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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.

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• 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.

  • Release Date: May 30, 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

• 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 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.

  • Release Date: July 18, 2023

• 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.

  • 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 and Agriculture Leaders meet to discuss environmental challenges and solutions

  EPA News Release: EPA and Agriculture Leaders meet to discuss environmental challenges and solutions

  • Release Date: October 8, 2020

• EPA Appoints New Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee from Ark., N.M., Okla. and Texas

  EPA News Release: EPA Appoints New Members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee from Ark., N.M., Okla. and Texas

  • Release Date: June 17, 2020

• 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