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News Releases issued by the Office of the Administrator

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08/05/2009EPA Administrator announces $95 million in Recovery Act funds to unleash American innovation and create jobs in Florida;
$95 million will go to Saft America Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla. to manufacture battery technology for electric vehicles;
Nationwide, President Obama announced $2.4 billion in Recovery Act funding for advanced battery and electric drive components manufacturing and electric drive vehicle deployment
08/03/2009EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Visit Tampa Bay Area to Discuss the Economy
07/29/2009EPA Statement on McKinsey and Company’s New Report, “Unlocking Energy Efficiency in the U.S. Economy”
07/28/2009Thursday: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Visit Chicago to Announce Funding to Train Workers for Green Jobs
07/22/2009EPA Invites Public to Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest
07/14/2009EPA Awards Puerto Rico Nearly $72 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure Projects / Money will boost economy, create jobs and protect human health and the environment
07/14/2009EPA Head Lisa Jackson Announces Nearly $72 Million in Recovery Act Money for Puerto Rico / Governor Fortuño joins EPA administrator to discuss recovery act funds that bring jobs, needed water infrastructure improvements to the island
07/13/2009MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Head Lisa P. Jackson Brings Needed Recovery Act Money to Puerto Rico / Governor Fortuño joins EPA administrator to discuss recovery act funds that bring jobs, needed infrastructure improvements to the island
07/07/2009Statement of Lisa P. Jackson
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Hearing on Energy and Climate Legislation / Committee on Environment and Public Works / U.S. Senate
07/07/2009TODAY: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and Vilsack to testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
07/06/2009Head of EPA, Lisa Jackson, to Attend LULAC 80th Annual Convention / LULAC, the oldest Hispanic organization in the U.S., and EPA are working together to protect human health and the environment
06/23/2009EPA Administrator Joins Denver Mayor at Sustainable Community as part of President Obama’s “Clean Energy Week” / Administrator Jackson cites Denver community as a model, highlights new federal partnership to advance sustainable communities
06/22/2009EPA Administrator to Tour Highlands’ Garden Village in Denver as Part of President Obama’s “Clean Energy Week” Activities / Administrator, to be welcomed by Denver Mayor, will highlight new federal partnership to advance sustainable communities
06/22/2009EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Visits Kansas to Participate in President Obama’s “United We Serve” Kickoff / Administrator Jackson joins Kansas students for river monitoring, cleanup
06/19/2009Administrator Jackson to Participate in President Obama’s “United We Serve” Kickoff
06/17/2009EPA Announces Public Health Emergency in Libby, Montana;
EPA to Move Aggressively on Cleanup and HHS to Assist Area Residents with Medical Care
06/16/2009Joint Press Conference with Administrator Jackson, HHS Secretary Sebelius and Senators Baucus and Tester
06/16/2009EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announce Interagency Partnership for Sustainable Communities,Partnership sets forth 6 ‘livability principles’ to coordinate policy
06/01/2009WEDNESDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Visits Ohio to Announce Recovery Act Grants for Auto Communities / Administrator joins Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, Ohio public officials to announce clean diesel recovery act grants for projects in Columbus, Cincinnati
05/29/2009WEDNESDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Visit Ohio to Announce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grants for Auto Communities / Administrator to join Ohio public officials to announce recovery act grants for clean diesel projects in Columbus, Cincinnati
05/27/2009Reissue: EPA Administrator Jackson to Co-Lead U.S. Delegation at an Economic Cooperation and Development Meeting in Paris / Administrator to participate in meetings on development assistance and environmental policy
05/22/2009EPA Administrator Jackson to Co-Lead U.S. Delegation at an Economic Cooperation and Development Meeting in Paris / Administrator to participate in meetings on development assistance and environmental policy
05/22/2009EPA Administrator Jackson Wraps Up Two Day Tour of Wyoming Energy Production Sites with Governor Freudenthal
05/18/2009Reissue: EPA Administrator Jackson to Tour Wyoming Energy Production Sites with Governor Freudenthal
05/14/2009EPA Administrator Jackson to Tour Wyoming Energy Production Sites with Governor Freudenthal
05/14/2009EPA Employees Receive Service to America Medals
05/13/2009EPA Administrator Jackson Will Join Congressional Delegation to Netherlands
Administrator to join Congressional leaders touring world-class water management and flood protection system
05/13/2009EPA Recognizes Students From Across the Country for Contributions Toward a Healthier Environment
05/12/2009Administrator Jackson to Present 2008 President’s Environmental Youth Awards
05/08/2009EPA: $111.9 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development
05/04/2009Media Advisory: Conference Call to Discuss President Obama’s Commitment to Biofuels and Proposed Rulemaking on the Renewable Fuel Standard
04/29/2009Testimony of Lisa Jackson, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at Hearing on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Representatives
04/28/2009Administrator Jackson and Secretary LaHood to Testify on Recovery Act Implementation
04/22/2009EPA Invites the Public to “Pick 5 for the Environment”
04/22/2009Statement of Lisa P. Jackson
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hearing on American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Committee on Energy and Commerce
