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/0/4A45A5661216E66C85257EF10061867BWASHINGTON – Today, EPA is issuing a second notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. This NOV is also being issued to Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America. These five companies are collectively referred to as Volkswagen (VW)Mon, 2 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4A45A5661216E66C85257EF10061867Bhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/45224BDC7CDAF09585257EF1005966E8WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board will host a media call at 1:00 p.m. EST today, Monday, November 2, to provide an update on the agencies’ actions on VolkswagenMon, 2 Nov 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/45224BDC7CDAF09585257EF1005966E8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/36BAE0BC23D6921A85257EEB00505F3F\WASHINGTON - On Thursday, October 29, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will give the keynote address at the Maryland League of Conservation Voters’ (LCV) annual Environmental Leadership Awards dinner. Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo will receive Legislator of the Year and Prince George’s County Department of the Environment Director Adam Ortiz will receive the John V. Kabler award. WHAT: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver the keynote address at the Maryland LCV annual dinnerWed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/36BAE0BC23D6921A85257EEB00505F3Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D8AEBF0FEF8BFDD685257EEC004D805FEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will promote U.S. climate and environmental goals by leading the U.S. delegation to the Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, which will take place November 1-5 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Administrator McCarthy will also meet with key counterparts while in DubaiWed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D8AEBF0FEF8BFDD685257EEC004D805Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9E57FDD3FDA1B50B85257EEA00581D7CWASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will kick off Energy Star Day by sitting down with local school children to discuss how they can make a difference in protecting the environment from climate change in a live streamed event with Discovery Education. Administrator McCarthy will also encourage the children and people across the country to make a commitment to saving energy by taking the Energy Star PledgeTue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9E57FDD3FDA1B50B85257EEA00581D7Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0D3D2DBE30561BAD85257EEB00698FC7WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced 75 enforcement actions from the past year that require renovation contractors and training providers to protect people from harmful exposure to lead dust and debris, as required by EPA’s Lead-based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) regulationsTue, 27 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0D3D2DBE30561BAD85257EEB00698FC7http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/599FC38B88F1ED5E85257EE600496528WASHINGTON -- Today, the Center for American Progress will host a conversation with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to discuss the first-ever methane pollution standards that will require new and modified oil and gas facilities to use readily available technology to curb harmful and wasteful leaks of methane. WHAT: Discussion with EPA Administrator on how the proposed limits on methane pollution from the oil and gas sector can benefit the climate, human health, and worker safetyThu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/599FC38B88F1ED5E85257EE600496528http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3FF0CB1A7A87A20C85257EE600493258WASHINGTON- Today at 10:30 a.m. EDT, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a press call on updates on the Clean Power Plan. The Clean Power Plan, which for the first time puts national limits on carbon pollution, will cut U.S. carbon pollution from the power sector by 870 million tons, or 32 percent below 2005 levels, in 2030Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3FF0CB1A7A87A20C85257EE600493258http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F1EDBB765C7E78185257EE400523FD5SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday, October 20th, U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and United Farm Workers of America (UFW) president, Arturo Rodriguez, will participate in a farm tour and a meeting with farm workers at Pacific Triple E Farm to discuss stronger protections for agricultural workers under the recently updated Worker Protection Standard (WPS)Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F1EDBB765C7E78185257EE400523FD5http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2924D941ED0F1E2985257EE3006EA804WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring 40 truck carriers and, for the first time ever, a barge carrier, as industry leaders in supply chain environmental and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay Excellence Awards today. Awardees are environmentally responsible carriers that move more goods more miles with lower emissions and less energyMon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2924D941ED0F1E2985257EE3006EA804http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/159307C042C6999485257EE3004FD309WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing 22 Green Power Partners and three renewable energy suppliers across the country—including Apple, Microsoft, TD Bank, Intel, Kohl’s, the National Hockey League and Northwestern University -- for achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate changeMon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/159307C042C6999485257EE3004FD309http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/31EF5315DF61D4B485257EE3006CF455SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday, October 20th, U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and United Farm Workers of America (UFW) president, Arturo Rodriguez, will participate in a farm tour and a meeting with farm workers at Pacific Triple E Farm to discuss stronger protections for agricultural workers under the recently updated Worker Protection Standard (WPS)Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/31EF5315DF61D4B485257EE3006CF455http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7652D60AEE8715CA85257EE3005128C8WASHINGTON - On Monday, October 19th, US EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver remarks at the National Congress of American Indians 72nd Annual Convention and Marketplace in San Diego, Calif. Administrator McCarthy will highlight EPA’s work with tribal governments to promote the health and safety of our lands. The Administrator will also discuss the importance of recent national policies like the Clean Power Plan to tribal nations. WHO: Gina McCarthy, U.SMon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/7652D60AEE8715CA85257EE3005128C8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1E09F93CE1151E7785257EDF0056A98FWASHINGTON – Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy joined private and public sector leaders for a second annual White House roundtable discussion about the progress made and new steps taken to curb emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning. Administrator McCarthy announced several new actions the agency will take to help support a smooth transition to climate-friendly alternatives to HFCsThu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/1E09F93CE1151E7785257EDF0056A98Fhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C67BB07FBF81D12785257EDD00626381WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the 2015 winners of the coveted SmartWay Excellence Awards for retailers, manufacturers and logistics companies. The awards honors the top performing SmartWay partner companies that demonstrate how businesses can shrink their carbon footprints and contribute to healthier