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• EPA Releases Annual Report Showing Steady Progress to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution

  Report highlights key EPA accomplishments to safeguard public health and the environment from dangerous ‘forever chemicals’

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Annual Report Showing Steady Progress to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution

  • Release Date: December 14, 2023

• EPA Releases Revised Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Revised Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes

  • Release Date: December 7, 2023

• What They Are Saying: Broad range of leaders and advocates applaud Biden-Harris Administration’s proposal to strengthen the lead and copper rule to protect communities from lead in drinking water

  EPA News Release: What They Are Saying: Broad range of leaders and advocates applaud Biden-Harris Administration’s proposal to strengthen the lead and copper rule to protect communities from lead in drinking water

  • Release Date: December 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $30.7 Million in Grants to Support Water Systems in Small and Rural Communities

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $30.7 Million in Grants to Support Water Systems in Small and Rural Communities

  • Release Date: December 4, 2023

• EPA Signs Agreement with the Philippines to Foster Collaboration on Climate Change and Environmental Issues

  EPA News Release: EPA Signs Agreement with the Philippines to Foster Collaboration on Climate Change and Environmental Issues

  • Release Date: November 15, 2023

• EPA Announces $56 Million WIFIA Loan to Upgrade Water Infrastructure for the Gun Lake Tribe in Western Michigan

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $56 Million WIFIA Loan to Upgrade Water Infrastructure for the Gun Lake Tribe in Western Michigan

  • Release Date: November 14, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Get the Lead Out Initiative to Accelerate Removal of Lead Service Lines Nationwide as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  New initiative funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help 200 underserved communities access technical assistance to identify and remove lead service lines and ensure safer drinking water

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Get the Lead Out Initiative to Accelerate Removal of Lead Service Lines Nationwide as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: November 7, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 New Jersey Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 New Jersey Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: November 6, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $336 Million Loan to Chicago to Help Remove 30,000 Lead Pipes Across the City

  EPA financing reflects priorities of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $336 Million Loan to Chicago to Help Remove 30,000 Lead Pipes Across the City

  • Release Date: November 3, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: November 2, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces State and Tribal Allocations for $48 Million Grant Program to Protect Groundwater Resources and Tackle Climate Change

  Grants funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will support safe and responsible carbon sequestration programs

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces State and Tribal Allocations for $48 Million Grant Program to Protect Groundwater Resources and Tackle Climate Change

  • Release Date: November 2, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $120 Million WIFIA Loan to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Florida

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $120 Million WIFIA Loan to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Florida

  • Release Date: October 27, 2023

• EPA Administrator Regan and National Tribal Caucus Chair Wagner Co-Chair 2023 National Tribal Operations Committee Meeting

  EPA News Release: EPA Administrator Regan and National Tribal Caucus Chair Wagner Co-Chair 2023 National Tribal Operations Committee Meeting

  • Release Date: October 18, 2023

• EPA Seeks Additional Public Engagement on Proposal to Protect U.S. Waters from Incidental Discharges from Vessels

  EPA News Release: EPA Seeks Additional Public Engagement on Proposal to Protect U.S. Waters from Incidental Discharges from Vessels

  • Release Date: October 17, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $330 Million WIFIA Loan to Reduce Air Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants in Missouri

  When combined with other funding sources, the WIFIA program has supported $40 billion for America’s water infrastructure

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $330 Million WIFIA Loan to Reduce Air Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants in Missouri

  • Release Date: October 10, 2023