U.S. EPA News for Headquarters http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C51BF3000E1B9EB8852579FF0076DCCAWASHINGTON – Tomorrow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Chief Financial Officer Barbara Bennett will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies on EPA’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 budget. On February 13, the Obama Administration proposed an FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for EPATue, 15 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C51BF3000E1B9EB8852579FF0076DCCAhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/081A801EBD4B1958852579FE004E205FWASHINGTON – Today U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Department of Commerce Secretary John E. Bryson announced efforts to launch an environmental technology initiative to help create American jobs in the growing environmental industry. Announced at EPA’s first Technology Market Summit, this initiative, which will include a comprehensive web based portal, will promote American environmental technology, products and services in the global marketplaceMon, 14 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/081A801EBD4B1958852579FE004E205Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3ED8555AE6DB2B3A852579FB0055FE1DWASHINGTON, DC – Monday, May 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American University will jointly sponsor a technology market summit that brings together government, industry, academia, and investment decision makers to accelerate the development and adoption of American-made technologies to achieve economic growth through environmental protection. At 8:45 am Monday morning, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.SFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3ED8555AE6DB2B3A852579FB0055FE1Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4DA9A5693E0C5215852579FA00499E35WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the systems used at gas station pumps to capture harmful gasoline vapors while refueling cars can be phased out. Modern vehicles are equipped to capture those emissions. This final rule is part of the Obama Administration’s initiative to ensure that regulations protect public health and the environment without being unnecessarily burdensome to American businessesThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4DA9A5693E0C5215852579FA00499E35http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C9B5998D8D45E168852579F8005C9453WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding three new hazardous waste sites that pose risks to people’s health and the environment to the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites. EPA’s Superfund program investigates and cleans up the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in the countryWed, 9 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C9B5998D8D45E168852579F8005C9453http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/837566F324A4BBBF852579F90069BA00WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the final report on alternatives to nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) through the Design for the Environment (DfE) Alternatives Assessment Program. NPEs are widely used surfactants with a range of industrial applications and are commonly found in consumer products, such as laundry detergents. When released into the environment, they can be persistent and highly toxic to aquatic organismsWed, 9 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/837566F324A4BBBF852579F90069BA00http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1224E5CD2897669F852579F400697788WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft underground injection control (UIC) program permitting guidance for class II wells that use diesel fuels during hydraulic fracturing activities. EPA developed the draft guidance to clarify how companies can comply with a law passed by Congress in 2005, which exempted hydraulic fracturing operations from the requirement to obtain a UIC permit, except in cases where diesel fuel is used as a fracturing fluidFri, 4 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1224E5CD2897669F852579F400697788http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9725165167F237B1852579F1007176E7WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today published a list of 28 chemicals and two viruses that approximately 6,000 public water systems will monitor from 2013 to 2015 as part of the agency’s unregulated contaminant monitoring program, which collects data for contaminants suspected to be present in drinking water, but that do not have health-based standards set under the Safe Drinking Water ActTue, 1 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9725165167F237B1852579F1007176E7http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/82A521A65A9B21F0852579F1005CE183WASHINGTON – Working closely with states and tribes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is identifying areas that meet or do not meet the 2008 air quality standards for ground-level ozone, known as smog. The agency’s approach to implementing these standards will improve air quality, protect public health, increase certainty for states and tribes, maximize flexibilities and minimize the burden on state, tribal and local governmentsTue, 1 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/82A521A65A9B21F0852579F1005CE183http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7067070341B72F3B852579F1004E7958WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging Americans to take action against asthma by learning more about the disease and how it affects their families and communities. Nearly 26 million Americans, including more than 7 million children, are affected by this chronic respiratory disease, including low income and minority populations at the highest rates. "Asthma is a disease that touches the lives of American families every dayTue, 1 May 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7067070341B72F3B852579F1004E7958http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6F96C00F747C533B852579ED0065DC69(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it has honored two organizations in the U.S. Virgin Islands with Environmental Quality Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Mayor Dana Redd of Camden, New Jersey to present the awards to this year’s recipients at a ceremony at EPA’s offices in ManhattanFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6F96C00F747C533B852579ED0065DC69http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5C529DCD8E9910DD852579EC005E0436WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will meet with students and faculty at American University Friday morning to discuss EPA’s work to protect the health of the American people and strengthen our economy by keeping our environment clean. WHAT: Speech and Q & A with American University students and faculty

 WHEN: 10:30 a.mThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5C529DCD8E9910DD852579EC005E0436http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/67080215612D011E852579EA0077EDA3WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded more than $1 million in grants to 15 university and college teams from across the country who participated in the 8th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for their innovative environmental solutionsWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/67080215612D011E852579EA0077EDA3http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/365A8B086FF5958B852579EB004C6BCFWASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Hess Corporation has agreed to pay an $850,000 civil penalty and spend more than $45 million in new pollution controls to resolve Clean Air Act violations at its Port Reading, N.J., refineryWed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/365A8B086FF5958B852579EB004C6BCFhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7675AC4AC6471930852579EA004F8897WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the public release of a web-based mapping tool developed for Federal agencies to facilitate more efficient and effective environmental reviews and project planningTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7675AC4AC6471930852579EA004F8897http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F93EDC61DB971EB8852579E6005C53FAWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality and Americans’ health. In addition to these grants, approximately $9 million will be available through direct state allocationsMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F93EDC61DB971EB8852579E6005C53FAhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2130CEC25FB8F73E852579E90058A8D1WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily using clean, renewable electricity from resources such as solar, wind, and low-impact hydropower. Intel Corporation tops the list as the largest single user of green power, followed by Kohl’s Department Stores and Microsoft Corporation. Combined, the Top 50 partners are using more than 15 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annuallyMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2130CEC25FB8F73E852579E90058A8D1http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0EB060611195B0E2852579E90050E58EWASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan was joined today by White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to announce the first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, a list including 78 schools that span 29 states and D.C. The announcement was made during a visit to Stoddert Elementary School, one of D.C.’s two honoreesMon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0EB060611195B0E2852579E90050E58Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0D73BF713843674B852579E600569C93WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, and Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Nancy Sutley will announce the first U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools at 10:30 a.m. ET on Monday, April 23, at Stoddert Elementary School in Washington, D.CFri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0D73BF713843674B852579E600569C93http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B4C93D89C1CB1C4B852579E50068A9A4WASHINGTON – On April 21-23, 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will co-sponsor the 8th Annual National Sustainable Design Expo on the National Mall, Washington, D.C. The expo brings together more than 30 exhibitors from nonprofits and government agencies showcasing innovative environmental solutionsThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B4C93D89C1CB1C4B852579E50068A9A4http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A329D5A1800D54BB852579E4007DF73DWASHINGTON - In response to a court deadline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce harmful air pollution associated with oil and natural gas production. The updated standards, required by the Clean Air Act, were informed by the important feedback from a range of stakeholders including the public, public health groups, states and industryWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A329D5A1800D54BB852579E4007DF73Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C742DF7944B37C50852579E400594F8FWASHINGTON – In response to a court deadline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce harmful air pollution associated with oil and natural gas production. The updated standards, required by the Clean Air Act, were informed by the important feedback from a range of stakeholders including the public, public health groups, states and industryWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C742DF7944B37C50852579E400594F8Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8DCE747084A04685852579E4004C1E8BWASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator Gina McCarthy will hold a press conference call today at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss a Clean Air Act announcement. WHO: Gina McCarthy, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation WHAT: Press call to discuss a Clean Air Act announcement WHEN: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 1 p.m. EDT HOW: Members of the press interested in participating should dial in 15 minutes prior to the callWed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8DCE747084A04685852579E4004C1E8Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B449D91A0BCCAAA1852579E2006B012AWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Office of the Tennessee Attorney General announced a comprehensive Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with the City of Memphis, Tenn. Memphis has agreed to make improvements to its sewer systems to eliminate unauthorized overflows of untreated raw sewage. Memphis estimates such work will cost approximately $250 millionMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B449D91A0BCCAAA1852579E2006B012Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FD673DD2C01AEA26852579E200566352WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 17th annual U.S. greenhouse gas inventory. The final report shows overall emissions in 2010 increased by 3.2 percent from the previous year. The trend is attributed to an increase in energy consumption across all economic sectors, due to increasing energy demand associated with an expanding economy, and increased demand for electricity for air conditioning due to warmer summer weather during 2010Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FD673DD2C01AEA26852579E200566352http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D671629E248CFA08852579DF006A97FCWASHINGTON – Today, three federal agencies announced a formal partnership to coordinate and align all research associated with development of our nation’s abundant unconventional natural gas and oil resources. The partnership exemplifies the cross-government coordination required under President Obama’s executive order released earlier today, which created a new Interagency Working Group to Support Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas ResourcesFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D671629E248CFA08852579DF006A97FChttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/98AA9881FAA5FDFC852579DF004E9AF3WASHINGTON— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule to require electronic reporting for certain information submitted to the agency under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).The action is an important milestone in the agency’s effort to increase transparency and public access to chemical information in order to help Americans protect their health and environmentFri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/98AA9881FAA5FDFC852579DF004E9AF3http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F44410D94C8A098852579DD004A0183WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the annual list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings for 2011. The list of 25 cities is headed by Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Houston, Dallas, Riverside, Calif. and BostonWed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F44410D94C8A098852579DD004A0183http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1146E74C2C12B0F8852579D70069ADCCWASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three enforcement actions for violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) and other lead rules. The RRP rule requires the use of lead-safe work practices to ensure that common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition, which can create hazardous lead dust, are conducted properly by trained and certified contractors or individualsThu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1146E74C2C12B0F8852579D70069ADCChttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E841A5BBC6DD1082852579D7005B6347WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice today announced an innovative environmental agreement with Ohio-based Marathon Petroleum Company that already has significantly reduced air pollution from all six of the company’s petroleum refineries. In a first for the refining industry, Marathon has agreed to state-of-the-art controls on combustion devices known as flares and to a cap on the volume of waste gas it will send to its flaresThu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E841A5BBC6DD1082852579D7005B6347