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3 New England Projects Share $600K for Brownfields Environmental Job Training
January 15, 2008
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Ten Schools in Community Energy Challenge Municipalities Receive ENERGY STAR Designation
January 14, 2008
Today, EPA is recognizing ten schools in Community Energy Challenge Municipalities in New England that have earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR label for superior energy performance.
5 New England States Share $1.7 Million in Wetlands Protection Grants
January 9, 2008
For nearly two decades EPA has awarded Wetland Program Development Grants to state agencies, federally-recognized Native American tribes, local governments, and interstate associations seeking to improve wetland protection though research, training, mapping, and other mechanisms.
3 Companies Face Fine for Lack of Oil Spill Prevention Plans
January 9, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes fining three New England companies for violating federal Clean Water Act requirements to prevent and contain oil spills.
N.H. Landlord Fined and Will Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Lead Poisoning
January 8, 2008
A Manchester based landlord, Biren Properties, Inc., will pay a penalty and take action to reduce the risk of lead poisoning at apartment buildings in Manchester, N.H. This will settle EPA claims that Biren violated lead paint disclosure laws when it rented certain properties in Manchester without providing tenants with lead paint disclosure information.
New England Communities Continue Efforts to Limit Boat Discharges
January 7, 2008
EPA is considering proposals from Maine and Massachusetts to designate the coastal waters of Boothbay Harbor, Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, Wells, Revere, Saugus, Lynn, Nahant and Swampscott as "No Discharge Areas." If approved, discharges of treated and untreated boat sewage would be prohibited within town boundaries.
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2009 Environmental Merit Awards
The nomination period for the 2009 Environmental Merit Awards (EMA) opens January 26, 2009 and closes March 6, 2009.
2009 Environmental Merit Awards Nomination Form (PDF) (2 pp., 390 KB, About PDF)
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Important Dates & Meetings
- January 20, 2009
Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Compliance Assistance Workshop - New Bedford, MA - January 21, 2009
NETC (Newport) Restoration Advisory Board - Newport, RI - January 21, 2009 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Compliance Assistance Workshop - Hartford, CT
- January 22, 2009 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Compliance Assistance Workshop - Worcester, MA
- January 26, 2009 Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) Compliance Assistance Workshop - Burlington, VT
- January 28, 2009
Small MS4 Public Hearing - Portsmouth, NH - More Public Meetings
