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• EPA Region 8 encourages the public to comment on proposals to cut ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilizers and healthcare facilities 

  Proposals would limit emissions of harmful chemical at facilities across EPA Region 8 states of Colo., Mont., N.D., S.D., Utah, and Wyo. 

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 encourages the public to comment on proposals to cut ethylene oxide emissions from commercial sterilizers and healthcare facilities 

  • Release Date: May 19, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

  Funding for critical water infrastructure projects in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 31, 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

• 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 Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado

  Nationally, 88 WIFIA loans are financing nearly $33 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 100,000 jobs

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado

  • Release Date: June 7, 2022

• New EPA Toxics Release Inventory data show continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in Region 8

  2020 analysis includes new features to make data more accessible to communities

  EPA News Release: New EPA Toxics Release Inventory data show continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in Region 8

  • Release Date: March 3, 2022

• EPA Region 8 hosting public listening session March 1 on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities

  Members of the public can register now to attend and/or provide verbal comment

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 hosting public listening session March 1 on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities

  • Release Date: January 19, 2022

• EPA Region 8 states to receive water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 

  Announcement calls for prioritizing underserved communities  

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 states to receive water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 

  • Release Date: December 2, 2021

• EPA publishes 2019 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis

  EPA News Release: EPA publishes 2019 Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis

  • Release Date: January 12, 2021

• EPA issues permits for Dewey-Burdock uranium recovery project near Edgemont, South Dakota

  Permits to Powertech USA ensure groundwater protection, reflect multi-year review and comment process

  EPA News Release: EPA issues permits for Dewey-Burdock uranium recovery project near Edgemont, South Dakota

  • Release Date: November 24, 2020

• EPA awards $2.5 million to the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs for farmworker pesticide training

  EPA News Release: EPA awards $2.5 million to the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs for farmworker pesticide training

  • Release Date: November 18, 2020

• EPA Region 8 continues to aggressively address PFAS

  Building on assistance provided to Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming, Trump Administration continues to address PFAS affecting water and drinking water resources

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 continues to aggressively address PFAS

  • Release Date: July 30, 2020

• EPA meets with Colorado Chamber of Commerce to highlight Toxics Release Inventory report and analysis

  New TRI data for 2018 show decline in Regional and Colorado releases, increased recycling of chemical waste

  EPA News Release: EPA meets with Colorado Chamber of Commerce to highlight Toxics Release Inventory report and analysis

  • Release Date: February 25, 2020

• EPA recognizes South Dakota projects for excellence and innovation in clean water and drinking water infrastructure

  City of Dell Rapids and Rapid City receive recognition for sustainability and protection of public health

  EPA News Release: EPA recognizes South Dakota projects for excellence and innovation in clean water and drinking water infrastructure

  • Release Date: November 18, 2019

• EPA Launches ‘See a Bloom, Give It Room’ High School Video Challenge

  Students invited to submit videos that raise awareness about harmful algal blooms

  EPA News Release: EPA Launches ‘See a Bloom, Give It Room’ High School Video Challenge

  • Release Date: September 19, 2019