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EPA Drives Next Phase of Lead Paint Safety in Maine

Over the past year, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has helped increase awareness of and compliance with federal lead-based paint rules among communities in Maine, as part of a longstanding effort to address the risks of lead paint across New England.
- Release Date: May 21, 2026
EPA Cuts Biden-Era Refrigerant Rules, Saving Americans Over $2.4 Billion and Lowering Food Costs

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin today announced two actions that together are estimated to save American families and businesses more than $2.4 billion, with savings expected to flow directly to consumers.
- Release Date: May 21, 2026
EPA Announces $2.9 Billion for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water and Protect Americans’ Health

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water.
- Release Date: May 20, 2026
EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana

Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
- Release Date: May 20, 2026

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