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EPA Proposes Multiple Underground Injection Permits in Central Michigan

EPA will accept public comments on the proposed permits through September 30 and host a public hearing on September 29

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed permits and permit modifications to allow Michigan Potash Operating LLC to inject non-hazardous salt water underground at proposed injection wells in Osceola County and Mecosta County, Michigan.
- Release Date: August 25, 2026
EPA Releases New Guidance to Reduce Lead Exposure in Drinking Water, Protect American Children

EPA released guidance to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead.
- Release Date: August 21, 2026
EPA, in Consultation with DOE, Expands Gasoline Supply to Lower Prices at the Pump

Emergency Fuel Waiver to Unleash Hundreds of Thousands of Gasoline Barrels Per Day

Today EPA and DOE issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver that will increase the nation's gasoline supply and help lower prices for American families.
- Release Date: August 20, 2026
EPA to conduct PCB sampling in the Clark Fork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers 

The sampling project will focus on sediments and aquatic insects across five watersheds.

EPA to conduct PCB sampling in the Clark Fork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers 
- Release Date: August 20, 2026

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