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Energy Star: Change the World
October 8, 2008
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New England Students Awarded EPA Research Grants
October 8, 2008
Four students in New England and 32 nationwide received EPA STAR fellowships to complete their masters or doctorate degrees and work on solutions to important environmental challenges. Additionally, two students in New England and 22 nationwide received Greater Research Opportunities fellowships to complete either their undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Bolton, Conn. Manufacturer Faces Fine for Chemical Planning and Reporting Violations
October 6, 2008
Simoniz USA Inc., a vehicle cleaning products manufacturer based in Bolton, Conn., faces a potential EPA penalty of approximately $400,000 for violations of the Emergency Planning and Community-Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the federal Clean Air Act.
Rhode Island Shipbuilder Faces Fine for Clean Air Violations
October 6, 2008
The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corp. (Senesco), of North Kingstown, R.I., faces a significant EPA penalty for several violations of both federal and state Clean Air regulations.
Dow Chemical Co. Faces Fines for Clean Air Violations in Connecticut
October 2, 2008
The Dow Chemical Company, which operates a chemical manufacturing facility in Gales Ferry, Conn., faces an EPA penalty for violations of the federal Clean Air Act.
Nearly $2.4 Million State and Federal Grants Funded Across New England for Clean Diesel Projects
September 30, 2008
This funding is part of $14.8 million that has been made available this year for State Clean Diesel programs nationally. New England states received nearly $1.6 million from EPA, leveraging an additional $780,000 in state funding.
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President's Environmental Youth Awards
EPA is accepting applications for the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) Program.
Deadline: December 31, 2008.
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Greening Our Operations
See how EPA New England is improving our operations and find tips on how you can save energy and conserve resources at home, work and play. More about Greening Operations at EPA New England.
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Important Dates & Meetings
- October 9, 2008
South Weymouth Naval Air Station Restoration Advisory Board - South Weymouth, MA (Cancelled) - October 15, 2008
NETC (Newport) Restoration Advisory Board - Newport, RI - October 16, 2008
Public meeting for the proposed No Further Action remedies at AOC 60 (East Mat Drainage Ditch) and AOC 61 (TACAN Outfall and Associated Areas) - October 30, 2008
New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site Public Meeting - More Public Meetings
