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• EPA Region 7 Invites Public to Attend Virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting

  The Feb. 22 outreach event will enable attendees to learn more about Region 7’s environmental justice efforts

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 7 Invites Public to Attend Virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting

  • Release Date: January 31, 2024

• La Región 7 de la EPA invita al público a asistir a una reunión virtual de partes interesadas de la comunidad sobre justicia ambiental

  El evento de difusión del 22 de febrero permitirá a los asistentes obtener más información sobre las iniciativas de justicia ambiental de la Región 7

  EPA News Release: La Región 7 de la EPA invita al público a asistir a una reunión virtual de partes interesadas de la comunidad sobre justicia ambiental

  • Release Date: January 31, 2024

• EPA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites in Region 7

  Utilizing updated, best available science, EPA lowers nationwide screening levels for the first time in 30 years, impacting sites in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

  EPA News Release: EPA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Families and Children from Lead in Contaminated Soil at Residential Sites in Region 7

  • Release Date: January 17, 2024

• EPA Administrator Reappoints Leaders from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Willow Springs, Missouri, to National Advisory Committee

  First time in Local Government Advisory Committee’s history that membership will have female majority

  EPA News Release: EPA Administrator Reappoints Leaders from Lincoln, Nebraska, and Willow Springs, Missouri, to National Advisory Committee

  • Release Date: January 11, 2024

• EPA Announces Over $5.9M in Awards for Clean School Buses in Iowa, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Over $5.9M in Awards for Clean School Buses in Iowa, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: January 9, 2024

• EPA Announces Over $15.8M in Awards for Clean School Buses in Missouri, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Over $15.8M in Awards for Clean School Buses in Missouri, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  • Release Date: January 9, 2024

• EPA Encourages Home Testing During National Radon Action Month

  Many areas in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska have the potential for elevated indoor radon levels

  EPA News Release: EPA Encourages Home Testing During National Radon Action Month

  • Release Date: January 4, 2024

• “Cobalt Mine” in Fredericktown, Missouri, Is Focus of EPA Administrator and Rep. Jason Smith Recognition Event

  2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative

  EPA News Release: “Cobalt Mine” in Fredericktown, Missouri, Is Focus of EPA Administrator and Rep. Jason Smith Recognition Event

  • Release Date: July 31, 2019

• EPA Recognizes the St. Louis Cardinals for 10 Years of Work in Reducing Food Waste

  EPA News Release: EPA Recognizes the St. Louis Cardinals for 10 Years of Work in Reducing Food Waste

  • Release Date: July 30, 2019

• EPA Honors Teacher, Student Award Winners from Minnesota and Ohio

  EPA News Release: EPA Honors Teacher, Student Award Winners from Minnesota and Ohio

  • Release Date: July 26, 2019

• Festus, Missouri, Students Win President's Environmental Youth Award

  EPA News Release: Festus, Missouri, Students Win President's Environmental Youth Award

  • Release Date: July 25, 2019

• EPA Settles Case Against Stepan Company for Selling Misbranded Pesticide

  Northfield, Illinois company pays $600,000 penalty

  EPA News Release: EPA Settles Case Against Stepan Company for Selling Misbranded Pesticide

  • Release Date: July 24, 2019

• EPA Awards $2.3 Million in Funding for 21 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Environmental Technologies

  Region 5 to receive $300,000 in funding

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $2.3 Million in Funding for 21 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Environmental Technologies

  • Release Date: July 18, 2019

• EPA and Ohio promote lead-safe homes and facilities for children in Lorain County, Ohio

  EPA News Release: EPA and Ohio promote lead-safe homes and facilities for children in Lorain County, Ohio

  • Release Date: July 16, 2019

• EPA to Host Public Meeting July 16 for Sporlan Valve Plant #1 Superfund Site in Washington, Missouri

  EPA News Release: EPA to Host Public Meeting July 16 for Sporlan Valve Plant #1 Superfund Site in Washington, Missouri

  • Release Date: July 15, 2019