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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Request Independent Investigation of the Biden Administration’s Response to Train Derailment in East Palestine
Today, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin sent a joint letter to the EPA OIG, requesting an investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration's response to the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine.
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Names New Director to Advance Long Island Sound Restoration
Today, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Long Island and announced that EPA has named Nicole (Nikki) Tachiki the Director of the Long Island Sound Partnership, further delivering on commitments to protect the Long Island Sound.
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Trump Administration Announces $10.8 Million in Available Grant Funding to Strengthen Water Sector Workforce
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of $10.8 million in grant funding to support training for workers in the water sector.
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EPA Issues New Checklist to Help States Proactively Strengthen Drinking Water Systems
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an important guidance document for state partners that are working to ensure public water systems are meeting drinking water standards.
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EPA Convenes Roundtable Focused on Strengthening the Water Sector Workforce
Yesterday, the EPA convened a roundtable on water workforce to discuss how to help recruit and retain individuals into meaningful careers in water and to identify opportunities where EPA can help reduce barriers and improve interstate coordination.
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EPA Hits Key Milestone in Expedited Review of Fluoride under the Safe Drinking Water Act
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next step in its review of public health risks linked to fluoride in drinking water: the release of the Protocol for Developing the Fluoride Human Health Toxicity Assessment.
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Administrator Zeldin Wraps Swing Through Virginia, Emphasizing Importance of Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Ensuring Key Partners Lead in Innovative Technology to Protect the Environment and Grow the Economy
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made five stops throughout Virginia, joined by Members of Congress, state-leading researchers, farmers, and others working to deliver clean air, land and water to communities in Virginia and across America.
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President Trump Expands Historic Ratepayer Protection Pledge to Protect American Ratepayers, Lower Electricity Prices
President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge Will Now Cover 80 Percent of All Power Delivered to American Homes and Businesses
Today at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Headquarters in Washington, D.C., President Donald J. Trump announced an expansion of his Ratepayer Protection Pledge.
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EPA Statement on Cross-Border Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Impact on U.S.
Today, amid a large portion of the United States currently experiencing wildfire smoke from Canada, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released the following statement.
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Administrator Zeldin Delivers Keynote at Tennessee Infrastructure Summit, Highlights EPA's Cooperative Approach to Environment and Economy
On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Franklin, Tennessee, to engage with state business leaders on how EPA can partner with local businesses and communities to deliver clean air, land and water while growing the economy.
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EPA Final Settlement with Denka Performance Elastomer to Comprehensively Resolve Mishandling of Hazardous Waste at Louisiana Facility
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a settlement agreement with Denka Performance Elastomer, LLC that comprehensively resolves its failure to properly manage and handle chloroprene waste.
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What They Are Saying: U.S. Leaders, American Automakers and Consumers Cheer EPA’s Implementation of President Trump’s “Freedom To Fix” Memo, Greenlighting SEMA’s Certification of Aftermarket Products
Here’s what people are saying about EPA’s implementation of President Trump’s “Freedom To Fix” memo and the greenlighting of SEMA’s certification of aftermarket products.
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Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Los Angeles to Survey Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts, View Seizure of Illegal Pesticides, and Highlight Agency Effort to Reduce Food Waste
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Los Angeles, California, to spotlight agency commitments on reducing food waste, wildfire rebuilding efforts, stopping illegal pesticides, and wastewater reclamation.
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EPA Proposes to Streamline State and Local Permitting Process for Minor Sources
EPA proposed a rule to streamline the New Source Review (NSR) permitting process for minor sources by eliminating the minimum federal regulatory requirements for public participation.
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EPA Announces $1 Million in Funding to Reduce Lead in Tribal Drinking Water
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced grant funding totaling $1 million for two projects to reduce lead in drinking water in Tribal communities.
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EPA Delivers on President’s “Freedom to Fix” Memorandum for Vehicles and Equipment
Today, pursuant to President Trump’s directive in the Presidential Memorandum, “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” EPA is advancing the freedom to fix for all Americans, regardless of vehicle or equipment type.
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EPA Implements New “Freedom to Fix” Presidential Memorandum; Gives SEMA Greenlight to Certify Aftermarket Products
Today, EPA took action by recognizing the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as an alternative certification authority for aftermarket vehicle parts.
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EPA Issues Permitting Guidance on Obtaining Emission Reduction Credits
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying how permitting authorities may apply emission reduction credit (ERC) requirements under the Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) preconstruction permitting program.
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EPA Announces $227 Million in Funding for Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to Improve Water Infrastructure
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $227 million in funding for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to improve drinking water and wastewater services.
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EPA Releases Quarterly Update on Implementation of 100% Solution to Permanently End the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released today its second quarterly public update for 2026 detailing the implementation of two historic agreements signed with Mexico in 2025 to permanently end the years-long Tijuana River sewage crisis.