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Spirit Lake Tribe selected to receive $7,279,786 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop solar and EV infrastructure and cut climate pollution
Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Tribe among 34 Tribal and territory applications selected to receive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
EPA News Release: Spirit Lake Tribe selected to receive $7,279,786 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop solar and EV infrastructure and cut climate pollution
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EPA and Justice Department announce $241.5M settlement with Marathon Oil to reduce climate- and health-harming emissions in North Dakota
Settlement includes largest ever Clean Air Act stationary source penalty and will result in over 2.3M tons worth of pollution reduction
EPA News Release: EPA and Justice Department announce $241.5M settlement with Marathon Oil to reduce climate- and health-harming emissions in North Dakota
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EPA announces over $28.6M for North Dakota lead pipe replacement to ensure safe drinking water
Latest round of funding advances President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation
EPA News Release: EPA announces over $28.6M for North Dakota lead pipe replacement to ensure safe drinking water
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
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EPA report provides toxic chemical release information for your state or Tribe
Updated 10-year report shows decreases in chemical releases nationally and regionally
EPA News Release: EPA report provides toxic chemical release information for your state or Tribe
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Biden-Harris Administration announces over $42M for North Dakota water infrastructure upgrades
Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces over $42M for North Dakota water infrastructure upgrades
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Biden-Harris Administration announces Harvey, North Dakota School District to receive funding for Clean School Bus as part of Investing in America Agenda
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces Harvey, North Dakota School District to receive funding for Clean School Bus as part of Investing in America Agenda
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Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
Funding for critical water infrastructure projects in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces$24+ million investment for Clean Water Infrastructure upgrades in EPA Region 8 states
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EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states
Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012
EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states
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Biden-Harris Administration announces $2,370,000 from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for North Dakota School Districts
Historic investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law headed to all 50 states in effort to transform America’s school bus fleet
EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces $2,370,000 from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for North Dakota School Districts
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EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
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EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado
Nationally, 88 WIFIA loans are financing nearly $33 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 100,000 jobs
EPA News Release: EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado
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EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker urges eligible school districts in EPA Region 8 states to apply for $500 million in available funding for clean school buses
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law creates new EPA program to protect children’s health, reduce pollution, and boost American manufacturing
EPA News Release: EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker urges eligible school districts in EPA Region 8 states to apply for $500 million in available funding for clean school buses
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory data show continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in Region 8
2020 analysis includes new features to make data more accessible to communities
EPA News Release: New EPA Toxics Release Inventory data show continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in Region 8
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EPA Region 8 hosting public listening session March 1 on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities
Members of the public can register now to attend and/or provide verbal comment
EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 hosting public listening session March 1 on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities
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