To Help Mark Children’s Health Month, EPA Funds Organization to Support Tribal Childcare Centers in California

To Help Mark Children’s Health Month, EPA Funds Organization to Support Tribal Childcare Centers in California
Region 09
SAN FRANCISCO — In celebration of Children’s Health Month, the U.S.

Published October 08, 2020 at 03:00PM
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EPA resolves safe drinking water violations and secures human health at Camp Paintrock in Big Horn County, Wyoming

EPA resolves safe drinking water violations and secures human health at Camp Paintrock in Big Horn County, Wyoming
Region 08
BIG HORN COUNTY, Wyo. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Consent Agreement/Final Order settling a penalty action against Paint Rock Canyon, LLC and C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California, Inc.

Published September 15, 2020 at 02:00PM
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EPA Proposes Relief for Small Businesses by Restoring Wood Heater Sales Opportunities Lost to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

EPA Proposes Relief for Small Businesses by Restoring Wood Heater Sales Opportunities Lost to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Headquarters, Air and Radiation (OAR)
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2020) — Due to the nation-wide spread of the COVID-19 virus, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow more time for retailers to sell Step 1-certified residential wood heating devices. This proposed action

Published May 15, 2020 at 02:00PM
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U.S. EPA Honors Seven Arizona Businesses as ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year

U.S. EPA Honors Seven Arizona Businesses as ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year
Region 09
PHOENIX - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring seven ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment in Arizona.

Published March 30, 2020 at 03:00PM
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U.S. EPA Honors 13 California Businesses as ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year

U.S. EPA Honors 13 California Businesses as ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year
Region 09
SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 13 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment in California.

Published March 30, 2020 at 03:00PM
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U.S. EPA Honors Nevada’s Energy Inspectors Corporation as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

U.S. EPA Honors Nevada’s Energy Inspectors Corporation as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
Region 09
LAS VEGAS - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring Energy Inspectors Corporation for its outstanding contributions to public health and the environment in Nevada.

Published March 30, 2020 at 03:00PM
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EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities; Proposes to Add Arsenic Mine in Kent, New York

EPA Updates the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities; Proposes to Add Arsenic Mine in Kent, New York
Region 02
NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to add two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.

Published May 29, 2019 at 02:00PM
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EPA Proposes Adding Two Sites to the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities

EPA Proposes Adding Two Sites to the National Priorities List to Clean Up Contamination and Protect Communities
Headquarters, Land and Emergency Management (OLEM)
WASHINGTON (May 29, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to add two sites to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) where releases of contamination pose human health and environmental risks.

Published May 29, 2019 at 02:00PM
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EPA works to prevent childhood lead poisoning in Vermont

EPA works to prevent childhood lead poisoning in Vermont
Region 01
Rutland, Vt. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in coordination with the Vermont Department of Health is beginning an initiative to pro-actively improve compliance with laws that protect children from lead paint poisoning in Vermont.

Published May 22, 2019 at 02:00PM
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EPA Takes Next Step in Review Process for Herbicide Glyphosate, Reaffirms No Risk to Public Health

EPA Takes Next Step in Review Process for Herbicide Glyphosate, Reaffirms No Risk to Public Health
Headquarters, Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of the Administrator (AO)
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step in the agency’s review of glyphosate.

Published April 30, 2019 at 02:00PM
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U.S. EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada

U.S. EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada
Region 09
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring 21 ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment.

Published April 09, 2019 at 02:00PM
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EPA Awards New Hampshire More Than $2 Million in Grant Funding for Environmental Programs

EPA Awards New Hampshire More Than $2 Million in Grant Funding for Environmental Programs
Region 01
(BOSTON) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $2,137,253 to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to help protect human health and the environment throughout the state. The grant runs for three years, through September 2021.

Published April 01, 2019 at 03:00PM
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EPA Releases the Status Report for EPA Actions in Support of the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts

EPA Releases the Status Report for EPA Actions in Support of the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts
Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO)
WASHINGTON (April 1, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Implementation Status Report for EPA Actions under the December 2018 Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts (Status Report).

Published April 01, 2019 at 03:00PM
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EPA Awards $915,416 Grant to Tennessee for Environmental Programs

EPA Awards $915,416 Grant to Tennessee for Environmental Programs
Region 04
ATLANTA (March 28, 2019) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $915,416 grant to the Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation (TDEC) to help protect human health and the environment.

Published March 28, 2019 at 03:00PM
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TCEQ monitoring ITC fire site for potential health risks, supporting emergency personnel

TCEQ monitoring ITC fire site for potential health risks, supporting emergency personnel
Region 06
Fires are now extinguished at Intercontinental Terminals Co., a chemical storage facility in Deer Park. TCEQ continues to support emergency responders as incident command evaluates any potential impacts to human health and the environment.

Published March 21, 2019 at 03:00PM
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TCEQ monitoring ITC fire site for potential health risks, supporting emergency personnel

TCEQ monitoring ITC fire site for potential health risks, supporting emergency personnel
Region 06
Fires are now extinguished at Intercontinental Terminals Co., a chemical storage facility in Deer Park. TCEQ continues to support emergency responders as incident command evaluates any potential impacts to human health and the environment.

Published March 21, 2019 at 03:00PM
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Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health

Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health
Region 03
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play.

Published March 20, 2019 at 03:00PM
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Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health

Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health
Region 08
DENVER -- The U.S.

Published March 19, 2019 at 03:00PM
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Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health

Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health
Region 02
NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play.

Published March 19, 2019 at 03:00PM
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Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health

Proposed EPA program would give $50-million boost to children’s health
Region 05
CHICAGO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new $50-million grant program, the Healthy Schools Grant Program, to expand the Trump Administration’s efforts to protect children where they learn and play.

Published March 18, 2019 at 03:00PM
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