Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent executive agency of US federal government that is tasked with environmental protection issues.

• US Court Deems EPA's Ban on Insecticide Chlorpyrifos Arbitrary, Drawing Praise from Farmers for Upholding Science-based Regulations

  Farmers and Agriculture interest groups in the USA are applauding the ruling of the United States Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit of November 2, 2023 in which the Court vacated the US EPA’s ban on the use of popular insecticide Chlorpyrifos on Food crops.…

• EPA Releases Cyanobacteria Assessment Network Web Tool to Check Water Quality

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a new tool, CyANWeb that can help federal, state, Tribal, and local partners identify when a harmful algal bloom (HAB) may be forming where people swim, fish, and boat.…

• EPA Orders Allied BioScience to Stop Selling & Distributing SurfaceWise2

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order (SSURO) to Allied BioScience for their product SurfaceWise2. SurfaceWise2, a residual antimicrobial surface coating, was previously authorized for emergency use in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to help address the COVID-19…

• EPA Announces Unprecedented $50 Million Environmental Justice Push

  The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled $50 million in new funding recently to help low-income and communities of colour most impacted by pollution, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic.…

• EPA, New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau Sign MoU to Expand Support for Sustainable Farming

  Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau (NMF&LB) have signed a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand joint activities supporting the agencies’ shared goal of well-managed, sustainable farms. The agreement is the first among states in…

• EPA Farm-Focused Project to Improve Water Quality

  Governor Laura Kelly on a farm near Holton, Kansas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $750,000 to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, as part of the Agency’s Farmer to Farmer grant program.…

• Federal Govt., State of Missouri Seek to Hold St. Joseph, Missouri, Pesticide Manufacturer in Contempt & Appoint Receiver

  On June 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state of Missouri, Missouri Attorney General, and Missouri Department of Natural Resources filed a motion in federal district court to hold HPI Products Inc., its owner William Garvey, and St. Joseph…

• EPA Awards $2.5 Million for Iowa Farm-Focused Projects to Improve Water Quality

  During a press event at the Iowa State Capitol Building, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $2.5 million to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Practical Farmers of Iowa, as part of the…

• EPA Commits to Helping Sacramento Food Hubs

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has announced new technical assistance to help 13 communities nationwide develop local food system & placemaking strategies. The assistance is provided through Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps…

• US Environmental Protection Agency Commits to Support Las Vegas Area Food Hub

  This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing new technical assistance to help 13 communities nationwide develop local food system and placemaking strategies. The assistance is provided through Local Foods, Local Places a federal…

• EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated Properties

  City of Lincoln, Nebraska, Selected for $800,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Address Contaminated Properties The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, to receive $800,000 in EPA Brownfields funding through the Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Program. During the press…

• EPA Moves Forward with Phase Down of Climate-Damaging Hydrofluorocarbons

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing its first rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020 to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and many other applications.…

• PETA Science Consortium International publishes a Research Paper along with US Environment Protection Agency

  A paper published by the PETA Science Consortium International, which has been co-authored by an official from the US Environment Protection Agency. This is for the first time that a regulatory body has spoken up about the scientific irrelevance of using animal models.…

• EPA orders Philadelphia company to stop making inaccurate health claims about pesticide

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered ViaClean Technologies, operating in Philadelphia, to stop marketing the pesticide BioProtect RTU with claims that it is effective against surfaces from public health related pathogens such as the coronavirus.…

• EPA Reboots Climate Change Website

  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to action on climate change and restoring science, EPA is taking the first step in a relaunch of its climate change website. For the first time in four years, EPA now has a webpage to guide the public…

• Michael S. Regan Sworn in as 16th US EPA Administrator

  Michael S. Regan was sworn in as the 16th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Administrator Regan committed to working closely with and supporting EPA’s dedicated career public servants, restoring the role of science and transparency, addressing climate change, and prioritizing environmental justice.…

• EPA Seeks Public Comment on Protecting Human Health and the Environment from PBT Chemicals

  In accordance with Biden-Harris Administration executive orders and directives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for additional public input on five final rules for persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) chemicals issued on January 6, 2021 under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).…

• EPA to Request Additional Input on the Lead and Copper Rule

  This important step would ensure that EPA consults with stakeholders on protections from lead in drinking water.…

• EPA Announces Grant Funding to Bessemer Historical Society to Develop an Urban Agriculture Project

  Project will improve food access and long-term resiliency in neighbourhoods near the Colorado Smelter Superfund site…

• EPA Releases Testing Data Showing PFAS Contamination from Fluorinated Containers

  As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursues its mission to protect human health and the environment, addressing risks related to PFAS is a priority. To this end, EPA is making available new testing data related to PFAS found in fluorinated containers in which a…

• EPA Region 6 Releases Year Review of 2020

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 recently released the 2020 Year in Review outlining major accomplishments and environmental progress over the past fiscal year.…

• EPA Finalizes Guidance to Waive Toxicity Tests on Animal Skin

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delivered on EPA Administrator's directive to reduce animal testing by finalizing guidance that will allow researchers to forego testing chemicals on animal skin in certain circumstances to determine whether pesticides lead to adverse effects.…

• EPA Releases 2020 Report on Supporting Rural America

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Support of Rural America Report which highlights the key scientific decisions and successful partnerships that directly impact rural communities across the country, and ultimately, USA’s nation's food supply.…