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12/16/2010EPA Issues Southeastern Toxics Release Inventory Data
12/14/2010Embraer Executive Jet Services Joins the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
12/13/2010DEKALB COUNTY, GA., AGREES TO MAJOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADES
12/09/2010Alabama Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program
12/08/2010EPA and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Reach Agreement with Logan Aluminum Inc. to Resolve Allegations of Clean Air Act Violations
12/07/20102010 EPA Enforcement Actions Yield Significant Pollutant Reductions in the Southeast
12/01/2010EPA announces Waterline Completion at GMH Electronics Site in Person County, NC
11/30/2010Administrator Jackson Marks EPA 40th Anniversary in Atlanta with Event at Coretta Scott King Leadership Academy
11/24/2010NEXT TUESDAY: ADMINISTRATOR JACKSON MARKS EPA 40th ANNIVERSARY IN ATLANTA WITH EVENT AT CORETTA SCOTT KING LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
11/19/2010EPA, ER to Begin Removal Actions at Site in Waynesville, NC
11/17/2010$87,010 Cooperative Agreement to Help Ashland Residents Reduce Toxics in Their Neighborhoods
11/15/2010TODAY: EPA Press Conference Call on Final Standards to Protect Florida’s Waters
11/15/2010EPA Finalizes Common Sense Standards to Protect Florida Waters

Action to reduce nutrient pollution in lakes and flowing waters, provides strong environmental protection and significant flexibility for Florida’s communities and businesses
11/14/2010TOMORROW: EPA Press Conference Call on Final Standards to Protect Florida’s Waters
11/09/2010EPA Continues Sampling for Air Toxics near Vonore, Tenn. Schools
11/05/2010EPA Recognizes South Carolina Program for Leadership in Recycling
10/28/2010$100,000 Grant to Help Gulfport Residents Reduce Toxics in Their Neighborhoods
10/28/2010EPA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Ore Knob Mine Site, Ore Knob, NC
10/26/2010Morrison Residence Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Wins the First EPA National Building Competition
10/26/2010EPA Signs MOU with Georgia ATandT Pioneers to Promote Children’s Health
10/22/2010EPA, DOE and TDEC Reach Resolution on Oak Ridge Reservation Clean-up
10/22/2010Lead-Based Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule Workshop to be held in Jacksonville, FL
10/21/2010EPA Invites Jacksonville Families to Participate in Environmental Justice Forum; Kids Welcome to Participate in Fun Educational Activities
10/20/2010Media Advisory: EPA and Clark Atlanta University to Sign Agreement
10/19/2010EPA Proposes Two Hazardous Waste Sites in the Southeast to Superfund’s National Priorities List
10/01/2010MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development, Paul Anastas, Delivers the Fifth Borlaug Lecture at N.C. State University
10/01/2010EPA to Consider the Kerr-McGee Chemical (Columbus) Site for Proposal to Superfund’s National Priorities List
09/29/2010Pilot Partnership Aims to Reduce Asthma Among Children in Georgia Childcare Centers
09/29/2010EPA Announces Short Extension for Florida Nutrients Inland Water Rule
09/27/2010EPA Adds Three Hazardous Waste Sites in the Southeast to Superfund’s National Priorities List
09/24/2010Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute designated as Center of Excellence for Watershed Management
09/24/2010First Baptist Church of Orlando Improves Energy Efficiency and Fights Climate Change
09/24/2010St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Monroe, Georgia Improves Energy Efficiency and Fights Climate Change
09/22/2010EPA Opens Registration for Knoxville, TN Hearing on Proposed Coal Ash Regulations
09/16/2010BP Oil Spill Environmental Justice Grant Opportunity Expanded and Application Due Date Extended
09/15/2010Fort Valley, GA Group Receives EPA Citizen Excellence in Community Involvement Award
09/14/2010Southeast Facilities Ordered to Stop Discharging and Comply with Clean Water Act
09/13/2010MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Public Hearing tomorrow in Charlotte on Proposed Coal Ash Regulations
09/09/2010FRIDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus Visit Americus on Environmental Justice Tour
09/03/2010EPA Complies with Court Decision and Directs Florida to Restore Water Quality in the Everglades
09/01/2010EPA Announces Regional Administrator for Region 4
09/01/2010EPA to Consider the CTS Site for Proposal to Superfund’s National Priorities List
08/30/2010No-wake Zone Reduced to Emory River Mile 1.8 to 2.1
08/20/2010EPA RECOGNIZES RECOVERY ACT WATER RE-USE PROJECT IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
08/18/2010EPA TO RECOGNIZE RECOVERY ACT WATER RE-USE PROJECT IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
08/09/2010EPA Announces $200,000 in Environmental Justice Grants to Support Communities Directly Affected by BP Oil Spill
08/06/2010United States Takes Action to Reduce Hazards from Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant in Florida First enforcement case concluded against mining and mineral processing industry
08/05/2010Mississippi State University Receives $1 Million Clean Diesel Grant Award
07/23/2010EPA Changes to Kentucky Coal Mine Permit Protect Water Quality and the Environment
07/21/2010New Toolkit to Help Local Governments with Green Building Practices
