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of the National WasteWise Awards this month. The City of Chesapeake Garage, in Chesapeake, Virginia, was recognized as Local Government Partner of the Year. Full Article
science and technology EPA Recognizes Peace Dining Corporation of Philadelphia with Honorable Mention in WasteWise Large Business Category By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2019 winners of the National WasteWise Awards this month. Peace Dining Corporation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received an honorable mention in the Large Business Category. Full Article
science and technology EPA Announces $2 Million in Brownfield Grants for Communities Across New Jersey By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects Nine Projects in California to Receive Nearly $4 Million for Revitalization of Contaminated Properties By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nine projects across California will receive a total of nearly $4 million to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency’s Brownfields Program. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects Four Projects in Mississippi to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects Two Projects in Vermont to Receive $800,000 for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that two grantees in the state of Vermont have been selected to receive $800,000 to assess and clean up contaminated properties under the agency's Brownfields Program. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects Four Projects in Maine to Receive $1.4 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects El Paso Downtown Management District for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 EPA Selects El Paso Downtown Management District for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant Funds are part of $65.6 million awarded nationwide Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects City of Dallas, Texas, for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200 Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects City of Alexandria, La., for $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality for $800,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
science and technology EPA Selects Pulaski Co., Ark., to Receive $300,000 for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Media contacts: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, R6Press@epa.gov or 214 665-2200 Full Article
science and technology EPA releases new booklet to help houses of worship identify and reduce environmental health hazards By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (October 2, 2019) — In accordance with Children’s Health Month, U.S. Full Article
science and technology Columbia Water & Light in Missouri Honored as ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Cost-Saving, Energy-Efficient Solutions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology U.S. EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: R3press@epa.gov U.S. EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, DC and West Virginia Full Article
science and technology Emerson Sensi and True Manufacturing in St. Louis Metro Honored as ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year for Cost-Saving, Energy-Efficient Solutions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology Des Moines Public Schools and Principal Real Estate Investors LLC in Iowa Honored as ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year for Cost-Saving, Energy-Efficient Solutions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology U.S. EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in New Jersey By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 New York, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 10 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment. Full Article
science and technology U.S. EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in New York By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 New York, N.Y. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 18 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment. Full Article
science and technology Seven Nebraska School Districts Receive $200,000 to Help Purchase Buses to Lower Diesel Emissions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology 23 Missouri School Districts, One Transportation Company Receive $1.03 Million to Help Purchase Buses to Lower Diesel Emissions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology 18 Kansas School Districts Receive $460,000 to Help Purchase Buses to Lower Diesel Emissions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology 10 Iowa School Districts Receive $300,000 to Help Purchase Buses to Lower Diesel Emissions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology EPA to Donate Personal Protective Equipment to State and Local Responders Fighting COVID-19 Across the Country By www.epa.gov Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (April 6, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has identified approximately 225,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to support the COVID-19 response. Full Article
science and technology EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region Transfers N-95 Masks to California Office of Emergency Services By www.epa.gov Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 SAN FRANCISCO -- Today, the U.S. Full Article
science and technology EPA settles two cases with Coleman Oil Company, LLC, stemming from 2017 Columbia River oil spill By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Seattle, WA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled two federal Clean Water Act cases with Coleman Oil Company, LLC, located in Lewiston, Idaho, owner and operator of a former oil bulk terminal in Wenatchee, Washington, adjacent to the Columbia River. Full Article
science and technology EPA's New England Region Transfers Personal Protective Equipment to Federal Emergency Management Agency By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Today, the U.S. Full Article
science and technology Raven Power LLC settles hazardous chemical release reporting violations at Baltimore facility By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 PHILADELPHIA (April 16, 2020) – In a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas-based Raven Power LLC recently paid a $105,000 penalty for allegedly failing to timely report a 2017 release of a hazardous substance from the H.A. Full Article
science and technology EPA Region 7 Transfers Personal Protective Equipment to FEMA By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
science and technology EPA’s Mountains and Plains Region transfers N-95 masks to Federal Emergency Management Agency By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 DENVER (April 17, 2020) - Today, the U.S. Full Article
science and technology EPA and Federal Partners Commemorate 10-year Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill By www.epa.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined federal partners—including the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of the Interior, the U.S. Full Article
