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• EPA to Delete Texas Superfund Site from the National Priorities List

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is deleting the River City Metal Finishing Superfund site in San Antonio, Texas, from the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites.

  • Release Date: February 22, 2023

• EPA Begins Demolition at Lane Plating Superfund Site in Dallas Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members (CAG) and Dallas city officials hosted an event at the Lane Plating Superfund site in Dallas, Texas.

  • Release Date: January 19, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1 Million from EPA’s Brownfields Grants to Train Florida Environmental Workers

  EPA selects Two Florida organizations to receive first Brownfields Job Training grants funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, boosting workforce training in underserved, overburdened communities

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1 Million from EPA’s Brownfields Grants to Train Florida Environmental Workers

  • Release Date: December 14, 2022

• Construction Begins for Southern Impoundment Cleanup at San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site

  Construction for the final remedy has begun for part of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site in Harris County, Texas, just east of Houston.

  • Release Date: November 14, 2022

• EPA Announces Removal Action at the Lane Plating Superfund Site in Dallas, Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a removal action at the Lane Plating Works, Inc., Superfund site that includes demolishing the former electroplating facility and excavating contaminated soil.

  • Release Date: November 3, 2022

• EPA to Review Cleanups at 45 Southeast Superfund Sites

  EPA News Release: EPA to Review Cleanups at 45 Southeast Superfund Sites

  • Release Date: October 19, 2022

• EPA to Review Cleanups at 39 Southeast Superfund Sites this Year

  EPA News Release: EPA to Review Cleanups at 39 Southeast Superfund Sites this Year

  • Release Date: March 9, 2022

• EPA Announces Plans to Accelerate Cleanup of Superfund Projects in Florida

  Nationally, EPA announces plans to use first $1B from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to clear out the Superfund backlog

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Plans to Accelerate Cleanup of Superfund Projects in Florida

  • Release Date: December 17, 2021

• EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Updating the Superfund National Priorities List

  Northwest Odessa Groundwater Site Added to National Priorities List

  EPA News Release: EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Updating the Superfund National Priorities List

  • Release Date: September 8, 2021

• EPA Announces $500,000 to City of Texarkana, TX, to Cleanup and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Sites

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $500,000 to City of Texarkana, TX, to Cleanup and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Sites

  • Release Date: June 16, 2021

• EPA Announces $500,000 to City of Austin, TX, to Cleanup and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Sites

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $500,000 to City of Austin, TX, to Cleanup and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfield Sites

  • Release Date: June 16, 2021

• EPA Announces City of Gatesville, Texas, to Receive More Than $183,000 in Brownfields Cleanup Funding

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces City of Gatesville, Texas, to Receive More Than $183,000 in Brownfields Cleanup Funding

  • Release Date: June 8, 2021

• EPA Announces City of Austin to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment Funding

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces City of Austin to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment Funding

  • Release Date: June 4, 2021

• EPA Announces City of Houston to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment Funding

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces City of Houston to Receive $600,000 in Brownfields Assessment Funding

  • Release Date: May 26, 2021

• EPA Selects Seven Projects in Florida to Receive $2.7 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

  The grant awards help underserved communities across the country Build Back Better and address Environmental Justice concerns

  EPA News Release: EPA Selects Seven Projects in Florida to Receive $2.7 Million for Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment

  • Release Date: May 13, 2021