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Biden-Harris Administration Selects Texas Southern University to Receive $50,000,000 to Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across Region 6
Grantmaker selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Texas Southern University has been selected to serve as Regional Grantmaker.
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Federal and State Agencies Prepare for Hurricane Season in Corpus Christi
Natural Disaster Operational Workgroup conducts annual preparedness exercises
This week, agencies from the federal government and the state of Texas will participate in a hurricane-preparedness exercise in and around Corpus Christi, Texas, from May 22-26.
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EPA Settlement with Evonik Will Reduce Air Toxics in St. John the Baptist Parish, La.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a settlement with Evonik Corporation that will reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and other hazardous air pollutants by 5.6 tons per year from a facility in Reserve, St. John.
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EPA Proposes Texas Regional Haze Rule to Protect Visibility in National Parks and Wilderness Areas
Emissions limits would reduce SO2 emissions in Texas by more than 80,000 tons per year
EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Texas Regional Haze Rule to Protect Visibility in National Parks and Wilderness Areas
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The EPA Region 6 Announces a Total of $23 Million to Organizations to Advance Environmental Justice
The EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice will receive $15,000,000 and the New Mexico State University will receive $10,000,000 to help communities across Region 6.
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Agencias de EE.UU. y México Participan en un Evento Binacional de Preparación para Emergencias
El Programa de la Frontera 2025 de México y Estados Unidos de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) realizará un ejercicio de dos días en Eagle Pass, Texas, los días 19 y 20 de abril de 2023.
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U.S., Mexico Agencies Participate in Binational Emergency Preparedness Event
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program will host a two-day exercise in Eagle Pass, Texas on April 19 – 20, 2023, to help agencies in both countries jointly prepare for environmental emergencies.
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EPA Region 6 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 6 communities on April 25th, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and to speak.
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EPA to Add Oklahoma Superfund Site to the National Priorities List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Fansteel Metals Superfund site to the National Priorities List. The NPL is a roster of the nation’s most contaminated sites that threaten human health or the environment.
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EPA to Add Louisiana Superfund Site to the National Priorities List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Louisiana Superfund site Capitol Lakes to the National Priorities List. The NPL is a roster of the nation’s most contaminated sites that threaten human health or the environment.
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EPA Announces Clean Air Act Violations for Permian Basin Company
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for emissions from storage tanks that the EPA identified using a helicopter equipped with a special infrared camera.
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EPA Announces Significant Air Pollution Reductions from Permian Basin Company Settlement
EPA News Release: EPA Announces Significant Air Pollution Reductions from Permian Basin Company Settlement
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EPA Region 6 Releases 2022 Year in Review
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 released the 2022 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress over the past fiscal year.
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EPA Begins Demolition at Lane Plating Superfund Site in Dallas Texas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members (CAG) and Dallas city officials hosted an event at the Lane Plating Superfund site in Dallas, Texas.
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EPA Announces Flyovers in the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting helicopter flyovers of the Permian Basin region in New Mexico and Texas.
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