U.S. EPA News http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/RSSRecentNews!open en-us http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/66B42DE17A7945F185257674007F4949(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from Maryland organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programs. EPA will take applications through DecFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:47 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/66B42DE17A7945F185257674007F4949http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/520B85F3537E122E85257674007F0D9B(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from Virginia organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programs. EPA will take applications through DecFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:10:12 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/520B85F3537E122E85257674007F0D9Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A3C08C3004EE333085257674007EBD63(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from West Virginia organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programs. EPA will take applications through DecFri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:22 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A3C08C3004EE333085257674007EBD63http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EC8D03EC513875E085257674007E160C(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from Pennsylvania organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programs. EPA will take applications through DecFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:52 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EC8D03EC513875E085257674007E160Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2C61EB9261E6531985257674007DABDB(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from Delaware organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programs. EPA will take applications through DecFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:30 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2C61EB9261E6531985257674007DABDBhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/90C04024AF9AF8DF85257674007CA861(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from District of Columbia organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programsFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:46:33 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/90C04024AF9AF8DF85257674007CA861http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B02C2F2F5BED760F85257674007C3C74(PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic Regional Office is accepting applications from organizations seeking funding to help develop new or improve existing environmental education programs. EPA will take applications through DecFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:40 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B02C2F2F5BED760F85257674007C3C74http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8FC8EF2606F632298525767400632A3FWASHINGTON - For the fifth consecutive year, EPA is reporting an increase in fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for new cars and light duty trucksFri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:28 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8FC8EF2606F632298525767400632A3Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B6A2F92A505C9DD385257674005DA16BWASHINGTON - New interactive tracking tools are now available on EPA’s Web site to help the public follow nation-wide changes in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from coal-fired power plantsFri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:56 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B6A2F92A505C9DD385257674005DA16Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4424E0FEEFFCC95385257672006C4F86WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programsThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4424E0FEEFFCC95385257672006C4F86http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3C5CDDC745E8E9508525767300760777NEWARK, Del. (November 19, 2009) -- In a ceremony today EPA recognized the Christiana Care Health System with a Trailblazer Award for its environmental leadership. The award was presented to Christiana Care President and CEO Dr. Bob Laskowski by U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Shawn MThu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:59 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3C5CDDC745E8E9508525767300760777http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/02ACEA702EF61EE185257673006CDA5CU.S. EPA Calls for Green Innovators Agency Accepts Nominations for 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award (11/19/09--SAN FRANCISCO) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting nominations for the 15th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:53:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/02ACEA702EF61EE185257673006CDA5Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BCE36FDA18614BBC85257673006BE389(Boston, Mass. – Nov. 19, 2009) – The Timberlane School District is the first school district in New Hampshire to have multiple buildings cited for superior energy performanceThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BCE36FDA18614BBC85257673006BE389http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CACB78B39DA74784852576730069F16A(Seattle, Wash. – Nov. 19, 2009) The people of Nelson Island and nearby coastal communities will be better able to protect themselves from toxic chemicals thanks to a nearly $300,000 Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CACB78B39DA74784852576730069F16Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D931638C50AE881E8525767300647CF4WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) have formalized a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance capacity to address climate change. Signing the Memorandum were EPA Administrator Lisa PThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:22:31 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D931638C50AE881E8525767300647CF4http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8126184351BAE79C85257673005D8F80FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2009 WASHINGTON – EPA is accepting nominations for the 15th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsThu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:18 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8126184351BAE79C85257673005D8F80http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E6EF674CB3EDE0C285257673005B6936(Dallas, Texas – November 19, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $105,000 to the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. The Tribe will use the funds to provide continued support for their water pollution control programThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:39:54 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E6EF674CB3EDE0C285257673005B6936http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/90BA0CB5AA8889F585257673005A19C6(Dallas, Texas – November 19, 2009) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $80,000 to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma. The Tribe will use the funds to provide continued support for their water pollution control programThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:43 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/90BA0CB5AA8889F585257673005A19C6http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/63011375011D0E098525767300568FD1SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programsThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:23:53 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/63011375011D0E098525767300568FD1http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/55D7882C574E3939852576730055CE7C(Boston, Mass. – Nov. 19, 2009) – The City of Bridgeport, Conn. was selected by EPA as one of 10 communities nationwide to highlight ways to address environmental justice challengesThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:38:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/55D7882C574E3939852576730055CE7Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/265C0B897CB3AB3185257672006F3002(Seattle, Wash.—Nov. 18, 2009) Three companies in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are the target of enforcement actions for their failure to follow federal pesticide laws, according to orders issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. J.RWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:26:26 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/265C0B897CB3AB3185257672006F3002http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C3FA108581C91FFB85257672006F1F53FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA231 (CHICAGO - Nov. 18, 2009) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 said today that results from a second round of samples collected from the Midland, Saginaw and Bay City, Mich., water supply systems show no dioxin or furan contaminationWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:19:24 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C3FA108581C91FFB85257672006F1F53http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2685BA47FB29958A85257672006DF01F(Atlanta, Ga. – November 18, 2009) The U.SWed, 18 Nov 2009 15:03:59 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2685BA47FB29958A85257672006DF01Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A8CB51F8D753019D85257672005A5E8CCONTACT: William Omohundro, 312-353-8254, omohundro.william@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA230 (Chicago - Nov. 18, 2009) U.SWed, 18 Nov 2009 11:32:19 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A8CB51F8D753019D85257672005A5E8Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/528620CF18AEC9B1852576720054141A(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a proposal to prohibit vessel waste discharges within the South Shore Estuary Reserve of Long IslandWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:21:22 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/528620CF18AEC9B1852576720054141Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/319313D77846E0E2852576720052CECCCONTACT: William Omohundro, 312-353-8254, omohundro.william@epa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-OPA229 (Chicago - Nov. 18, 2009) The U.SWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:06:39 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/319313D77846E0E2852576720052CECChttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/745A1D978EBF357C852576710081BF80(Denver, Colo. -- November 17, 2009) The U.STue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:15 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/745A1D978EBF357C852576710081BF80http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4F784EC81407EC3E85257671007B9DD5EPA, Utah DEQ, other partners to focus on children’s health (Denver, Colo. - November 17, 2009) – U.S Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa PTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:32:52 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4F784EC81407EC3E85257671007B9DD5http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5D690C37699E9E4A85257671007A6626WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for audio/video (AV) products to earn the Energy Star labelTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:16:55 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5D690C37699E9E4A85257671007A6626http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4DCB340A6D523608525767100770756WASHINGTON – For the first time in nearly 40 years, EPA is proposing to strengthen the nation’s sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standard to protect public health. Power plants and other industrial facilities emit SO2 directly into the airTue, 17 Nov 2009 16:42:43 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F4DCB340A6D523608525767100770756