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• EPA Analysis Shows 2021 increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Rhode Island

  EPA News Release: EPA Analysis Shows 2021 increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Rhode Island

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• Settlement with Univar Solutions USA Inc. improves safety at Denver chemical distribution facility

  Denver Fire Department Foundation to receive $195,000 in emergency response equipment through Supplemental Environmental Project

  EPA News Release: Settlement with Univar Solutions USA Inc. improves safety at Denver chemical distribution facility

  • Release Date: January 5, 2023

• EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Pueblo, Colorado-area contractors on December 5

  Pueblo County a priority for lead-based paint rule compliance and exposure reduction efforts, with more than 32,000 homes built prior to 1978 ban on lead in paint

  EPA News Release: EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Pueblo, Colorado-area contractors on December 5

  • Release Date: November 29, 2022

• EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule  

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule  

  • Release Date: October 24, 2022

• EPA community meeting to present update on ethylene oxide risk in Lakewood, Colorado: September 22

  Agency will present information on national EtO efforts and the results of recent risk modeling in the immediate vicinity of the Terumo BCT sterilization facility

  EPA News Release: EPA community meeting to present update on ethylene oxide risk in Lakewood, Colorado: September 22

  • Release Date: September 6, 2022

• Pawtucket Property Owner Pays Fine for Alleged Lead-Paint Violations During Renovation Work

  EPA News Release: Pawtucket Property Owner Pays Fine for Alleged Lead-Paint Violations During Renovation Work

  • Release Date: July 7, 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 Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

  Informational webinars scheduled April 5 and 14

  EPA News Release: EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

  • Release Date: March 17, 2022

• Latest EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Chemical Releases in New England

  Database has new features improving accessibility for communities

  EPA News Release: Latest EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Chemical Releases in New England

  • Release Date: March 3, 2022

• EPA New England to Host Public Listening Session on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in Communities

  Virtual Listening Session will be held March 8, 2022

  EPA News Release: EPA New England to Host Public Listening Session on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in Communities

  • Release Date: February 17, 2022

• EPA Settlements Ensure that Three New England Companies Provide Public with Chemical Information

  Companies operating in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

  EPA News Release: EPA Settlements Ensure that Three New England Companies Provide Public with Chemical Information

  • Release Date: February 2, 2022

• EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Fund 13 Environmental Justice Grants in New England

  Projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Fund 13 Environmental Justice Grants in New England

  • Release Date: December 16, 2021

• EPA Announces 13 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded in New England

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces 13 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded in New England

  • Release Date: November 4, 2021

• Three New England Facilities Provide Public with Chemical Information under EPA Settlements

  EPA News Release: Three New England Facilities Provide Public with Chemical Information under EPA Settlements

  • Release Date: October 13, 2021