EPA Superfund News Feed

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• United States Orders Matador Production Company to Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution from Its Oil and Gas Wells in New Mexico, Eliminating 16,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants March 27, 2023
  WASHINGTON – Matador Production Company has agreed to pay a penalty and ensure compliance with both state and federal clean air regulations at all 239 of its New Mexico oil and gas well pads to resolve unlawful operations alleged in a civil complaint filed today under the Clean Air Act and state regulations. The complaint, filed jointly by the United States, […]
• EPA Takes Action Against Connecticut Company for Clean Air Act Violations in New Haven March 27, 2023
  NEW HAVEN, CONN. (March 27, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently reached a settlement with Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc., located in New Haven, Conn., for allegedly violating the federal Clean Air Act. The company has agreed to pay a penalty of $305,305 under the terms of the settlement and come into compliance or permanen […]
• EPA Proposes the Federated Metals Corp. Whiting Site in Hammond, Indiana to be Added to the Superfund National Priorities List to Protect Public Health from Contamination March 27, 2023
  CHICAGO (March 27, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Federated Metals Corp. site in Hammond, Indiana, has been proposed to the Superfund National Priorities List, a list of sites where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. The 60-day public comment period begins March 29. “When we add […]
• EPA Invites Community Members to Attend March 28 Community Meeting to Discuss West Lake Landfill Community Involvement Plan March 27, 2023
  Updates to Community Involvement Plan and site-specific Technical Assistance Needs Assessment will be highlighted in Bridgeton, Missouri LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 27, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will host a Community Meeting at Machinists Hall in Bridgeton, Missouri, on Tuesday, March 28. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and con […]
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Minnesota to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State March 27, 2023
  Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Minnesota would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the funds from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program created […]
• EPA Announces $3M Each to Missouri and Nebraska to Fund Innovative Projects That Tackle Climate Pollution March 27, 2023
  LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 27, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 million each to Missouri and Nebraska to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across these states. Earlier this month, EPA announced the availability of the funds, which are a part of the first allotment of fun […]
• EPA Adds Delaware Site to Superfund National Priorities List to Protect Public Health from Contamination March 27, 2023
  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding one site and proposing to add four additional sites to the Superfund National Priorities List where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks. “When we add a site to the National Priorities List, EPA is committing to permanentl […]
• EPA Announces Final Decision on Cleanup for Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Site in Franklin, Indiana March 24, 2023
  Following a thorough review of public comments, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced its final decision on the cleanup plan for the remaining groundwater and soil contamination from historical operations at the Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Inc. site in Franklin, Indiana. From prior investigations, EPA determined that a former site owner’s […]
• EPA Announces $170 Million WIFIA Loan to Help Limit Water Shortages in San Diego County, California March 23, 2023
  WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $170 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Poseidon Resources in San Diego County, California, to support its Carlsbad Desalination Plant Intake Modification and Wetlands Project, which will help provide sustainable access to drinking water and pr […]
• EPA Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Pacific Southwest March 23, 2023
  SAN FRANCISCO – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for communities in the Pacific Southwest region of our country, including the U.S. Pacific Island territories, on April 13, 2023, and is inviting members of the public to participate. This engagement session will p […]
• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Michigan to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State  March 23, 2023
  Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Michigan would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the funds from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program created b […]
• EPA Settlement with Cold Storage Warehouse and Distribution Company Helps Make New Bedford and Hartford Communities Safer March 22, 2023
  BOSTON – A cold storage warehouse and distribution company, Maritime International and its subsidiaries, Bridge Terminal and Connecticut Freezers, has paid penalties of over $195,000 to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it violated federal laws regulating companies that handle hazardous chemicals relating to its use of ammo […]
• EPA Orders Companies to Comply with Clean Water Act to Restore Wetlands in Rincón, Puerto Rico March 22, 2023
  NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has taken an enforcement action against Calrincón Corp. and Karimar Construction Inc. for discharging fill material into wetlands without a permit in the Municipality of Rincon, Puerto Rico.  “Building on wetlands without permits causes flooding, destroys important wildlife ha […]
• Statement by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on World Water Day March 22, 2023
  WASHINGTON — In celebration of World Water Day, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “This World Water Day, I encourage everyone to take a moment to consider how truly fundamental clean water is to the health of our communities and our environment. Clean water is vital for all life on earth. It supports healthy people, thriving […]
• EPA ordena a empresas cumplimiento con la Ley de Agua Limpia y restaurar humedales en Rincón, Puerto Rico March 22, 2023
  NUEVA YORK - La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha anunciado hoy que ha emprendido una acción de cumplimiento, al amparo de la Ley de Agua Limpia, contra Calrincón Corp. y Karimar Construction Inc. por rellenar humedales sin permiso en el municipio de Rincón, Puerto Rico. "Construir en humedales sin perm […]