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• EPA Opens Public Comment on Proposal Granting Louisiana Primacy for Carbon Sequestration and Protection of Drinking Water Sources

  EPA News Release: EPA Opens Public Comment on Proposal Granting Louisiana Primacy for Carbon Sequestration and Protection of Drinking Water Sources

  • Release Date: April 28, 2023

• EPA Settlement with Evonik Will Reduce Air Toxics in St. John the Baptist Parish, La.

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a settlement with Evonik Corporation that will reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and other hazardous air pollutants by 5.6 tons per year from a facility in Reserve, St. John.

  • Release Date: April 24, 2023

• EPA Proposes Texas Regional Haze Rule to Protect Visibility in National Parks and Wilderness Areas

  Emissions limits would reduce SO2 emissions in Texas by more than 80,000 tons per year

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Texas Regional Haze Rule to Protect Visibility in National Parks and Wilderness Areas

  • Release Date: April 21, 2023

• The EPA Region 6 Announces a Total of $23 Million to Organizations to Advance Environmental Justice

  The EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice will receive $15,000,000 and the New Mexico State University will receive $10,000,000 to help communities across Region 6.

  • Release Date: April 20, 2023

• Agencias de EE.UU. y México Participan en un Evento Binacional de Preparación para Emergencias

  El Programa de la Frontera 2025 de México y Estados Unidos de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) realizará un ejercicio de dos días en Eagle Pass, Texas, los días 19 y 20 de abril de 2023.

  • Release Date: April 19, 2023

• U.S., Mexico Agencies Participate in Binational Emergency Preparedness Event

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program will host a two-day exercise in Eagle Pass, Texas on April 19 – 20, 2023, to help agencies in both countries jointly prepare for environmental emergencies.

  • Release Date: April 19, 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

• Austin-Based Lemi Shine Recognized as one of EPA’s 2020 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  EPA News Release: Austin-Based Lemi Shine Recognized as one of EPA’s 2020 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  • Release Date: September 29, 2020

• EPA Selects LSU to Receive Pollution Prevention Grant; Part of $9.3 Million for Over 40 Organizations Nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA Selects LSU to Receive Pollution Prevention Grant; Part of $9.3 Million for Over 40 Organizations Nationwide

  • Release Date: September 23, 2020

• EPA Announces Nearly $500,000 to North Central Texas Council of Governments to Reduce Trash in Waterways

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Nearly $500,000 to North Central Texas Council of Governments to Reduce Trash in Waterways

  • Release Date: September 17, 2020

• EPA Recognizes Projects That Reduce Trash on Texas Coast; Three Groups Receive Nearly $1.4 Million

  EPA News Release: EPA Recognizes Projects That Reduce Trash on Texas Coast; Three Groups Receive Nearly $1.4 Million

  • Release Date: September 16, 2020

• 環保署敦促颶風莎莉經過的社區避免室內空氣危險，安全使用發電機

  EPA News Release: 環保署敦促颶風莎莉經過的社區避免室內空氣危險，安全使用發電機

  • Release Date: September 15, 2020

• La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura

  Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA urge a las comunidades que se encuentran en la ruta del huracán Sally que eviten los peligros del aire interior, y que usen los generadores de manera segura

  • Release Date: September 15, 2020

• EPA kêu gọi các cộng đồng trong đường đi của cơn bão Sally để tránh các nguy hiểm về không khí trong nhà, hãy sử dụng máy phát điện một cách an toàn

  EPA News Release: EPA kêu gọi các cộng đồng trong đường đi của cơn bão Sally để tránh các nguy hiểm về không khí trong nhà, hãy sử dụng máy phát điện một cách an toàn

  • Release Date: September 15, 2020