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EPA Reclassifies Three Ozone Nonattainment Areas from Moderate to Serious
Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria & San Antonio will be reclassified
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced approval of Governor Greg Abbott’s request to reclassify the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-Galveston-Brazoria and San Antonio, Texas, metro areas from moderate to serious nonattainment.
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EPA Announces Grant Award of Over $6.1 million for Clean School Buses for Fort Worth ISD as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Fort Worth Independent School District is receiving $6,167,108 through EPA’s first Clean School Bus Grant Competition.
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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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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 Announces More Than $105 Million in Funding for Oklahoma Water Infrastructure Improvements
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $105 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Water Resources Board for water infrastructure improvements.
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Construction Begins for Southern Impoundment Cleanup at San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site
Construction for the final remedy has begun for part of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site in Harris County, Texas, just east of Houston.
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Oklahoma City Used Oil Recyclers Pay Nearly $2 Million for Processing, Transportation, and Storage Violations
January Environmental Services, Inc., January Transport, Inc., and company-owner Cris January will pay civil penalties of $1.9 million and perform comprehensive corrective measures to resolve allegations that they violated the RCRA in Oklahoma.
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EPA Announces Texas Organizations to Receive Over $3 Million for Air Monitoring Projects
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that six Texas organizations will receive $3,050,010 from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan to enhance air quality monitoring in marginalized communities.
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EPA Announces New Mexico Groups to Receive $545,099 for Air Monitoring Projects
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans
EPA News Release: EPA Announces New Mexico Groups to Receive $545,099 for Air Monitoring Projects
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EPA Announces Cherokee Nation to Receive $69,770 for Air Monitoring Projects
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans
EPA News Release: EPA Announces Cherokee Nation to Receive $69,770 for Air Monitoring Projects
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EPA Announces Removal Action at the Lane Plating Superfund Site in Dallas, Texas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a removal action at the Lane Plating Works, Inc., Superfund site that includes demolishing the former electroplating facility and excavating contaminated soil.
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EPA Announces Louisiana to Receive Nearly $2.4 Million for Air Monitoring Projects
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four Louisiana organizations will receive $2,399,604 from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan to enhance air quality monitoring in marginalized communities.
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