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• EPA Issues Nearly $1.5M in Penalties to Three Facilities in Louisiana Parishes

  Facilities inspected as part of Pollution Accountability Team enforcement effort following EPA Administrator Regan’s Journey to Justice tour of Parishes

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) settled cases of alleged Clean Air Act violations at three facilities in Southern Louisiana as part of the agency’s focus on achieving results in communities with environmental justice concerns.

  • Release Date: October 31, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2,999,889 of Clean Ports Investments for Louisiana as Part of Investing America Agenda

  EPA’s Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice

  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has been selected to receive a total of $2,999,889.

  • Release Date: October 29, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.8 Million to Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc will receive a total of $1,815,256 under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program.

  • Release Date: October 21, 2024

• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $2.4 million to the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP)

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico Division is awarding the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) the Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP) and $2.4 million.

  • Release Date: October 21, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $33,990,000 in Funding to Louisiana to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

  Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing S33,990,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Louisiana through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Louisiana receives $978,866 from EPA to enhance air quality

  EPA News Release: Louisiana receives $978,866 from EPA to enhance air quality

  • Release Date: December 10, 2020

• EPA awards more than $1.2M to Port of New Orleans to help reduce diesel emissions

  EPA News Release: EPA awards more than $1.2M to Port of New Orleans to help reduce diesel emissions

  • Release Date: December 8, 2020

• EPA Awards $40,836 to Louisiana Department of Health to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $40,836 to Louisiana Department of Health to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches

  • Release Date: December 3, 2020

• EPA ready to support FEMA, state efforts on Hurricane Zeta

  EPA News Release: EPA ready to support FEMA, state efforts on Hurricane Zeta

  • Release Date: October 29, 2020

• EPA encourages the public to avoid indoor air dangers

  Citizens should use generators safely

  EPA News Release: EPA encourages the public to avoid indoor air dangers

  • Release Date: October 28, 2020

• Louisiana receives EPA grant to protect underserved communities from COVID-19

  EPA News Release: Louisiana receives EPA grant to protect underserved communities from COVID-19

  • Release Date: October 22, 2020

• Louisiana Community Development receives $634,000 to help improve drinking water

  EPA News Release: Louisiana Community Development receives $634,000 to help improve drinking water

  • Release Date: October 20, 2020

• EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Delta’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  EPA News Release: EPA Urges Communities in Hurricane Delta’s Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  • Release Date: October 9, 2020

• EPA awards Louisiana over $311,000 to assess air pollutants in St. John Parish

  Grant funding prioritized for areas facing air quality challenges

  EPA News Release: EPA awards Louisiana over $311,000 to assess air pollutants in St. John Parish

  • Release Date: October 8, 2020

• EPA and Agriculture Leaders meet to discuss environmental challenges and solutions

  EPA News Release: EPA and Agriculture Leaders meet to discuss environmental challenges and solutions

  • Release Date: October 8, 2020