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• EPA Announces $300,000 in Funding to Three Small Businesses in Texas and Oklahoma for the Development of Environmental Technologies

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing $300,000 in grant funding for three small businesses to develop technologies to address public health and environmental challenges.

  • Release Date: January 16, 2025

• Prevent Lung Cancer by Testing Your Home for Radon

  EPA News Release: Prevent Lung Cancer by Testing Your Home for Radon

  • Release Date: January 2, 2025

• Biden-Harris Administration Announce $890,000 to the Tennessee Department for Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  One Tennessee applicant selected to receive funding for three zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, along with infrastructure and workforce development projects, to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announce $890,000 to the Tennessee Department for Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: December 12, 2024

• EPA Cracks Down on Nashville-Based Seller of Automobile Emissions ‘Defeat Devices’ that Increase Air Pollution

  EPA News Release: EPA Cracks Down on Nashville-Based Seller of Automobile Emissions ‘Defeat Devices’ that Increase Air Pollution

  • Release Date: December 9, 2024

• EPA’s Annual Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Results Include Strongest Outcomes Since 2017

  Revitalized enforcement and compliance efforts delivered public health benefits for people and communities, combatted climate change, and ensured cleaner air, water and land

  EPA News Release: EPA’s Annual Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Results Include Strongest Outcomes Since 2017

  • Release Date: December 5, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $32 Million in Oklahoma Through Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $32,943,000 for the state of Oklahoma under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe.

  • Release Date: November 21, 2024

• EPA to review cleanups at 47 Southeast Superfund Sites this year

  EPA News Release: EPA to review cleanups at 47 Southeast Superfund Sites this year

  • Release Date: October 30, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $52,129,000 for Water Infrastructure in Tennessee Through Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $52,129,000 for Water Infrastructure in Tennessee Through Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: October 24, 2024

• EPA Seeks Applications for 2025 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher Awards

  EPA News Release: EPA Seeks Applications for 2025 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher Awards

  • Release Date: October 15, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $41,912,000 in Funding to Tennessee to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $41,912,000 in Funding to Tennessee to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• EPA Recognizes Oklahoma City for Supporting Watersense Program

  Public and private sector partners are honored for helping to save nearly 1.2 trillion gallons of water in 2023 with WaterSense

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented 51 awards to water utilities, government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, builders, and other organizations at the WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) conference in Las Vegas.

  • Release Date: September 27, 2024

• EPA’s Office of Research and Development Announces Research Partnership and MOU Signing with Chickasaw Nation Tribe

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Chickasaw Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for technical cooperation and coordination related to the sustainable management of water, land, and air resources.

  • Release Date: September 24, 2024

• City of Chattanooga and Trust for Public Land selected for prestigious $20 million EPA Community Change Grant to extend Alton Park Connector

  EPA News Release: City of Chattanooga and Trust for Public Land selected for prestigious $20 million EPA Community Change Grant to extend Alton Park Connector

  • Release Date: September 11, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $388,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Oklahoma

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $388,000 in funding for Oklahoma to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $34,403,346 in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants in Alabama and Tennessee

  EPA announces initial selections from $2 billion Inflation Reduction Act program - the largest single environmental justice investment in history – delivered by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $34,403,346 in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants in Alabama and Tennessee

  • Release Date: July 29, 2024