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• EPA Emergency Response Team Prepares for Hurricane Season

  Guidelines available for facilities and local responders

  Emergency response teams at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are preparing for the Gulf Coast hurricane season, which begins June 1.

  • Release Date: May 9, 2024

• EPA Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Season

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Gulf Coast states that hurricane season begins on June 1. Families can take steps now to be ready before, during, and after a storm.

  • Release Date: May 6, 2024

• New Toxics Release Inventory Data Reported

  Information Available for New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and eight Indian Nations

  EPA News Release: New Toxics Release Inventory Data Reported

  • Release Date: March 21, 2024

• EPA Region 6 Celebrates Children’s Health Month

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is proudly celebrating Children’s Health Month this October by spreading awareness about the importance of protecting children from environmental threats where they live, learn and play.

  • Release Date: October 18, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 million in Grants for Region 6 States to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure

  Under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA program to offer grant assistance at no cost to small and financially distressed communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $50 million in grants through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant Program.

  • Release Date: August 15, 2023

• The EPA Region 6 Announces a Total of $23 Million to Organizations to Advance Environmental Justice

  The EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice will receive $15,000,000 and the New Mexico State University will receive $10,000,000 to help communities across Region 6.

  • Release Date: April 20, 2023

• EPA Region 2 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Residents and Indian Nations Encouraged to Register and Share Feedback

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 2 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• La Región 2 de la EPA anuncia una sesión de escucha virtual sobre la hoja de ruta estratégica de PFAS

  Se alienta a los residentes de Nueva Jersey, Nueva York, Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos y a las naciones indígenas a registrarse y compartir comentarios

  EPA News Release: La Región 2 de la EPA anuncia una sesión de escucha virtual sobre la hoja de ruta estratégica de PFAS

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA Region 6 Releases 2022 Year in Review

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 released the 2022 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress over the past fiscal year.

  • Release Date: January 25, 2023

• New Jersey and New York Communities to Benefit from EPA Grant to Support Anaerobic Digestion Technology

  EPA News Release: New Jersey and New York Communities to Benefit from EPA Grant to Support Anaerobic Digestion Technology

  • Release Date: August 23, 2022

• EPA Region 6 Announces Showcase of Emission Free School Buses for North Texas School Districts

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 6 Announces Showcase of Emission Free School Buses for North Texas School Districts

  • Release Date: August 2, 2022

• EPA Announces Flyovers in the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting helicopter flyovers of the Permian Basin region in New Mexico and Texas.

  • Release Date: August 1, 2022

• EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance Urges Eligible School Districts in EPA Region 6 to Apply for $500 Million In Available Funding for Clean School Buses

  President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Creates New EPA Program to Protect Children’s Health, Reduce Pollution, and Boost American Manufacturing

  EPA News Release: EPA Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance Urges Eligible School Districts in EPA Region 6 to Apply for $500 Million In Available Funding for Clean School Buses

  • Release Date: May 20, 2022

• EPA Announces Gulf Guardian Award

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Gulf Guardian Award

  • Release Date: April 27, 2022

• EPA Announces Gulf Guardian Award

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Gulf Guardian Award

  • Release Date: April 27, 2022