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• EPA Awards Two Texas Institutions $3.2 Million for Research on PFAS Exposure and Reduction in Agriculture

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.2 million in research grant funding for two Texas institutions for research to reduce per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure from food and protect our farmlands and farming communities.

  • Release Date: September 12, 2024

• In Coordination with EPA, Aloha Petroleum Completes Improvements to Oil Facility in Maui

  Work under EPA settlement will protect Kahului Harbor and the Kanaha Pond Wildlife Sanctuary

  EPA News Release: In Coordination with EPA, Aloha Petroleum Completes Improvements to Oil Facility in Maui

  • Release Date: September 11, 2024

• EPA Issues Draft Permits for Underground Injection Control Class VI Wells in Texas

  Draft permits seek public input to ensure local communities and the environment are protected

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued draft Class VI permits to Oxy Low Carbon Ventures LLC for three proposed wells for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide in Ector County, Texas.

  • Release Date: September 4, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,123,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,123,000 in funding for Texas to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• City of Fargo, Georgia among 16 recipients selected nationally to receive $25.5M in new grants to combat impact of climate change on drinking water infrastructure

  EPA News Release: City of Fargo, Georgia among 16 recipients selected nationally to receive $25.5M in new grants to combat impact of climate change on drinking water infrastructure

  • Release Date: August 21, 2024

• EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding of Nearly $8 million for Alief ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Alief Independent School District is receiving $7,900,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Grant Program.

  • Release Date: August 20, 2024

• EPA Protects Maui & Hawai‘i Water by Ordering Closure of Five Cesspools

  EPA News Release: EPA Protects Maui & Hawai‘i Water by Ordering Closure of Five Cesspools

  • Release Date: August 15, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $20 Million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants for Texas 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 $20,000,000 in grant funding for the Houston Health Department and their partner Black United Fund of Texas (BUFTX).

  • Release Date: August 8, 2024

• Teck Alaska pays $429K penalty for hazardous waste violations at Red Dog Mine

  EPA's settlement with Teck Alaska, Incorporated, for hazardous waste violations at Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue, Alaska.

  • Release Date: August 6, 2024

• EPA Announces New Round of Flyovers to Look for Emissions in the Permian Basin

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting another round of helicopter flyovers to survey oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin region.

  • Release Date: August 6, 2024

• EPA Announces Clean School Bus Funding of Nearly $2 million for Cedar Hill ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Cedar Hill Independent School District is receiving $1,945,000 through EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Competition.

  • Release Date: August 5, 2024

• EPA Celebrates Soldotna, Alaska high school students as 2024 Winners of the President’s Environmental Youth Award

  Students’ “Bucket Trees for Campfire Safety” will help reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires

  EPA News Release: EPA Celebrates Soldotna, Alaska high school students as 2024 Winners of the President’s Environmental Youth Award

  • Release Date: August 5, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $47 Million for the City of Austin to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Texas

  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 Austin will receive $47,854,062 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to implement community-driven solutions.

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• EPA announces $38 million to cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice in Alaska

  EPA News Release: EPA announces $38 million to cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice in Alaska

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• EPA Orders the Closure of Seven Cesspools to Protect County of Maui Water

  EPA News Release: EPA Orders the Closure of Seven Cesspools to Protect County of Maui Water

  • Release Date: July 19, 2024