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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $13 Million from EPA's Clean School Bus Program for 13 Maine School Districts

  Historic investment from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law headed to all 50 states in effort to transform America's school bus fleet; Includes Major investment for Wells, Maine

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $13 Million from EPA's Clean School Bus Program for 13 Maine School Districts

  • Release Date: October 31, 2022

• New England Experienced a Slight Increase in the Number of Unhealthy Air Quality Days During the 2022 Ozone Season

  EPA News Release: New England Experienced a Slight Increase in the Number of Unhealthy Air Quality Days During the 2022 Ozone Season

  • Release Date: October 27, 2022

• EPA Completes Reviews of 14 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2022

  EPA News Release: EPA Completes Reviews of 14 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2022

  • Release Date: October 25, 2022

• EPA Announces Settlement with Maine-based TV Show to Resolve Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Violations, Raise Awareness of Lead-Safe Work Practices

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Settlement with Maine-based TV Show to Resolve Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Violations, Raise Awareness of Lead-Safe Work Practices

  • Release Date: October 18, 2022

• EPA Awards Three Environmental Merit Awards to Maine Recipients

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Three Environmental Merit Awards to Maine Recipients

  • Release Date: October 12, 2022

• EPA Completes Reviews of 9 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2021

  EPA News Release: EPA Completes Reviews of 9 Superfund Site Cleanups in New England During 2021

  • Release Date: December 21, 2021

• EPA Announces Plans to Use Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Clear Out the Superfund Backlog at Maine Superfund Site

  Initial resources will accelerate cleanup for Callahan Mine

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Plans to Use Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Clear Out the Superfund Backlog at Maine Superfund Site

  • Release Date: December 17, 2021

• EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Fund 13 Environmental Justice Grants in New England

  Projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Fund 13 Environmental Justice Grants in New England

  • Release Date: December 16, 2021

• Increased EPA Water Infrastructure Funding Will Provide More Than $68 Million in Maine

  Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA will Prioritize Funding Projects in Underserved Communities

  EPA News Release: Increased EPA Water Infrastructure Funding Will Provide More Than $68 Million in Maine

  • Release Date: December 2, 2021

• EPA Awards More Than $4.6 Million for Clean Diesel Projects Across New England

  Competitive Grant Projects Funded in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards More Than $4.6 Million for Clean Diesel Projects Across New England

  • Release Date: November 29, 2021

• EPA Clean Air Settlement Ensures Windham, Maine Company Ceases Diesel Truck Emissions Tampering

  EPA News Release: EPA Clean Air Settlement Ensures Windham, Maine Company Ceases Diesel Truck Emissions Tampering

  • Release Date: November 15, 2021

• EPA Announces 13 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded in New England

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces 13 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded in New England

  • Release Date: November 4, 2021

• EPA Settlements Improve Safety at Facilities in Houlton and Searsport, Maine

  EPA News Release: EPA Settlements Improve Safety at Facilities in Houlton and Searsport, Maine

  • Release Date: November 2, 2021

• EPA Takes Actions to Protect Children from Lead Exposure in Hartford and Fairfield Counties

  EPA News Release: EPA Takes Actions to Protect Children from Lead Exposure in Hartford and Fairfield Counties

  • Release Date: October 28, 2021

• Maine Receives $668,000 to Implement State Requirement to Test School Drinking Water for Lead

  EPA News Release: Maine Receives $668,000 to Implement State Requirement to Test School Drinking Water for Lead

  • Release Date: October 28, 2021