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EPA approves revisions to Louisiana Water Quality Standards

DALLAS – (Feb. 12, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) recently completed its review of provisions of the new and revised Louisiana water quality standards submitted to EPA by the state.

EPA reaches major cleanup agreement for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, 100 percent of site now in active engineering design phase

PORTLAND  – The U.S.

EPA settles Boise asbestos case with “Wright Brothers, the Building Company” and “First Team Restoration”

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it has settled with “Wright Brothers, the Building Company” and “First Team Restoration Inc.” for violations of federal asbestos regulations committed during renovation of a commercial building in Boise, Idaho.  

EPA fines Par Hawaii refining facilities over chemical safety, hazardous waste violations in West Oahu

HONOLULU — Today, the U.S.

EPA Seeks Small Businesses Input on Risk Management Rulemaking for Asbestos, Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos

WASHINGTON (February 11, 2021) — The U.S.

EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Additions to Missouri’s Impaired Waters List

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Draft Water Permits for Bulk Petroleum Storage Facilities Will Help Protect Chelsea River and Local Communities

BOSTON – U.S. EPA has issued five draft NPDES permits under the Clean Water Act for bulk petroleum storage facilities located along Chelsea River (also known as Chelsea Creek) for a 60-day public comment period.

EPA Awards Contracts Worth up to $220 million to Three Companies for Cleanup at Navajo Nation Area Abandoned Uranium Mines

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three contract awards for cleanup efforts at more than 50 abandoned uranium mine sites in and around the Navajo Nation.