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• Grupo de trabajo federal-estatal lanza sitio de recursos de compost en el campo para agricultores y ganaderos

  EPA News Release: Grupo de trabajo federal-estatal lanza sitio de recursos de compost en el campo para agricultores y ganaderos

  • Release Date: December 10, 2021

• EPA Releases Bold National Strategy to Transform Recycling in America; CNMI stands at the forefront

  EPA celebrates CNMI’s work to integrate recycling into Typhoon Yutu recovery

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Bold National Strategy to Transform Recycling in America; CNMI stands at the forefront

  • Release Date: November 23, 2021

• EPA provides over $25 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in California

  EPA News Release: EPA provides over $25 million for environmental improvements on tribal lands in California

  • Release Date: November 9, 2021

• U.S. EPA Announces Contract Opportunities for Navajo Nation Uranium Mine Cleanup Work

  Informational Virtual Conference to be held on November 18, 2021

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Announces Contract Opportunities for Navajo Nation Uranium Mine Cleanup Work

  • Release Date: November 8, 2021

• EPA to Help Schools in Bay Area Create Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers

  The schools will receive technical assistance through a new demonstration program called Schools as Community Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers.

  EPA News Release: EPA to Help Schools in Bay Area Create Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers

  • Release Date: November 1, 2021

• U.S. EPA, CalEPA launch joint effort to strengthen environmental enforcement in communities overburdened by pollution

  New agreement will serve as model for other EPA and state partnerships on environmental justice

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA, CalEPA launch joint effort to strengthen environmental enforcement in communities overburdened by pollution

  • Release Date: September 10, 2021

• U.S. EPA Penalizes Four California Facilities More Than $800,000 for Clean Air Act Chemical Safety Violations

  Under settlements, facility owners will pay fines, make safety improvements

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Penalizes Four California Facilities More Than $800,000 for Clean Air Act Chemical Safety Violations

  • Release Date: September 9, 2021

• After Successfully Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction, Justice Department and EPA Reach Clean Air Act Settlement with Gear Box Z for Selling Defeat Devices

  EPA News Release: After Successfully Obtaining a Preliminary Injunction, Justice Department and EPA Reach Clean Air Act Settlement with Gear Box Z for Selling Defeat Devices

  • Release Date: August 30, 2021

• EPA Commits to Helping Sacramento Food Hubs

  Three Sacramento area food hubs to lead downtown and neighborhood revitalization

  EPA News Release: EPA Commits to Helping Sacramento Food Hubs

  • Release Date: June 3, 2021

• Two Health Programs, both in California, Announced as the Winners of U.S. EPA’s National Asthma Management Awards

  Central California Asthma Collaborative, Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego Earn Awards Tied to Asthma Awareness Month

  EPA News Release: Two Health Programs, both in California, Announced as the Winners of U.S. EPA’s National Asthma Management Awards

  • Release Date: May 5, 2021

• EPA Announces $500,000 in Grants Available for U.S. Territories to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions

  Matching funds are not required for the first time under this grant

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $500,000 in Grants Available for U.S. Territories to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions

  • Release Date: April 30, 2021

• U.S. EPA Program Funds California Watershed Restoration

  California Water Boards leverage EPA support to protect water quality in Tomales Bay, Marin County, used for recreation and oyster production

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Program Funds California Watershed Restoration

  • Release Date: April 8, 2021

• EPA Releases Case Study on California’s San Pedro Bay Ports Addressing Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Nearby Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Case Study on California’s San Pedro Bay Ports Addressing Air Quality and Environmental Justice in Nearby Communities

  • Release Date: April 1, 2021

• U.S. EPA awards nearly $5.7 million to improve post-typhoon waste management in CNMI

  Funding represents second allocation from $56 million total

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA awards nearly $5.7 million to improve post-typhoon waste management in CNMI

  • Release Date: March 24, 2021

• U.S. EPA penalizes Salinas, California company over violating Clean Air Act chemical safety requirements

  Under settlement, company will pay fine, make safety improvements at facility

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA penalizes Salinas, California company over violating Clean Air Act chemical safety requirements

  • Release Date: February 17, 2021