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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 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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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.
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EPA to Host Roundtable on Paraquat This Summer
Agency to convene scientists, experts, and advocates to examine safety questions, solutions, and alternatives
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it will host a roundtable on the herbicide paraquat this summer.
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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.
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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Tours Key Community Sites in Seattle, Washington
EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi marked his one-year anniversary of serving in the agency by touring key community sites in Seattle, Washington.
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EPA Announces $25.5 million to Address Wastewater Challenges in Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities
EPA announced the availability of $25.5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and Tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to protect human health and comply with the Clean Water Act.
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
Today, EPA, as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America.
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EPA Administrator Zeldin Concludes Four-Day New York Tour, Advancing Clean Water and Energy Priorities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up a four-day swing across New York State on Monday, June 8, spotlighting Trump Administration priorities on Long Island, in the Hudson Valley, and in the Southern Tier.
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EPA Bolsters U.S. Steel Production in Minnesota
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule revising the Obama-era regional haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the United States Steel Corporation’s (U.S. Steel) Keetac taconite facility in Keewatin, Minnesota.
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EPA Announces $40 Million WIFIA Loan to Expand Wastewater Services in Northeastern Nebraska
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection announced a $40 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan for South Sioux City, Nebraska, to support upgrades and expansions to its wastewater treatment facility.
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EPA Proposes to Save Vital Coal Plant in Wyoming and Continue Production of Reliable Energy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to revise an Obama-era 2014 Wyoming regional haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that would have forced the closure of the Dave Johnston Unit 3 power plant in Converse County, Wyoming.
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EPA Proposes to Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
EPA proposed the approval of the state of Louisiana’s coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application.
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EPA Highlights New Mortgage Forbearance Extension Secured as LA Wildfire Survivors Rebuild
Private-sector relief bolsters federal efforts to ease the financial burden on families
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today highlighted a new private-sector commitment that has been secured to help Los Angeles wildfire survivors rebuild.