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EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Highlights Water Quality Improvements Across State College, Harrisburg

EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey completed a multi-day trip in Pennsylvania across Lancaster, Dauphin, and Centre counties to view, tour, and discuss water quality projects, research, and infrastructure.
- Release Date: March 17, 2026
Administrator Zeldin Announces Proposal to Streamline Permitting Requirements for Incinerators Critical to Wildfire Prevention and Natural Disaster Recovery

U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a proposal to harmonize existing Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations and cut red tape for incinerators to help state, local, and Tribal governments prevent and respond to natural disasters.
- Release Date: March 17, 2026
EPA, Gadsden/Etowah County EMA and City of Gadsden Complete Emergency Cleanup of Cyanide, Other Hazardous Wastes at Gadsden Business

EPA, Gadsden/Etowah County EMA and City of Gadsden Complete Emergency Cleanup of Cyanide, Other Hazardous Wastes at Gadsden Business
- Release Date: March 17, 2026
EPA to Take Over Potomac River Water Quality Sampling Near Interceptor Site

Today, as part of the ongoing federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assume responsibility for water quality sampling previously conducted by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).
- Release Date: March 16, 2026

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