Epa news

Here are some recent news articles from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

Latest News

  1. EPA Proposes Rule to Reduce Methane Emissions from New Oil and Gas Wells: The EPA has proposed a rule to reduce methane emissions from new and modified oil and gas wells, as part of its efforts to address climate change. (Source: EPA News Release, March 2023)
  2. EPA Awards $1.5 Million to Support Environmental Education and Community Engagement: The EPA has awarded $1.5 million to support environmental education and community engagement projects across the country, focusing on topics such as climate change, water quality, and environmental justice. (Source: EPA News Release, February 2023)
  3. EPA Proposes Rule to Strengthen Clean Water Act Protections: The EPA has proposed a rule to strengthen protections for America's waterways under the Clean Water Act, including measures to address pollution from agricultural runoff and urban stormwater. (Source: EPA News Release, January 2023)

Recent Press Releases

  1. EPA Announces $100 Million in Funding for Brownfields Cleanup and Revitalization: The EPA has announced $100 million in funding for the Brownfields Cleanup and Revitalization Program, which supports the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties. (Source: EPA Press Release, March 2023)
  2. EPA Proposes Rule to Reduce Toxic Chemicals in Drinking Water: The EPA has proposed a rule to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals in drinking water, including measures to address contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). (Source: EPA Press Release, February 2023)
  3. EPA Awards $2.5 Million to Support Environmental Justice Projects: The EPA has awarded $2.5 million to support environmental justice projects, including initiatives to address pollution and environmental health disparities in underserved communities. (Source: EPA Press Release, January 2023)

Recent Enforcement Actions

  1. EPA Fines Company $1.1 Million for Violating Clean Air Act: The EPA has fined a company $1.1 million for violating the Clean Air Act by releasing excessive amounts of hazardous air pollutants. (Source: EPA News Release, March 2023)
  2. EPA Cracks Down on Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Waste: The EPA has taken enforcement action against several companies and individuals for illegally disposing of hazardous waste, including measures to address contamination at a former manufacturing facility. (Source: EPA News Release, February 2023)
  3. EPA Fines Company $750,000 for Violating Clean Water Act: The EPA has fined a company $750,000 for violating the Clean Water Act by releasing pollutants into a waterway without a permit. (Source: EPA News Release, January 2023)

Please note that these news articles and press releases are subject to change and may not reflect the most up-to-date information.