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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

• 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

• 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

• 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’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

• 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

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces North Carolina Selectees to Receive Over $1.2 Million in Grants to Help Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces North Carolina Selectees to Receive Over $1.2 Million in Grants to Help Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: November 1, 2024

• EPA and North Carolina Health Authorities Encourage Well Water Testing in Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene

  Free sampling kits and disinfection resources are available through state and local health departments

  EPA News Release: EPA and North Carolina Health Authorities Encourage Well Water Testing in Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene

  • Release Date: October 31, 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

• THURSDAY: Press briefing on drinking water sampling and restoration progress in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene

  EPA News Release: THURSDAY: Press briefing on drinking water sampling and restoration progress in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene

  • Release Date: October 29, 2024

• EPA Awards $400,000 to Greenlife Tech Corporation in North Carolina for Developing Environmental Technologies

  Greenlife Tech Corporation is one of only seven small businesses selected nationwide for this award

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $400,000 to Greenlife Tech Corporation in North Carolina for Developing Environmental Technologies

  • Release Date: October 25, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $69,840,000 for Water Infrastructure in North Carolina Through Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $69,840,000 for Water Infrastructure in North Carolina Through Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: October 24, 2024