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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $388,000 in Grants to Protect Children from Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities in Oklahoma

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $388,000 in funding for Oklahoma to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

  • Release Date: August 22, 2024

• EPA Announces More Than $8 Million to Tribes in Oklahoma for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  On America Recycles Day, EPA announces grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Cherokee Nation, Modoc Nation, Muscogee Creek Nation, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, and the Wyandotte Nation will receive a total of $6,092,098 in Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling

  • Release Date: November 30, 2023

• EPA Announces Over $800,000 in Funding Prioritizing Environmental Justice in Oklahoma

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $881,709 to fund two projects across Oklahoma that advance environmental justice as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  • Release Date: November 16, 2023

• EPA công bố phê duyệt kế hoạch cấp giấy chứng nhận người phun thuốc trừ sâu của tiểu bang Oklahoma

  Cơ quan Bảo vệ Môi trường Hoa Kỳ đang hoàn thiện các tiêu chuẩn mạnh mẽ hơn đối với những cá nhân dùng Thuốc trừ sâu sử dụng hạn chế (RUP- restricted use pesticides) ở tiểu bang Oklahoma.

  • Release Date: November 2, 2023

• EPA Announces Approval of Oklahoma State Certification of Pesticide Applicators Plan

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing stronger standards for individuals who use restricted use pesticides (RUPs) in the state of Oklahoma.

  • Release Date: November 2, 2023

• La EPA anuncia la aprobación del Plan de Certificación de Aplicadores de Pesticidas del Estado de Oklahoma

  La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) está finalizando normas más estrictas para las personas que utilizan pesticidas de uso restringido (RUP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el estado de Oklahoma.

  • Release Date: November 2, 2023

• EPA Announces Nearly $2 Million in Cleanup and Climate Grants to Choctaw Nation

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Choctaw Nation for two grants totaling nearly $2 million.

  • Release Date: October 31, 2023

• EPA Awards $1.8M in Research Grants to the University of Oklahoma for Children’s Health

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in $1,898,738 grant funding to the University of Oklahoma to establish research centers to address children’s cumulative health impacts from agricultural and non-chemical exposures.

  • Release Date: October 16, 2023

• Judicial Settlement with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc. Resolves Clean Water Act Violations

  The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a consent decree with Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc (Transocean) for alleged violations.

  • Release Date: September 28, 2023

• EPA Adds Oklahoma Site to Superfund National Priorities List

  Biden-Harris Administration Continues Its Commitment to Cleaning Up Pollution and Address Public Health Risks

  EPA News Release: EPA Adds Oklahoma Site to Superfund National Priorities List

  • Release Date: September 8, 2023

• EPA Advises Facility Operators to Prepare for Hazardous Weather Events

  As the hurricane season kicks off, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reminds facility operators of preventing, minimizing, and reporting chemical releases during hazardous weather events.

  • Release Date: July 18, 2023

• EPA, Oklahoma Officials Celebrate Agriculture Community’s Contributions to Public Health and Environmental Protection

  EPA News Release: EPA, Oklahoma Officials Celebrate Agriculture Community’s Contributions to Public Health and Environmental Protection

  • Release Date: June 2, 2023

• EPA Region 6 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 is announcing an upcoming virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 6 communities on April 25th, 2023 and inviting members of the public to attend and to speak.

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas

  Nearly half of funding available as grants, forgivable loans for critical water infrastructure projects that will help underserved communities across the country

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $57,760,000 from this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds to go towards the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas for water infrastructure improvements.

  • Release Date: April 4, 2023

• EPA to Add Oklahoma Superfund Site to the National Priorities List

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the Fansteel Metals Superfund site to the National Priorities List. The NPL is a roster of the nation’s most contaminated sites that threaten human health or the environment.

  • Release Date: March 29, 2023