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News Releases issued by the Office of Air and Radiation

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02/06/2009EPA Revisits California Waiver Decision
01/16/2009EPA Releases Report on Sea Level Rise
01/15/2009EPA Proposes Revisions to Air Quality Index for Particle Pollution
01/13/2009Flexible Air Permits Enable Increased Pollution Prevention and Economic Competitiveness
01/13/2009EPA Encourages the Use of Chemicals with a Smaller Environmental Impact
01/13/2009Winning Projects Fight Climate Change by Harnessing Valuable Energy from Landfill Gas
01/12/2009Air Permit Policy Revised for Aggregating Facility Changes
01/12/2009New Set-top Boxes Signal Reductions and Savings
01/08/2009$1.9 Million to Improve State Radiation Laboratories
01/07/2009Radon Action Could Save Many Lives
12/22/2008EPA Makes Decision to Designate Areas Not Meeting Standards for Fine Particle Pollution
12/22/2008$7M in Grants to Fuel Innovation in Methane Reduction and Clean Energy
12/17/2008Breathing Easier: Cap and Trade Lowers Smog Levels in Eastern United States
12/15/2008New Technology Offers Faster Leak Detection at Industrial Facilities
12/12/2008Amendments Proposed to Air Emissions Regulations for Petroleum Refineries
12/12/2008Stepping it Up: Measures Taken to Help Accelerate the Phase Out of Ozone Depleting Chemicals
12/11/2008From Muskogee to Manhattan: Energy Star Leaders Grow in Savings and Numbers
12/10/2008EPA Finalizes Its Approach to Fugitive Emissions
12/09/2008Success Travels: The SmartWay to Reduce Transportation Emissions goes Global
12/04/2008In it for the Long Haul: Helping Large Trucks and Buses Maintain Clean Air Benefits
12/04/2008School Districts Get Top Grades for Indoor Air in Classrooms
12/03/2008$490 Million Pledged in the Fight to Protect the Ozone Layer
12/01/2008U.S. Stimulates Global Market for Methane Recovery and Use as Fuel
- The Way to Go Clean, Green and Fight Climate Change
11/20/2008Celebrate the Environment: Look for the Energy Star, the Gift that Keeps on Giving
11/18/2008Changing the Climate: Looking Toward a More Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Future
11/17/2008International Partnership Opens Doors to Methane Reductions in India
11/17/2008Renewable Fuel Standard Increased for 2009
11/07/2008New Report Looks Under the Hood of Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program
10/31/2008EPA Proposes to Reduce Air Toxics from Petroleum Refineries by 2,250 tons per year
10/30/2008Coming to a Store Near You: More Energy Efficient Televisions
10/27/2008Growing the Green Power Market: Sixteen Organizations Flex Their Green Muscles
10/27/2008Is Your Energy Bill Scary?
Slaying Energy Vampires Can Save Americans Millions
10/23/2008Blue Skies Ahead – Outdoor Wood Heaters that Reduce Air Emissions
10/16/2008Online Tools Make it Easy to Track Power Plant Emissions
10/16/2008U.S. Air Quality Standards for Lead Now 10 Times Stronger
10/15/2008EPA to Announce Final National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead
10/15/2008Car Shoppers Can Save Money and Time with 2009 Fuel Economy Guide
10/10/2008EPA Approves Fuel Waiver for Phoenix area
10/10/2008IMO Sets Sail for Global Action on Pollution from Large Ships
10/09/2008Methane to Markets Soars: $4.5 Million Provides a Global Clean Energy Boost
10/08/2008Climate Leaders Take Big Steps to Leave Smaller Carbon Footprints
10/08/2008New Specification for Imaging Products -
More Efficient, Same Features
10/07/2008Move Over – Now there's a Smarter Way to Transport Freight
10/03/2008Putting Clean, Efficient Technology on the Fast Track
Green Challenge Designed to Speed Innovations
10/01/2008Millions Harness the Power of Change -
EPA's New Campaign Challenges Americans to Change the World, Start with Energy Star
09/30/2008EPA Issues Final Yucca Mountain Radiation Standards
09/24/2008Keep on Trucking - with Lower Emissions through EPA's $50 Million Clean Diesel Funding
09/23/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Georgia
09/19/2008The Nation’s Fuel Economy is on the Rise
09/18/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
09/17/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for Parts of Kentucky and Texas
09/17/2008EPA Economist Receives Medal for Excellence in Federal Service
09/16/2008U.S. Helps Chinese Coal Mines Find Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
09/16/2008Small Businesses and Congregations Fight Climate Change through Energy Efficiency and Innovation - EPA Names 13 New Energy Star Winners
