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Water Crisis in Region 4
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Use Your WaterSense to Conserve Water During the Drought
Much of the Southeastern region is experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions and, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the drought is expected to persist or even expand across the Southeast, Gulf Coast and the Southwest by the end of January. There are simple steps you can take today to help preserve water supplies. Look for the EPA's WaterSense label to identify water efficient products and check out these simple steps to save water, money and the environment.
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Carl Simmons, Charleston County Building Services Director; Joni Rennhack, Project Officer, Charleston County Building Services; Wanda L. Johnson, EPA Acting Assistant Regional Administrator, Region 4 in Atlanta; Cory W. Berish, EPA Acting Deputy Assistant Regional Administrator, Region 4 in Atlanta; Russell Wright, EPA Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Region 4 in Atlanta; Tim Scott, Charleston County Council Chairman (Charleston County photo by Jennie Davis)
U.S. EPA Awards Over $200K to Charleston County For Pollution Reductions
(ATLANTA – July 30, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded $236,498 to the Charleston County Area, South Carolina Project Impact Partnership for their continuing work to reduce local air and water pollution. The award is part of EPA’s Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program, a community-based, community-driven program that builds partnerships to help the public understand and reduce toxic risks from numerous sources.
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EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Benjamin H. Grumbles and CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding sign first federal WaterSense partnership.
CDC Becomes First Federal WaterSense Partner
(ATLANTA – Jun. 9, 2008) Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined forces with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a federal WaterSense partner and in doing so, made a strong commitment to conserve water for future generations. Full Story
EPA Regional Chief of Staff Don Christy (lower right) presents the President’s Volunteer Service Award to the Southwestern High School Conservation Club and Raptor Center from Somerset, Ky.
EPA Administrator Recognizes Local High School Conservation Club With President’s Volunteer Service Award
(Atlanta, Ga. – May 12, 2008) Today, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson honored the Southwestern High School Conservation Club and Raptor Center from Somerset, Ky., via video conference with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. EPA Regional Chief of Staff Don Christy presented the award to high school junior Adrian Tapp and other Club members, along with Club Sponsor and science teacher, Frances Carter.
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Pictured from L-R: Rome City Manager - John Bennett, US Congressman - Phil Gingrey, Rome-Floyd Environmental Services Director - Eric Lindberg, Russell L. Wright - EPA Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Evie McNiece - Rome City Commissioner
City of Rome to Receive EPA Funds for Community Revitalization
(Atlanta, Ga. - May 12, 2008) (EPA) recognized the City of Rome on Monday, May 12, 2008 in Rome, Ga. as recipients of $400,000 in EPA brownfields grants to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites in South Rome.
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EPA Acting Deputy Regional Administrator Russell L. Wright presents City of Spartanburg Mayor William Barnet III with $400,000 in EPA Brownfields assessment grant funding on May 2, 2008 at the Spartanburg, S.C. City Hall.
EPA Awards City of Spartanburg with Grants to Revitalize Old Properties
(Atlanta, Ga. – May 2, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the City of Spartanburg today in Spartanburg, S.C. as the recipient of $400,000 in EPA brownfields grants to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites.
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EPA Regional Administrator Jimmy Palmer (center) presents City of Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy (left) and Executive Director of the Land-of-Sky Regional Council Joe McKinney (right) with $400,000 in Brownfields Assessment grant funding on April 10, 2008 in Asheville, N.C.
(Atlanta, Ga. – April 10, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the City of Asheville and the Land-of-Sky Regional Council April 10, 2008 in Asheville, N.C. as recipients of $800,000 in EPA brownfields grants to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use.
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(l-r) EPA Region 4 Director of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Division Alan Farmer, Grant writer Betsy Bowe, Renaissance Covington Manager Kathie Hickey, Grant writer David Pinto, City Manager Jay Fossett, Mayor of Covington, Ky. Irvin T. Callery, unknown, EPA Assistant Administrator of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Susan Bodine, Deputy Secretary of the Ky. Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet Hank List, and EPA Director of the Brownfields Program David Lloyd
$2 Million in Grants to Give New Life to Old Properties in Kentucky
(Atlanta, Ga. – April 8, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding five communities in Kentucky with $2 million in brownfields grants to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. The communities in Kentucky receiving brownfields assessment and cleanup grants include:
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EPA and Partners Kick Off Green Building Design Challenge
(Atlanta, Ga. – April 9, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners are calling on the nation’s architects, builders, students and others to participate in the second Lifecycle Building Challenge. The competition seeks designs that facilitate building material adaptation and reuse, minimize waste, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Ideas generated by the contest will jumpstart the building industry to help divert more of the 100 million tons of building-related construction and demolition debris sent each year to landfills in the United States.
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Communities in 43 states, 2 Tribal Nations and 2 territories will share over $74 million in EPA Brownfields grants
These communities will share over $74 million in EPA Brownfields grants to help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, turning them from problem properties to productive community use. Since the beginning of the Brownfields program, EPA has awarded 1255 assessment grants totaling $298.6 million, 230 revolving loan fund grants totaling $217.7 million, and 426 cleanup grants totaling $78.7 million.
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2008 Region 4 DoD – EPA – States Environmental Workshop
We are pleased to announce the 2008 Region 4 DoD – EPA – States Environmental Workshop, June 30 – July 2, 2008, at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport, 1900 Sullivan Road, Atlanta, Georgia.
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New Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Rule Effective May 27, 2008
On May 27, 2008, EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Rule becomes effective. This new regulation contains DBE provisions affecting procurement actions under all EPA financial assistance agreements/grants awarded on or after May 27, 2008. EPA’s grant recipients, sub-recipients, and loan recipients (and the prime contractors of these three entities) are all subject to EPA’s DBE Rule and DBE Program requirements. For more information, go to www.epa.gov/osp or www.epa.gov/region4/smallbusiness/index.htm.
Compliance Assistance Workshop for Mississippi Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
On Wednesday, July 30, 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Pollution Prevention Program and Mississippi Hospital Association will sponsor a free, one-day Environmental Compliance Assistance Workshop for Mississippi hospitals and healthcare facilities.
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Compliance Assistance Workshop for Tennessee Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
On Thursday, August 14, 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 4, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee Hospital Association will sponsor a free, one-day Environmental Compliance Assistance Workshop for Tennessee hospitals and healthcare facilities.
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Save the Date! The 2008 Collegiate Environmental Sustainability Conference
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will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on October 23-24. This conference will cover the advantages of greening your campus, and highlight success stories from schools that have successfully implemented green programs, as well as grants and other available resources for schools. This conference will be held at and co-sponsored by Spelman College. For more information, please visit www.epa.gov/region4/greencolleges
National Tribal Conference on Environmental Management
The Eighth Annual Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (NTCEM) will be held June 24-28, 2008 in Billings, MT. The Conference will include a variety of discussion topics and provide training opportunities that benefit human health and protect the environment in Indian Country. The NTCEM is co-sponsored by the U.S. EPA and the Montana/Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council. For additional information and conference registration, please visit http://www.ntcem8.org/ 