air all while saving on fuel costs as they move goods across AmericaTue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C67BB07FBF81D12785257EDD00626381http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CCE2A82502442BFF85257EDD004C3778WASHINGTON – Today, Tuesday, October 13, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host the third Vehicle Technology Showcase in Ann Arbor, Mich. The event will highlight advanced technology to increase fuel efficiency and reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions from heavy duty trucks. EPA will also give out the annual SmartWay awards to top-performing partners for cutting the carbon footprints of their freight supply chains. WHEN: Tuesday, October 13 12:15 p.mTue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CCE2A82502442BFF85257EDD004C3778http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B0A0649BA7556FEB85257ED900595C4AMIAMI – Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver keynote remarks and sign a memorandum of understanding at the 29th Annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ Conference, “Championing Hispanic Higher Education Success: Empowering Students, Enhancing Collaboration.” WHAT: Remarks and Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding WHO: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy WHEN: Monday, October 12, 2015, Remarks and Signing start at 1:12 p.mMon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B0A0649BA7556FEB85257ED900595C4Ahttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F9CA9AB9E71F8F8C85257ED90064A249Fri, 9 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F9CA9AB9E71F8F8C85257ED90064A249http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/08073B2FA340762185257ED800705C97WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants selected for award to 40 non-profit and tribal organizations working to address environmental justice (EJ) issues nationwide. The grants enable these organizations to conduct research, provide education, and develop solutions to local health and environmental issues in minority and low-income communities overburdened by harmful pollutionThu, 8 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/08073B2FA340762185257ED800705C97http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4079FE8BAD0F463C85257ED8004CC0E8WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the 2015 WaterSense award winners for creating, rebating, communicating and educating consumers about WaterSense-labeled products, homes and programs. These 17 winners and more than 1,700 other WaterSense partners have helped Americans save 1.1 trillion gallons of water and $21.7 billion in water and energy bills since 2006Thu, 8 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4079FE8BAD0F463C85257ED8004CC0E8http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/61822EFC3B46E43385257ED80064DE07WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1.2 million in competitive grants selected for award to 40 non-profit and tribal organizations working to address environmental justice (EJ) issues nationwide. The grants enable these organizations to conduct research, provide education, and develop solutions to local health and environmental issues in minority and low-income communities overburdened by harmful pollutionThu, 8 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/61822EFC3B46E43385257ED80064DE07http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9A2D7EF868CA255785257ED80049E7F6CHICAGO – Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will tour Coalition: Energy and join state and local leaders in a press conference to announce a new smart thermostat initiative for Illinois with a target of installing one million smart thermostats over the next five years. The smart thermostat initiative, a partnership between utilities and advocacy groups, is the largest effort of its kind in the nationThu, 8 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9A2D7EF868CA255785257ED80049E7F6http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FEE1A141F6A67F0F85257ED80047ECD6LOS ANGELES – On Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. PST, U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will hold a press call to announce the results of the first-ever federal enforcement action for violations of the California Truck and Bus Regulation by Estes Express Lines, a national private trucking firmThu, 8 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FEE1A141F6A67F0F85257ED80047ECD6http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C774DD4450AF29A785257ED600725045WASHINGTON- Today, the Partnership for Public Service selected Jacob Moss as winner of one of the most prestigious 2015 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies), which highlight America’s dedicated federal workers who have made significant contributions to our country. The U.SWed, 7 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/C774DD4450AF29A785257ED600725045http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9861802A3CF86AE485257ED700833512LOS ANGELES – On Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. PST, U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will hold a press call to announce the results of the first-ever federal enforcement action for violations of the California Truck and Bus Regulation by Estes Express Lines, a national private trucking firmWed, 7 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/9861802A3CF86AE485257ED700833512http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4E20B63BBD1D799185257ED7004D655CCHICAGO – Tomorrow, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will tour Coalition: Energy and join state and local leaders in a press conference to announce a new smart thermostat initiative for Illinois with a target of installing one million smart thermostats over the next five years. The smart thermostat initiative, a partnership between utilities and advocacy groups, is the largest effort of its kind in the nationWed, 7 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/4E20B63BBD1D799185257ED7004D655Chttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FFE8A2D2A59797B385257ED000724BF0WASHINGTON – Based on extensive scientific evidence on effects that ground-level ozone pollution, or smog, has on public health and welfare, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from 75 ppb to protect public healthThu, 1 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FFE8A2D2A59797B385257ED000724BF0http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/26736B02B1788AD285257ED100409F70WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC that will ensure the proper treatment, storage, and disposal of an estimated 60 billion pounds of hazardous waste at six Mosaic facilities in Florida and two in LouisianaThu, 1 Oct 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/26736B02B1788AD285257ED100409F70http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6A353819DA37033D85257ED000722D25WASHINGTON- Today at 2:30 p.m. EDT, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy will hold a press call on the updated ozone standards. Exposure to ozone can harm the respiratory system (the upper airways and lungs), aggravate asthma and other lung diseases, and is linked to premature death from respiratory and cardiovascular causes. WHO: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Honorable Mayor George Heartwell of Grand Rapids, MichWed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6A353819DA37033D85257ED000722D25http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F0ACAA9AB2B9ACA485257ED000604FC8WASHINGTON --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice today announced a settlement with Tractor Supply Company Inc. and Tractor Supply Company of Texas L.P., that resolves allegations that the companies imported and sold more than 28,000 all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and engines that did not comply with federal Clean Air Act certification and emission information labeling requirementsWed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/F0ACAA9AB2B9ACA485257ED000604FC8