Environmental Protection Agency Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 9, 2011 - 22:20 GMT

Grant of $30,000 to Help Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities in Iowa Comply with Regulations

Release date: 08/09/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Aug. 9, 2011) - EPA has awarded the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on August 8, 2011 - 15:14 GMT

EPA and USDA Create a Partnership to Improve Drinking Water Systems and Develop Workforce in Rural Communities

Release date: 08/08/2011 Contact Information: EPA: Dale Kemery (News Media Only), kemery.dale@epa.gov, 202-564-7839, 202-564-4355 USDA: Dane Henshall, dane.henshall@wdc.usda.gov, 202-720-4623 WASHINGTON –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA …

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Published on August 3, 2011 - 19:11 GMT

EPA Administrator Jackson Travels to Lititz, Pa., Visits with Farmers and Local Leaders/Administrator Jackson highlights ...

Release date: 08/03/2011 Contact Information: press@epa.gov WASHINGTON -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, traveled to Lititz, Pa., Wednesday where she toured a local dairy farm and held a roundtable …

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Published on May 26, 2011 - 21:14 GMT

Beef Feedlot in Underwood, Iowa, to Pay $20,000 Civil Penalty to Settle Discharge Violations Affecting Mosquito Creek

Release date: 05/26/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., May 26, 2011) - A beef feedlot in Underwood, Iowa, has agreed to pay a …

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Published on May 26, 2011 - 21:10 GMT

EPA’s Limited Sampling Indicates Bacteria in Floodwaters at Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway in Southeast Missouri

Release date: 05/26/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., May 26, 2011) - Analysis of this week’s limited sampling of …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on May 16, 2011 - 16:13 GMT

EPA Issues Compliance Orders to Seven Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska

Release date: 05/16/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., May 16, 2011) - EPA Region 7 announced today that it has issued …

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Published on April 21, 2011 - 20:12 GMT

EPA Marks Earth Day with Events Across the Country

Release date: 04/21/2011 Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov WASHINGTON – With Earth Day approaching on April 22, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been holding events to highlight health and environmental issues …

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Published on April 19, 2011 - 21:13 GMT

EPA Administrator Jackson and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Meet with Farmers, Ranchers, and Renewable Energy Leaders in Iowa

Release date: 04/19/2011 Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov WASHINGTON – Today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with farmers and ranchers in Iowa to discuss …

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Published on April 19, 2011 - 20:11 GMT

Terra Industries, Inc., to Pay $625,000 Civil Penalty for Air Violations at Acid Plants in Iowa, Mississippi and Oklahoma

Release date: 04/19/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 19, 2011) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. …

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Published on April 18, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

EPA Administrator and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Travel to Iowa April 19 for Meetings with Farmers and Renewable Energy ...

Release date: 04/18/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, 913-551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., April 18, 2011) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. …

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Published on April 12, 2011 - 19:12 GMT

EPA Updates SPCC Regulation to Exclude Milk and Milk Products / Updated rule in keeping with president’s executive order on ...

Release date: 04/12/2011 Contact Information: Richard Yost, yost.richard@epa.gov, 202-564-7827, 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to make regulations more effective and eliminate unnecessary burdens, the U.S …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry

Published on April 12, 2011 - 16:10 GMT

APRIL 16-17: Join EPA for Earth Day on the National Mall

Release date: 04/12/2011 Contact Information: Stacy Kika, kika.stacy@epa.gov, 202-564-0906, 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) April 16 and 17 for Earth Day on the National Mall. With more than 40 …

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Published on March 22, 2011 - 00:10 GMT

TOMORROW: EPA Administrator to Travel to California for Meetings with Agriculture, Business Leaders

Release date: 03/21/2011 Contact Information: EPA Press Office press@epa.gov WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will make a long-planned visit to California this week, where she will meet with state …

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Published on March 9, 2011 - 22:13 GMT

TOMORROW: EPA Administrator to Testify Before House Committee on Agriculture

Release date: 03/09/2011 Contact Information: EPA Press Office, press@epa.gov, 202-564-6794 WASHINGTON – U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will testify before a hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. Hearing …

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Published on March 9, 2011 - 20:15 GMT

City of Farmington, Mo., to Pay $61,566 Civil Penalty for Issues Related to Sewage Sludge Applications, Ammonia Discharges

Release date: 03/09/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 9, 2011) - The City of Farmington, Mo., has agreed to pay a $61, …

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Published on March 1, 2011 - 18:10 GMT

Albaugh, Inc., to Pay $64,804 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste, Risk Management Program Violations at St. Joseph, Mo.

Release date: 03/01/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 1, 2011) - Albaugh, Inc., of Ankeny, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $64 …

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Published on February 22, 2011 - 19:24 GMT

Southeast Missouri Farm Supply Retailer to Pay $54,922 Civil Penalty for Chemical Risk Management Program Violations

Release date: 02/22/2011 Contact Information: Chris Whitley, 913-551-7394, whitley.christopher@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 22, 2011) - ADI Agronomy, Inc., which owns a group of farm supply …

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Published on February 14, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

EPA’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Reflects Tough Choices Needed for the Nation’s Fiscal Health

Release date: 02/14/2011 Contact Information: Cathy Milbourn (News media only), milbourn.cathy@epa.gov, 202-564-7849, 202-564-4355 / Brooke Hanson (Public inquiries only), hanson.brooke@epa.gov, 202-564-0037 WASHINGTON – The Obama Administration …

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Published on January 13, 2011 - 20:10 GMT

Josh Svaty Selected as Senior Adviser to EPA’s Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks

Release date: 01/13/2011 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 13, 2011) - Today, EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks announced …

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Published on January 13, 2011 - 18:14 GMT

Emissions Data from Animal Feeding Operations Study Now Available / EPA also solicits additional information to further understand ...

Release date: 01/13/2011 Contact Information: Richard Yost, yost.richard@epa.gov, 202-564-7827, 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making data publicly available from a two-year study of air emissions from …

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