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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.

  • Release Date: August 22, 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

• 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 $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.

  • Release Date: February 22, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration expands EPA program to bring wastewater sanitation services to 150 more underserved communities across Rural America

  Bolivar County plans sewer expansion project

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration expands EPA program to bring wastewater sanitation services to 150 more underserved communities across Rural America

  • Release Date: February 15, 2024

• 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.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• 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.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• La EPA anuncia la aprobación del plan de certificación para aplicadores de pesticidas del estado de Arkansas

  La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. está finalizando la elaboración de normas más estrictas para las personas que usan pesticidas de uso restringido (RUP) en el estado de Arkansas.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• EPA công bố phê duyệt kế hoạch cấp giấy chứng nhận người phun thuốc trừ sâu của tiểu bang Arkansas

  Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ đang hoàn thiện các tiêu chuẩn mạnh mẽ hơn đối với những cá nhân dùng Thuốc trừ sâu sử dụng hạn chế (RUP) ở tiểu bang Arkansas.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• EPA, DOJ and MDEQ to hold public meetings to receive comments on Stipulated Order to expedite Jackson sewer system repairs

  EPA News Release: EPA, DOJ and MDEQ to hold public meetings to receive comments on Stipulated Order to expedite Jackson sewer system repairs

  • Release Date: August 17, 2023

• Army and EPA to host Community Engagement Sessions on Joint Recommended Preferred Approach to Reduce Flood Risk in Yazoo Backwater Area

  EPA News Release: Army and EPA to host Community Engagement Sessions on Joint Recommended Preferred Approach to Reduce Flood Risk in Yazoo Backwater Area

  • Release Date: April 21, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Mississippi

  Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across the Nation including Mississippi

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• 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.

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6,759,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Mississippi

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6,759,000 Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Mississippi

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• EPA Announces Nearly $180 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades for the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

  Nearly half of funding for states, Tribes, and territories is available as grants and forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $176,868,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the states; Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

  • Release Date: March 9, 2023