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• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $33,990,000 in Funding to Louisiana 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

  Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing S33,990,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Louisiana through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  EPA announces new final regulations and funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water 

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• EPA Removes New York’s Rochester Embayment from List of Most Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes

  Nearly $14 million in GLRI cleanup funding results in delisting New York’s second area of concern

  EPA News Release: EPA Removes New York’s Rochester Embayment from List of Most Polluted Areas in the Great Lakes

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces $116M in Funding to New York 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

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces $116M in Funding to New York to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Review of Upper Hudson River Cleanup

  EPA News Release: EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Review of Upper Hudson River Cleanup

  • Release Date: October 3, 2024

• EPA Finalizes Plan to Address Contamination in Buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Plan to Address Contamination in Buildings at the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site in Brooklyn

  • Release Date: October 2, 2024

• EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Action for East Branch Portion of Newtown Creek Superfund Site

  EPA News Release: EPA Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Cleanup Action for East Branch Portion of Newtown Creek Superfund Site

  • Release Date: September 27, 2024

• EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund Site in Niagara County, NY

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund Site in Niagara County, NY

  • Release Date: September 20, 2024

• EPA Highlights $3 Million for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across the Hudson Valley in New York

  EPA News Release: EPA Highlights $3 Million for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across the Hudson Valley in New York

  • Release Date: September 13, 2024

• EPA Urges Those Affected by Hurricane Francine to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities affected by Hurricane Francine to be aware of potential safety concerns in homes and other buildings.

  • Release Date: September 12, 2024

• EPA Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Louisiana to take steps now to be ready before, during, and after Hurricane Francine.

  • Release Date: September 11, 2024

• Spirit Lake Tribe selected to receive $7,279,786 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop solar and EV infrastructure and cut climate pollution

  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Tribe among 34 Tribal and territory applications selected to receive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

  EPA News Release: Spirit Lake Tribe selected to receive $7,279,786 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop solar and EV infrastructure and cut climate pollution

  • Release Date: September 5, 2024

• EPA $1 Million Climate Resilience Grant to Support South Bronx Communities 

  EPA News Release: EPA $1 Million Climate Resilience Grant to Support South Bronx Communities 

  • Release Date: August 29, 2024

• EPA Proposes Cleanup Action for East Branch Portion of Newtown Creek Superfund Site

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Cleanup Action for East Branch Portion of Newtown Creek Superfund Site

  • Release Date: August 28, 2024

• EPA Announces About $70 Million in Grant Funding for Dillard University and the City of New Orleans

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,944,576 in community grant funding for Dillard University and their partner United Way of Southeast Louisiana.

  • Release Date: August 27, 2024