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• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $33,990,000 in Funding to Louisiana 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 S33,990,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Louisiana through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $29,810,000 in Funding to Arkansas 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

  The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• EPA Reaches Settlement with Alabama Power Company to Address Compliance with Certain Coal Ash Regulations

  Case is part of EPA’s larger initiative to protect communities from coal ash contamination

  EPA News Release: EPA Reaches Settlement with Alabama Power Company to Address Compliance with Certain Coal Ash Regulations

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration protects communities from lead in drinking water, announces $43,963,000 in funding to Alabama 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

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration protects communities from lead in drinking water, announces $43,963,000 in funding to Alabama to provide clean water to schools and homes

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $24.9 Million in Funding to Delaware 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

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $24.9 Million in Funding to Delaware to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• EPA to host public meeting about the cleanup of Techtrix, Inc. in Gadsden, Ala.

  EPA News Release: EPA to host public meeting about the cleanup of Techtrix, Inc. in Gadsden, Ala.

  • Release Date: October 4, 2024

• EPA Announces Settlement with Giant Resource Recovery -- Attalla, Inc. for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

  Company has agreed to pay a $235,782 penalty, perform a Supplemental Environmental Project to reduce air emissions, and make other changes to its waste management practices.

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Settlement with Giant Resource Recovery -- Attalla, Inc. for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations

  • Release Date: September 30, 2024

• EPA Region 4 announces 2 winners of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Program

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 4 announces 2 winners of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Program

  • Release Date: September 18, 2024

• EPA Region 4 announces 2 winners of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Program

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 4 announces 2 winners of the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Recognition Program

  • Release Date: September 18, 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 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 $267,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Arkansas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $267,000 in funding for Arkansas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 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