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EPA Orders NuCo Energy, Inc. to Stop Discharging (OK)
02/09/10
(Dallas, Texas – February 9, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cease and desist administrative order to NuCo Energy, Inc. of Beggs, Oklahoma, for violations of the federal Clean Water Act
Public meeting on Asian carp control efforts Feb. 17 in Ypsilanti, Mich. (MI)
02/08/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 10-OPA011 CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2010) - The International Joint Commission, in cooperation with the participating agencies listed below, is hosting a public meeting in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Feb. 17 to discuss plans and get...
Connecticut Company Pays Penalty for Violations of Oil Pollution Prevention Regulations (CT)
02/08/10
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 8, 2010) – A Portland, Conn. asphalt company has agreed to pay $68,400 in penalties for failing to comply with federal regulations designed to prevent oil spills from reaching waterways. According to EPA, Triram...
EPA Orders Linn Energy, LLC to Stop Discharging (OK, TX)
02/08/10
(Dallas, Texas – February 8, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cease and desist administrative order to Linn Energy, LLC, of Houston, Texas, for violations of the federal Clean Water Act
EPA, HUD and DOT Partnership Supports Iowa City, Iowa, for Sustainable Communities Pilot (IA)
02/05/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 5, 2010) - Iowa City, Iowa, has been selected as one of five sustainable communities pilot projects in the United States as part of a partnership between EPA and the Department of...
EPA Announces New Support for Sustainable Communities New office, pilot programs to help communities minimize their environmental impact and increase economic opportunity (HQ)
02/05/10
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced three steps to support communities’ efforts to provide their citizens’ with economic opportunity while reducing impacts on the environment
EPA Seeks Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards // Deadline for Nominations is March 1, 2010 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
02/05/10
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 5, 2010) – EPA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Environmental Merit Awards, which will recognize environmental achievements during the past year. Award categories are available for individuals, businesses, state...
Additional Maine Communities Protect Coastal Waters / "No Discharge Area” will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head (ME)
02/05/10
(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 5, 2010) – The Maine coastal communities of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head have joined several other Maine coastal towns by protecting their coastal water quality with a "No Discharge Area”...
EPA, Philadelphia Zoo Sponsor Earth Day Poster Contest (DE, DC, PA, VA, WV)
02/05/10
(PHILADELPHIA -- February 5, 2010) – The U.S
ConocoPhillips agrees to resolve Clean Air Act violations in Colorado (CO)
02/04/10
Natural gas producer will pay $175,000 penalty and reduce emissions (Denver, Colo. – Feb. 4, 2010) The U.S
THURSDAY: Top Obama Administration Officials to Promote Sustainable Communities, Environmental Justice at Smart Growth Conference (HQ)
02/04/10
WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will visit Seattle on Thursday, February 4, to address the 9th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
EPA Releases Electric Utility Plans to Improve Safety of Coal Ash Impoundments (HQ)
02/04/10
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released action plans developed by 22 electric utility facilities with coal ash impoundments, describing the measures the facilities are taking to make their impoundments safer
EPA’s Budget Proposal Provides Millions in Increased Environmental Protection for Tribal Nations throughout U.S. (CA)
02/04/10
$41 million proposed increase from Fiscal Year 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Announces Grant Competition for Communities Wanting to Reduce Pollution at Local Level (PA)
02/04/10
PHILADELPHIA - - (February 4, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making nearly $2 million available in 2010 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program
Connecticut Education Institution Pays Fine for PCB Violations (CT)
02/04/10
Statement on Today’s Energy Press Conference Call (HQ)
02/03/10
Statement on Today’s Energy Press Conference Call EPA Press Secretary Adora Andy issued the following statement regarding today’s press conference call: Administrator Jackson misspoke on today’s call
Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee to hold Feb. 12 public meeting in Chicago (IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, WI)
02/03/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 10-OPA010 (Chicago - Feb. 3, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, will hold a meeting in Chicago on Feb. 12 to discuss plans and get recommendations...
Rhode Island Based Landlords Pay Fine for Failing to Warn Tenants about Lead Paint (RI)
02/03/10
(Boston—February 3, 2010) Two former Woonsocket, Rhode Island landlords have agreed to pay a $7,000 penalty for violating federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements. These violations potentially put tenants at risk of exposure to lead hazards
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal (HQ)
02/03/10
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its...
U.S. EPA orders Fillmore property owner to remove illegal barrier in Sespe Creek (CA)
02/03/10
For Immediate Release: February 3, 2010
Contact: Francisco Arcaute
(213) 244-1815, cell (213) 798-1404
arcaute.francisco@epa.gov LOS ANGELES – The U.S
Thanks to Recovery Act, Puerto Rico Communities Get New Sewer Line; Project Will Protect Public Health, Create Jobs (PR)
02/03/10
(San Juan, P.R.) In a move that protects public health and the environment while creating jobs and boosting the economy, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is dedicating more than $8 million of its American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding from...
CONFERENCE CALL: Top Administration Officials to Discuss Energy Announcements (HQ)
02/03/10
WASHINGTON — Today at 3:00 p.m. – following a meeting with President Obama, Vice President Biden, and a bipartisan group of governors from across the country – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Energy...
EPA’s Energy Star Leaders Quadruple Energy Savings In One Year (HQ)
02/02/10
WASHINGTON - In 2009, EPA’s Energy Star Leaders prevented the equivalent of more than 220,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide and saved more than $48 million across their commercial building portfolios
EPA and DOE Join States to Speed Energy Efficiency Progress in the United States (HQ)
02/02/10
WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the creation of the State...
Improvements to Regulations.gov Make for Easier Access to Federal Regulations (HQ)
02/02/10
WASHINGTON – As part of President Obama’s commitment to more effective and open government, the public can more quickly access federal regulations at Regulations.gov, thanks to comments received during the Regulations.gov Exchange online forum...
EPA’s Budget Proposal Seeks Efficiencies, Increased Environmental Protection: Budget proposal aligned with Administrator Jackson’s key priorities (HQ)
02/01/10
WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration today proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA: Ohio State U. among top purchasers of green power (OH)
02/01/10
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 10-OPA009 (CHICAGO - Feb. 1, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest purchasers of green power among higher education institutions
TODAY: Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPA’s FY 2011 Budget (HQ)
02/01/10
WASHINGTON – Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will hold a press conference call to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fiscal Year 2011 budget today at 2 p.m. EST. Due to limited lines, this call is for credentialed press...
EPA grant will fund teacher education project (PA)
01/29/10
(PHILADELPHIA – January 29, 2010) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $49,846 environmental education grant to North Bay LLC in North East, Md. to train 60 middle school teachers about the importance of estuaries
EPA grant supports Monarch Butterfly workshop for Prince George’s County schools (PA)
01/29/10
(PHILADELPHIA – January 29, 2010) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a $7,720 environmental education grant to the Prince George’s County Board of Education for a teacher workshop on Monarch Butterflies
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