U.S. House of Representatives
04/21/2009Earth Day: Administrator Jackson, Secretary Chu and Secretary LaHood to Testify for Special Earth Day Hearing
04/21/2009Wednesday, April 22: EPA to Hold Earth Day Festival and Open House at Headquarters
04/20/2009Reissue: EPA Administrator Jackson to Lead U.S. Delegation to Annual G8 Environment Ministers Meeting in Siracusa, Italy / Administrator to participate in meetings on children’s health and the environment, climate change and biodiversity
04/15/2009EPA Administrator Jackson to Lead U.S. Delegation to Annual G8 Environment Ministers Meeting in Siracusa, Italy / Administrator to participate in meetings on children’s health and the environment, climate change and biodiversity
04/15/2009U.S. EPA: $600 million in Recovery Act Funding to Clean Up Hazardous Waste Sites, Create Jobs
04/14/2009EPA Recognizes Two Universities for Building Healthier Communities for the Aging
04/13/2009Study Finds Environmental Education Programs Lead to Cleaner Air: National Environmental Education Week: April 12-18
04/09/2009EPA Releases Administrator Jackson’s Earth Day Video Message
04/02/2009EPA Launches Interactive Web Tools in Celebration of Earth Month
EPA to Public: Earth Day is Every Day
03/30/2009EPA Issues New Requirements for Energy Star Computer Monitors, Picture Frames
03/25/2009EPA Statement on Jon Cannon
03/23/2009EPA Launches Video/Photo Project in Celebration of Earth Month
03/10/2009EPA Proposes First National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
03/09/2009News Brief: Good Neighbor Environmental Board to Meet
02/27/2009Residential Development Shifts Toward Urban Centers
02/20/2009EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee Meets Monday to Discuss Renewable Fuels and Other Issues
02/19/2009Stimulus Plan Will Create Sustainable Jobs That Will Protect Public Health
02/11/2009EPA Announces 3rd Annual Rachel Carson Contest
02/05/2009EPA To Recognize Neighborhoods That Make Communities Better for the Aging
01/26/2009EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Speak with EPA Employees
01/23/2009Statement by Administrator-designate Lisa Jackson
01/13/2009New Resource to Help Older Adults Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
01/12/2009Blog Question of the Week: What have you done to protect your home against radon?
01/05/2009Blog Question of the Week: What are your New Year's resolutions to help protect the environment in 2009?
12/29/2008Blog Question of the Week: How will you handle holiday waste?
12/22/2008Blog Question of the Week: How do you heat your home?
12/15/2008Blog Question of the Week: How many errands have you ever combined into one trip?
12/15/2008Nomination of EPA Alum Lisa Jackson Applauded by Administrator Johnson, Stresses Opportunity to Build on Environmental Successes
12/09/2008Don’t leave home Without It - EPA Goes Mobile with the Launch of m.epa.gov
12/08/2008Blog Question of the Week: What do you do with unused over-the-counter or prescription drugs?
12/05/2008EPA Receives Highest Management Honor for Second Year in Row
11/24/2008Blog Question of the Week: How did you minimize environmental impacts while making holiday travel plans?
11/24/2008Celebrating the Environment: Trading up your Sleigh this Holiday Season?
11/19/2008Communities Measure Up on Smart Growth
11/17/2008Blog Question of the Week: How are you going green for the holidays?
11/10/2008Blog Question of the Week: What do you do to reduce or avoid "overpackaging" in products you buy?
11/03/2008Blog Question of the Week: If you could ask the public one question about the environment, what would it be?
10/29/2008New York City, Miami, Connecticut Get Federal Assistance for Smart Growth
10/27/2008Blog Question of the Week: What are your energy vampires?
10/23/2008Champions of Children’s Health Honored
10/23/2008Winners Do Wonders at Exploring Nature’s Beauty
10/21/2008Autumn Alchemy: Converting Red and Gold into Green
10/20/2008Blog Question of the Week: What have you done to protect children from lead poisoning?
10/14/2008Blog Question of the Week: What have you done to make your home more energy efficient?
10/09/2008Annual Report Captures Efforts to Protect Children
10/07/2008Industry Makes Green While Going Green
10/06/2008Creating a New Climate for Action - Campaign Provides Tools for Students to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
10/06/2008Blog Question of the Week: What do you do to protect children from environmental hazards?
09/26/2008EPA Seeks Grant Proposals to Help Improve Environmental Quality of Life for Active Aging
09/22/2008Blog Question of the Week: Do you compost yard waste and why?
09/19/200842 New Performance Track Members Set Environmental Improvement Goals Going Above and Beyond Environmental Regulations Dallas First Major City to Join
09/19/2008EPA Proposes Changes to Transboundary Hazardous Waste Shipment Regulations
09/17/2008EPA Appoints New Head of Panel Providing Independent Scientific Advice on Regulations
09/15/2008Blog Question of the Week: What did you or your school do to be greener this year?
09/09/2008EPA Appoints New Head of Independent Clean Air Science Advisory Panel
09/08/2008Blog Question of the Week: How have you prepared for emergencies?
09/04/2008EPA Provides Incentives for Clean Water Permit Fee Programs
09/02/2008Blog Question of the Week: After you buy a new computer, what do you do with the old one?
08/25/2008Blog Question of the Week: When it comes to computers, do you minimize energy use?
08/22/2008EPA to Take Public Comment on Fine Particle Nonattainment Recommendations
08/18/2008Blog Question of the Week: Why Do You use a Gasoline, Electric, Battery-operated, or Push Lawn Mower?
08/11/2008Blog Question of the Week: Have You Tried Hypermiling and What’s Been Your Experience?
08/06/2008EPA Administrator to Announce Decision on Renewable Fuel Standard Waiver Request
08/04/2008Blog Question of the Week: Have You Tried Hypermiling and What’s Been Your Experience?
07/28/2008Blog Question of the Week: What have you learned, been surprised by, or been inspired to do because of our blogs?

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