Region 9 Newsroom
Exxon Mobil to Pay $2.6 Million for Releasing PCBs into Environment (8/21) PCBs are a suspected carcinogen for humans and Exxon allowed one transformer to leak PCB-contaminated fluid for two years before repairing the transformer. News Release | PCBs | Enforcement
Fort Ord Redevelopment (8/12)
Nearly 3,300 acres of the former Army base will be developed for residential, commercial and educational purposes. Feature Story & Photos | Superfund Site | Media Advisory
EPA Issues Air Permit to Desert Rock Energy Facility (7/31)
The Desert Rock power plant will be one of the cleanest pulverized coal-burning power plants in the country. News Release | Feature Story | Permit Information Feature Stories
Presidential Volunteer Service Award Honors Environmentalist Farmers (8/22) John and Eda Muller are family farmers whose efforts have resulted in reduced water consumption, reduced pesticide use, and less soil erosion in the sensitive watershed area that drains to the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. News Release
Rule Protects People from Hazardous Waste (8/15)
The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) rule requires recycling of used CRTs under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).News Release | Feature Story
Cleaning Up Groundwater in East Palo Alto (8/12)
EPA's remedy decision for the Romic property utilizes an enhanced biological treatment.
Romic East Palo Alto | Feature Story & Video
Romic East Palo Alto | Feature Story & Video
Recently Updated Superfund Info
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Get a new computer or other electronics recently? Reuse or recycle the old ones.
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Climate Change Resources
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An EPA directory of tools and programs that can assist local governments in implementing climate action plans.
Implementing Your Climate Change Action Plans (PDF)
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Regional Workshops & Forums
October 1-2
Pacific Organic Residuals Symposiums
October 20-21
Fall RTOC
October 22-24
Annual Tribal Conference
AP Article: Greka Oil Spills
South Bay Salt Ponds
