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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

• 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

• 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

• 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 Awards United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc $1,087,000 to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc $1,087,000 to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water

  • Release Date: December 13, 2021

• Arkansas Natural Resource Commission receives $637,000 to improve drinking water

  EPA News Release: Arkansas Natural Resource Commission receives $637,000 to improve drinking water

  • Release Date: October 28, 2020

• EPA Awards State of Arkansas Over $535,000 to Prevent Leaks from Underground Storage Tanks

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards State of Arkansas Over $535,000 to Prevent Leaks from Underground Storage Tanks

  • Release Date: October 21, 2020

• 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

• Arkansas and EPA protect children from contaminated drinking water

  EPA News Release: Arkansas and EPA protect children from contaminated drinking water

  • Release Date: February 20, 2020