Administrator Pruitt Issues Memo to Increase Regulatory Certainty in Permitting Process

Administrator Pruitt Issues Memo to Increase Regulatory Certainty in Permitting Process
Headquarters, Water (OW)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step toward updating the regulations governing EPA’s role in permitting discharges of dredged or fill materials under section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Published June 27, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA provides $300,000 to Metroparks Toledo to restore wet prairie in Maumee River AOC

EPA provides $300,000 to Metroparks Toledo to restore wet prairie in Maumee River AOC
Region 05
For Immediate Release    No. 18-OPA29

Published June 26, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Celebrates New Chemical Safety Milestones on 2nd Anniversary of Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act

EPA Celebrates New Chemical Safety Milestones on 2nd Anniversary of Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act
Headquarters, Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)
WASHINGTON — On the two-year anniversary of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act), the U.S.

Published June 22, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Gears Up for First PFAS Community Engagement Event in New Hampshire Next Week

EPA Gears Up for First PFAS Community Engagement Event in New Hampshire Next Week
Headquarters, Water (OW)
WASHINGTON  — Today, U.S.

Published June 22, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Provides Nearly $70 Million Loan for Omaha Water Infrastructure Upgrades

EPA Provides Nearly $70 Million Loan for Omaha Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Region 07
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Published June 21, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA to begin public comment period on cleanup plan for East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site in Troy, Ohio

EPA to begin public comment period on cleanup plan for East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site in Troy, Ohio
Region 05
CHICAGO (June 21, 2018) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking public comment on the proposed interim cleanup plan for two contaminated source areas associated with the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site in Troy, Ohio.

Published June 21, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA to Hold Open House at the PMC Groundwater Superfund Site on June 27 in Petoskey, Mich.

EPA to Hold Open House at the PMC Groundwater Superfund Site on June 27 in Petoskey, Mich.
Region 05
CHICAGO (June 21, 2018) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house next week to update local residents on its ongoing investigation into vapor intrusion from the PMC Groundwater Superfund site in Petoskey, Mich.

Published June 21, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Provides Nearly $70 Million Loan for Omaha Water Infrastructure Upgrades

EPA Provides Nearly $70 Million Loan for Omaha Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Headquarters, Water (OW)
WASHINGTON  - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a $69.7 million loan to the City of Omaha, Nebraska, to help finance its Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin.

Published June 21, 2018 at 09:30AM
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Administrator Pruitt Proposes Rule to Provide Regulatory Certainty on Spill Prevention

Administrator Pruitt Proposes Rule to Provide Regulatory Certainty on Spill Prevention
Headquarters, Water (OW)
WASHINGTON — U.S.

Published June 21, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Outlines Expectations for Next Phase of Chesapeake Bay Restoration Effort

EPA Outlines Expectations for Next Phase of Chesapeake Bay Restoration Effort
Region 03
PHILADELPHIA (June 20, 2018) – Today, the U.S.

Published June 20, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Region 7 Completes Five-Year Reviews at Superfund Sites in Des Moines, Mason City, and Ottumwa, Iowa

EPA Region 7 Completes Five-Year Reviews at Superfund Sites in Des Moines, Mason City, and Ottumwa, Iowa
Region 07
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Published June 20, 2018 at 09:30AM
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Headquarters
WASHINGTON  –Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nominees Peter C. Wright and W. Charles “Chad” McIntosh are testifying before the Senate Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee.

Published June 20, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Awards $500,000 Supplemental Funding for Montgomery County Brownfields

EPA Awards $500,000 Supplemental Funding for Montgomery County Brownfields
Region 03
(AMBLER, Pa.) June 19, 2018 – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $500,000 in supplemental funding  to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to assist with the cleanup of contaminated brownfields properties.

Published June 19, 2018 at 09:30AM
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EPA Launches Research Vessel Lake Guardian to Monitor Lake Ontario’s Health as Binational Science Initiative Gets Underway

EPA Launches Research Vessel Lake Guardian to Monitor Lake Ontario’s Health as Binational Science Initiative Gets Underway
Region 02
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun an extensive binational Cooperative Science Monitoring Initiative to focus on the protection and restoration of Lake Ontario and its watershed. U.S.

Published June 18, 2018 at 09:30AM
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West Virginia Correctional Facility Among EPA Federal Green Challenge Winners

West Virginia Correctional Facility Among EPA Federal Green Challenge Winners
Region 03
PHILADELPHIA (June 18, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities for conserving resources and saving taxpayers’ money as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC).

Published June 18, 2018 at 09:30AM
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Two Virginia Federal Facilities Recognized for Going Green

Two Virginia Federal Facilities Recognized for Going Green
Region 03
PHILADELPHIA (June 18, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities for conserving resources and saving taxpayers’ money as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC).

Published June 18, 2018 at 09:30AM
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Four Pennsylvania Federal Facilities Recognized for Going Green

Four Pennsylvania Federal Facilities Recognized for Going Green
Region 03
PHILADELPHIA (June 18, 2018) –  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities for conserving resources and saving taxpayers’ money as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC).

Published June 18, 2018 at 09:30AM
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Administrator Pruitt Wraps Up Week-Long Heartland Tour

Administrator Pruitt Wraps Up Week-Long Heartland Tour
Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO)
Omaha, NE  — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt just wrapped up a tour across the heartland — meeting with farmers in Kansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Administrator Pruitt released the following statement:

Published June 15, 2018 at 09:30AM
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Two Louisiana Communities Receive Assistance through EPA’s Healthy Places for Healthy People Initiative

Two Louisiana Communities Receive Assistance through EPA’s Healthy Places for Healthy People Initiative
Region 06
DALLAS – (June 15, 2018) The U.S.

Published June 15, 2018 at 09:30AM
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Administrator Pruitt Visits with Farmers and Local Leaders in Nebraska

Administrator Pruitt Visits with Farmers and Local Leaders in Nebraska
Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO)
PHOTOS

Published June 14, 2018 at 09:30AM
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