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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

• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Expedite Cleanups at Three Superfund Sites in Massachusetts

  EPA announces start of new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites, along with 100 other ongoing cleanups, thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

  EPA News Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Expedite Cleanups at Three Superfund Sites in Massachusetts

  • Release Date: February 10, 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

• EPA to Review Cleanups at Six Massachusetts Superfund Sites this Year

  EPA News Release: EPA to Review Cleanups at Six Massachusetts Superfund Sites this Year

  • Release Date: January 18, 2023

• 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 Completes Reviews of 14 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2022

  EPA News Release: EPA Completes Reviews of 14 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2022

  • Release Date: October 25, 2022

• EPA Secures Funding to Complete Cleanup of New Bedford Harbor Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $72+ Million to Ensure Work is Expedited

  EPA News Release: EPA Secures Funding to Complete Cleanup of New Bedford Harbor Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides $72+ Million to Ensure Work is Expedited

  • Release Date: May 31, 2022

• EPA Announces Record $8.1 Million Brownfields Investment in Massachusetts

  President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help revitalize New England communities, Build a Better America and Address Environmental Justice Concerns

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Record $8.1 Million Brownfields Investment in Massachusetts

  • Release Date: May 16, 2022

• On Earth Day, EPA New England Opens Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards

  EPA News Release: On Earth Day, EPA New England Opens Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards

  • Release Date: April 22, 2022

• EPA Determines Lower Neponset River is a Superfund Site

  This is a move to protect Boston and Milton communities and provide a mechanism for cleanup

  EPA News Release: EPA Determines Lower Neponset River is a Superfund Site

  • Release Date: March 14, 2022

• EPA Issues Final Permit Decision Requiring GE to Clean Up Housatonic River

  EPA News Release: EPA Issues Final Permit Decision Requiring GE to Clean Up Housatonic River

  • Release Date: March 1, 2022

• EPA to Review Cleanups at 14 New England Superfund Sites this Year

  EPA News Release: EPA to Review Cleanups at 14 New England Superfund Sites this Year

  • Release Date: January 19, 2022

• EPA Completes Reviews of 9 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2021

  EPA News Release: EPA Completes Reviews of 9 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2021

  • Release Date: December 21, 2021

• EPA Recognizes Seven Massachusetts Organizations and Citizens with Regional Environmental Award

  EPA News Release: EPA Recognizes Seven Massachusetts Organizations and Citizens with Regional Environmental Award

  • Release Date: September 14, 2021