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Fri, 9 May 2008 09:00:51 -0400

Two Michigan asthma management programs win EPA national award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-OPA087 Two Michigan asthma management programs win EPA national award CHICAGO (May 9, 2008) – U.S

Thu, 8 May 2008 13:12:10 -0400

EPA Provides Further Direction on Implementing Fine Particle Pollution Air Quality Standard

(5/8/08) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule further outlining steps that state, local and tribal governments must take to reduce fine particle pollution (PM2.5). The rule describes how to apply the New Source Review (NSR) program at facilities that emit fine particles

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:31:22 -0400

EPA awards $37,271 grant to Manitowoc Public School District for clean school bus project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-OPA083 CHICAGO (May 8, 2008) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has awarded a $37,271 grant to the Manitowoc Public School District in Manitowoc, Wis., for a project to cut diesel emissions from the district's school buses

Wed, 7 May 2008 15:01:01 -0400

Tempe, Ariz. builder pays $106,000 to settle dust violations

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently settled with Sun State of Tempe, Ariz. for alleged dust violations that occurred at commercial construction sites in Maricopa County

Tue, 6 May 2008 15:55:23 -0400

EPA to Clean Up Aerovox Shoreline

(Boston, Mass. – May 6, 2008) During this May and June, EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be excavating contaminated sediment along the shoreline at the vacant Aerovox plant as part of the ongoing cleanup of New Bedford Harbor

Mon, 5 May 2008 12:29:39 -0400

EPA Urges All Americans: Cast Your Vote Now Against Skin Cancer Pick Best Children's Posters from Across the Country

(Washington, D.C. -- May 5, 2008) As part of National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, EPA’s SunWise program invites Americans to vote for the winner of the 2008 Limit the Sun, Not the Fun national sun safety poster contest

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:38:59 -0400

Significant Changes Proposed for Lead Emissions, Monitoring

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., May 1, 2008) - EPA proposed a significant reduction in the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead emissions May 1

Thu, 1 May 2008 16:24:37 -0400

*Updated* EPA to Announce Proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead

(Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2008) WHO: Marcus Peacock, Deputy Administrator, U.S

Thu, 1 May 2008 15:04:39 -0400

EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Lead

(Washington, D.C. - May 1, 2008) Today, EPA is taking steps toward revising the nation's air quality standards for lead for the first time in 30 years, proposing to dramatically strengthen the standards to reflect the latest science on lead and health

Thu, 1 May 2008 14:58:27 -0400

EPA Honors New York and Michigan Programs for Serving as National Models for Cutting-Edge Asthma Care

News for Release: Thursday, May 1, 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Washington, D.C. - May 1, 2008) Kicking off Asthma Awareness Month, EPA is recognizing three leading asthma management programs as national models for effective asthma care

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:20:13 -0400

U.S. EPA Risk Assessment: Clear Creek Management Area Asbestos Increases Long-Term Cancer Risk

U.S. EPA Risk Assessment: Clear Creek Management Area Asbestos Increases Long-Term Cancer Risk ***Press Conference Call May 1 at 12:15 p.m.*** (5/1/2008 -- SAN FRANCISCO) The U.S

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:28:36 -0400

EPA Administrator to Announce Proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead

(Washington, D.C. – April 30, 2008) WHO: Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator, U.S

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:02:55 -0400

EPA Tools Available as Summer Smog Season Starts

(Boston, Mass. – April 30, 2008) – As warm weather returns to New England, EPA and the National Weather Service are reminding the public to protect their health by paying attention to local air quality

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:55:32 -0400

Petroleum Refineries to Take Steps to Reduce Air Pollution

(4/30/08) EPA is requiring petroleum refineries to reduce air pollution emissions from new, modified, or reconstructed process units by using updated performance standards. These standards call for refineries to add technology controls shown to reduce emissions

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:45:43 -0400

EPA Proposes Federal Rule Change for Idaho’s Air Quality Protection Plan

New rule would enable recent agricultural burning agreement to move forward (Seattle, Washington - April 29, 2008) A rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would permit Idaho to modify its State Implementation Plan (SIP)* and allow for a resumption of agricultural field burning

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:11:03 -0400

University of Central Oklahoma takes top green power honors

School is among 18 nationwide to be recognized by EPA for buying renewable energy (Dallas, Texas - April 29, 2008) For the second year in a row, the University of Central Oklahoma has purchased more green energy than any other school in the Lone Star Conference

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:05:15 -0400

EPA grant for DC public school buses to reduce diesel exhaust pollution

PHILADELPHIA (April 29, 2008) – In the next year, students who ride buses to and from the District of Columbia Public Schools will be breathing cleaner air, thanks to a grant presented today from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution in diesel-powered school buses

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:20:29 -0400

Test Your Air Knowledge During National Air Quality Awareness Week

(04/29/08) EPA and the National Weather Service challenge all Americans to improve their knowledge of the Air Quality Index (AQI) during the annual “Air Quality Awareness Week” that takes place this year from April 28 to May 2, 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:17:29 -0400

Eighteen Individual Colleges and Universities Recognized as Top Green Power Purchasers in their Conference - Ivy League Retains Distinction as Overall Champion Conference

(Washington, D.C. - April 28, 2008) For the second year in a row, the Ivy League wins the crown as the overall champion conference in EPA's 2007-2008 College & University Green Power Challenge

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:12:33 -0400

EPA Celebrates National Volunteer Week

(Washington, D.C. - April 28, 2008) National Volunteer Week (April 27 – May 3) honors Americans who serve others in their communities through volunteerism and encourages all citizens to get involved in volunteer service

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:38:18 -0400

EPA Applauds Environmental Champions in the Virgin Islands

(New York, N.Y.) Three individuals and organizations from the U.S. Virgin islands received top honors today from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect the environment

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:35:42 -0400

EPA Applauds Environmental Champions in Puerto Rico

(New York, N.Y.) Eleven individuals and organizations from Puerto Rico received top honors today from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect the environment

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:15:45 -0400

EPA Applauds Environmental Champions in New York

(New York, N.Y.) Twenty two individuals and organizations from New York received top honors today from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect the environment

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:51:38 -0400

EPA Applauds Environmental Champions in New Jersey

(New York, N.Y.) Seven individuals and organizations from New Jersey received top honors today from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect the environment

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:42:42 -0400

EPA funding to make Pittsburgh trash trucks cleaner

PITTSBURGH (April 25, 2008) - Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will enable less-polluting trash trucks to travel through the neighborhoods of Pittsburgh

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:09:24 -0400

Taiwanese and U.S. Companies Settle Clean Air Violations

(Washington, D.C. – April 24, 2008) A Taiwanese manufacturer and three American corporations will pay a $2 million civil penalty for allegedly importing and distributing approximately 200,000 chainsaws in the U.S

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:13:03 -0400

EPA Announces New Energy Star Specifications for Boxes that Deliver Television and Video Content

(Washington, D.C. - April 24, 2008) Today, EPA announced a new specification for boxes that deliver television and video content, also called set-top boxes. Effective Jan

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:07:06 -0400

Two college teams from Illinois win EPA awards to develop innovative technology

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 08-OPA074 CHICAGO (April 23, 2008) - U.S