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EPA Announces Availability of Approximately $77,000 to Fund Tribal Clean Air Act Grants
PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $77,000 in grants today to fund Clean Air Act (CAA) projects for federally recognized tribes in Virginia.
EPA and Illinois Announce Lemont Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide
Lemont, Ill. (June 25, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA announced the formal redesignation of the Lemont area to attainment of the most recent federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
EPA and Illinois Announce Pekin Area Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide
PEKIN, Ill. (June 25, 2020) -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA announced the formal redesignation of the Pekin area to attainment of the federal air quality standard for sulfur dioxide.
EPA Grants First-Ever Petition to Add to Hazardous Air Pollutants List Under Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON (June 18, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted petitions to add 1-bromopropane (1-BP) to the list of hazardous air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Administrator Wheeler Wraps Up Visit to Southeast Wisconsin Highlighting Clean Air Progress
Racine, Wis.(June 16, 2020) — U.S.
Administrator Wheeler Announces Cleaner Air in Sheboygan and Door Counties, Wisconsin
Sheboygan, Wis. (June 16, 2020) — Today, U.S.
EPA Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Our Nation's Air
WASHINGTON (June 8, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report on air quality, tracking the nation’s progress through 2019.
EPA Reaches Settlement With Hydrite Chemical Co. for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations at Waterloo, Iowa, Facility
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EPA Proposes Honest Accounting Standard to Improve Future Clean Air Act Rules
WASHINGTON (June 4, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
What They Are Saying: EPA Proposes Honest Accounting Standard to Improve Future Clean Air Act Rules
WASHINGTON (June 4, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
EPA and State Propose Settlement of Clean Air Act Violations at Sewage Sludge Incinerator in Bridgewater, NJ
NEW YORK - The U.S.
President Trump Delivering on Promise to Protect Our Nation’s Air
Grand Rapids, Mich. (June 2, 2020) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler delivered remarks at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce with U.S.
EPA Finalizes Amendments to the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
WASHINGTON (June 1, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
Proposed Settlement with United States and Massachusetts Will Help Reduce Air Pollution from Sprague Resources' Heated Petroleum Storage Facilities Across New England
BOSTON – Under a proposed settlement with the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Sprague Resources LP will take steps to limit emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from oil storage tanks at seven facilities across New England.
EPA and State of Kansas Reach Agreement With HollyFrontier for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations at El Dorado, Kansas, Refinery
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Companies in Md., Del., and Pa. settle alleged Clean Air Act violations involving after-market devices for diesel trucks
PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2020) – The U.S.
Stay Sun-Safe this Summer: Check the UV Index and Protect Your Health
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2020) — The U.S.
EPA Proposes Relief for Small Businesses by Restoring Wood Heater Sales Opportunities Lost to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2020) — Due to the nation-wide spread of the COVID-19 virus, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow more time for retailers to sell Step 1-certified residential wood heating devices. This proposed action
