EPA to Improve Access, Transparency and Timeliness of Air Toxics Data and Risk Information
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a move to provide more frequent updates to national air toxics data and risk estimates as part of the agency’s commitment to making high-quality information available on a timely basis to the public.
EPA Announces $330k in Supplemental Funds to Clean Up and Revitalize Brownfield Sites in Connecticut
BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $330,000 in supplemental funding for a current successful Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantee in Connecticut, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG).
EPA Marks 5th Anniversary of Landmark Improvements to Chemical Safety Regulation
WASHINGTON (JUNE 22, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is marking the 5th anniversary of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), our nation’s primary chemical safety law.
East Coast Diesel of Jonestown, Pa. settles alleged violations involving aftermarket devices for diesel trucks
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EPA, Leaders of Benton Harbor and Highland Park, Michigan, Discuss Lead in Drinking Water
CHICAGO (June 22, 2021) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted a community roundtable with organizers representing Benton Harbor and Highland Park, Michigan, highlighting the experience of these two cities with lead in drinking water.
USDA Invests $55.2 million in Grants to Increase Capacity and Expand Access in Meat and Poultry Inspection Operations
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. The new program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Issues USDA Proclamation Recognizing National Pollinator Week
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclamation to recognize the designation of the week of June 21 – 27, 2021 as National Pollinator Week.
Pollinator species, such as birds, bats, bees, and other insects, play an important role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion in value to agricultural crops annually and are critical to ensuring our diets are plentiful with fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
Pollinator species, such as birds, bats, bees, and other insects, play an important role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion in value to agricultural crops annually and are critical to ensuring our diets are plentiful with fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
Led by USDA, U.S. to Join Global School Meals Coalition
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2021 – Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is joining a global coalition focused on improving the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children and adolescents worldwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.