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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $21.5M for Water Infrastructure in Nebraska Through Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $21.5M for Water Infrastructure in Nebraska Through Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: October 23, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $33M for Water Infrastructure in Kansas Through Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $33M for Water Infrastructure in Kansas Through Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: October 23, 2024

• EPA Urges Those Affected by Hurricane Francine to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities affected by Hurricane Francine to be aware of potential safety concerns in homes and other buildings.

  • Release Date: September 12, 2024

• EPA Region 7 Fines Hawkins Inc. of Camanche, Iowa, for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Fines Hawkins Inc. of Camanche, Iowa, for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

  • Release Date: September 9, 2024

• EPA Fines Norfolk, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

  EPA News Release: EPA Fines Norfolk, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

  • Release Date: September 3, 2024

• EPA Region 7 Invites Public to Attend Virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting

  May 16 outreach event will provide opportunity for attendees to learn more about Region 7’s environmental justice efforts

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Invites Public to Attend Virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting

  • Release Date: May 8, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $43M for Nebraska Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

  Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $43M for Nebraska Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: February 20, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $56M for Kansas Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

  Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $56M for Kansas Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: February 20, 2024

• EPA Fines Omaha Chemical Manufacturing Facility for Alleged Violations of Multiple Environmental Laws

  EPA News Release: EPA Fines Omaha Chemical Manufacturing Facility for Alleged Violations of Multiple Environmental Laws

  • Release Date: January 24, 2024

• EPA Fines Harvard, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

  EPA News Release: EPA Fines Harvard, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations

  • Release Date: January 11, 2024

• Oil Recovery Operations and Mill Creek Restoration near Washington, Kansas, Are Complete

  Mill Creek is once again flowing naturally after the diversion system and final berms were removed

  EPA News Release: Oil Recovery Operations and Mill Creek Restoration near Washington, Kansas, Are Complete

  • Release Date: October 31, 2023

• EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous Weather Events

  As the hurricane season kicks off, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reminds facility operators of preventing, minimizing, and reporting chemical releases during hazardous weather events.

  • Release Date: July 18, 2023

• Cleanup Operations at Oil Discharge Scene Near Washington, Kansas, Shift to Restoration

  The restoration of Mill Creek – overseen by EPA, KDHE, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – has begun

  EPA News Release: Cleanup Operations at Oil Discharge Scene Near Washington, Kansas, Shift to Restoration

  • Release Date: May 17, 2023

• EPA Region 6 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 6 communities on April 25th, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and to speak.

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $66.1 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Kansas

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $66.1 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Kansas

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023