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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.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• EPA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant to Southwest Environmental Finance Center at Univ. of New Mexico to Help Communities Access Funds for Infrastructure Projects

  At a ceremony yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a grant of $4 million to the Southwest Environmental Finance Center at the University of New Mexico.

  • Release Date: July 25, 2023

• The Pueblo of San Felipe receives EPA approval to administer Clean Water Act programs

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the “treatment in a similar manner as a state” (TAS) application from the Pueblo of San Felipe.

  • Release Date: May 9, 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

• 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

• EPA Announces Nearly $200 Million to Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $199,701,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants.

  • Release Date: March 6, 2023

• EPA improves drinking water systems in New Mexico with over $11 million

  EPA News Release: EPA improves drinking water systems in New Mexico with over $11 million

  • Release Date: December 6, 2019

• EPA, U.S. Army Repeal 2015 Rule Defining “Waters of the United States” Ending Regulatory Patchwork

  EPA News Release: EPA, U.S. Army Repeal 2015 Rule Defining “Waters of the United States” Ending Regulatory Patchwork

  • Release Date: September 12, 2019

• EPA Announces Five-Star Urban Waters Grants to Projects in New Mexico & Texas

  With support from EPA, community-led projects will restore urban waters and streams, address water quality in priority watersheds

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Five-Star Urban Waters Grants to Projects in New Mexico & Texas

  • Release Date: August 28, 2019

• EPA announces more than $7.5 Million in water funding through Gulf of Mexico Division

  Funds include $1.15 million to Arkansas group

  EPA News Release: EPA announces more than $7.5 Million in water funding through Gulf of Mexico Division

  • Release Date: August 14, 2019

• EPA Awards $115,000 to Pueblo of Pojoaque for Environmental Programs

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $115,000 to Pueblo of Pojoaque for Environmental Programs

  • Release Date: August 9, 2019

• EPA Awards $115,000 to Pueblo of Santa Clara to Protect the Environment

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $115,000 to Pueblo of Santa Clara to Protect the Environment

  • Release Date: August 9, 2019

• Call for Applications: Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives

  EPA News Release: Call for Applications: Trump Administration to Support Community Revitalization, Local Food Initiatives

  • Release Date: August 6, 2019