U.S. EPA Water News U.S. EPA Water News http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us Emory River to be Closed Until Mid-May while TVA Kingston Cleanup Continueshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/820493FC46264179852576C50073FA3E(ATLANTA – Feb. 9, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have brought in large hydraulic dredge equipment to expedite the removal of ash from the Emory RiverTue, 9 Feb 2010 16:08:55 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/820493FC46264179852576C50073FA3EPublic meeting on Asian carp control efforts Feb. 17 in Ypsilanti, Mich.http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CF5C0B0D1524BA27852576C4006F4782FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA011 CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2010) - The International Joint Commission, in cooperation with the participating agencies listed below, is hosting a public meeting in Ypsilanti, Mich., on Feb. 17 to discuss plans and get recommendations on Asian carp control effortsMon, 8 Feb 2010 15:18:13 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CF5C0B0D1524BA27852576C4006F4782Connecticut Company Pays Penalty for Violations of Oil Pollution Prevention Regulationshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/489099A3AE49C4B3852576C400696FC7(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 8, 2010) – A Portland, Conn. asphalt company has agreed to pay $68,400 in penalties for failing to comply with federal regulations designed to prevent oil spills from reaching waterways. According to EPA, Triram Connecticut, LLCMon, 8 Feb 2010 14:39:47 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/489099A3AE49C4B3852576C400696FC7EPA Announces New Support for Sustainable Communities New office, pilot programs to help communities minimize their environmental impact and increase economic opportunity http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/24AA0923EA5B1F5F852576C1006CFC51WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced three steps to support communities’ efforts to provide their citizens’ with economic opportunity while reducing impacts on the environmentFri, 5 Feb 2010 14:54:10 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/24AA0923EA5B1F5F852576C1006CFC51Additional Maine Communities Protect Coastal Waters / “No Discharge Area” will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Headhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/95D5DD719E0F1AC4852576C1005909F2(Boston, Mass. – Feb. 5, 2010) – The Maine coastal communities of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head have joined several other Maine coastal towns by protecting their coastal water quality with a “No Discharge Area” designationFri, 5 Feb 2010 12:02:21 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/95D5DD719E0F1AC4852576C1005909F2EPA’s Budget Proposal Provides Millions in Increased Environmental Protection for Tribal Nations throughout U.S.http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/93F3DD504E519C6B852576C000636AAE$41 million proposed increase from Fiscal Year 2010 SAN FRANCISCO - The Obama Administration this week proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThu, 4 Feb 2010 13:07:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/93F3DD504E519C6B852576C000636AAEAsian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee to hold Feb. 12 public meeting in Chicagohttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4718117557D39BF1852576BF008183CEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA010 (Chicago - Feb. 3, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee, will hold a meeting in Chicago on Feb. 12 to discuss plans and get recommendations on Asian carp control effortsWed, 3 Feb 2010 18:34:38 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4718117557D39BF1852576BF008183CEU.S. EPA orders Fillmore property owner to remove illegal barrier in Sespe Creekhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/238FFA019F207398852576BF006D0BB1For Immediate Release: February 3, 2010 LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered Beverly Hills resident James Van Trees to remove an earthen dam he built across portions of Sespe Creek and Little Sespe Creek on his property near Fillmore, Calif. MrWed, 3 Feb 2010 14:51:04 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/238FFA019F207398852576BF006D0BB1Thanks to Recovery Act, Puerto Rico Communities Get New Sewer Line; Project Will Protect Public Health, Create Jobshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/85ADECEA8707733F852576BF0055D604(San Juan, P.R.) In a move that protects public health and the environment while creating jobs and boosting the economy, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is dedicating more than $8 million of its American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding from the U.SWed, 3 Feb 2010 11:49:34 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/85ADECEA8707733F852576BF0055D604EPA’s Budget Proposal