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EPA Announces $105,000,000 of Clean Ports Investments for Port of Corpus Christi Authority as Part of Investing America Agenda
EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Port of Corpus Christi has been selected to receive a total of $105,000,000 through EPA’s Clean Ports Program.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $7.4 Million of Clean Ports Investments for Texas as Part of Investing America Agenda
EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Port of Houston Authority, Port Freeport and City of Wilmer have been selected to receive a total of $7,470,106.
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EPA Announces $500,000 Air Monitoring Grant Project for El Paso-Based Group La Mujer Obrera
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $500,000 air monitoring grant to La Mujer Obrera, a community group based in El Paso, Texas, to analyze transportation emissions and other local pollution sources.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $12 Million to Texas Organizations to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced five Texas organizations to receive a total of $12,177,255 million under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program.
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EPA Announces $473,685 Penalty for Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD for Alleged RCRA Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD will pay a civil penalty amounting to $473,685 for failing to notify EPA of alleged waste handling and management activities.
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Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $198,508,000 in Funding to Texas to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes
EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water
Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing $198,508,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Texas through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA Recognizes Texas Entities for Supporting Watersense Program
Public and private sector partners are honored for helping to save nearly 1.2 trillion gallons of water in 2023 with WaterSense
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented 51 awards to water utilities, government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, builders, and other organizations at the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) conference in Las Vegas.
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EPA Selects Irving, Texas-based Signature Aviation as a 2024 Green Power Partner
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Green Power Leadership Award winners for 2024, honoring Signature Aviation of Irving, Texas as one of four leading organizations in EPA’s Green Power Partnership.
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EPA Awards Two Texas Institutions $3.2 Million for Research on PFAS Exposure and Reduction in Agriculture
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.2 million in research grant funding for two Texas institutions for research to reduce per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure from food and protect our farmlands and farming communities.
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EPA Issues Draft Permits for Underground Injection Control Class VI Wells in Texas
Draft permits seek public input to ensure local communities and the environment are protected
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued draft Class VI permits to Oxy Low Carbon Ventures LLC for three proposed wells for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide in Ector County, Texas.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,123,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Texas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,123,000 in funding for Texas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
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EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding of Nearly $8 million for Alief ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Alief Independent School District is receiving $7,900,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Grant Program.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Texas Organizations
EPA announces initial selections from $2 billion Inflation Reduction Act program - the largest single environmental justice investment in history – delivered by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20,000,000 in grant funding for the Houston Health Department and their partner Black United Fund of Texas (BUFTX).
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EPA Announces New Round of Flyovers to Look for Emissions in the Permian Basin
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting another round of helicopter flyovers to survey oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin region.
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EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding of Nearly $2 million for Cedar Hill ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Cedar Hill Independent School District is receiving $1,945,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Competition.
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