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• Biden-Harris Administration Selects Texas Southern University to Receive $50,000,000 to Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across Region 6

  Grantmaker selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years

  As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Texas Southern University has been selected to serve as Regional Grantmaker.

  • Release Date: December 22, 2023

• EPA Awards Austin’s Molecular Rebar Design With Small Businesses Innovation Research Funding

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Molecular Rebar Design in Austin, Texas, is among 23 small businesses that received part of $2,298,867 in research funding to develop technologies.

  • Release Date: December 19, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $17 Million WIFIA Loan to Sharyland Water Supply Corporation

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $17 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation in southeastern Texas.

  • Release Date: December 18, 2023

• The Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 for Honeybee Strategies to Recruit and Train Louisiana Workers for Community Revitalization and Cleanup Projects

  Latest funding for EPA’s Brownfield Job Training Grants is supported by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will boost workforce training in underserved and overburdened communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Honeybee Strategies to receive a total of approximately $500,000 for environmental job training programs as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  • Release Date: December 12, 2023

• The Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 for the City of Texarkana to Recruit and Train Texas Workers for Community Revitalization and Cleanup Projects

  Latest funding for EPA’s Brownfield Job Training Grants is supported by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will boost workforce training in underserved and overburdened communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the City of Texarkana to receive a total of approximately $500,000 for environmental job training programs as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  • Release Date: December 12, 2023

• The Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 for Sante Fe Community College to Recruit and Train New Mexico Workers for Community Revitalization and Cleanup Projects

  Latest funding for EPA’s Brownfield Job Training Grants is supported by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will boost workforce training in underserved and overburdened communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Sante Fe Community College will receive a total of approximately $500,000 for environmental job training programs as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  • Release Date: December 12, 2023

• Firestone Polymers Agrees to Settle Multiple Environmental Claims at its Sulphur, La., Rubber Manufacturing Plant

  EPA News Release: Firestone Polymers Agrees to Settle Multiple Environmental Claims at its Sulphur, La., Rubber Manufacturing Plant

  • Release Date: September 30, 2021

• EPA Announces Austin-Based Lemi Shine Among 2021 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Austin-Based Lemi Shine Among 2021 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

  • Release Date: September 22, 2021

• EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Nicholas’ Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  EPA News Release: EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Nicholas’ Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  • Release Date: September 14, 2021

• EPA and LDEQ Announce Story Map Resource

  Interactive tool provides easy access to Hurricane Ida data

  EPA News Release: EPA and LDEQ Announce Story Map Resource

  • Release Date: September 13, 2021

• EPA’s EJSCREEN Tool Helps Decisionmakers Consider Needs of Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  EPA News Release: EPA’s EJSCREEN Tool Helps Decisionmakers Consider Needs of Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  • Release Date: September 10, 2021

• EPA Expands Air Monitoring Efforts in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  EPA News Release: EPA Expands Air Monitoring Efforts in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  • Release Date: September 9, 2021

• EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Updating the Superfund National Priorities List

  Northwest Odessa Groundwater Site Added to National Priorities List

  EPA News Release: EPA Takes Action to Address Risks to Public Health by Updating the Superfund National Priorities List

  • Release Date: September 8, 2021

• EPA Tools for Communities Cleaning Up after Hurricane Ida

  EPA News Release: EPA Tools for Communities Cleaning Up after Hurricane Ida

  • Release Date: September 4, 2021