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• Biden-Harris Administration Launches EPA-USDA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Rural Communities

  Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Help Address Lack of Basic Wastewater Infrastructure in Halifax and Duplin County, North Carolina

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Launches EPA-USDA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Rural Communities

  • Release Date: August 2, 2022

• EPA Awards Nearly $100,000 to University of North Carolina at Charlotte Student Team for Drinking Water Research

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Nearly $100,000 to University of North Carolina at Charlotte Student Team for Drinking Water Research

  • Release Date: July 20, 2022

• EPA Seeks Comment, Holds Public Meeting about Proposed Cleanup Plan for Kerr McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina

  EPA News Release: EPA Seeks Comment, Holds Public Meeting about Proposed Cleanup Plan for Kerr McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina

  • Release Date: June 13, 2022

• EPA Urges Preparedness as Hurricane Season Begins

  EPA News Release: EPA Urges Preparedness as Hurricane Season Begins

  • Release Date: June 1, 2022

• EPA Announces $1.13 Million in Regional Source Reduction Assistance Grant Opportunities

  Priorities include reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, environmental justice

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $1.13 Million in Regional Source Reduction Assistance Grant Opportunities

  • Release Date: May 27, 2022

• Biden Administration Announces $254 Million to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites

  A total of 8 communities in South Carolina will receive Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup or High Performing Revolving Loan Fund support to help build back America’s economy while addressing environmental justice concerns

  EPA News Release: Biden Administration Announces $254 Million to Tackle Polluted Brownfield Sites

  • Release Date: May 18, 2022

• Administrator Regan to Join Secretary Raimondo, Congressman Clyburn, and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Landrieu, to Highlight Infrastructure Needs in Rural South Carolina

  EPA News Release: Administrator Regan to Join Secretary Raimondo, Congressman Clyburn, and Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Landrieu, to Highlight Infrastructure Needs in Rural South Carolina

  • Release Date: April 21, 2022

• EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List, Taking Action to Address Risks to Public Health and Build a Better America

  Galey and Lord Site in Society Hill, South Carolina added to protect communities and chart next steps for cleanup

  EPA News Release: EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List, Taking Action to Address Risks to Public Health and Build a Better America

  • Release Date: March 17, 2022

• EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health

  More than $1.3 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects in South Carolina

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health

  • Release Date: March 10, 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

• IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Proposed Plan to Remove Contaminated Soil to be Discussed March 15 at Community Meetings and Drop-In Information Session about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina

  EPA News Release: IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Proposed Plan to Remove Contaminated Soil to be Discussed March 15 at Community Meetings and Drop-In Information Session about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina

  • Release Date: March 8, 2022

• New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals; Includes New Features to Make Data More Accessible to Communities in the Southeast Region

  EPA News Release: New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals; Includes New Features to Make Data More Accessible to Communities in the Southeast Region

  • Release Date: March 3, 2022

• TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan to Visit Easley, South Carolina to Discuss Critical Water Infrastructure Improvements

  EPA News Release: TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan to Visit Easley, South Carolina to Discuss Critical Water Infrastructure Improvements

  • Release Date: March 1, 2022

• EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts Infrastructure Recommendations

  EPA News Release: EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts Infrastructure Recommendations

  • Release Date: February 17, 2022

• Public Comment Period on EPA’s Proposed Settlement Agreement with New Indy Catawba, LLC Extended

  EPA News Release: Public Comment Period on EPA’s Proposed Settlement Agreement with New Indy Catawba, LLC Extended

  • Release Date: February 9, 2022