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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

• EPA Orders PHRT to Remove Additional Chemicals from the Refinery on St. Croix

  EPA News Release: EPA Orders PHRT to Remove Additional Chemicals from the Refinery on St. Croix

  • Release Date: August 23, 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

• EPA Region 7 Completes Oversight of Removal Activities at C6-Zero Site in Marengo, Iowa

  Explosion and fire at the site in December 2022 started a multi-agency, multi-year investigation and cleanup

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Completes Oversight of Removal Activities at C6-Zero Site in Marengo, Iowa

  • Release Date: August 1, 2024

• EPA Announces $280K in Environmental Education Funding for Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri Organizations

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $280K in Environmental Education Funding for Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri Organizations

  • Release Date: July 31, 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

• 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 Region 7 Presents $1M Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Presents $1M Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant

  • Release Date: June 28, 2024

• EPA Region 7 Presents Nearly $4.5M Check to City of Keokuk, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Presents Nearly $4.5M Check to City of Keokuk, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant

  • Release Date: June 27, 2024

• EPA Region 7 Presents $3M Brownfields Check to East Central Intergovernmental Association in Iowa

  Supplemental funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide more opportunities for cleanups in Iowa communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Presents $3M Brownfields Check to East Central Intergovernmental Association in Iowa

  • Release Date: June 26, 2024

• EPA Hosts In-Person Regional Roadshow in KCMO to Help Communities Access Historic Investing in America Funding for Local Climate and Environmental Justice Solutions

  EPA News Release: EPA Hosts In-Person Regional Roadshow in KCMO to Help Communities Access Historic Investing in America Funding for Local Climate and Environmental Justice Solutions

  • Release Date: May 29, 2024

• EPA Announces $3.6M in Rebates for Clean School Buses Across Iowa, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $3.6M in Rebates for Clean School Buses Across Iowa, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: May 29, 2024