Norfolk, Wilmington among winners of $220 million in US port funding
[caption caption="Norfolk will receive $20.2 million for Norfolk International Terminals’ central rail yard expansion as part of a $220 million grant program announced by the US government. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Funds for Norfolk’s intermodal rail yard expansion and Wilmington, North Carolina’s marine terminal modernization are part of $220 million in grant...
Trump Administration Invests $750,000 in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Pennsylvania
SPARTANSBURG, Pa., Oct. 15, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $750,000 to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Pennsylvania. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program.
Trump Administration Invests $6 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural South Dakota
HILL CITY, S.D., Oct. 15, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $6 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in South Dakota. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress allocated to the second round of the ReConnect Program.
Water Subcabinet Members Highlight Enhanced Aquatic Resource Mapping with Western States
WASHINGTON (October 15, 2020) — Yesterday, as part of the Western States Water Council (WSWC) virtual Fall 2020 meeting, U.S.
EPA Recognizes Water Conservation Leader in Virginia
PHILADELPHIA (October 14, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, as a 2020 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award winner for being a leader in water efficiency and conservation efforts.
EPA Reaches Settlement with Hydrite Chemical Co. of Wisconsin regarding Air Pollution
Cottage Grove, Wis. (October 15, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Hydrite Chemical Co.
U.S. EPA Deletes Jasco Superfund Site in Mountain View, California, from the Superfund National Priorities List
SAN FRANCISCO – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator John Busterud announced the deletion from the Superfund National Priorities List of the Jasco Superfund site in Mountain View, California, during a virtual event. Mr.
EPA and Electrolux Reach Settlement for Illegal Imports of Air Filter Products Incorporating Nanosilver
WASHINGTON (October 15, 2020) — Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Electrolux Home Products, Inc., to resolve alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).