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Superfund Season of Cleanup to Advance Restoration of Clean Land and Water Across the Pacific Southwest

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is excited to announce a huge season of construction starts for Superfund contaminated site cleanups across the Pacific Southwest.
- Release Date: July 16, 2026
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.
- Release Date: July 15, 2026
EPA Proposes Updated Residential Soil Cleanup at Vega Baja Superfund Site in Puerto Rico

Vega Baja, P.R. (July 15, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the cleanup plan for the Vega Baja Solid Waste Disposal Superfund site in Puerto Rico to better protect residents from lead in soil.
- Release Date: July 15, 2026
Seminole County Marijuana Farm Employees Indicted on Federal Charges Relating to Illegal Foreign Pesticides

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced the unsealing of a federal indictment against two employees of a state-registered Seminole County marijuana farm on charges relating to illegal foreign pesticides.
- Release Date: July 14, 2026

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