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• EPA Settlement Requires Action be Taken to Prevent Leaks, Secures Nearly $300,000 Penalty to Settle Alleged Clean Air Act Violations at Peerless Oil and Chemicals Inc. in Puerto Rico

  NEW YORK  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Peerless Oil and Chemicals Inc for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its Peñuelas, Puerto Rico facility. The settlement requires Peerless to inspect its

  • Release Date: November 13, 2023

• EPA Announces $21M in Research Grant Funding to Investigate Cumulative Health Impacts of Climate Change on Underserved Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $21M in Research Grant Funding to Investigate Cumulative Health Impacts of Climate Change on Underserved Communities

  • Release Date: February 28, 2023

• La EPA llevará a cabo reunión comunitaria sobre emisiones de óxido de etileno en Fajardo, Puerto Rico el 26 de enero

  La reunión se centrará en informar a los residentes sobre los posibles riesgos a la salud de una planta esterilizadora cercana

  EPA News Release: La EPA llevará a cabo reunión comunitaria sobre emisiones de óxido de etileno en Fajardo, Puerto Rico el 26 de enero

  • Release Date: January 12, 2023

• EPA to Host January 24 Community Meeting for Villalba, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

  Community meeting will focus on informing residents about potential health risks from a nearby sterilizer plant

  EPA News Release: EPA to Host January 24 Community Meeting for Villalba, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

  • Release Date: January 12, 2023

• La EPA llevará a cabo reunión comunitaria sobre emisiones de óxido de etileno en Villalba, Puerto Rico el 24 de enero

  La reunión se centrará en informar a los residentes sobre los posibles riesgos a la salud de una planta esterilizadora cercana

  EPA News Release: La EPA llevará a cabo reunión comunitaria sobre emisiones de óxido de etileno en Villalba, Puerto Rico el 24 de enero

  • Release Date: January 12, 2023

• EPA to Host January 26 Community Meeting for Fajardo, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

  Community meeting will focus on informing residents about potential health risks from a nearby sterilizer plant

  EPA News Release: EPA to Host January 26 Community Meeting for Fajardo, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

  • Release Date: January 12, 2023

• La EPA emprende proyectos innovadores de investigación para reducir el riesgo del radón en Puerto Rico

  Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA emprende proyectos innovadores de investigación para reducir el riesgo del radón en Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: January 14, 2021

• EPA Embarks on Innovative Research Projects to Reduce Radon Risk in Puerto Rico

  EPA News Release: EPA Embarks on Innovative Research Projects to Reduce Radon Risk in Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: January 14, 2021

• La Región 2 de la EPA adjudica subvención de $1.1 millones a la Universidad de Puerto Rico para reducir la contaminación del aire en San Juan

  La EPA adjudicará hasta $73 millones para proyectos de diésel limpio

  Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La Región 2 de la EPA adjudica subvención de $1.1 millones a la Universidad de Puerto Rico para reducir la contaminación del aire en San Juan

  • Release Date: October 6, 2020

• EPA Awards $11.5 Million to Clean Up 580 School Buses in 43 States $1.8 Million Designated for New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $11.5 Million to Clean Up 580 School Buses in 43 States $1.8 Million Designated for New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: April 23, 2020