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• 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 Announces Funding to 7 Small Businesses in Southeastern States for the Development of Environmental Technologies

  Several small businesses in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina to receive $100,000 of Phase I funding for six months for "proof of concept" of their proposed technology

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Funding to 7 Small Businesses in Southeastern States for the Development of Environmental Technologies

  • Release Date: January 10, 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

• 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

• 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 highlights $20 million award for the Clean Water is Safe Water Community Initiative in North Carolina

  EPA News Release: EPA highlights $20 million award for the Clean Water is Safe Water Community Initiative in North Carolina

  • Release Date: December 12, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announce $8,680,000 to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  One North Carolina applicant selected to receive funding for 31 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 $8,680,000 to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: December 12, 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’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

• City of Asheville lifts systemwide boil water notice issued after Hurricane Helene

  Residents still urged to conserve water

  EPA News Release: City of Asheville lifts systemwide boil water notice issued after Hurricane Helene

  • Release Date: November 19, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to Receive $200,000 in Grants to Help Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to Receive $200,000 in Grants to Help Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: November 1, 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