U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Reducing Childhood Lead Exposure
The President's Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children released the Action Plan to help federal agencies work with stakeholders to reduce children's exposure to lead and improve children's health.
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Read the Federal Lead Action Plan
EPA, Army Propose New "Waters of the United States" Definition
The proposed rule would result in significant cost savings, protect the nation's navigable waters, help sustain economic growth, and reduce barriers to business development.
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Learn more about the proposed rule
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
A $47.7M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan for St. Louis Sewer will reduce wastewater overflows affecting 1.4 million residents and improve water quality in Deer Creek.
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Extreme Cold and Snow
What we do during severe winter conditions and cold can create certain environmental problems, indoors or out.

Learn more about reducing risks when severe snow or ice, or cold is forecast

Read our 2018 Year in Review Accomplishments Report.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

With the lapse in appropriations having ended, EPA is assessing whether any submission deadlines for proposals under certain EPA programs should be extended. This includes proposals for competitive opportunities that are synopsized on www.grants.gov as well as proposals for non-competitive programs. If the deadlines for competitive proposals are extended that information will be posted on www.grants.gov through a modification to the posting. For proposals under non-competitive programs applicants should contact their program office contact about any submission deadline issues.