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September—October 2023 Newsletter

Check out our newsletter for stories on EPA’s work responding to the wildfires in Lāhainā, Maui, the Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative, and progress on defueling at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii.

Addressing Lead in Drinking Water with the DWSRF (EPA 816-F-18-005)

This fact sheet describes DWSRF eligibilities related lead. It provides several case studies where DWSRF funds were used for lead related activities.

DWSRF Program Overview (EPA 816-F-18-001)

A federal-state partnership providing financial support to water systems and state drinking water programs

Addressing Manganese in Drinking Water with the DWSRF (EPA-816-F-21-001)

This fact sheet describes DWSRF eligibilities related to manganese in drinking water.

Deviation from 40 CFR §35.3520(e)(1) for Water Intake Dam Replacement Project for the City of Richwood, West Virginia (2021)

deviation for Richwood, West Virginia

SRF Fund Management Handbook

This document provides an in-depth analysis of how to measure the financial health of the SRF programs, spotlighting potential risks, and methods to avoid pitfalls

Documents for the Consolidated Federal Air Rule (CAR) for Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry

CAR rule development documents

Friction Materials Manufacturing Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review

proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Friction Materials Manufacturing Facilities to address the results of the residual risk and technology review

Surface Coating of Wood Building Products Residual Risk and Technology Review

Fact sheet of the proposed amendments

Deviation from 40 CFR 35.3520(e)(1) for the Bonito Lake Dam Restoration Project for the City of Alamogordo, New Mexico (2020)

Deviation for the Bonito Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project

EPA Region 7 Presents Flint Hills Regional Council with $1M Award for Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Selection

EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy presented a $1 million award to FHRC for their selection to receive funding for their Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund.

Release Date: July 18, 2025

EPA Administrator Zeldin Reaffirms EPA’s Indian Policy

This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Zeldin reaffirmed the EPA Policy for the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations (Indian Policy).

Release Date: July 18, 2025

6 Source Categories - Boilers and Emergency Engines (Final Action)

EPA finalized options to simplify the Clean Air Act permitting process for certain smaller sources of air pollution commonly found in Indian country.

EPA Announces Reduction in Force, Reorganization Efforts to Save Taxpayers Nearly Three-Quarters of a Billion Dollars

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a reduction in force (RIF) today as the agency continues its comprehensive restructuring efforts. With organizational improvements, EPA is delivering $748.8 million in savings.

Release Date: July 18, 2025