U.S. EPA Recovery Act News http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C6EA02BFA85503C685257677006E3266(New York, N.Y.) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was joined by federal, state and local officials as they noted important progress in the cleanup of the Imperial Oil Superfund site in Morganville, New JerseyMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:09:40 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C6EA02BFA85503C685257677006E3266http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C54BFCDBFF76F3F2852576770056238EWASHINGTON – Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will join federal, state and local officials for the ground-breaking of Edmonston, MD’s Recovery Act-funded “green street” project on Tuesday, November 24Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:43:08 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C54BFCDBFF76F3F2852576770056238Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F9F5C93ADDCC8A6A852576690070B54EFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA223 MEDIA BRIEFING TODAY 1 P.M.: EPA and IDEM staff will hold a briefing for media and local officials at the site at 1p.m, Tuesday, Nov. 10. Meet at the EPA trailer west of the water treatment plant, at the intersection of Markland Avenue and Berkley RoadTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F9F5C93ADDCC8A6A852576690070B54Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/91E7A5FC24F35BC685257669006FFF15FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA222 (CHICAGO - Nov. 9, 2009) Officials from U.SMon, 9 Nov 2009 15:23:17 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/91E7A5FC24F35BC685257669006FFF15http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A5C5D5D3916C883185257669005EE5FC(New York, NY) Walter Mugdan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional Director of Emergency Response and Remedial Division, was joined by Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and Councilmember Diana Reyna to check out the progress of an EPA-funded job training program at StMon, 9 Nov 2009 12:20:04 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A5C5D5D3916C883185257669005EE5FChttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/17E669965EF554CB85257665007441BEProgram to replace DOE school buses, University of Hawaii trucks (11/05/09) HONOLULU – At an event today at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the U.SThu, 5 Nov 2009 16:09:50 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/17E669965EF554CB85257665007441BEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/023F378A8D1C8A958525765D0063ECCAWASHINGTON – U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson visited Raleigh today to announce a $200 million grant for a smarter, stronger and more efficient electric system in North Carolina, South Carolina and FloridaWed, 28 Oct 2009 14:13:15 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/023F378A8D1C8A958525765D0063ECCAhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/37993625E5F3EABF8525765C0065B6A9(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Acting Administrator George Pavlou paid a visit to STRIVE/East Harlem Employment Services, Inc. today to speak with students and community members about the importance of green jobsTue, 27 Oct 2009 14:36:23 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/37993625E5F3EABF8525765C0065B6A9http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EF77229148EBCE18852576550068F34E(PHILADELPHIA - October 20, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost the local economy, and protect human health and the environment for the people in the District of Columbia, the U.STue, 20 Oct 2009 15:06:20 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EF77229148EBCE18852576550068F34Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/931FC54A4405E1408525765400574FFDWASHINGTON - The U.SMon, 19 Oct 2009 12:03:57 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/931FC54A4405E1408525765400574FFDhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B92EA555854880228525764F0076BEF2SAN FRANCISCO -- The the U.SWed, 14 Oct 2009 17:37:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B92EA555854880228525764F0076BEF2http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/49146DAAB6987E8E8525764E00511AEBSAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control will hold a press conference on Thursday October 15th to announce nearly $5 million for new Brownfields projects in CaliforniaTue, 13 Oct 2009 10:47:56 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/49146DAAB6987E8E8525764E00511AEBhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E1C0A1C4AF3B1E1485257643006E2FEFEPA: Funds will help create jobs and protect Nez Perce land, water and familiesFri, 2 Oct 2009 16:15:29 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E1C0A1C4AF3B1E1485257643006E2FEFhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8BF21CB4E72F9FC985257641007E1F19Obama Appointee and EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson at forefront of efforts to protect human health and the environment LOS ANGELES -- In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, and protect human health and the environment, U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa PThu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8BF21CB4E72F9FC985257641007E1F19http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/60E40A2413D7582A852576410073B36CClean diesel projects reduce early deaths, asthma attacks, other health problems (Anchorage, AK September 29, 2009)– In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of Alaska, the U.SWed, 30 Sep 2009 19:26:59 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/60E40A2413D7582A852576410073B36Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9DA71C2A16828DAF8525764100704167(New York, N.Y.) