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U.S. EPA Air News

U.S. EPA Air News

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:46 -0400

EPA: Lake and Porter counties now meet ozone standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.10-OPA028 (CHICAGO - March 15, 2010) U.S

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:21 -0400

EPA Grant to Help Newark Community Target Environmental Problems

(Newark, N.J.) In a move that will give the Ironbound community better information about local pollution problems, the U.S

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:45:27 -0400

Coming Soon: EPA’s 48-Hour Burn Wise Video Contest Help protect your community from wood smoke pollution

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest for professional and amateur filmmakers on Burn Wise, the agency’s campaign to help citizens reduce pollution from their fireplaces and other wood-burning appliances

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:53:21 -0400

Students to help West Chester businesses save energy, money and cut pollution

PHILADELPHIA (March 11, 2010) In a ceremony today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $149,992 grant to the West Chester Area School District for a project to help local businesses conserve energy, save money and cut harmful greenhouse gases

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:21:54 -0400

U.S. Makes Progress Toward Cleaner Air: National trends show improvements in the nation’s air quality

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making the most recent data available on the state of the nation’s air quality. Air pollution impacts public health, the environment, and the Earth’s climate, and understanding these impacts are important priorities for the agency

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:08:10 -0400

City, State and Federal Government Take Action for Cleaner Port of New York and New Jersey; Truckers Gain Access to Millions of Dollars to Slash Air Pollution

(Elizabeth, N.J.) Leading the way to cleaner air and healthier communities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) unveiled a comprehensive agreement that will cut harmful pollution from the east coast’s busiest port

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:09:16 -0400

EPA Seeks Public Comment on the 15th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 draft report. This report will be open for public comment for 30 days after the Federal Register notice is published

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:05:11 -0400

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club

WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson discussed the agency’s seven key priorities and the strong connection between environmental protection and economic prosperity in a speech at the National Press Club today

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:11:12 -0400

TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA’s accomplishments and proposals for 2010

WASHINGTON – TODAY, Monday, March 8, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will speak at the National Press Club

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:55:24 -0400

EPA awards Cincinnati $500,000 to reduce greenhouse gases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA024 CHICAGO (March 5, 2010) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has chosen Cincinnati to receive a $500,000 federal grant as one of 20 Climate Showcase Communities nationwide

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:28:44 -0400

EPA awards Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative $500,000 to reduce energy use by hospitals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA023 CHICAGO (March 4, 2010) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has chosen Chicago to receive a $500,000 federal grant to reduce energy use by hospitals as one of 20 Climate Showcase Communities nationwide

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:08:22 -0400

30 Countries Meet in India to Advance Clean Energy, Combat Climate Change Largest International Forum Promoting Methane Capture and Use

WASHINGTON –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Government of India, and India’s Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry are hosting the 2nd Methane to Markets Partnership Expo in New Delhi from March 2- 5, 2010

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:40:12 -0400

DEGS of Narrows LLC Settles Clean Air Act Violations

PHILADELPHIA (March 2, 2010) – DEGS of Narrows LLC, a steam and electricity provider for Celanese Acetate’s manufacturing plant in Narrows, Va., has settled alleged Clean Air Act violations with the Department of Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Commonwealth of Virginia

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:39:32 -0400

Economic Recovery Funding Clearing the Air and Creating Jobs in Charleston, SC

(ATLANTA – March 2, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator of Air and Radiation Gina McCarthy joined South Carolina State Ports Authority President & CEO Jim Newsome, S.C

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:52:52 -0400

EPA: Parts of Cincinnati-Hamilton area now meet smog standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA019 (CHICAGO - March 1, 2010) U.S

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:11:43 -0400

EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA’s accomplishments and proposals for 2010

WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 8, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will speak at the National Press Club

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:20:12 -0400

EPA to Recognize Recovery Act Air Quality Improvement Projects in Charleston, SC

(ATLANTA – February 26, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation Gina McCarthy will join officials from the S.C. State Ports Authority (SCSPA), S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:00:14 -0400

Land of Sky Receives EPA Grant to Combat Greenhouse Gases

(Asheville, NC – February 25, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Land of Sky Region Council in Asheville, North Carolina is among 20 U.S

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:47:17 -0400

City of Denver, Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and Salt Lake City receive grants to combat greenhouse gases

Projects among twenty nationwide receiving funds to combat climate change, save consumers money (Denver, Colo. – February 25, 2010) The U.S

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:44:50 -0400

EPA Orders Caribbean Petroleum Refining L.P. To Resume Cleanup of Its Facility

(San Juan, P.R.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered Caribbean Petroleum Refinery L.P. (CAPECO) to resume cleanup work in the aftermath of the October 2009 explosion and fire at it’s facility in Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:30:37 -0400

EPA Awards $7.8 Million in Grants to Combat Greenhouse Gases/Twenty communities receive funds to combat climate change, save consumers money

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that 20 U.S. communities, including two Indian Tribes, will receive $7.8 million in grants for projects that will reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:51:04 -0400

Administrator Jackson Sends Letter to Senators

WASHINGTON – U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson issued a letter responding to a letter sent to her the evening of February 19 by eight U.S. Senators asking about the agency’s plans for 2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:20:33 -0400

Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for Diesel Engine Clean Air Act Violations

WASHINGTON -- Cummins Inc., a major motor vehicle engine company based in Columbus, Ind., will pay a $2.1 million penalty and recall 405 engines under a settlement agreement resolving violations of the Clean Air Act, the U.S

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:37:36 -0400

EPA joins UGA and Athens-Clarke County Highlight Air Quality Improvement Project

(ATLANTA – February 22, 2010) On Monday, February 22, 2010 U.S

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:04:56 -0400

EPA joins UGA and Athens-Clarke County to Highlight Air Quality Improvement Project

(ATLANTA – February 19, 2010) U.S

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:16:31 -0400

Initial Round of Sampling at Bannister Federal Complex Buildings 50 and 52 Reveals No Indoor Air Health Concerns

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:26:54 -0400

Final Rule Reduces Air Toxics from Existing Stationary Diesel Engines/Emissions reductions will save lives and protect health

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is setting the first standards that will reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other toxic air pollutants from certain stationary diesel engines

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:31:48 -0400

EPA Awards $17 Million to Support Research on the Impacts of Climate Change Twenty-five universities to explore public health and environmental facets of climate change

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding nearly $17 million in Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grants to universities across the country to study the consequences of climate change on the air we breathe and the water we drink

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:49:05 -0400

One Year Later, EPA-Funded Recovery Act Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Visits Renewable Energy Installations in Syracuse

(New York, N.Y.) One year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and over the last year, projects funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have yielded cleaner air, water and land, and new jobs across the country