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EPA has initiated activities in coordination with federal and state partners to plan for and respond to hurricanes. More

“People in harm’s way along the Gulf Coast are depending on EPA to respond to their needs. They could not be better served than they are by the federal, state and local partners who are ready, tried and proven through hard-earned experience in recovering from the environmental impacts of natural disasters. We will not let them down.”

Richard E. Greene, Regional Administrator

Pollution Prevention Week
Preventing pollution in the first place saves money and protects the environment. More

EPA awards more than $1 million for border projects
The Border Environmental Cooperation Commission will pass through these funds to eligible projects. More

Old Esco Site added to Superfund List
A former electrical transformer facility in Greenville, Texas, added to National Priorities List. More

Grants protect environment in Indian country
Pueblos use EPA grants to improve environment and public health. More

Schools receive nearly $400,000 to clean air
EPA grants fund school bus retrofits in Austin and Houston-Galveston. More

Emergency kit including water, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit and other items.

September is National Preparedness Month
Hurricanes highlight importance of being ready for emergencies. More

September 15, 2008 - EPA Approves Third Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Texas
September 15, 2008 - Hurricane Ike: Spill Notification
September 12, 2008 - Border commission awarded more than $1 million for Border 2012 projects
September 12, 2008 - EPA Releases Vietnamese PSAs to Aid Hurricane Ike Response
September 11, 2008 - EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Fuel Waiver for Nine Southeast States
September 11, 2008 - EPA Releases Spanish PSAs to Aid Hurricane Ike Response
September 11, 2008 - EPA Grant Will Help Waller ISD Reduce School Bus Emissions
September 10. 2008 - EPA Grant Will Help Reduce School Bus Emissions in Austin Area
September 9, 2008 - EPA Awards $130,000 to Laguna Pueblo for Environmental Protection Programs

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New 400-Day Plan for 2008 released

The region’s 400-Day Plan is posted here because we feel it is important that everyone understand how our work fits into the larger mission, how our goals address our State and Tribal priorities, and how our plan aligns with the operating and strategic plans of the Agency.

Previous 300-Day Plan Accomplishments

Our 300-Day Plan Accomplishments (PDF) (4 pp, 75K, About PDF) report tracks how the Region did in meeting the goals of our previous strategic plan.