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TPM21: Increasing vaccinations will eventually ease US port congestion

[caption caption="US economic activity is expected to expand 5.7 percent in 2021, after falling 3.7 percent last year, according to IHS Markit. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]How quickly the backup of containers and freight in US ports diminishes depends on how quickly the US gets the COVID-19 pandemic under control with more...

TPM21: Increasing vaccinations will eventually ease US port congestion

[caption caption="US economic activity is expected to expand 5.7 percent in 2021, after falling 3.7 percent last year, according to IHS Markit. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]How quickly the backup of containers and freight in US ports diminishes depends on how quickly the US gets the COVID-19 pandemic under control with more...

USDA Announces Dr. Dewayne Goldmon as Senior Advisor, Racial Equity, and Andy Green as Senior Advisor, Fair and Competitive Markets

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced two senior appointments today.

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded two 2020 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to a Rhode Island wastewater facility and an individual to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.

EPA Recognizes Farmington, Connecticut Wastewater Facility Operator for Outstanding Service

BOSTON – Mark Batorski, of Farmington, Conn., was honored recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office for his work maintaining the Farmington Water Pollution Control Facility.

EPA Recognizes New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2020 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.

EPA settles Clean Water Act case with South Bend Products LLC for wastewater discharge violations at SW Washington facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with South Bend Products, LLC, over federal Clean Water Act violations at the company’s South Bend, Washington, seafood processing facility.

EPA Recognizes Retired NEIWPCC Employee for Outstanding Service

BOSTON – Don Kennedy, retired engineer of the NEIWPCC (formerly known as the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission), was honored recently by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office for outstanding service throughout his career.