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• The Pueblo of San Felipe receives EPA approval to administer Clean Water Act programs

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the “treatment in a similar manner as a state” (TAS) application from the Pueblo of San Felipe.

  • Release Date: May 9, 2023

• University of Arizona, San Diego State Unveiled as Centers to Help Communities Access Historic Environmental Justice Investments

  Biden-Harris Administration Announces $177 Million for 17 EPA Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Nationwide

  EPA News Release: University of Arizona, San Diego State Unveiled as Centers to Help Communities Access Historic Environmental Justice Investments

  • Release Date: April 13, 2023

• EPA Region 6 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 6 communities on April 25th, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and to speak.

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

  Nearly half of funding available as grants, forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $57,760,000 from this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds to go towards the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas for water infrastructure improvements.

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $87 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arizona

  Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding will help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $87 Million for Drinking Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arizona

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Almost $78 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Pacific Southwest

  • Release Date: March 31, 2023

• EPA Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List

  • Release Date: March 30, 2023

• United States Orders Matador Production Company to Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution from Its Oil and Gas Wells in New Mexico, Eliminating 16,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants

  Company to Pay $1.15 Million in Civil Penalties and Conduct $1.25 Million Community Project to Help Address Environmental Harm Caused by the Company’s Violations

  EPA News Release: United States Orders Matador Production Company to Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution from Its Oil and Gas Wells in New Mexico, Eliminating 16,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants

  • Release Date: March 27, 2023

• EPA Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Pacific Southwest

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Pacific Southwest

  • Release Date: March 23, 2023

• EPA Announces Clean Air Act Violations for Permian Basin Company

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order to Chisholm Energy Operating, LLC for emissions from storage tanks that the EPA identified using a helicopter equipped with a special infrared camera.

  • Release Date: March 22, 2023

• In the Pacific Southwest, Toxic Chemical Releases Decreased Slightly in 2021 According to EPA Data

  EPA News Release: In the Pacific Southwest, Toxic Chemical Releases Decreased Slightly in 2021 According to EPA Data

  • Release Date: March 17, 2023

• EPA Announces Nearly $180 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades for the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

  Nearly half of funding for states, Tribes, and territories is available as grants and forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $176,868,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the states; Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

  • Release Date: March 9, 2023

• EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for the Iron King Mine-Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for the Iron King Mine-Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site

  • Release Date: March 9, 2023

• EPA Requires ACS, LLC in Yuma to Improve Chemical Safety

  Under settlement, company will pay fine and purchase $93,000 of emergency response equipment for the Yuma Fire Department

  EPA News Release: EPA Requires ACS, LLC in Yuma to Improve Chemical Safety

  • Release Date: March 7, 2023

• EPA Announces Nearly $200 Million to Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $199,701,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants.

  • Release Date: March 6, 2023