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EPA Region 6 Celebrates Children’s Health Month
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is proudly celebrating Children’s Health Month this October by spreading awareness about the importance of protecting children from environmental threats where they live, learn and play.
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EPA Announces $2.1 Million in Environmental Projects and $200,000 Civil Penalty in Clean Air Act Violations Against Evergreen Packaging LLC
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a consent agreement and final order (CAFO) with Evergreen Packaging LLC (“Evergreen”) for alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) violations.
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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 Delete Texas Superfund Site from the National Priorities List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is deleting the River City Metal Finishing Superfund site in San Antonio, Texas, from the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites.
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EPA Completes Assessment of National Priorities Sites Following Hurricane Laura
EPA News Release: EPA Completes Assessment of National Priorities Sites Following Hurricane Laura
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EPA Proposes to add site in Odessa, Texas to National Priorities List
Nationwide, four sites proposed, six sites added, and one removed
EPA News Release: EPA Proposes to add site in Odessa, Texas to National Priorities List
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EPA Proposes to add site in Odessa, Texas to National Priorities List
Nationwide, four sites proposed, six sites added, and one removed
EPA News Release: EPA Proposes to add site in Odessa, Texas to National Priorities List
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EPA Awards State of Arkansas Nearly $1.4 Million to Monitor Particle Air Pollution
EPA News Release: EPA Awards State of Arkansas Nearly $1.4 Million to Monitor Particle Air Pollution
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EPA Announces $300,000 to City of Texarkana, Texas, for Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites
Funds are part of $6.9 million awarded nationwide
EPA News Release: EPA Announces $300,000 to City of Texarkana, Texas, for Additional Clean Up and Reuse of Brownfield Sites
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EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous Weather Events
EPA News Release: EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous Weather Events
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EPA, TCEQ Complete Removal of Contaminated Sediment at Donna Canal Superfund Site
EPA News Release: EPA, TCEQ Complete Removal of Contaminated Sediment at Donna Canal Superfund Site
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