Articles Tagged with ''EPA''

The EPA continues to work in partnership with the State of Louisiana and Tangipahoa Parish to accelerate recovery, bring in specialized expertise, and ensure transparency with the public.

The proposed regulation that was withdrawn sought to revise the technology-based ELGs for MPP point source category in order to improve water quality and protect human health.

The project reflects a broader recognition that uranium’s legacy isn’t just historical—it’s a present-day public health and environmental justice issue.

The EPA's aggressive enforcement strategy in Hawaii reflects the urgency of addressing wastewater pollution in one of the nation’s most environmentally sensitive states.

The EPA’s approval of Arizona’s underground injection control (UIC) program primacy application will allow Arizona’s Department of Environmental Quality to authorize underground injection for all underground injection wells.

While challenges remain, these investments represent a coordinated effort to address decades of underinvestment and build a more equitable water future.

The Speed to Power initiative underscores a growing tension in U.S. energy policy

Residents and environmental advocates will likely continue to push for faster action and greater transparency. 

Zeldin countered that the agency can balance both priorities. “We choose to protect the environment and grow the economy simultaneously,” he wrote.

The EPA's recent actions reaffirm its regulatory commitment to managing PFAS contamination, particularly PFOA and PFOS, while also acknowledging the legal and economic complexities surrounding cleanup liability.