EPA Issues Rivers and Streams Assessment, Seeks Comment on Modernizing Survey Methods
WASHINGTON (December 31, 2020) — Today, the U.S.
EPA enforcement cases throughout the PNW & Alaska finalized in July and August 2020
The following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in July and August of 2020. Other cases are publicized via stand-alone news releases found on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov.
EPA enforcement cases in PNW & Alaska finalized in September & October 2020
The following summarize enforcement actions the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 10 office completed in September and October of 2020. Other cases are publicized via stand-alone news releases found on EPA’s website at www.epa.gov.
Make Every Bite Count: USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
(Washington, D.C., December 29, 2020) – Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Jointly published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every five years, the guidelines provide science-based recommendations designed to foster healthy dietary patterns for Americans of all ages – from birth through older adults.
EPA completes two Great Lakes projects totaling $9.5 million to clean up contaminated sediment in Muskegon Lake and Detroit River Areas of Concern
MICHIGAN (Dec. 29, 2020) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the completion of two multi-million-dollar Great Lakes Legacy Act (GLLA) projects in Michigan through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
EPA Increases Clarity, Eases Implementation of Heavy Duty Vehicle Regulations while Proposing further Improvements
WASHINGTON (December 28, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing two actions regarding technical adjustments to improve testing procedures for vehicle and engine emissions programs.
Trump EPA Finalizes First Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Aircraft, Codifies Record of Reducing the Most GHGs in U.S. History
WASHINGTON (December 28, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. This action will align U.S.
USDA Clears Santa’s Reindeer for Entry into the United States
(Washington, D.C., December 23, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a broker with Worldwide Gifts, Unlimited. The permit will allow reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 7 p.m. December 24, 2020 and 7 a.m. December 25, 2020, through or over any U.S. border port.