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EPA Settlement Requires Action be Taken to Prevent Leaks, Secures Nearly $300,000 Penalty to Settle Alleged Clean Air Act Violations at Peerless Oil and Chemicals Inc. in Puerto Rico

NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Peerless Oil and Chemicals Inc for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its Peñuelas, Puerto Rico facility. The settlement requires Peerless to inspect its

Release Date: November 13, 2023

Get Ready for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!

Lead exposure to children today can have lifelong impacts on their health. Learn about lead and lead poisoning prevention during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Date: October 17, 2022
By: Shayna Sellars

La EPA realiza una inversión de $52 millones para mejoras en la infraestructura de aguas santiarias en Puerto Rico

EPA News Release: La EPA realiza una inversión de $52 millones para mejoras en la infraestructura de aguas santiarias en Puerto Rico

Release Date: November 14, 2023

EPA Makes $52 Million Investment to Support Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Across Puerto Rico

EPA News Release: EPA Makes $52 Million Investment to Support Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Across Puerto Rico

Release Date: November 14, 2023

Counties, state, EPA, to begin wildfire cleanup and recovery efforts

Hazardous materials removal is first step of rebuilding process

EPA News Release: Counties, state, EPA, to begin wildfire cleanup and recovery efforts

Release Date: October 2, 2020

La EPA y sus socios estatales y locales de calidad del aire ofrecen consejos para contrarrestar el humo de incendios forestales para la zona Noroeste del Pacífico y Alaska

Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA y sus socios estatales y locales de calidad del aire ofrecen consejos para contrarrestar el humo de incendios forestales para la zona Noroeste del Pacífico y Alaska

Release Date: September 18, 2020

New Jersey Organizations and Agencies Slated to Get Over $4.8 Million in EPA Funding to Support Environmental Justice Work

EPA News Release: New Jersey Organizations and Agencies Slated to Get Over $4.8 Million in EPA Funding to Support Environmental Justice Work

Release Date: October 24, 2023

New York Organizations and Agencies Slated to Get Over $6.1 Million in EPA Funding to Support Environmental Justice Work

EPA News Release: New York Organizations and Agencies Slated to Get Over $6.1 Million in EPA Funding to Support Environmental Justice Work

Release Date: October 24, 2023

EPA Workshop Will Ease the Way to Apply for USVI Water Infrastructure Construction Grants

Release Date: November 8, 2023

Octava Semana Anual SepticSmart de la EPA: Proteja la salud de su familia, proteja el medioambiente y ahorre dinero

La EPA imparte capacitación a más de 35 municipios en Puerto Rico

Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: Octava Semana Anual SepticSmart de la EPA: Proteja la salud de su familia, proteja el medioambiente y ahorre dinero

Release Date: September 17, 2020

Chất lượng nước của các khu vực bị ảnh hưởng bởi lũ lụt do bão Laura

EPA News Release: Chất lượng nước của các khu vực bị ảnh hưởng bởi lũ lụt do bão Laura

Release Date: August 26, 2020

La EPA apoya la preparación y respuesta ante huracanes de numerosas maneras, como

EPA News Release: La EPA apoya la preparación y respuesta ante huracanes de numerosas maneras, como

Release Date: August 28, 2020

Calidad del agua en las áreas afectadas por inundaciones debido al huracán Laura

EPA News Release: Calidad del agua en las áreas afectadas por inundaciones debido al huracán Laura

Release Date: August 28, 2020

EPA Hazardous Materials Removal, First Stage of Multi-Phase Cleanup, is 75% Complete on Maui

Ash and debris stabilization expands; removal and disposal of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries begins

EPA News Release: EPA Hazardous Materials Removal, First Stage of Multi-Phase Cleanup, is 75% Complete on Maui

Release Date: October 18, 2023

La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura

Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura

Release Date: September 15, 2020

La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura

Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura