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/0/1E92E0812F7F6B6A85257F450066B82BWASHINGTON – Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, six federal agencies joined together to announce the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the U.SMon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1E92E0812F7F6B6A85257F450066B82Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/598EAD7FA8D65DFE85257F450063B516Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lenexa, Kan., Jan. 25, 2016) - Ozark County Homegrown Food Project in Gainesville, Mo., has been selected as one of 27 rural community projects across the country to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local foodMon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/598EAD7FA8D65DFE85257F450063B516http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/20106AD49784A05B85257F41006EF14BWASHINGTON -- In 2014, 84% of the 25 billion pounds of toxic chemical waste managed at the nation's industrial facilities was not released into the environment due to the use of preferred waste management practices like recycling, energy recovery and treatment, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report. The remaining 16% was released to the air, water or placed in some type of land disposalThu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/20106AD49784A05B85257F41006EF14Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9AE1A8BEC204794685257F41006A2EC4WASHINGTON - Today at 2:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a press call and webinar to discuss the 2014 Toxics Release Inventory National Analysis. TRI data are submitted annually to EPA, states, and tribes by facilities in industry sectors such as manufacturing, metal mining, electric utilities, and commercial hazardous wasteThu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9AE1A8BEC204794685257F41006A2EC4http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/185925516B72407485257F3E00550A2AEPA Administrator Visits Miriam’s Kitchen to Announce New Faith & Food Program EPA Food Steward’s Initiative Helps Faith Groups Reduce Wasted Food Washington – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy joined Miriam’s Kitchen and Western Presbyterian Church to announce EPA’s new Food Steward’s initiative, a pledge and toolkit for faith and community groups to reduce wasted foodMon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/185925516B72407485257F3E00550A2Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/529E9220C18371DA85257F3B0051A595Test Your Home for Radon, You May Prevent Lung Cancer  Radon kills 21,000 Americans each year; readily available tests can warn of high levels in homes  WASHINGTON – January is National Radon Action Month and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer. Make 2016 a healthier, safer new year by testing your homeFri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/529E9220C18371DA85257F3B0051A595http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2988EB5488E8D7EA85257F3B0050E5E1MONDAY: EPA Administrator Visits Miriam’s Kitchen, Announces Wasted Food Initiative Food Steward’s Pledge engages faith communities on a major environmental, social, economic issue Washington – On Monday, January 18, U.S. Environmental Protection Administrator Gina McCarthy will join Miriam’s Kitchen and Western Presbyterian Church to announce the release of EPA’s new Food Steward’s initiativeFri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2988EB5488E8D7EA85257F3B0050E5E1http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5250825D4F39D44485257F380070F4EEWASHINGTON- On Thursday, January 14, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, in follow-up to the State of the Union, will participate in a series of interconnected events regarding the green energy economy in Toledo, Ohio. McCarthy’s first stop will be Owens Community College, where she will tour vocational training labs and meet with students and faculty. She will then visit the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) on the campus of the University of ToledoWed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5250825D4F39D44485257F380070F4EEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E418F2BD321CAD9F85257F390052F5BEWASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a survey showing that $271 billion is needed to maintain and improve the nation’s wastewater infrastructure, including the pipes that carry wastewater to treatment plants, the technology that treats the water, and methods for managing stormwater runoff. The survey is a collaboration between EPA, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territoriesWed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/E418F2BD321CAD9F85257F390052F5BEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/931145F4187148AC85257F3800636DD5WASHINGTON- On Thursday, January 14, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, in follow-up to the State of the Union, will participate in a series of interconnected events regarding the green energy economy in Toledo, Ohio. McCarthy’s first stop will be Owens Community College, where she will tour vocational training labs and meet with students and faculty. She will then visit the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) on the campus of the University of ToledoTue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/931145F4187148AC85257F3800636DD5http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/47C033381E29458585257F3400512470Up to $1 million to be distributed among winning submissions WASHINGTON - Today, the U.SFri, 8 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/47C033381E29458585257F3400512470http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FBAD9A9A51B9A4DA85257F330054074CWASHINGTON – Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will discuss the domestic and international implications of the Paris Agreement for the future of climate policy and diplomacy. WHAT: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will discuss climate policy and diplomacy at the Council on Foreign Relations. WHEN: Thursday, January 7, 12:30 to 1:30 p.mThu, 7 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FBAD9A9A51B9A4DA85257F330054074Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8785E887ABC7C1DA85257F320052BDC6WASHINGTON- On Thursday, January 7, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will discuss the domestic and international implications of the Paris Agreement for the future of climate policy and diplomacy. WHAT: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will discuss climate policy and diplomacy at the Council on Foreign Relations. WHEN: Thursday, January 7, 2016, 12:30 to 1:30 p.mWed, 6 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8785E887ABC7C1DA85257F320052BDC6http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/63E7FB0E47B1AA3685257F320050A7E3WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators. EPA’s assessment, prepared in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, indicates that imidacloprid potentially poses risk to hives when the pesticide comes in contact with certain crops that attract pollinatorsWed, 6 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/63E7FB0E47B1AA3685257F320050A7E3http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A7E56316C4832A9C85257F32005040ACWASHINGTON-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some pollinators. EPA’s assessment, prepared in collaboration with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation, indicates that imidacloprid potentially poses risk to hives when the pesticide comes in contact with certain crops that attract pollinatorsWed, 6 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A7E56316C4832A9C85257F32005040AChttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AC7B52362207DAD785257F300060442EWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, today filed a civil complaint in federal court in Detroit, Michigan against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Porsche AG, and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (collectively referred to as Volkswagen) Mon, 4 Jan 2016 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AC7B52362207DAD785257F300060442Ehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A0114BE9C030C0B385257F1D006B3D26WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its annual enforcement and compliance results highlighted by large cases that reduce pollution, level the playing field for responsible companies, and protect public health in communities across the countryWed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/A0114BE9C030C0B385257F1D006B3D26http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BD39FD8E80DD703585257F1D006040FEDecember 16, 2015 EPA Reports: Automakers Beat Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Third Straight Year Fuel economy steady at highest level ever recorded WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that manufacturers have surpassed the more stringent 2014 standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while model year 2014 fuel economy remains steady at the highest level ever recordedWed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BD39FD8E80DD703585257F1D006040FEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/89D36E632B5A346F85257F19007289A7This agreement will be seen as a historic moment, a time when the world came together, turned the corner and decided we would put words into action and embrace one of our greatest challenges, combating the threat of climate change. I thank President Obama for his leadership on this issueSat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/89D36E632B5A346F85257F19007289A7http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C7F63F4997E04C2785257F180062ED69WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the award of more than $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The rebates are going to 85 school bus fleets in 35 states, each of which will receive rebates through EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) fundingFri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C7F63F4997E04C2785257F180062ED69http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7CAF35D0FA9AF69385257F14007C8711WASHINGTON - EPA is cosponsoring a public seminar with the Environmental Law Institute (ELI): “CERCLA @35: Looking Back, Looking Forward.” Panelists will discuss Superfund’s origins, highlight some of the program’s successes and shortcomings in its early years, and address the Superfund legacy in a larger context, examining where contaminated site regulation and cleanup may go from here, and extrapolating lessons other jurisdictions can learn from the United States’ Superfund experienceMon, 7 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7CAF35D0FA9AF69385257F14007C8711http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/18443BC3853924A685257F1000635BFEWASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with the J.R. Simplot Company that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations related to modifications made at Simplot’s five sulfuric acid plants near Lathrop, Calif., Pocatello, Idaho and Rock Springs, WyoThu, 3 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/18443BC3853924A685257F1000635BFEhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AB2CB37D33DFBCCC85257F1000555066WASHINGTON – From December 5-10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will participate in a series of public events as part of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, France. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will speak about the progress the U.S. has made under President Obama’s Climate Action Plan and the need for ambitious climate targets from all countriesThu, 3 Dec 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AB2CB37D33DFBCCC85257F1000555066http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/40608A3436BADB5085257F0D006C0436EPA Finalizes Increases in Renewable Fuel Levels  (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program today for the years 2014, 2015 and 2016, and final volume requirements for biomass-based diesel for 2014 to 2017Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/40608A3436BADB5085257F0D006C0436http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8EA05F8F0846CFB285257F0700748CF8WASHINGTON — As the White House announced today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will be traveling to Paris for the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference during the 2nd week, December 5-10, to focus on the progress the U.S. has made under President Obama’s Climate Action Plan and the need for ambitious climate targets from all countriesTue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/8EA05F8F0846CFB285257F0700748CF8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/24E4F38769BB067085257F0200743D0CWASHINGTON –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications through January 29, 2016, for its second annual Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards. “Safer Choice partners and award winners have shown that safer products are good for the health of our families, the environment, and business,” said EPA assistant administrator Jim JonesThu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/24E4F38769BB067085257F0200743D0Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/94FADCE9A95F777885257F02006B0F47WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice today announced a settlement with HollyFrontier Corporation subsidiaries (HollyFrontier Refining & Marketing LLC, Frontier El Dorado Refining, LLC, Holly Refining & Marketing Company-Woods Cross, LLC, and Navajo Refining Company, LLC) that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations regarding fuel quality emissions standards and testing requirements at three HollyFrontier facilitiesThu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/94FADCE9A95F777885257F02006B0F47http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C188876C39618E3D85257F00004C683CWASHINGTON - On Wednesday, November 18, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will join a Q&A session at a breakfast event, “At the Table with Bloomberg Politics.” Administrator McCarthy will be interviewed by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann (Co-Managing Editors, Bloomberg Politics and Co-hosts, “With All Due Respect,” Bloomberg Television)Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C188876C39618E3D85257F00004C683Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/78F8D7C6B801B81E85257F00005181BBWASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updates to the agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) to address interstate air quality impacts for the 2008 ozone air quality standards. The proposed updates would reduce summertime emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) from power plants that contribute to downwind ozone problems in the eastern half of the U.STue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/78F8D7C6B801B81E85257F00005181BBhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B1667FC94B9BC17C85257F0000489DC1WASHINGTON- Today at 11:30 a.m. EST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a media call about an update to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. EPA is committed to protecting the lives and health of Americans by addressing the problem of air pollution that is transported across state linesTue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B1667FC94B9BC17C85257F0000489DC1