U.S. EPA News for Region 06 http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/81EC5D53846FB496852576C50057AEC3(Dallas, Texas – February 9, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cease and desist administrative order to NuCo Energy, Inc. of Beggs, Oklahoma, for violations of the federal Clean Water ActTue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/81EC5D53846FB496852576C50057AEC3http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BDDDA1FF92FA78AC852576C400614D7B(Dallas, Texas – February 8, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cease and desist administrative order to Linn Energy, LLC, of Houston, Texas, for violations of the federal Clean Water ActMon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BDDDA1FF92FA78AC852576C400614D7Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/359E19C4BDB66BF5852576B9005BA85B(Dallas, Texas – January 28, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Pilgreen Fuel and Farm Supply of Waurika, Oklahoma, $1,450 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water ActThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/359E19C4BDB66BF5852576B9005BA85Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6E81AF7CEB5C4516852576B800693FDDWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6E81AF7CEB5C4516852576B800693FDDhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/DA1F0D5375117656852576B8006463D8(Dallas, Texas – January 27, 2010) The U.S. Army Fort Hood has partnered again with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by setting new goals to recycle lead batteries, reduce or eliminate lead wheel weights, and recycle lead projectiles throughout the base’s various operationsWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/DA1F0D5375117656852576B8006463D8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CBAD79E5EBD1A4A2852576B80053F642(Dallas, Texas – January 27, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,750,102 to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). The funds will be used by NMED to support the Clean Water Action Plan in Priority 1 watersheds in the State of New MexicoWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CBAD79E5EBD1A4A2852576B80053F642http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EF44311958B9095A852576B6006FFB9E(Dallas, Texas – January 25, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that for the first time Lake Travis Independent School District, Austin, Texas, appears on EPA’s Top 20 K-12 list of the largest green power purchasers among primary and secondary schoolsMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EF44311958B9095A852576B6006FFB9Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FD180B29A4189D30852576B6005C5D49(Dallas, Texas – January 25, 2010) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 today announced the air toxics monitoring data from seven Texas schools has been posted on the agency’s Web siteMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FD180B29A4189D30852576B6005C5D49http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2267A7FE44B9CB36852576B6004A845EFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2010 *************MEDIA ADVISORY**************** TODAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Highlight Environmental Justice Initiatives at a Conference in New Orleans (Dallas, Texas – January 25, 2010) U.SMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2267A7FE44B9CB36852576B6004A845Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1CA5C6D8FB946470852576B30076AB90FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2010 *************MEDIA ADVISORY**************** MONDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Highlight Environmental Justice Initiatives at a Conference in New Orleans (Dallas, Texas – January 22, 2010) U.SFri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1CA5C6D8FB946470852576B30076AB90http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5ED5CDAB065AC4C0852576AC005B2C68(Dallas, Texas – January 15, 2010) The Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Medical Center has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recycle lead batteries throughout its hospital facilities located in Albuquerque, New MexicoFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5ED5CDAB065AC4C0852576AC005B2C68http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/56764F3C8A43D427852576AC005AEF3A(Dallas, Texas – January 15, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the Demco Oil and Gas Company of Blackwell, Oklahoma, $900 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water ActFri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/56764F3C8A43D427852576AC005AEF3Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4E7DDCB4D165C12D852576AB006CE93D(Dallas, Texas – January 14, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency today recognized the Keller Independent School District with a National Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Award at the annual Tools for Schools symposium held in Washington D.CThu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4E7DDCB4D165C12D852576AB006CE93Dhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5211CA2EB90B0FAE852576AB0056BC5F(Dallas, Texas – January 14, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined AEXCO Petroleum, Inc. of Edmond, Oklahoma, $800 for violating federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water ActThu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5211CA2EB90B0FAE852576AB0056BC5Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B059353B3A457D11852576AB005688EE(Dallas, Texas – January 14, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $64,500 to A Nurtured World Incorporated (ANWI)Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B059353B3A457D11852576AB005688EEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F087E5374B6B02D8852576AA0056662C(Dallas, Texas – January 13, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $30,600 to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS is initiating a groundwater/soil study north of Bosquecito in Socorro County, New Mexico. In partnership with EPA, U.SWed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F087E5374B6B02D8852576AA0056662Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9A3DC3290054E233852576A9005FB6FF(Dallas, Texas – January 12, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $676,907 to the State of Oklahoma’s Office of the Secretary of Environment. The state will use the funds for three projectsTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9A3DC3290054E233852576A9005FB6FFhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1EE8D8C538BB216C85257690005C76CF(Dallas, Texas – December 18, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $31,101,800 to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1EE8D8C538BB216C85257690005C76CFhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D17DFEC4FDF3EA478525768D006B17FF(Dallas, Texas – December 15, 2009) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 today announced the results of air toxics monitoring data from five Texas schools has been posted on the agency’s Web siteTue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D17DFEC4FDF3EA478525768D006B17FFhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4F4D1BA0D8345320852576880054EFF2(Dallas, Texas – December 10, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cease and desist administrative order to the Roberson Oil Company, Inc. of Ada, Oklahoma, for violations of the federal Clean Water ActThu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4F4D1BA0D8345320852576880054EFF2http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CB2700EA3B1BF6D585257687005E3E15(Dallas, Texas – December 9, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a cease and desist administrative order to the Thomas Exploration Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for violations of the federal Clean Water ActWed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CB2700EA3B1BF6D585257687005E3E15http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/82678B4D4A76667A85257686006B6C8C(Dallas, Texas – December 8, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the TE Product Pipeline Company, LLC, of Baytown, Texas, $25,855 for violating the Clean Water ActTue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/82678B4D4A76667A85257686006B6C8Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8EDAA022056D7E3985257685006A7C4A(Dallas, Texas – December 7, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring an Environmental Health Fair featuring free health screenings and health information. EPA will be joined by more than 20 local and state agencies in providing information, testing and examsMon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8EDAA022056D7E3985257685006A7C4Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AE519E1308F5825485257685005CFBF2(Dallas, Texas – December 7, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $932,000 to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ)Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AE519E1308F5825485257685005CFBF2http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AFE7EFEE20A7279985257685005B71C7(Dallas, Texas – December 7, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $4,192,888 to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AFE7EFEE20A7279985257685005B71C7http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BF7F584D4D957CFE8525768200643D5C(Dallas, Texas – December 4, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,059,200 to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (LDHH). The funds will be used to manage Louisiana’s drinking water programFri, 4 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BF7F584D4D957CFE8525768200643D5Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0BBEA527A31E05AF852576800057EA51(Dallas, Texas – December 2, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $735,920 to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH)Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0BBEA527A31E05AF852576800057EA51http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D25E4CD5500EC6D78525767F005C0586(Dallas, Texas – December 1, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $147,000 to the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council of New MexicoTue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D25E4CD5500EC6D78525767F005C0586http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/08EDBA0505CDE6008525767E005BFF7A(Dallas, Texas – November 30, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $30,000 to the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma. The Tribe will use the funds to improve water quality in the Neosho River, Spring River, Sycamore Creek, Lost Creek, and Brush Creek watershedsMon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/08EDBA0505CDE6008525767E005BFF7Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5E1DDE45A680EAE48525767900574047(Dallas, Texas – November 25, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $100,000 to the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma. The Tribe will use the funds to provide continued support for their water pollution control programWed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5E1DDE45A680EAE48525767900574047