09/15/2008EPA Approves Third Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Texas
09/12/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waivers for Virginia and Ohio
09/11/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Nine Southeast States
09/09/2008Grocery Stores Lead the Way in Ozone Layer Protection - EPA Welcomes Eight New GreenChill Partners, Tripling Membership in Less than a Year
09/09/2008EPA Encourages Americans to Bring their Green to Work - New Energy Star Online Tool Provides Employees with Workplace Energy Saving Tips
09/05/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Six Counties in Florida
09/05/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for Parts of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina; Extends Waiver for Louisiana
09/04/2008EPA Tightens Engine Standards on Surf and Turf
09/01/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Texas
08/29/2008EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for 16 Parishes in Louisiana
08/19/2008EPA, States and Tribes Work in Collaboration to Meet the 24-hour Fine Particle National Air Quality Standard
08/11/2008Performance Track Members Renew Commitments
08/11/2008EPA Seeks Applications for Clean Air Excellence Awards
08/07/2008EPA Keeps Biofuels Levels in Place after Considering Texas’ Request
07/24/2008EPA Climate Leaders Now 200 Partners Strong, Eight Companies Establish New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
07/23/2008Finland Joins Methane to Markets Partnership to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
07/22/2008New Law Bolsters U.S. Efforts to Make Ocean-Going Ships Cleaner
07/22/2008Administrator Stephen L. Johnson Statement on RFS Waiver
07/21/2008Clean Diesel Emerging Technology Grant Funding Now Available
07/17/2008EPA Extends Public Comment Period on the Proposed Lead Air Quality Standards
07/14/2008EPA to Announce Proposed Rule on Carbon Sequestration
07/11/2008EPA Releases Greenhouse Gas Document for Public Comment
07/10/2008EPA Administrator to Release Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
07/03/2008Driving the SmartWay: EPA Debuts New Campaign to Help Drivers Save Fuel, Money and Protect the Environment
06/09/2008Public Hearings Scheduled on Clean Air Proposal to Substantially Strengthen National Air Quality Standards for Lead
06/09/2008EPA's GreenChill Dramatically Reduces Greenhouse Gases from Supermarket Industry
06/06/2008Transition to CFC-free Metered Dose Inhalers Moves Forward
06/05/2008Ready. Set. Save! EPA Encourages Americans to Save on Summer Cooling Costs through Proper Use of Programmable Thermostats
06/05/2008One Facility's Waste is Another's Energy Source -
Three Facilities Earn the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power Award
06/02/2008(1)EPA Study Confirms Low Mercury Emissions from Chlorine Manufacturing
(2)Emission Reductions Proposed for New Cement Plants
05/28/2008From Children's Rap Songs to California Ports, EPA Honors Winners of Eighth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards
05/19/2008EPA Honors Climate Change, Ozone Layer Protection Award Winners
05/16/2008EPA Seeks Input on RFS Waiver Request
05/08/2008EPA Provides Further Direction on Implementing Fine Particle Pollution Air Quality Standard
05/05/2008EPA Urges All Americans: Cast Your Vote Now Against Skin Cancer
Pick Best Children's Posters from Across the Country
05/01/2008*Updated* EPA to Announce Proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead
05/01/2008EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for Lead
05/01/2008EPA Honors New York and Michigan Programs for Serving as National Models for Cutting-Edge Asthma Care
04/30/2008Petroleum Refineries to Take Steps to Reduce Air Pollution
04/29/2008Test Your Air Knowledge During National Air Quality Awareness Week
04/28/2008Eighteen Individual Colleges and Universities Recognized as Top Green Power Purchasers in their Conference - Ivy League Retains Distinction as Overall Champion Conference
04/24/2008EPA Announces New Energy Star Specifications for Boxes that Deliver Television and Video Content
04/22/2008Pledge to Make Earth Day, Every Day with Energy Star - EPA Launches New Campaign in Fight Against Climate Change
04/21/2008National Association of Manufacturers, EPA Challenge U.S. Industry to Reduce Energy Use 10 Percent
04/15/2008EPA Publishes Annual National Greenhouse Gas Inventory
04/10/2008Public Awareness of Energy Star Surges, Helps to Fight Climate Change

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