News from EPA During 2009

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December 31, 2009
- EPA Seeks Public Input on Interim Guidance for Dioxins in Soil Cleanup Goals
December 30, 2009
- EPA Announces Actions to Address Chemicals of Concern, Including Phthalates: Agency continues efforts to work for comprehensive reform of toxic substance laws
December 23, 2009
- EPA Proposes to Expand the Lead Monitoring Network: Proposed changes would help determine if areas meet air quality standards for airborne lead
- U.S. EPA Releases Annual Enforcement Results and Mapping Tool
December 22, 2009
- EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Air Toxics Rule for Brick Production
- EPA Adopts Strong Standards for Large Ships to Curb Air Pollution
December 18, 2009
- EPA Seeks Applications for Environmental Community Grants
- EPA Releases First-Ever Baseline Study of U.S. Lakes
- EPA Releases National Water Program Research Strategy to Advance and Broaden Research Partnerships
December 11, 2009
- EPA Signs Two Rules to Further Protect Ozone Layer
December 10, 2009
- EPA Releases Final Specification for WaterSense New Homes
December 9, 2009
- EPA's Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Saving
December 8, 2009
- EPA Analysis Shows Reduction in 2008 Toxic Chemical Releases
December 7, 2009
- Greenhouse Gases Threaten Public Health and the Environment
December 3, 2009
- New Online Forum Increases Public's Access to EPA
December 2, 2009
- Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Legislative Hearing on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works December 2, 2009
- EPA Commends Corporate Leaders for Major Greenhouse Gas Reductions
December 1, 2009
- EPA Recognizes Communities for Smart Growth Achievements
November 30, 2009
- EPA Issues Consumer Alert: Unscrupulous Vendors Market Unapproved Flu Disinfectant Products
November 25, 2009
- President Obama, Prime Minister Singh Pledge Increased Cooperation on Environmental, Climate Initiatives
November 24, 2009
- EPA Awards $800,000 for Environmental Justice Projects in Five States
- EPA Expands Outreach to Minority Students
November 23, 2009
- EPA Issues Rule to Reduce Water Pollution from Construction Sites
November 17, 2009
- EPA Announces Environmental Justice Showcase Communities
- EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Sulfur Dioxide
November 16, 2009
- Make Everyday America Recycles Day
- New EPA Web Site Provides Tools to Cut Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Homes
- EPA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule for Large Facilities
November 13, 2009
- Make Everyday America Recycles Day
November 12, 2009
- EPA, NIEHS and NIOSH Showcase Environmental and Occupational Justice Research Efforts
November 10, 2009
- EPA Study Reveals Widespread Contamination of Fish in U.S. Lakes and Reservoirs
November 09, 2009
- Small Business Panel to Reconsider Regulatory Exemptions for Insect Repellents
November 4, 2009
- EPA Soliciting Applications for Environmental Justice Grant Funding
- EPA Proposes New Pesticide Labeling to Control Spray Drift and Protect Human Health
October 30, 2009
- EPA Requests Comments on Survey for Stormwater Rule
- EPA Proceeds with Revoking Regulations Allowing Carbofuran Pesticide Residues on Food
October 29, 2009
- Administrator Jackson Visits Raleigh, Announces $200 Million Investment to Develop Smart Electric Grid in Carolinas, Florida
- EPA Orders Chemical Testing for Hormone Effects
October 28, 2009
- EPA Announces Winners of the 3rd Annual Rachel Carson Contest
October 22, 2009
- Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter
- EPA Proposes Tightening Standards for Lead-Safe Renovation Practices and Lead Paint Dust to Protect Children
- EPA Requests Comments on Survey for Stormwater Rule
  - Deadline: Dec. 29, 2009
October 21, 2009
- Methane to Markets Partnership Spurs Global GHG Reductions
October 20, 2009
- New EPA Information on Insect Repellents
October 19, 2009
- EPA Proposes to Extend the Stormwater Construction General Permit by One Year
October 16, 2009
- EPA and MDEQ seek comment on proposed Dow Chemical Agreement; public meeting Nov. 5
October 15, 2009
- EPA Administrator Announces Plan to Retool and Reinvigorate Clean Water Enforcement Program
October 14, 2009
- Cap and Trade Program Lowers Smog Levels in Eastern United States
- Clean Diesel Program Protects Health and the Environment, Saves Communities up to $1.4 Billion
October 8, 2009
- EPA Honors Green Building Challenge Winners
- EPA Awards Competitive Grants for Students to Design Sustainable Technologies that Help Environment and Economy
October 7, 2009
- EPA Begins New Scientific Evaluation of Atrazine
October 6, 2009
- EPA Issues Final Aircraft Drinking Water Rule
October 1, 2009
- Four Cogeneration Facilities Earn Energy Star Award for Significant Energy Savings
- EPA Opens Transparency Window into Pesticide Registration Decisions
- Leaders Praise EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson's Plans for Chemical Reform
September 23, 2009
- EPA Releases List of Priority Drinking Water Contaminants for Regulatory Consideration
- EPA Adds 11 Hazardous Waste Sites to Superfund's National Priorities List
September 22, 2009
- EPA Finalizes the Nation's First Greenhouse Gas Reporting System
September 21, 2009
- EPA Joins Global Call-to-Action on Radon Cancer Dangers
September 18, 2009
- Recycling and Land Reuse Practices Can Help Fight Climate Change
September 17, 2009
- HUD and DOT to Partner with EPA in Assisting Communities with Growth Management, Environmental Challenges
September 16, 2009
- Small Businesses and Congregations Fight Climate Change through Energy Efficiency and Innovation
- EPA Tightens Air Emissions for Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators
September 14, 2009
- EPA Honors 17 Green Power Partners for Fighting Climate Change
September 10, 2009