07/20/2010Media Advisory: EPA Promotes Development of Environmental Learning through a Partnership with Mississippi Valley State University
07/19/2010U.S. EPA Awards $1.24 M in Recovery Funding to Cobb County, GA Schools to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
07/12/2010Savannah River Site-Superfund Job Training Initiative Graduates Second Class
07/07/2010EPA Announces Job Training Completion and Graduation Ceremony at the Savannah River Site
07/07/2010EPA joins U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson to Announce the Kick-off of a more than $900,000 Wastewater Treatment System Project in Lamont, Bolivar County, MS
07/06/2010EPA Acting Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg and U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson To Announce Kick-off of Wastewater Treatment System Project In Lamont, Bolivar County, MS
06/25/2010EPA Recognizes Broward County, Fl., for Transforming Former Landfill into a Park
06/24/2010City of Marco Island and Quality Enterprises USA, Inc. Agree to pay Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations
06/24/2010FRIDAY: EPA to Recognize Broward County, Fl., for Landfill Site Reuse
06/24/2010EPA Recognizes Hillsborough County, Fl., for Taylor Road Landfill Superfund Site Reuse
06/23/2010Thursday: EPA to Recognize Hillsborough County, Fl., for Landfill Site Reuse
06/22/2010EPA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding the Red Panther Superfund Site Assessment, Clarksdale, Mississippi
06/18/2010Southeast Diesel Collaborative Conference to be Held in Atlanta
06/17/2010Pontotoc Union Lee Alliance Ordered to Pay $70,000 in Penalties for Stormwater Violations in Blue Springs, Miss.
06/15/2010E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company Ordered to Pay $59,000 Penalty for Mercury Discharges at Kinston, N.C., Facility
06/14/2010Southeast Facilities Ordered to Stop Discharging and Comply with Clean Water Act
06/10/2010U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program Connects Building Design and Operation as Nation’s Best in Energy-Efficient Building Designs Announced at American Institute of Architects Convention
05/27/2010EPA to hold community meetings on Port of Huntington Tri-State Collaborative
05/26/2010Alabama Supports Sustainable Manufacturing Through Energy Efficiency/Waste Reduction Initiative
05/26/2010North Carolina Solar Center Receives Southeast Diesel Collaborative Leadership Award
05/26/2010EPA Urges Caution on Lead-based Paint in Flooded Areas of Tennessee
05/26/2010EPA Advises Facility Operators to Minimize Releases during Hazardous Weather Events
05/21/2010Emory River to Reopen as Recreational Advisory is Lifted for TVA Kingston Site
05/18/2010EPA Approves Cleanup Plan for Remaining Coal Ash at TVA Kingston Site
05/17/2010EPA Designates Center of Excellence for Watershed Management at NCSU
05/14/2010EPA Presents ADEM with $200,000 for Community Revitalization
05/12/2010FRIDAY: EPA to Present ADEM with $200,000 for Community Revitalization
05/07/2010Emory River Closure Extended Through May as TVA Kingston Time-Critical Cleanup Concludes
04/30/2010Jacksonville Selected as Environmental Justice Showcase Community
04/28/2010Three Universities in the Southeast win U.S EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet competition
04/28/2010Three Buildings in the Southeast Selected as Contestant in EPA National Building Competition
04/28/2010FRIDAY: EPA to Kick-off Environmental Justice Showcase in Jacksonville
04/22/2010Atlanta Receives Earth Day Brownfields Award from EPA to Support BeltLine in Atlanta
04/22/2010Saturday: EPA Assistant Administrator Mathy Stanislaus to Visit Savannah, Celebrate Earth Day
04/21/2010THURSDAY: EPA Assistant Administrator of OSWER to Visit Atlanta and Announce $400,000 for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Support BeltLine
04/21/2010$1.2 million in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Kentucky
04/21/2010$400,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Alabama
04/21/2010$3 Million in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Florida
04/21/2010$400,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Georgia
04/21/2010$1,400,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in South Carolina
04/21/2010$1,200,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in North Carolina
04/21/2010$1,300,000 in Grants to Cleanup and Revitalize Communities in Tennessee
04/20/2010Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc. Joins EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
04/16/2010MONDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus, to Stop at the Savannah River Site Near Aiken on Environmental Justice Tour
04/16/2010SUNDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus, to Stop in Columbia on Environmental Justice Tour
04/16/2010MONDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Congressional Black Caucus, Host Environmental Justice Tour in North Charleston
04/16/2010SUNDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Present National Environmental Justice Achievement Award in Spartanburg, South Carolina
04/16/2010EPA to Hold Public Availability Session Concerning the Huntsville Gas Company Site in Huntsville, Alabama
04/14/2010Public Meeting to be Held for the Ore Knob Mine Site in Ore Knob, North Carolina
04/13/2010Mississippi Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program

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