Seeks Efficiencies, Increased Environmental Protection: Budget proposal aligned with Administrator Jackson’s key priorities http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0EFB5BC261F61EB7852576BD00638467WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration today proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Mon, 1 Feb 2010 15:43:15 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0EFB5BC261F61EB7852576BD00638467TODAY: Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPA’s FY 2011 Budgethttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D9FF9689275056CE852576BD004AECE9WASHINGTON – Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will hold a press conference call to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fiscal Year 2011 budget today at 2 p.m. EST. Due to limited lines, this call is for credentialed press onlyMon, 1 Feb 2010 10:02:29 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D9FF9689275056CE852576BD004AECE9EPA to extend comment period on Michindoh Sole-Source Aquifer petition until April 16http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E2662E9ECCD20AFA852576BA005D4C0FFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA008 Chicago (Jan. 29, 2010) -- U.SFri, 29 Jan 2010 12:05:38 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E2662E9ECCD20AFA852576BA005D4C0FEPA Orders Tonawanda Coke Corp. to Clean Up Its Act; Company Ordered to Comply with Clean Air Act, Fix Wastewater Leaks, Stop Dumping Coal Tar Sludge; Comply with NY Air Plan http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/87378F0BAB971FA7852576B9005A76A5(New York, N.Y.) You must follow environmental law. That’s the clear message that the U.SThu, 28 Jan 2010 11:34:20 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/87378F0BAB971FA7852576B9005A76A5New Stormwater Permit Designed to Improve Water Quality in Eastern Massachusettshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FB324D6F809595E5852576B800534739(Boston, Mass, - Jan. 27, 2010) – Pollution control measures contained in a draft Clean Water permit would help control excessive pollution from stormwater runoff from 84 communities in Eastern MassachusettsWed, 27 Jan 2010 10:09:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FB324D6F809595E5852576B800534739EPA Announces “Eyes on Drilling” Tiplinehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E4BFD48B693BCF90852576B800512FF2PHILADELPHIA (January 26, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the creation of the “Eyes on Drilling” tipline for citizens to report non-emergency suspicious activity related to oil and natural gas developmentWed, 27 Jan 2010 09:46:46 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E4BFD48B693BCF90852576B800512FF2EPA Extends the Stormwater Construction General Permit by One Yearhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/48A05981FE1E98B8852576B800511FB6WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is modifying the 2008 stormwater construction general permit, extending the permit by one year to June 30, 2011Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:46:05 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/48A05981FE1E98B8852576B800511FB6EPA orders Illinois dairy to stop unauthorized waste dischargeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F917B1F94E499538852576B7006395F1FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 10-OPA005 (Chicago - Jan. 26, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has ordered Westridge Dairy LLC, 2114 Ames Road, Red Bud, Ill., to stop all unauthorized waste discharges and to comply with the Clean Water ActTue, 26 Jan 2010 13:07:44 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F917B1F94E499538852576B7006395F1EPA penalizes Guam Waterworks Authority additional $57,000 for failing to complete water tank assessment http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4148F0EA72C588E852576B70002CFD2Assessment part of federal court order to improve its drinking water and wastewater systems (01/25/10) HONOLULU -- The U.SMon, 25 Jan 2010 19:30:42 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4148F0EA72C588E852576B70002CFD2EPA Pledges Support for Pompton Lakes Community; Outlines Its Role in DuPont Pompton Lakes Works Cleanup http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/212C5BF809483695852576B2005564F1(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified 10 actions that demonstrate its commitment to ensuring that the contamination from the DuPont Pompton Lakes Works facility is properly addressed and that people living in the nearby community are protectedThu, 21 Jan 2010 11:28:35 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/212C5BF809483695852576B2005564F1Southern California pipeline firm to pay $1.3 million to resolve Pyramid Lake oil dischargeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3894206BA9BE63FB852576B10076B3C8Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:36:32 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3894206BA9BE63FB852576B10076B3C8EPA