- Federal Agencies Release Draft Reports Required by Chesapeake Bay Executive Order
September 8, 2009
- EPA Seeks Comment on Greener Site Cleanups
- EPA Releases Survey Results on Coal Ash Impoundments
September 1, 2009
- EPA Announces Houses of Worship Can Now Earn Energy Star Label and Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
August 31, 2009
- EPA Seeks Public Input on National Enforcement Priorities Through Online Forum
August 26, 2009
- EPA Seeks Comments on New Information about Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
August 20, 2009
- EPA Releases New Guidebook to Encourage Smarter Community Design and Healthier Living for Seniors
August 7, 2009
- EPA Seeks Public Input on Clean Water Enforcement Action Plan Through Online Forum
August 6, 2009
- EPA Helps Supermarkets Save Money, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
August 3, 2009
- EPA Offers Tips to Save Water and Money
- eRulemaking Enhances Regulations.gov for Access to Federal Regulations
July 30, 2009
- EPA Sets Public Hearing Dates on Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide
July 22, 2009
- EPA Invites Public to Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest
- EPA to Reconsider Monitoring Requirements for Airborne Lead
July 13, 2009
- EPA Publishes Notice Identifying Hardrock Mining Industry for Financial Responsibility Requirements
July 8, 2009
- EPA and IHS ARRA Funds
- Recovery Act News Releases Update
July 6, 2009
- U.S. EPA Administrator Jackson Takes New Steps to Improve Water Quality
June 29, 2009
- EPA Posts List of 44 "High Hazard Potential" Coal Ash Waste Impoundments
June 24, 2009
- EPA Releases third National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants
June 22, 2009
- EPA Honors Recipients of 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
June 17, 2009
- EPA Announces Public Health Emergency in Libby, Montana
June 16, 2009
- EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announce Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities
June 15, 2009
- $10 Million in First EPA Grants to Develop Climate Change Showcase Communities
June 11, 2009
- The Digital Television Transition: Don’t Kick Your TV to the Curb – eCycle Instead
June 4, 2009
- EPA Cites Five Programs as National Models for Asthma Care
June 2, 2009
- Open Beach Days Remain Steady
May 26, 2009
- EPA Administrator Pledges Strong Federal Cleanup Presence at Dow Dioxin Site in Michigan and Accelerated Assessment of Dioxins' Human Health Impacts
- EPA To Discuss Environmental Justice at Washington Conference
May 21, 2009
- EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Brings Science, Transparency Back to Air Quality Standards Decisions
May 19, 2009
- President Obama Announces National Fuel Efficiency Policy
April 27, 2009
- EPA to Review Three New Source Review Rules
April 22, 2009
- Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Hearing on American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives
April 21, 2009
- EPA Administrator Reinstates Full TRI Reporting Requirements
April 20, 2009
- EPA Recognizes Colleges and Universities in the Green Power Challenge
April 17, 2009
- Climate Change Impacts on Regional Air Quality Report Just Released by EPA
April 16, 2009
- U.S. and Canada to Increase Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Pet Products
April 14, 2009
- University of Maine Recognized for Building Healthier Communities for the Aging
- EPA Recognizes Two Universities for Building Healthier Communities for the Aging
April 3, 2009
- EPA Awards $3.5 Million in Grants for Particulate Matter Research
April 1, 2009
- EPA Launches Interactive Web Tools in Celebration of Earth Month
March 30, 2009
- U.S. Proposes to Slash Harmful Ship Emissions Along the Nation’s Coastlines to Save Lives
March 24, 2009
- EPA Awards $800,000 in Environmental Justice Grants to Communities in 28 States
- EPA Acts to Reduce Harmful Impacts from Coal Mining
March 19, 2009
- EPA Issues Latest Information on Toxic Chemical Releases
March 18, 2009
- Four Pharmaceutical Plants Earn EPA's Energy Star
March 16, 2009
- EPA Launches "Fix a Leak Week" To Encourage Water Efficiency
- New Grants to Measure Progress of Environmental Programs in Protecting Human Health
March 10, 2009
- EPA Proposes First National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
March 9, 2009
- EPA Announces New Action to Prevent Coal Ash Releases
March 4, 2009
- EPA Seeks Public Comment on Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
March 3, 2009
- EPA Unveils Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Buildings
February 27, 2009
- EPA Proposes to Reduce Air Toxics from Stationary Diesel and Gas-Fired Engines
February 27, 2009
- Residential Development Shifts Toward Urban Centers
February 26, 2009
- President's Proposed EPA Budget Provides Strengthened Environmental Protection
February 23, 2009
- 2009 Call for Entries - National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
February 12, 2009
- Manufacturers Take Up Challenge to Recycle TVs
February 11, 2009
- EPA Announces 3rd Annual Rachel Carson Contest
February 6, 2009
- EPA Revisits California Waiver Decision
February 5, 2009
- EPA To Recognize Neighborhoods That Make Communities Better for the Aging
January 16, 2009
- EPA and Florida DEP Work Together to Restore Florida's Surface Waters
- EPA Releases Report on Sea Level Rise
January 15, 2009
- $2.6 Million for Brownfields Environmental Job Training
- Video Shows Green Practices to Manage Stormwater Runoff
- EPA Proposes Revisions to Air Quality Index for Particle Pollution
January 13, 2009
- New Resource to Help Older Adults Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
January 8, 2009
- Manufacturers, Retailers Boost Consumer Electronics Recycling
January 7, 2009
- Radon Action Could Save Many Lives
January 6, 2009
- New Report Reviews Cruise Ship Discharges

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