(Elizabeth, N.J.) Leading the way to cleaner air and healthier communities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Port Authority of New York New Jersey (PANYNJ) unveiled a comprehensive agreement that will cut harmful pollution from the east coast’s busiest port.
The states launched a $28 million truck replacement program, partially funded by [...]
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March 12th, 2010
City, State and Federal Government Take Action for Cleaner Port of New York and New Jersey; Truckers Gain Access to Millions of Dollars to Slash Air Pollution
March 12th, 2010
EPA Holds Public Listening Session for National Stormwater Program
(Boston, Mass. – March 9, 2010) – EPA New England will hold a public listening session on the proposed national rulemaking to strengthen the stormwater program on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the John W McCormack building at 5 Post Office Square, Boston.
EPA seeks stakeholder input on the following regulatory considerations to help EPA shape [...]
March 12th, 2010
EPA Awards over $700,000 to the Pueblo of San Ildefonso
(Dallas, Texas – March 11, 2010) Through the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants Tribal Set-Aside Program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $783,000 to the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in New Mexico.
The funds will be used for improvements to the drinking water treatment facilities and associated distribution system for the Pajarito Village and Battleship [...]
March 12th, 2010
EPA Grant to Help Newark Community Target Environmental Problems
(Newark, N.J.) In a move that will give the Ironbound community better information about local pollution problems, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has awarded $100,000 under its Community Action for a Renewed Environment or CARE program to the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC).
The not-for-profit organization will use the funding to identify and [...]
March 12th, 2010
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson discussed the agency’s seven key priorities and the strong connection between environmental protection and economic prosperity in a speech at the National Press Club today.br /br /View the a href=”http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/624FC6D7DE2679AC852576E100571DE2″Original article/a
March 9th, 2010
EPA Approves Ohio Surface Coal Mine
CHICAGO (March 8, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has concluded its review of a Clean Water Act permit application for Oxford Mining Company’s proposed Kaiser Mathias mine in Tuscarawas County, Ohio and has approved the project. After extensive coordination with the coal operator, EPA is requiring significant improvements to the surface coal [...]
March 5th, 2010
EPA accepting comments on Team Completions request for waste injection well permit
Chicago (March 5, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will accept public comments until April 23 on a Team Completions LLC request to change its existing permit to dispose of non-hazardous waste deep underground at its facility near Kingsley in Grand Traverse County.br /br /View the a href=”http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1035048C7B7E9930852576DD005F9F85″Original article/a
March 5th, 2010
TODAY: Conference Call with EPA Senior Officials on Proposed Nutrient Standards for Florida
/pppWASHINGTON – Today, March 4, 2010, at 11:00 AM, senior EPA officials will host a press conference call with reporters to discuss the Agency’s proposed numeric standards to protect Florida’s waters. The call takes place following this morning’s meeting between EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, senior EPA officials and members of the Florida’s Congressional delegation.br [...]
March 4th, 2010
EPA Announces New Support for Sustainable Communities New office, pilot programs to help communities minimize their environmental impact and increase economic opportunity
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EPA Extends Comment Period To Hear More From Floridians on Proposed Water Quality Standards
WASHINGTON – In an effort to ensure that Florida residents voices are heard, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the agency’s proposed water quality standards. The comment period is being extended for 30 days and will now end on April 28. The agency will also hold three more public [...]