Supports Innovative Environmental Justice Initiative in Camden, N.J.http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7807D630E9BF7E88852576AC005F12FB(New York, N.Y.) Highlighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) commitment to ensuring that everyone enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards, the people of Camden, N.JFri, 15 Jan 2010 12:18:27 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7807D630E9BF7E88852576AC005F12FBMississippi Landowner Fined for Filling Wetlandshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9D3C6DF2B3F08086852576AC0056A6CD(ATLANTA – Jan. 15, 2010) Rodney O. Corr will pay $100,000 for illegally filling wetlands on his property in Waveland, Miss., in violation of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). The impacted wetlands are adjacent to Edwards Bayou, a tributary to the Jourdan River in Hancock County, MissFri, 15 Jan 2010 10:46:27 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9D3C6DF2B3F08086852576AC0056A6CDEPA Proposes Standards to Protect Florida’s Waters: Action would decrease amount of phosphorus and nitrogen pollution http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/393728CBE28CE582852576AC00515A61WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing water quality standards to protect people’s health, aquatic life and the long term recreational uses of Florida’s waters, which are a critical part of the state’s economyFri, 15 Jan 2010 09:48:35 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/393728CBE28CE582852576AC00515A61EPA Examines Homes near Facet Enterprises in Elmira, NY for Contaminationhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A0E1F22FE4839F17852576AA006CCD50(New York, N.Y.) Concerns that harmful vapors from contamination in ground water below homes near the Facet Enterprises Superfund site in Elmira, New York, have prompted EPA to conduct another round of investigations of nearby homes this weekWed, 13 Jan 2010 16:13:02 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A0E1F22FE4839F17852576AA006CCD50$146,000 Grant to Spencer, Iowa, for Combined Sewer Separation Projecthttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F81F0321CE80E0C852576AA00615EA9Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 13, 2010) - EPA has awarded $146,000 to Spencer, Iowa, for ongoing planning and design for a multi-phased combined sewer separation projectWed, 13 Jan 2010 16:10:09 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F81F0321CE80E0C852576AA00615EA9Memorandum From Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator to All EPA Employeeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BB39E443097B5DF5852576A9006A5A86Colleagues: Almost one year ago, I began my work as Administrator. It has been a deeply fulfilling 12 months and a wonderful homecoming for me. As our first year together draws to a close, we must now look to the tasks aheadTue, 12 Jan 2010 14:21:39 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BB39E443097B5DF5852576A9006A5A86U.S. EPA to Initiate Rulemaking on Stormwater, CAFOs to Reduce Water Pollution, Backstop States in Chesapeake Bay Watershedhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BF0A768C94BBEC6F852576AA00609AC1Washington – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced today that EPA is initiating new federal rulemaking on stormwater and concentrated animal feeding operations to reduce water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershedMon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BF0A768C94BBEC6F852576AA00609AC1Federal, State and Local Officials to Break Ground on $62M in Improvements to Columbia, Mo., Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilityhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9CE86D3779C169B8852576A8005FC62AEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., January 11, 2010) - Ground will be broken on Thursday, January 14, for a $62 million construction project that will improve the Columbia Regional Wastewater Treatment FacilityMon, 11 Jan 2010 12:26:06 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9CE86D3779C169B8852576A8005FC62AEPA Announces More Than $9 Million in Beach Grants To Help Protect Swimmers http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/87573D4377021F3F852576A5005479FCWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making almost $10 million in grants available to 37 eligible coastal and Great Lakes states, territories and tribes to monitor beach water quality and notify the public of conditions that may be unsafe for swimmingFri, 8 Jan 2010 15:04:56 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/87573D4377021F3F852576A5005479FCE-media kit: Hermosa Beach Strand Gets $1.3M in Recovery Act Funds For “Green” Improvements to Protect Pacific Oceanhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4C80640683FAFE4852576A5006A7F0DFri, 8 Jan 2010 14:23:13 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4C80640683FAFE4852576A5006A7F0D