HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a legally binding stop sale order to Honolulu-based Hiro Systems Hawaii LLC to prevent the illegal distribution and sale of misbranded and unregistered pesticide products, including disinfectants and sanitizers. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA ordered Hiro to immediately stop the sale, use,
LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 20 clean water infrastructure projects for innovation, including the City of Hastings, Nebraska, through EPA’s George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF (State Revolving Fund) Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) 2022 national recognition program. Hastings is being recognized for Excellence in
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to protect public health under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), proposing a ban on most uses of methylene chloride, a dangerous chemical known to cause serious health risks and even death. Today’s proposal would protect people from these risks while allowing
Map showing planned site expansion boundary. (Image credit: U.S. EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 19, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will hold an Open House on April 24, 2023, at Memorial Hall in Carthage, Missouri, to discuss EPA’s plans to expand the site boundary
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the University of Connecticut (UCONN) has been selected to serve as an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center" (EJ TCTAC) that will receive at least $10 million to help communities across the New England region and elsewhere access funds from President Biden's Investing in
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Montpelier, Vermont-based Institute for Sustainable Communities has been selected to serve as an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center" (EJ TCTAC) which will each receive at least $10 million to help communities across the United States access funds from President Biden's Investing in America
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (April 6, 2023) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Seal Shield, LLC (Seal Shield), headquartered in the state of Florida, for alleged violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). As part of the settlement, Seal Shield will pay $321,000 in civil penalties. “The sale
EPA hosts virtual award ceremony, opens application period for 2023 Pollution Prevention Awards LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 6, 2023) – Grandview Cabinetry in Parsons, Kansas, has been selected to receive an EPA Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention Award. Cabinet manufacturer Grandview Cabinetry is being recognized for their solvent and water conservation practices. The company implemented a solvent-recovery
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, new funding will help ensure that communities have access to clean and safe drinking water LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $79.8 million to Iowa for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
Made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, new funding will help ensure that communities have access to clean and safe drinking water LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62.2 million to Nebraska for essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
