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• 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 Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Louisiana to take steps now to be ready before, during, and after Hurricane Francine.

  • Release Date: September 11, 2024

• EPA Announces About $70 Million in Grant Funding for Dillard University and the City of New Orleans

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,944,576 in community grant funding for Dillard University and their partner United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

  • Release Date: August 27, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $352,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Louisiana

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $352,000 in funding for Louisiana to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $19 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Louisiana 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 $19,944,576 in grant funding for the Dillard University and their partner United Way of Southeast Louisiana to help disadvantaged communities.

  • Release Date: August 8, 2024

• Biden-Harris EPA announces $171 Million loan to upgrade water infrastructure in Birmingham

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris EPA announces $171 Million loan to upgrade water infrastructure in Birmingham

  • Release Date: August 7, 2024

• MEDIA ADVISORY: Congresswoman Sewell to join EPA Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle in announcing $171M loan to improve drinking water infrastructure in Birmingham, Alabama

  EPA News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY: Congresswoman Sewell to join EPA Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle in announcing $171M loan to improve drinking water infrastructure in Birmingham, Alabama

  • Release Date: August 5, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $34,403,346 in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants in Alabama and Tennessee

  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

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $34,403,346 in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants in Alabama and Tennessee

  • Release Date: July 29, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $49 Million for the City of New Orleans to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Louisiana

  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice

  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the City of New Orleans will receive $49,975,589 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• Alabama to benefit from $20,832,304 grant funding by Biden-Harris Administration to support clean U.S. manufacturing of construction materials

  Grants from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will support the renewal of American manufacturing by helping businesses produce low-carbon materials

  EPA News Release: Alabama to benefit from $20,832,304 grant funding by Biden-Harris Administration to support clean U.S. manufacturing of construction materials

  • Release Date: July 17, 2024

• EPA Announces a Settlement Amount of $173,000 with the Louisiana Organization International-Matex Terminals LLC

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with International-Matex Tank Terminals LLC (IMTT).

  • Release Date: July 15, 2024

• EPA to Award $9.75 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring and Protect the Health of Beachgoers

  Southeastern States to receive more than $1.8 Million of the funding total

  EPA News Release: EPA to Award $9.75 Million in Grants to Support Water Quality Monitoring and Protect the Health of Beachgoers

  • Release Date: June 13, 2024

• The Environmental Protection Agency announces a public comment period for the Anniston PCB Site Operable Unit 4 Proposed Plan

  EPA News Release: The Environmental Protection Agency announces a public comment period for the Anniston PCB Site Operable Unit 4 Proposed Plan

  • Release Date: June 12, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics

  Joint efforts will reduce waste, increase recycling of organics, reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy for all 

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics

  • Release Date: June 12, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $16,910,000 in Rebates for Clean School Buses Across Alabama as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $16,910,000 in Rebates for Clean School Buses Across Alabama as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: May 29, 2024