On January 11, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted its comments on New York State's revised draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement and the proposed state regulations and general permit for storm water discharges related to high volume hydraulic fracturing. View related documents.

EPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Environmental Quality Awards

Each year, EPA honors individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and eight federally recognized Indian Nations over the past year. EPA is now seeking nominations for this annual award. Winners will be honored at an awards event in April 2012. Each winner will receive a plaque recognizing his or her environmental achievement at a ceremony during Earth Week. The Agency is accepting nominations for its Environmental Quality Awards until February 21, 2012. More

EPA Environmental Justice Grants to Help Local Communities

EPA is providing five grants to local organizations to tackle local pollution problems in Syracuse, N.Y., Newark, N.J., New York City and farm workers in South Jersey. Syracuse | Newark | New York City | South Jersey

EPA Releases Options for Gowanus Canal Superfund Cleanup; Agency Encouraging Public Comment

EPA has released a study of the options for cleaning up chemical contamination in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York. The Gowanus Canal was added to the Superfund list of the country's most hazardous waste sites in March 2010. The study builds on an EPA investigation that confirmed the widespread presence of numerous contaminants in the canal and found that exposure to the contaminants poses threats to people's health and the environment. The newly completed feasibility study evaluates the technologies that could be used to clean up the canal, and will be used to develop a cleanup plan for the Gowanus. EPA is encouraging the public to comment on the study and attend a meeting in January to discuss the cleanup options. More | Gowanus Canal Page