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EPA Articles and News Releases

Recent EPA Perspectives Articles:

Researching Improvements for Wastewater Lagoons in Small, Rural and Tribal Communities

Lagoons are mostly found in small, rural, and Tribal communities that face disproportionate environmental justice concerns. These are some of our most vulnerable communities and often low income or communities of color are disproportionally impacted.
- Date: November 1, 2022
- By: Radhika Fox
Protecting Children Around the World from the Dangers of Lead Paint

There is no known safe level of lead exposure without harmful effects, and even low levels of lead exposure may cause lifelong health problems.
- Date: October 27, 2022
- By: Evonne Marzouk
Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting the Ocean

During their travels, marine animals may face plastic pollution, impacts of climate change, and other threats. Their future survival can hinge on environmental laws that protect the ocean.
- Date: October 20, 2022
- By: Hilary Clark

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Recent EPA News Releases:

Federal settlement paves way for continued work at former Chlor-Alkali Facility Superfund Site

EPA News Release: Federal settlement paves way for continued work at former Chlor-Alkali Facility Superfund Site
- Release Date: December 7, 2022
Valley Agronomics pays $144,400 EPA penalty for unsafe storage of pesticides

Company cited for Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act violations

EPA News Release: Valley Agronomics pays $144,400 EPA penalty for unsafe storage of pesticides
- Release Date: December 6, 2022
Registration Open for EPA Virtual Public Hearing on EPA’s Supplemental Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation

EPA News Release: Registration Open for EPA Virtual Public Hearing on EPA’s Supplemental Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation
- Release Date: December 6, 2022
EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution

New EPA memo provides direction under NPDES permitting program to restrict PFAS at their source

EPA News Release: EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution
- Release Date: December 6, 2022

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