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Emory River to be Closed Until Mid-May while TVA Kingston Cleanup Continues
(ATLANTA – Feb. 9, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have brought in large hydraulic dredge equipment to expedite the removal of ash from the Emory River. To keep the river as safe as possible, the Emory River will continue to be closed until May 15, 2010 from mile marker 0 to mile marker 6. Full Story
Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis for Non-Time-Critical Cleanup Alternatives for Restoration of the TVA Kingston Site Released for Public Comment
(ATLANTA – Jan. 19, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the availability of an Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis (EE/CA) Report for the non-time-critical cleanup alternatives for restoration of the Swan Pond embayment area impacted by spilled fly ash at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Kingston site in Roane County, Tenn. The EE/CA Report also addresses stabilization and closure of the failed dredge cell. Public comments on the proposed alternatives in the document are being solicited beginning today through Feb. 18, 2010, so they may be factored into the final decision. Full Story
Record Annual Enforcement Results Achieved in the Southeast; New Mapping Tool Released
(ATLANTA – Dec. 28, 2009) Enforcement actions concluded in fiscal year (FY) 2009 by EPA in states across the Southeast will result in the investment of more than $2 billion by respondents in pollution control or cleanup, the largest amount ever achieved by EPA Region 4, and the reduction and treatment of more than 100 million pounds of pollutants. These significant achievements can be viewed by way of a new Web-based tool and interactive map that allows the public to access detailed information by location about these enforcement actions. Full Story
EPA Soliciting Applications for Environmental Justice Grant Funding
(ATLANTA – Nov. 5, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $1 million in funding for projects aimed at addressing environmental and public health issues in communities. EPA expects to award approximately 40 grants of up to $25,000 each and will accept applications until January 8, 2010. Local governments and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
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EPA Recognizes Dura Coat Products, Inc. for their voluntary commitment to the environment.
Left to right: Marlon Blankenship, Stanley Dean, Dan Shea, Larry McMurry, Wayne Sistrunk, John Suh, Jay Bassett, David Langston, Raul Muytoy, Dexter Sunderman, Kelly Dutton
Randy Vest, Renae Atkins.
Dura Coat Products, Inc., Joins EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
Company commits to reducing lead chromate and polycyclic aromatic compounds from paint formulations
(Huntsville, Ala. – October 23, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized Dura Coat Products, Inc., as the newest environmental steward to join the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP). As an EPA partner, Dura Coat will change some of its paint formulations to reduce the use of lead chromate and polycyclic aromatic compounds normally used in paints. Full Story
Southeast Facilities Ordered to Comply with Clean Water Act; Penalties Total More Than $230,000
(ATLANTA – Oct. 20, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Consent Agreements and Final Orders (CA/FOs) against 17 entities throughout the Southeast from July 1, through September 30, 2009, for violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA). As part of the settlements, the responsible parties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee agreed to come into compliance and pay $231,200 in civil penalties. Full Story
Poster Contest Illuminates Sun-safe Behaviors
Annual competition gives students chance to raise awareness, win prizes; deadline: April 7, 2010
(Atlanta, Ga. – Oct. 21, 2009) -- Students can help raise awareness about sun safety and win prizes by entering the 2010 SunWise with SHADE poster contest. The annual contest is a joint effort by the SHADE Foundation of America, WeatherBug Schools and the Environmental Protection Agency to teach children ways to protect their skin and eyes from excessive sun exposure. Last year’s winner, a 13-year-old from Bernville, Pa., showed a girl talking to her friend about her unhealthy relationship with the sun. Full Story
EPA Region 4 now monitoring for air toxics at 12 schools in the Southeast
School Air Toxics Monitoring Program samples air at 14 schools in the Southeast. Initial data for four schools released today.
(Atlanta, GA – Oct. 1, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 announced today that it is now sampling the air outside 12 schools in the Southeast that were selected as part of EPA's Schools Air Toxics Monitoring Initiative. Full Story
L-R: Bill Sexton, Manager Component Maintenance Delta Tech Ops; Jay Bassett, EPA Chief, RCRA Materials Management; William Martin, Drop Hammer Shop; Lorraine Casarow, Drop Hammer Shop
Delta TechOps Joins EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
(Atlanta, Ga. – September 23, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division, Delta TechOps, as the newest environmental steward to join the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP). Full Story
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