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• EPA Marks National Pollinator Week by Proposing Protections for 27 of the Most Vulnerable Endangered Species, Including Some Pollinators, from Pesticides

  Administrator proclamation underscores importance of pollinators to our ecosystem and the vital role EPA plays in protecting them

  EPA News Release: EPA Marks National Pollinator Week by Proposing Protections for 27 of the Most Vulnerable Endangered Species, Including Some Pollinators, from Pesticides

  • Release Date: June 22, 2023

• EPA Invites Public to Attend June 20 Community Meeting About Lot 46 Valley Gardens TCE Superfund Site in Des Moines, Iowa

  Meeting will focus on EPA’s plans for the site, including remediation

  EPA News Release: EPA Invites Public to Attend June 20 Community Meeting About Lot 46 Valley Gardens TCE Superfund Site in Des Moines, Iowa

  • Release Date: June 13, 2023

• EPA Launches Nationwide Series of Community Lead Awareness Sessions

  EPA News Release: EPA Launches Nationwide Series of Community Lead Awareness Sessions

  • Release Date: June 12, 2023

• La EPA lanza una serie nacional de sesiones de conciencia comunitaria sobre el plomo

  Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA lanza una serie nacional de sesiones de conciencia comunitaria sobre el plomo

  • Release Date: June 12, 2023

• EPA Announces Winners of the ‘Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Winners of the ‘Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students

  • Release Date: June 9, 2023

• EPA Proposes Ban on All Consumer and Many Commercial Uses of Perchloroethylene to Protect Public Health

  Strict workplace safety requirements would allow for numerous key uses to continue

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Ban on All Consumer and Many Commercial Uses of Perchloroethylene to Protect Public Health

  • Release Date: June 8, 2023

• EPA Finalizes Rule to Increase Transparency, Modernize Reporting under Toxic Substance Control Act

  Rule to make more health and safety data available, reflecting agency commitment to transparency

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Rule to Increase Transparency, Modernize Reporting under Toxic Substance Control Act

  • Release Date: June 1, 2023

• EPA Work in Vermont Helping Reduce Lead Paint Exposure Risks Among Children

  EPA News Release: EPA Work in Vermont Helping Reduce Lead Paint Exposure Risks Among Children

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• EPA settlement with Chambersburg chemical manufacturer enforces pesticide safeguards

  EPA News Release: EPA settlement with Chambersburg chemical manufacturer enforces pesticide safeguards

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitive

  EPA News Release: EPA reminds citizens to take additional steps if handling mercury; children are particularly sensitive

  • Release Date: October 31, 2019

• La EPA propone regla para actualizar los requisitos de la zona de exclusión de aplicación de pesticidas

  La propuesta realiza mejoras dirigidas importantes para los requisitos de la Zona de exclusión de aplicación para proporcionar mayor facilidad de trabajo continuando a la vez la protección de los trabajadores agrícolas

  Comunicado de prensa de la EPA: La EPA propone regla para actualizar los requisitos de la zona de exclusión de aplicación de pesticidas

  • Release Date: October 24, 2019

• EPA selects Zender Environmental Health and Research Group and the Alaska Forum, Inc. for $400,000 in Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants

  Agency: Brownfields Job Training Grants Provide Skilled Workers for Alaska Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA selects Zender Environmental Health and Research Group and the Alaska Forum, Inc. for $400,000 in Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants

  • Release Date: October 24, 2019

• EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

  Proposal makes important, targeted improvements to the Application Exclusion Zone requirements to provide greater workability while continuing to protect farm workers

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Rule to Update Pesticide Application Exclusion Zone Requirements

  • Release Date: October 24, 2019

• U.S. EPA requires ag companies to better manage pesticides in San Joaquin Valley

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA requires ag companies to better manage pesticides in San Joaquin Valley

  • Release Date: October 23, 2019

• EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Pesticides Storage Facility in Manati, Puerto Rico

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes Cleanup Plan for Pesticides Storage Facility in Manati, Puerto Rico

  • Release Date: October 22, 2019