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $4,061,700 to the U.S. Virgin IslandsWed, 30 Sep 2009 17:06:57 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9DA71C2A16828DAF8525764100704167http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/13DE30310BB0236585257641006EF7C4(New York, N.Y.) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of New Jersey and New York, the U.SWed, 30 Sep 2009 17:06:44 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/13DE30310BB0236585257641006EF7C4http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1A768C24E50975F4852576410070FEA1(09/30/09) HONOLULU - In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $3,960,500 to GuamWed, 30 Sep 2009 16:34:12 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1A768C24E50975F4852576410070FEA1http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BD9B1CBA34A7E650852576400066902FEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., SeptTue, 29 Sep 2009 14:52:41 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BD9B1CBA34A7E650852576400066902Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E67C7BE95160FE938525763C00624BE1(New York, N.Y.) In an effort to create jobs, boost local economies and protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $57,000 to the U.S. Virgin Islands to assess and clean up underground petroleum storage tank leaksFri, 25 Sep 2009 13:53:39 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E67C7BE95160FE938525763C00624BE1http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EFA495840C2309DE8525763A007E8A93MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT WHO: ALAMEDA COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HAYWARD AREA RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT SAN LORENZO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WHAT: KICK-OFF CELEBRATION FOR THE ASHLAND YOUTH CAMPUS PROJECT WHEN: SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 AT 3:30 PM WHERE: 16335 EWed, 23 Sep 2009 19:02:10 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EFA495840C2309DE8525763A007E8A93http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/95D7EE4F0EE3D6FB85257639004BA650MEDIA CONTACT: Phillippa Cannon, 312-353-6218, cannon.phillippa@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA175 CHICAGO (Sept. 21, 2009) - In an effort to improve water quality, U.STue, 22 Sep 2009 10:09:55 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/95D7EE4F0EE3D6FB85257639004BA650http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/15AE2B945E47F345852576330066E12CFunds keep and create jobs to help prevent water pollution and protect human health and the environment (09/16/09) HONOLULU - In an effort to improve water quality and create jobs, the U.SWed, 16 Sep 2009 14:43:43 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/15AE2B945E47F345852576330066E12Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AD415A91CBF5B6218525762D0045218BFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA165 EPA begins final cleanup of Recovery Act- funded South Minneapolis arsenic site (CHICAGO - Sept. 8, 2009) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said today that cleanup of arsenic-contaminated soil at nearly 500 South Minneapolis homes is under wayThu, 10 Sep 2009 08:41:27 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AD415A91CBF5B6218525762D0045218Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AF61FE79D55879848525762C006DAD00FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA167 (Chicago, Ill. - Sept. 9, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for people in the State of Wisconsin, the U.SWed, 9 Sep 2009 16:05:54 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AF61FE79D55879848525762C006DAD00http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8FA88BD4B2C05B4A8525762C00779F56FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA165 (Chicago, Ill. - Sept. 8, 2009) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said today that cleanup of arsenic-contaminated soil at nearly 500 South Minneapolis homes is under wayTue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8FA88BD4B2C05B4A8525762C00779F56http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9E92329FF25C52CD85257627000568A5Please find the attached documents, photos and web links for your use. If you'd like additional information relating to this project, or EPA's Recovery Act grants and projects please email or call the media contact aboveThu, 3 Sep 2009 20:59:04 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9E92329FF25C52CD85257627000568A5http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1B47D89B3AF15508852576270000451DEPA: This money will create jobs to help clean up leaks from underground storage tanks and protect Alaska’s land and waterThu, 3 Sep 2009 20:13:15 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1B47D89B3AF15508852576270000451Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8A316CC0157B97BF8525762700008961EPA: This money will create jobs to help clean up leaks from underground storage tanks and protect Idaho’s land and waterThu, 3 Sep 2009 20:10:40 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8A316CC0157B97BF8525762700008961http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CDB907EBA2D2CF328525762600835E7BEPA: This money will create jobs to help clean up leaks from underground storage tanks and protect Washington’s land and water. (Seattle, WashThu, 3 Sep 2009 19:56:55 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CDB907EBA2D2CF328525762600835E7B