EPA Reaches Settlements Over Clean Air Act Violations at Ports in California and Hawaii December 18, 2023 Contact Information Joshua Alexander (alexander.joshua@epa.gov) 415-214-5940 SAN FRANCISCO (December 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into settlements with nine companies or individuals regarding claims of violation of the Clean Air Act. The companies
EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposal to Reduce Water Pollution from Meat and Poultry Processing Facilities December 15, 2023 Contact Information U.S. EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed regulation that would revise wastewater discharge standards for facilities that process meat and poultry products. Many of these
EPA Releases Annual Report Showing Steady Progress to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution Report highlights key EPA accomplishments to safeguard public health and the environment from dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ December 14, 2023 Contact Information U.S. EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its second annual report on PFAS progress
EPA Begins Process to Prioritize Five Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under Toxic Substances Control Act December 14, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the nation’s premier chemical safety
EPA Finalizes $585,000 Settlement with Lakeshore Railcar & Tanker Services in East Chicago, Indiana, for Alleged Violations of the Clean Water Act December 13, 2023 Contact Information Macy Pressley (pressley.macy@epa.gov) 312-886-1443 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, announced a $585,000 settlement with Lakeshore Railcar & Tanker Services
