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Radon Action Could Save Many Lives
01/07/09
(Washington, D.C. - Jan. 7, 2009) Did you know that radon gas is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? Nearly 50 people a day will die from indoor exposure to radon ? that?s equal to about 20,000 people each year
EPA orders restoration of Sage Creek near Cody
01/07/09
(Denver, Colo. -- January 7, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a compliance order to John A. Porter for violations of the Clean Water Act in a section of Sage Creek near Cody, Wyo
Administrative Action Directs Public Water System in Macy, Neb., to Issue Boil Order for Drinking Water
01/07/09
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan
U.S. EPA solicits Environmental Award nominations / Opportunity to recognize environmental champions
01/07/09
(San Francisco, Calif. -- 01/07/08) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging citizens in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands to nominate a friend, peer or organization for this year's U.S. EPA Environmental...
U.S. EPA says cleanup must resume at nuclear weapons research site / Northern California?s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must immediately address Superfund site contamination
01/07/09
(San Francisco, Calif. -- 01/07/08) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has notified the Department of Energy that they must immediately resume cleanup activities at its Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., or face...
Plan Announced to Improve Pest Control in Schools by 2015
01/07/09
(Washington, Jan. 7, 2008) Pest- and pesticide-related risks to children will be reduced in all U.S. public schools by 2015 as envisioned in a new plan released by the Environmental Protection Agency and others
Year of Science 2009: EPA Joins Grassroots Effort to Celebrate Science
01/07/09
(Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 2009) Science is an integral part of everything EPA does to protect human health and the environment. In setting health protective regulations, EPA must use scientific research on the health and ecological effects of...
City and County of Honolulu wastewater treatment plants? exemptions not renewed / Sand Island and Honouliuli plants will be required to upgrade to full secondary treatment
01/06/09
(01/06/09) HONOLULU ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today issued final decisions to not renew the City and County of Honolulu?s variances exempting the Sand Island and Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment plants from full secondary treatment...
EPA and Perdue Farms Inc. Sign Water Protection Initiative
01/06/09
PHILADELPHIA (January 6, 2009) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement today with Perdue Farms, Inc., to help protect our nation?s waters in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions
Groups Work Together on Water Efficiency Research
01/06/09
(Washington, D.C. ? Jan. 6, 2009) Five national organizations are joining forces in a historic partnership to further research into water efficiency in plumbing
Cushman and Wakefield to Green Real Estate Through Landmark Agreement with EPA
01/06/09
(New York, N.Y.) The environmental impact of an office building may often be an afterthought, but office buildings are responsible for some 17 percent of the nation?s carbon dioxide emissions, about 1 billion tons annually
City of Hutchinson, Kan., Honored for Public Water Projects
01/06/09
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan
New Report Reviews Cruise Ship Discharges
01/06/09
(Washington, D.C. ? Jan. 6, 2009) A final national report on cruise ship discharges will help EPA determine whether the existing State of Alaska discharge standards for sewage and graywater from cruise ships operating in Alaskan waters are adequate,...
Agreement with Perdue Supports the Protection of Southeastern Waters
01/06/09
(ATLANTA ? January 6, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regions 3 and 4 announced an agreement today with Perdue Farms, Inc., to help poultry producers growing for Perdue protect our nation?s waters
Blog Question of the Week: What are your New Year's resolutions to help protect the environment in 2009?
01/04/09
(1/5/09) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, Greenversations. Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Tri-Cities dioxin cleanup meeting Jan. 15, 7 P.M.
01/04/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 09-OPA001 (Chicago, Ill. - Jan. 5, 2009) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will host a meeting on short- and long-term plans to clean up dioxin in the...
$140,000 settlement lodged in federal court over 2006 oil spill near Scottsburg, Oregon
01/05/09
(Seattle, Wash., January 5, 2009) On Wednesday, December 31, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lodged a Consent Decree in federal court to settle alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act by Pacific Northern Environmental...
U.S. EPA, California agencies showcase ?greener? tractors, bulldozers / New cleaner off road equipment will improve air quality, save lives
01/05/09
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Check 'Tested Our House for Radon' Off Your January List of Things to Do
01/05/09
PHILADELPHIA (January 5, 2009) - - Radon doesn't have to be the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. By testing for radon and taking any needed preventive steps you can protect yourself and your family from this health threat
EPA Orders Hagerman, ID, Property Owner to Repair Damage to the Snake River
12/30/08
(Seattle, Washington ? December 30, 2008) Mr. John Shaw, a property owner in Hagerman, Idaho, has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act Compliance Order for unauthorized dredging and filling of the Snake River near his home
Alaska Property Owner and Contractor agree to pay $30,600 for wetlands violations
12/30/08
(Kotzebue, Alaska ? December 30, 2008) Quality Asphalt Paving, Inc. (QAP) of Anchorage, Alaska and Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corp. (KIC) of Kotzebue has reached a combined $30,600 settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for alleged...
EPA Orders Oregon Landowner and Contractor to restore wetlands
12/30/08
(Seattle, WASH. December 30, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Compliance Order to Mr. Kurt Carstens (landowner) and Mr. Steve Morrill (excavator operator), of Lincoln County near Siletz, Oregon, to address wetlands...
EPA Issues Administrative Complaint to Moo Town Dairy
12/30/08
(Dallas, Texas - December 30, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an administrative complaint and proposed a civil penalty of $157,500 to Moo Town Dairy near Sulphur Springs, Texas, for violations of the Clean Water Act
Blog Question of the Week: How will you handle holiday waste?
12/28/08
(12/29/08) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, Greenversations. Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
Public Comment Period Extended for Omaha Lead Site
12/29/08
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 29, 2008) - EPA Region 7 will extend the public comment period for the Omaha Lead Superfund Site to January 15, 2009. Without this extension, the public comment period would have...
John Rapanos agrees to pay for Clean Water Act violations
12/29/08
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C. - Dec. 29, 2008) John A
EPA designates seven new fine particle pollution ?nonattainment? areas in Pacific Northwest and Alaska
12/23/08
Regional Administrator: ?Protecting children and the elderly from fine particle pollution is EPA?s ultimate goal.?
(Seattle, Washington ? December 22, 2008) Today, EPA Regional Administrator, Elin D
$477,000 Grant to Mason City, Iowa, for Water Infrastructure
12/23/08
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 23, 2008) - EPA has awarded $477,000 to Mason City, Iowa, for improvements to the city's existing sanitary sewer collection system
Town of Bristol, NH Wastewater Treatment Facility Recognized Nationally for Excellence, along with the NHDES
12/23/08
(Boston?December 23, 2008) ? EPA has recently selected the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire?s Wastewater Treatment Plant for a National First Place ?Operations and Maintenance Excellence Award? in the Most Improved Plant category
St. Louis Metro Area in Violation of Federal Air Quality Standards
12/22/08
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Dec. 22, 2008) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially notified the state of Missouri today that areas of the St
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