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EPA to discuss Rock-Tenn asbestos removal at public meeting on April 2 in Otsego, Mich.

by Region 05 on March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am

For Immediate Release No. 19-OPA015 CHICAGO (March 21, 2019) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting on Tues., April 2, to provide updates on asbestos removal from the Rock-Tenn paper mill in Otsego, Mich. &nbs […]

EPA open house on April 6 to discuss work starting this spring at USS Lead Superfund site, East Chicago, Ind.

by Region 05 on March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am

For Immediate Release: No. 19-OPA014 […]

Particulate matter in air increased slightly overnight near Houston Ship Channel

by Region 06 on March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am

Overnight air quality levels for particulate matter increased slightly—consistent with TCEQ’s Air Quality Forecast—in […]

TCEQ monitoring ITC fire emergency response

by Region 06 on March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is actively monitoring the multi-tank fire at Intercontinental Terminals Co. in Deer Park. […]

High levels of benzene detected at ITC fire site

by Region 06 on March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am

Emergency crews working the extinguished fire site at Intercontinental Terminals Co. in Deer Park are addressing escaping vapors. Local governmental officials issued a shelter in place Thursday morning after TCEQ air monitors detected high levels of benzene. […]

TCEQ monitoring ITC fire site for potential health risks, supporting emergency personnel

by Region 06 on March 21, 2019 at 4:00 am

Fires are now extinguished at Intercontinental Terminals Co., a chemical storage facility in Deer Park. TCEQ continues to support emergency responders as incident command evaluates any potential impacts to human health and the environment. […]

Reaching Another TSCA milestone, EPA Identifies 40 Chemicals to Prioritize for Risk Evaluation

by Headquarters, Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) on March 20, 2019 at 4:00 am

WASHINGTON (March 20, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing a list of 40 chemicals to begin the prioritization process – the initial step in a new process of reviewing chemicals currently in commerce under the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). […]

EPA Administrator Wheeler's Wilson Center Remarks on Global Water Issues

by Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO) on March 20, 2019 at 4:00 am

As prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mike, for the introduction. Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be with you today for this important event, and the timing couldn’t be better with World Water Day on Friday. […]

EPA Requests Public Comment on the Latest Systematic Review Protocol Under the IRIS Program

by Headquarters, Research and Development (ORD) on March 20, 2019 at 4:00 am

WASHINGTON (March 20, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a 45-day public comment period associated with the release of the Systematic Review Protocol for the Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] IRIS Assessment. […]

EPA Awards $1.6 Million in Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in Mecklenburg County, N.C.

by Region 04 on March 20, 2019 at 4:00 am

ATLANTA (March 20, 2019) – The U.S. […]

Amazon chooses refillable packaging for Clean Revolution

by Kate Bertrand Connolly on March 19, 2019 at 9:12 pm

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