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EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Air Regulations for the Oil and Gas Industry
(Dallas, Texas - July 30, 2010) On Monday, August 2, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting to provide an update on the Agency's review of several air regulations covering the oil and gas industry and to solicit public comments from the public
EPA Report: 22 Million Cataract Cases Will Be Prevented by Stronger Ozone Layer Protection
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency marked the beginning of Cataract Awareness Month by announcing a new peer-reviewed report predicting that more than 22 million additional cataract cases will be avoided for Americans born between 1985 and 2100 due to the Montreal Protocol
LA area polystyrene manufacturer Lifoam Industries pays $450,000 over violations of federal, state clean-air laws
(07/29/10) LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice and the South Coast Air Quality Management District announced that Lifoam Industries, Inc
EPA Grant to Children?s Hospital to Train Healthcare Workers About Reducing Asthma Triggers
PHILADELPHIA (July 29, 2010) - - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s mid-Atlantic region today awarded a $100,000 grant to the Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia to train 70 health care professionals and 100 families how to manage asthma to reduce asthma attacks
EPA Rejects Claims of Flawed Climate Science
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today denied 10 petitions challenging its 2009 determination that climate change is real, is occurring due to emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities, and threatens human health and the environment
EPA Grant to Help Green the Port of Pittsburgh Diesel emissions will be significantly reduced
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (July 28, 2010) ? The U.S
Elevated Ozone Levels Predicted in Parts of Conn., Mass. and Maine on Wed. July 28, 2010
(Boston, Mass. ? July 27, 2010) ? Unhealthy air quality is predicted for interior Connecticut, central Massachusetts, and southern coastal Maine on Wednesday due to high concentrations of ground-level ozone
Grant of $70,000 to Help Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities in Iowa Comply with Regulations
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., July 27, 2010) - EPA has awarded the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) a total of $70,000 to assist with outreach, education and implementation of the Clean Air Act?s Risk Management Program
Rhode Island Airport Corp. and Contractors Fined for Reporting Violations at TF Green Airport
(Boston, Mass. - July 26, 2010) ? Rhode Island Airport Corporation and its demolition contractors, O.R
EPA Releases Rulemaking Guidance on Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing an interim guidance document to help agency staff incorporate environmental justice into the agency?s rulemaking process. The rulemaking guidance is an important and positive step toward meeting EPA Administrator Lisa P
EPA Reaches Major Milestone at Welsbach Superfund Site
(New York, NY) With the help of millions of dollars in Recovery Act funding, an important milestone was reached today in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s (EPA) cleanup of the expansive Welsbach Superfund site in Camden, New Jersey
Poor Air Quality Predicted for the South Coast of New England for Saturday, July 24, 2010
(Boston, Mass. ? July 23, 2010) ? Unhealthy air quality is predicted for coastal Connecticut, all of Rhode Island and south coastal Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, Saturday due to ground-level ozone
Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPA?s Power Plant Enforcement Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 10-OPA078 (WASHINGTON ? July 23, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department, and the state of Indiana announced that Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc
Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPA?s Power Plant Enforcement Initiative
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department, and the state of Indiana announced that Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc
EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies
WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5.6 million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll out of $120 million in clean diesel grants
EPA Provides the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) $700,000 to Reduce Emissions from Locomotives
(Boston, Mass. July 21, 2010) The EPA recently awarded $700,000 to the MBTA to reduce diesel emissions by purchasing and installing Head End Power (HEP) engines on 7 Commuter Rail locomotives operating in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Allegan County Smog
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No. 10-OPA77 CHICAGO (July 20, 2010) ? U.S
U.S. EPA Awards $1.24 M in Recovery Funding to Cobb County, GA Schools to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
(ATLANTA ? July 19, 2010) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of Cobb County, Georgia, the U.S
National Car Rental Fined Nearly $500K for Diesel Idling Violations at Logan and Bradley Airports
(Boston, Mass. ? July 19, 2010) ? Pending court approval, several companies affiliated with National Car Rental will pay a fine of $475,000 for repeated violations of motor vehicle idling regulations at two New England airports: Logan International in Boston, Mass
Event in Waterloo, Iowa, to Demonstrate Railroad Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funded by Federal Recovery Act
City of Tacoma settles for nearly $525,000 for release of ozone-depleting gases
(Seattle?July 15, 2010) The city of Tacoma will pay nearly $225,000 in penalties for the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) stemming from its refrigerated appliance disposal service, according to a consent decree lodged by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S
EPA Awards Over $1 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority
(Dallas, Texas ? July 15, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,026,058 to reduce diesel emissions to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. The funds will improve air quality in the Corpus Christi area by reducing emissions from in-use diesel engines
EPA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Houston Authority
(Dallas, Texas ? July 15, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,487,909 to reduce diesel emissions to the Port of Houston Authority. The funds will improve air quality in the Houston area by reducing emissions from in-use diesel engines
EPA Awards $1.5 Million to Assist in Reduction of Diesel Emissions to NCTCOG
(Dallas, Texas ? July 15, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.5 million to assist in the reduction of diesel emissions to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)
McWane Inc. Agrees to Resolve Environmental Violations at Manufacturing Facilities in 14 States
WASHINGTON - The U.S
EPA: Manitowoc and Door Counties in Wisconsin Now Meet Smog Standards
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No. 10-OPA074 CHICAGO (July 13, 2010) ? U.S
EPA Offers Tips on How to Protect Eyes, Skin from the Sun?s Harmful Rays/ Download sun safety information on smartphones
WASHINGTON ? In recognizing Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing tips and tools to people of all ages that will protect them from the sun?s harmful rays
EPA Proposes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the 2011 percentage standards for the four fuels categories under the agency?s Renewable Fuel Standard program, known as RFS2
City of New Bedford gets $1 Million for Shore-side Power Electrification Project
(Boston, Mass. ? July 8, 2010) ? EPA is awarding $1 million to the City of New Bedford?s Harbor Development Commission to install 16 shore-side electric power pedestals on two fishing piers within New Bedford Harbor
EPA Fines Monsanto for Distributing Misbranded Genetically Engineered Pesticide
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Monsanto Company Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, has agreed to pay a $2.5 million penalty to resolve misbranding violations related to the sale and distribution of cotton seed products containing genetically engineered pesticides