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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal government agency created by the White House and Congress in 1970, in response to growing public demand for cleaner water, air and land. The Environmental Protection Agency is the principal agency of the United States Government charged with implementing federal environmental laws. EPA is the primary federal agency in charge of creating and enforcing regulations that put environmental laws into practice ans is the government department leading environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. EPA programs include water, air, pesticides, pollution prevention, toxics and chemicals and wastes and recycling.  EPA is also a part of the government-wide National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), which provides coordination and direction for this emerging field.

Cleanup of Contaminated Soils in Belchertown and Palmer Mass.
(Boston, Mass. – September 5, 2008) – EPA and the Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will coordinate on the removal of soils contaminated with lead and arsenic at the Old Bondsville Factory Site located in Belchertown and Palmer, Mass Read the whole article for full details
Boston Area Real Estate Company Reaches $180K Settlement for Lead Paint Disclosure Violations
(Boston, Mass. – Sept Use the link in the article title to view the entire news article.
Clean Up Work Begins in Sanford, Maine to Remove Contamination
(Boston, Mass. - September 5, 2008) - EPA and its contractors earlier this week began work to carry out a short-term cleanup at the Stenton Trust Mill Site, located at 13 River Street in Sanford, Maine Read more about this news.
U.S.-Mexico Environmental Partnership Bringing Cleaner Water and Air To Border Communities
(Dallas, Texas – September 5, 2008) At a ceremony concluding this year’s Border 2012 National Coordinators meeting held in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the U.S Read the whole article for full details
EPA Orders Access To Construct Alternate Water Line For Hudson Dredging Project
(Dallas, Texas – September 5, 2008) At a ceremony concluding this year’s Border 2012 National Coordinators meeting held in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the U.S For additional details, please follow the link contained in the title.
EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for Parts of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina; Extends Waiver for Louisiana
(9/05/08) In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, EPA has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to temporarily waive certain federal clean fuel requirements for areas of Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina until Sept.15, 2008 For additional details, please follow the link contained in the title.
U.S.-Mexico environmental partnership bringing cleaner water and air to border communities. Federal, state, tribal, and local partners highlight efforts at annual meeting
(09/05/08) LOS ANGELES – At a ceremony concluding this year’s Border 2012 National Coordinators meeting held in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the U.S Read the whole article for full details
Partnership Promotes Environmental Careers to American Indians
(Dallas, Texas – September 5, 2008) A diverse workforce with increased ability to meet future needs is the goal of an agreement signed today by the Environmental Protection Agency, Haskell Indian Nations University, and the University of North Texas (UNT) If you find this of interest, please read the full feature.
EPA Region 7 Responders Will Participate in Greensburg Celebration
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 5, 2008) - Federal on-scene coordinators (OSCs) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will participate in the "Procession of Responders" in Greensburg, Kan., beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2008 Jump to this feature by clicking the title.
Tucson pool company removing chlorine gas from operations after environmental violations
Splash Pool Chemicals, Inc. to pay fines, switch to less toxic alternative SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently settled with Splash Pool Chemicals, Inc Read the whole article for full details