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• EPA Announces New Mexico & Louisiana Sites Will Receive Part of First $1B from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Clear Out the Superfund Backlog

  Initial resources will also accelerate cleanup for dozens of additional Superfund projects

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces New Mexico & Louisiana Sites Will Receive Part of First $1B from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Clear Out the Superfund Backlog

  • Release Date: December 17, 2021

• EPA Awards 2021 Environmental Justice Small Grants to Local Communities in the Southeast

  Nationally, EPA Announces $14.1 Million to Fund 133 Environmental Justice Grants

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards 2021 Environmental Justice Small Grants to Local Communities in the Southeast

  • Release Date: December 16, 2021

• EPA Announces $158,645,000 for Water Infrastructure Projects in Georgia

  EPA Announces Water Infrastructure Funding for States Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Calls for Prioritizing Underserved Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $158,645,000 for Water Infrastructure Projects in Georgia

  • Release Date: December 2, 2021

• EPA Awards Over $2 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects in Georgia

  Nationally, EPA Awards over $77 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Over $2 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects in Georgia

  • Release Date: November 19, 2021

• U.S. EPA fines two commercial ships over Vessel General Permit violations

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA fines two commercial ships over Vessel General Permit violations

  • Release Date: November 15, 2021

• EPA Awards Part of $6 Million to Tulane Univ. to Research Human Viruses Found in Wastewater Intended for Reuse

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Part of $6 Million to Tulane Univ. to Research Human Viruses Found in Wastewater Intended for Reuse

  • Release Date: November 2, 2021

• U.S. EPA Recognizes Freight Industry Leaders in Georgia for Environmental Performance

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Recognizes Freight Industry Leaders in Georgia for Environmental Performance

  • Release Date: October 29, 2021

• EPA Awards Louisiana $572,000 to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Louisiana $572,000 to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water

  • Release Date: October 29, 2021

• EPA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting Oct. 7 on Proposal of Westside Lead Site to National Priorities List

  EPA News Release: EPA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting Oct. 7 on Proposal of Westside Lead Site to National Priorities List

  • Release Date: October 4, 2021

• Firestone Polymers Agrees to Settle Multiple Environmental Claims at its Sulphur, La., Rubber Manufacturing Plant

  EPA News Release: Firestone Polymers Agrees to Settle Multiple Environmental Claims at its Sulphur, La., Rubber Manufacturing Plant

  • Release Date: September 30, 2021

• The Home Depot Recognized as one of EPA’s 2021 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  EPA News Release: The Home Depot Recognized as one of EPA’s 2021 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  • Release Date: September 22, 2021

• EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Nicholas’ Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  EPA News Release: EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Nicholas’ Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  • Release Date: September 14, 2021

• EPA and LDEQ Announce Story Map Resource

  Interactive tool provides easy access to Hurricane Ida data

  EPA News Release: EPA and LDEQ Announce Story Map Resource

  • Release Date: September 13, 2021

• EPA’s EJSCREEN Tool Helps Decisionmakers Consider Needs of Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  EPA News Release: EPA’s EJSCREEN Tool Helps Decisionmakers Consider Needs of Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  • Release Date: September 10, 2021

• EPA Expands Air Monitoring Efforts in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  EPA News Release: EPA Expands Air Monitoring Efforts in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida

  • Release Date: September 9, 2021