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• Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  EPA announces new final regulations and funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water 

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• EPA hands down penalties to Rhode Island corporation for FIFRA violations

  North Kingstown, R.I.-based business will settle alleged violations for misbranded pesticide devices

  EPA News Release: EPA hands down penalties to Rhode Island corporation for FIFRA violations

  • Release Date: July 9, 2024

• EPA Analysis shows 2022 decrease of toxic chemical releases in Rhode Island

  Toxic chemical releases have declined 21% nationally in 10 years according to new Toxics Release Inventory data

  EPA News Release: EPA Analysis shows 2022 decrease of toxic chemical releases in Rhode Island

  • Release Date: March 26, 2024

• EPA settles with two Rhode Island companies for Clean Air Act violations

  Cranston and North Kingstown, R.I. ammonia refrigeration facilities to pay penalties and evaluate hazards

  EPA News Release: EPA settles with two Rhode Island companies for Clean Air Act violations

  • Release Date: December 18, 2023

• U.S. Fines North Kingstown, R.I.-Based Facility $650,000 for Chemical Accident Prevention Violations

  EPA News Release: U.S. Fines North Kingstown, R.I.-Based Facility $650,000 for Chemical Accident Prevention Violations

  • Release Date: July 26, 2023

• EE. UU. impone una multa de USD 650 000 a una instalación de North Kingstown, R.I., por infracciones a las leyes de prevención de accidentes con sustancias químicas

  EPA News Release: EE. UU. impone una multa de USD 650 000 a una instalación de North Kingstown, R.I., por infracciones a las leyes de prevención de accidentes con sustancias químicas

  • Release Date: July 26, 2023

• EPA Settlements Resolve Alleged Violations of Toxic Chemical Reporting Requirements by Six New England Companies

  EPA News Release: EPA Settlements Resolve Alleged Violations of Toxic Chemical Reporting Requirements by Six New England Companies

  • Release Date: May 1, 2023

• EPA Announces New England Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces New England Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

  • Release Date: March 28, 2023

• EPA Analysis Shows 2021 increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Rhode Island

  EPA News Release: EPA Analysis Shows 2021 increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Rhode Island

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule  

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule  

  • Release Date: October 24, 2022

• EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Billings-area contractors on October 17-18

  EPA News Release: EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Billings-area contractors on October 17-18

  • Release Date: October 7, 2022

• Pawtucket Property Owner Pays Fine for Alleged Lead-Paint Violations During Renovation Work

  EPA News Release: Pawtucket Property Owner Pays Fine for Alleged Lead-Paint Violations During Renovation Work

  • Release Date: July 7, 2022

• On Earth Day, EPA New England Opens Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards

  EPA News Release: On Earth Day, EPA New England Opens Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards

  • Release Date: April 22, 2022

• EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

  Informational webinars scheduled April 5 and 14

  EPA News Release: EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

  • Release Date: March 17, 2022