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New administrator announced for EPA's Region 6

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced President Barack Obama’s selection of Dr. Alfredo “Al” Armendariz to be the Agency’s Regional Administrator for EPA’s region 6.

"I look forward to working closely with Al Armendariz on the range of urgent environmental issues we face, in region 6 and across the nation," said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. "At this moment of great challenge and even greater opportunity, I'm thrilled that Al will be part of our leadership team at EPA. He will certainly play an instrumental role in our Agency's mission to protect our health and the environment."

“It is an honor to serve the President and the Administrator,” Armendariz said. “As EPA Regional Administrator, I look forward to working closely with Administrator Jackson as we help our communities and build a green economy. I'm proud to be selected and to work with the dedicated EPA team in confronting the environmental and energy challenges currently before us. As a scientist, there has never been a more exciting time to be involved in environmental protection."

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EPA partners with Government of Mexico to bring safe drinking water to Nuevo Laredo

EPA Region 6 Acting Deputy Regional Administrator, Miguel I. Flores, joined the Hon. Eugenio Hernandez Flores, Governor of the Mexican State of Tamaulipas, and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mayor Ramon Garza Barrios, at the inauguration of the city's new wastewater treatment facility.

EPA provided $20 million in grant funds from the Border Environment Infrastructure Fund managed by the North American Development Bank for the $58 million plant. This new treatment plant with a treatment capacity of 13.7 million gallons per day will provide collection and wastewater treatment to almost 100% of Nuevo Laredo's 355,000 residents and will eliminate the discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage into the Rio Grande.

"There is always a great sense of satisfaction when EPA can partner with the Government of Mexico to bring safe drinking water and sanitation services to our sister cities. Both countries benefit from this type of investments that lead to the improvement of public health and water quality" said Mr. Flores. "It is indeed a great day for the citizens of Nuevo Laredo, and EPA is pleased to have been a major part of this very significant accomplishment" Flores continued.

EPA had previously invested grant funds in the expansion of Nuevo Laredo's water treatment plant to provide safe drinking water and in the city's first wastewater treatment plant, which began operations in 1996.

Landscaping Project to Benefit Broadmoor’s Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School

Andrew H Wilson Elementary School A day of service at the largest Brownfields Conference will create a native plant sustainable landscape teachers, students and neighbors will not only enjoy for its aesthetics but can study growth, water cycle, insects, butterflies, soil and compost.

New Texas Superfund site proposed

view of superfund site The Van der Horst site in Terrell, Texas has been proposed to the National Priority List of Superfund Sites. The inactive chromium and iron plating facility began operating in the 1950s and operated until late 2006. Map It

Federal Register Notices Available for Comment

Nov 23 deadline to comment

EPA Proposes to Disapprove Texas Changes to Air Permitting Program

Notices have been published in the Federal Register on EPA's most recent proposals regarding Texas air permitting program. You can comment until November 23, 2009.

Where Does My Electricity Come From?

Electricity transmission lines Region 6 Energy Advisor answers this question on EPA's Greenversations Blog. On most days and nights, if you need electricity to read by or use your computer all you have to do is flip a switch or push a button. But do you know where your electricity comes from? What is the fuel source to your power company?

Asbestos in Schools

school assessment EPA has awarded $150,000 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to reduce asbestos exposure in schools and state buildings. The money will increase compliance monitoring, compliance assistance and public outreach.