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• President Trump Appoints Scott Mason IV as EPA South Central Regional Administrator

  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Scott Mason IV to serve as the 14th regional administrator of the EPA’s South Central Region, also known as Region 6.

  • Release Date: February 6, 2025

• EPA Recognizes Maine Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

  EPA News Release: EPA Recognizes Maine Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

  • Release Date: January 30, 2025

• HF Sinclair Navajo Agrees to Settlement to Reduce Climate- and Health Harming Emissions at Artesia Refinery in New Mexico

  Settlement Will Result in Annual Reductions of Over 100,000 Tons Per Year of Pollution

  Today, Jan. 17, the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice, and the New Mexico Environment Department announced a proposed settlement with HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, an HF Sinclair Corp. subsidiary.

  • Release Date: January 17, 2025

• EPA completes review at Saco Tannery Superfund site in Maine

  EPA News Release: EPA completes review at Saco Tannery Superfund site in Maine

  • Release Date: January 13, 2025

• State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site

  Amendments to cleanup agreements finalized following public input process

  EPA News Release: State of Washington, federal agencies finalize agreement on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site

  • Release Date: January 10, 2025

• State and federal agencies respond to public comments, move forward on plans for cleaning up tank waste at Hanford Site

  EPA News Release: State and federal agencies respond to public comments, move forward on plans for cleaning up tank waste at Hanford Site

  • Release Date: December 19, 2024

• Federal judge orders Lower Yakima Valley dairies to test wells and provide alternative drinking water to area residents at risk from nitrate-contaminated wells

  EPA News Release: Federal judge orders Lower Yakima Valley dairies to test wells and provide alternative drinking water to area residents at risk from nitrate-contaminated wells

  • Release Date: December 18, 2024

• EPA announces $89M loan to enhance wastewater management in King County

  EPA News Release: EPA announces $89M loan to enhance wastewater management in King County

  • Release Date: December 18, 2024

• EPA adds Upper Columbia River site to the Superfund National Priorities List to protect public health from metals contamination

  EPA News Release: EPA adds Upper Columbia River site to the Superfund National Priorities List to protect public health from metals contamination

  • Release Date: December 13, 2024

• EPA announces $8.4M for clean heavy-duty vehicles in Washington

  Funding for 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: EPA announces $8.4M for clean heavy-duty vehicles in Washington

  • Release Date: December 11, 2024

• EPA enforcement action resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations by Topsham, Maine company

  EPA News Release: EPA enforcement action resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations by Topsham, Maine company

  • Release Date: November 13, 2024

• EPA removes lead-contaminated soil at nine properties near Northport, WA to protect children and women of childbearing age

  EPA News Release: EPA removes lead-contaminated soil at nine properties near Northport, WA to protect children and women of childbearing age

  • Release Date: November 1, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration announces University of Southern Maine selected to receive $350,000 to help craft beverage manufacturers in Maine and Vermont prevent pollution as part of Investing in America agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces University of Southern Maine selected to receive $350,000 to help craft beverage manufacturers in Maine and Vermont prevent pollution as part of Investing in America agenda

  • Release Date: October 31, 2024

• $10 Million Award to University of Connecticut to Help Maine Communities Address Environmental Justice Challenges

  EPA News Release: $10 Million Award to University of Connecticut to Help Maine Communities Address Environmental Justice Challenges

  • Release Date: October 30, 2024

• EPA issues final PCBs reduction plan for Spokane River

  EPA News Release: EPA issues final PCBs reduction plan for Spokane River

  • Release Date: October 29, 2024