U.S. EPA Highlights Achievements of Climate Protection Partnerships
The U.S. EPA’s Climate Protection Partnerships report highlights how select organizations have taken steps to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
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EPA Survey Shows $384 Billion Needed for Drinking Water Infrastructure by 2030
The U.S. EPA released results of a survey showing that $384 billion in improvements are needed for the nation’s drinking water infrastructure through 2030.
EPA Releases New Data on Chemical Use in the U.S.
The EPA has released the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) information on more than 7,600 chemicals in commerce, including industrial reports.
VIEWPOINT: Lessons Learned
In late December, the U.S. EPA issued an update on its ongoing national study to determine potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources. The update didn’t offer any specifics on early results of the study, but the EPA did note that it believes natural gas has a central role to play in the energy future of the U.S.
VIDEO: How Green Infrastructure Is Helping Combat Combined Sewer Overflows
Researchers at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are experimenting with a variety of methods for handling combined sewer overflows. There are approximately 800 cities and towns across the country that still rely on combined sewer systems.
EPA Approves Emergency Fuel Waiver for Pa.
As a result of the shutdown of the Buckeye Pipeline due to severe flooding, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act to
EPA Solicits Panel to Propose Perchlorate Rule for Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is forming a small business advocacy review (SBAR) panel to focus on developing a rule that proposes to regulate the amount of perchlorate, a
EPA Awards Contracts to Screen Chemicals for Human Health Impacts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ToxCast chemical screening program has awarded contracts to four U.S.-based companies to test up to 10,000 chemicals for potential toxicity to people and the
U.S. EPA Declassifies 150 Previously Confidential Chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made public the identities of more than 150 chemicals contained in 104 health and safety studies that had been previously claimed confidential by industry.
U.S. EPA Publishes Electric Utility Best Practices for Coal Ash
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published plans developed by 20 electric utility facilities with 70 coal ash impoundments, describing the measures the facilities are taking to make their impoundments