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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.5 billion in Available ...
WEBSep 6, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Today, September 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $7.5 billion of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding. The WIFIA program offers long-term loans to help communities implement critical water infrastructure projects, which protect public health, deliver environmental benefits, create over 60,000 good-paying jobs ...
EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution ...
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · The Biden-Harris Administration announced a new air quality standard for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that will save lives and prevent health problems across America. The standard is based on the best available science and will be implemented with complementary EPA standards and historic investments.
Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strongest-ever pollution ...
WEBMar 20, 2024 · The Biden-Harris Administration announced final national standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. The standards will reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, save drivers money, and create jobs in the clean vehicle sector.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking ...
WEBApr 10, 2024 · EPA issues the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect 100 million people from harmful PFAS exposure. The rule sets limits for five individual PFAS and mixtures of four PFAS, and provides $1 billion in funding to help communities address PFAS contamination.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce ...
WEBApr 25, 2024 · EPA is strengthening and updating the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for coal-fired power plants, achieving important hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions reductions and ensuring that the standards reflect the latest advancement in pollution control technologies.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $117 Million in Grants …
WEB5 days ago · WASHINGTON – Today, Sept. 16, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $117 million for three separate funding opportunities to advance recycling infrastructure and boost food waste prevention education across the country. Two of the notices are for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants – one funding ...
EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect …
WEBAug 17, 2023 · EPA will focus on climate change, PFAS, coal ash, air toxics, drinking water, and chemical accidents, with a goal of achieving environmental justice. The new initiatives reflect the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to protect communities from pollution and address the climate crisis.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for ...
WEBJul 23, 2024 · EPA announces $4.3 billion in grants to fund local projects that reduce greenhouse gas pollution and improve air quality. The grants are part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Stronger Clean Air Standards …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · EPA’s action will advance President Biden’s commitment to environmental justice by slashing more than 6,200 tons of toxic air pollution each year, dramatically reducing the number of people with elevated cancer risk due to toxic air pollution in communities surrounding plants covered by the rule.
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