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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.
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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.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $100 Million for the organization Metroplan to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Arkansas and Oklahoma
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 Metroplan will receive $99,999,999 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $11,030,000 for Arkansas Schools to Purchase Clean School Buses as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4,000,000 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Arkansas
Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4,000,000 in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Arkansas
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Arkansas’ Hope Enterprise Corporation to Receive over $93 Million to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President’s Investing in America agenda
As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Hope Enterprise Corporation in Arkansas has been selected to receive $$93,670,000.
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EPA Requires Arkansas Midland Railroad Company to Pay $910K for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a settlement with the Arkansas Midland Railroad Company over alleged hazardous waste violations at a private rail track in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $53,099,000 for Arkansas to Upgrade Drinking Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $53,099,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Arkansas to implement drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces at Least $9,875,000 in Awards for Clean School Buses Across Arkansas as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the selectees purchase clean school buses in two school districts across Arkansas.
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EPA Announces $2.1 Million in Environmental Projects and $200,000 Civil Penalty in Clean Air Act Violations Against Evergreen Packaging LLC
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a consent agreement and final order (CAFO) with Evergreen Packaging LLC (“Evergreen”) for alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) violations.
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Judicial Settlement with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc. Resolves Clean Water Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a consent decree with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc (Transocean) for alleged violations.
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EPA Announces Approval of Arkansas State Certification of Pesticide Applicator Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing stronger standards for individuals who use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) in the state of Arkansas.
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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.
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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.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Nearly half of funding available as grants, forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $57,760,000 from this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds to go towards the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas for water infrastructure improvements.
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