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EPA Proposes to Delay Unattainable Biden-era Vehicle Standards, Projecting $1.7 Billion in Savings
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed another massive deregulatory action to restore consumer choice and make vehicles more affordable for all American families.
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Foreign Operators and Technical Superintendent of M/V Dali Indicted for Roles in Key Bridge Crash
Indian and Singapore Corporations and Company Official Charged with Conspiring to Defraud the United States and Causing the Death of Six Construction Workers
EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that two corporate entities and a shoreside superintendent face criminal charges in connection with the vessel crash that knocked down the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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EPA Proposes Redefining “Begin Actual Construction” to Remove Unnecessary Impediments to Building and Advance Economic Progress
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin issued a proposal to clarify preconstruction permitting requirements and bring flexibility to building non-emitting components or structures.
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Ahead of Schedule, EPA Fully Achieves Potomac River Recovery Goals
Federal response to collapse complete in time for America 250 celebrations.
EPA has accomplished its remediation of the Potomac Interceptor collapse and fully demobilized the federal presence onsite, finishing months ahead of upcoming America 250 festivities.
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EPA Launches Transparent, Interactive Permitting Map
Accessible public tool breaks down permitting barriers and removes confusion to unleash American prosperity
EPA is launching the EPA Permitting Authority Map. The interactive map—accessible via EPA’s website—identifies which regulatory agencies have the authority to issue permits covering all of EPA’s permitting programs and environmental statutes.
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Five Things to Know Following Administrator Zeldin’s Budget Hearings on Capitol Hill
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up congressional testimony before three committees regarding EPA’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
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EPA Clarifies When Oil and Natural Gas Producers Can Flare After Phase Out Deadline
EPA issued guidance clarifying that current federal regulations allow oil and natural gas producers to continue routine flaring of associated gas at new oil wells in limited circumstances after the May 7, 2026, phase out deadline.
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New Citrus Tool to Help Prevent Widespread Loss of Citrus Crops and Support America’s Food Supply
EPA approved CarriCea T1, a breakthrough citrus rootstock that helps trees defend themselves against citrus greening disease, the bacterial infection that has destroyed more than 90 percent of Florida's citrus production over the past two decades.
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ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in The Hill: The Trump EPA has a Plan to ‘Unmake’ Plastic Waste
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting how the agency is promoting advanced recycling technology to undo plastic waste in a safe, economically friendly way that protects our environment.
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What They Are Saying: Water Sector, Industry and Federal Partners Applaud EPA’s Newly Launched Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0
On April 16, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0. Here's what people are saying.
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Atlanta Journal Constitution op-ed by Regional Administrator McOmber
McOmber Delivers Earth Day Message: Spend Time Outdoors, Enjoy the Sense of Place our Green Spaces Provide
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Administrator Zeldin Wraps Up 6-Stop Nevada Swing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spent three days in Nevada, for a variety of events focused on EPA equities in the state.
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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Visits Auto Supply Facilities in Southeast Michigan, Advances Key Agency Pillar
Earlier this week, EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi traveled around Southeast Michigan to advance a key pillar of the Trump EPA’s Powering the Great American Comeback initiative—protecting and bringing back American auto jobs.
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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Delivers Earth Day Message
On Tuesday, April 22, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi released the agency’s Earth Day message recommitting EPA’s mission in protecting human health and the environment.
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Administrator Zeldin Names Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin named Teresa Booeshaghi Associate Administrator of the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions (OASES).
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EPA Issues Title V Permitting Guidance to Ensure Certainty for American Businesses and Alleviate Permitting Backlogs
EPA issued guidance to streamline the Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit renewal process, a move which will provide certainty for businesses operating across the country.
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Administrator Zeldin Announces Selection of Members to the Science Advisory Board
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is announcing the selection of new members to the Science Advisory Board (SAB).
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EPA Proposes Approving Maricopa County’s Innovative Emission Reduction Credits Plan for Facilities to Grow the Economy While Ensuring Clean Air
EPA is proposing to approve Maricopa County’s innovative air quality 205 rule, “Emission Offsets Generated by Voluntary Mobile Source Emission Reductions,” to support Arizona’s economic expansion while maintaining clean air for the region.
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Anne Vogel appointed to EPA Region 5 Administrator
EPA News Release: Anne Vogel appointed to EPA Region 5 Administrator
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EPA Administrator Regan Wraps up Successful Mission to Africa, Reaffirms Commitment to Partnerships in Mozambique and Ghana
EPA News Release: EPA Administrator Regan Wraps up Successful Mission to Africa, Reaffirms Commitment to Partnerships in Mozambique and Ghana