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• EPA proposes approval of Alaska’s plan to reduce harmful air pollution in Fairbanks North Star Borough

  EPA News Release: EPA proposes approval of Alaska’s plan to reduce harmful air pollution in Fairbanks North Star Borough

  • Release Date: January 8, 2025

• EPA invests $3B into clean ports

  EPA opens two grant competitions funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution and advance environmental justice

  EPA News Release: EPA invests $3B into clean ports

  • Release Date: February 29, 2024

• EPA finalizes action on Fairbanks air plan, partners with state on new one, provides $10 million for more woodstove change-outs & natural gas expansion in Fairbanks, North Star Borough

  EPA News Release: EPA finalizes action on Fairbanks air plan, partners with state on new one, provides $10 million for more woodstove change-outs & natural gas expansion in Fairbanks, North Star Borough

  • Release Date: November 22, 2023

• State of Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough receive $10M EPA grant to improve air quality

  EPA News Release: State of Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough receive $10M EPA grant to improve air quality

  • Release Date: October 23, 2023

• Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects in Alaska to Receive $1.3 million in EPA Funding

  EPA News Release: Community Air Pollution Monitoring Projects in Alaska to Receive $1.3 million in EPA Funding

  • Release Date: November 3, 2022

• Alaska Schools receive $395,000 from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program

  EPA News Release: Alaska Schools receive $395,000 from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program

  • Release Date: October 26, 2022

• EPA issues report on health of Salish Sea

  EPA News Release: EPA issues report on health of Salish Sea

  • Release Date: July 14, 2021

• EPA Announces $4.5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions

  For the first time under this competition, matching funds are not required.

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $4.5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions

  • Release Date: April 30, 2021

• EPA penalizes Premier Performance $3 million for selling ‘defeat’ devices

  Idaho company, affiliates illegally sold devices allowing 3.5 million pounds of illegal emissions per year

  EPA News Release: EPA penalizes Premier Performance $3 million for selling ‘defeat’ devices

  • Release Date: March 9, 2021

• EPA challenge seeks innovative solutions for reducing indoor air pollution from western wildfires

  EPA News Release: EPA challenge seeks innovative solutions for reducing indoor air pollution from western wildfires

  • Release Date: February 17, 2021

• Crowley Fuels pays over $1 million for environmental, public safety violations in Alaska

  EPA News Release: Crowley Fuels pays over $1 million for environmental, public safety violations in Alaska

  • Release Date: December 17, 2020

• State of Alaska and Fairbanks North Star Borough receive $14.7 Million EPA grant to improve air quality

  EPA News Release: State of Alaska and Fairbanks North Star Borough receive $14.7 Million EPA grant to improve air quality

  • Release Date: November 30, 2020

• EPA levies $65k penalty against DDM Imports for illegal truck imports

  Washington company previously cited for importing trucks without required emission controls

  EPA News Release: EPA levies $65k penalty against DDM Imports for illegal truck imports

  • Release Date: October 21, 2020

• Idaho, Oregon, Washington and partners to receive nearly $1 Million in EPA Pollution Prevention Grants

  EPA News Release: Idaho, Oregon, Washington and partners to receive nearly $1 Million in EPA Pollution Prevention Grants

  • Release Date: September 23, 2020

• EPA, state, tribal and local air quality partners offer wildfire smoke-ready tips for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

  EPA News Release: EPA, state, tribal and local air quality partners offer wildfire smoke-ready tips for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

  • Release Date: September 18, 2020