o U.S. EPA calls on eight technology companies to address fraudulent COVID-19 disinfectants By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (April 23, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is advising eight technology companies that unscrupulous dealers are using their platforms to sell illegal disinfectant products. Full Article
o La EPA y los CDC publican guía para limpiar y desinfectar espacios donde viven, trabajan y juegan los estadounidenses By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (29 de abril de 2020) — Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) publicaron una Full Article
o EPA Announces Cooperative Agreement to Support the National Tribal Toxics Council (NTTC) By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — The U.S. Full Article
o EPA, CDC Release Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Spaces Where Americans Live, Work, and Play By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Full Article
o EPA Grant to Arkansas State Plant Board Will Improve Pesticide Programs By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 DALLAS – (May 1, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Arkansas State Plant Board for $55,346. The funds will be used to enhance management and software systems that support the state’s pesticide programs. Full Article
o EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England By www.epa.gov Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 BOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's goals of reducing environmental risks, protecting human health and improving the quality of life. Full Article
o Trump Administration Recruits Six New Members as U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions By www.epa.gov Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 LAS VEGAS (Jan. 21, 2020) — Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the addition of six new U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These champions are U.S. Full Article
o EPA and Army Deliver on President Trump's Promise to Issue the Navigable Waters Protection Rule - A New Definition of WOTUS By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 With the the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo in Pocatello serving as a backdrop, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, U.S. Full Article
o EPA Reaches Settlement With Frontier Ag Inc. for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations in Kansas By www.epa.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
o U.S. EPA, Central Coast Growers, Federal & State Partners Join Healthy Soils Dialogue By www.epa.gov Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 SANTA YNEZ, Calif. – Today, in Santa Ynez, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with federal and state agencies and leaders from the region’s agriculture and food production industries to make progress on on-farm composting. Full Article
o EPA Releases 2019 Annual Reports Highlighting Agency, Regional Accomplishments and Environmental Progress, Including Midwest By www.epa.gov Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
o EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day By www.epa.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 WASHINGTON (March 24, 2020) — Today and every day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appreciates America’s rich agricultural history and celebrates the work of American farmers and ranchers. Full Article
o EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day By www.epa.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Full Article
o EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day By www.epa.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
o 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
