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• EPA SmartWay Programs Help Green Today's Vehicles and Transport Options SmartWay Partners and Affiliates help their families, companies and communities make better choices for their businesses and the environment.
  
• State by State Environmental Regulations Information Links There's no reason not to know what environmental regulations apply or protect you in YOUR state. EPA is making it easier with a Web portal.
  
• EPA Stresses the Value of Innovation & Economics of Environmental Restoration EPA's Jackson stresses the economic and community value of green and environmental innovation & economic value of environmental restoration.
  
• EPA Names New Superfund Sites The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is adding 10 new hazardous waste sites that pose risks to human health and the environment to the National Priorities List (NPL) of Superfund sites.
  
• Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Green Suppliers Network A lean and green supply chain helps manufacturers save money and reduce environmental impact at the same time. Get technical help from the Green Suppliers Network - EPA, DOC, NIST, MEPP
  
• Your Health Depends on Genetics, Lifestyle and Environment, Your Place History Matters GIS atlas information provides maps about your "history of place"... a key element of your health profile.
  
• El Cerritos Rain Gardens Project Funded with ARRA California received ARRA funding for water conservation projects such as El Cerrito and Contra Costa Clean Water Programs that developed Low Impact Development rain gardens.
  
• EPA Greenhouse Gas Mandatory Reporting Rule EPA now requires large emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions that affect climate change.
  
• EPA Requires GHG Emissions Reporting in 2010 Since January 1, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now, for the first time, requires large emitters of heat-trapping emissions to begin collecting greenhouse gas (GHG) data under a new reporting system.
  
• Seeking former Atomics International, Rocketdyne, or Rockwell employees U.S. EPA seeks former Atomics International, Rocketdyne, Rockwell, employees for Santa Susana Field Lab radiological study.
  
• Greenhouse Gas Reporting System/Monitoring to begin in 2010 On January 1, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will, for the first time, require large emitters of heat-trapping emissions to begin collecting greenhouse gas (GHG) data under a new reporting system.
  
• CA requests EPA to reclassify 4 areas HIGHER for Ozone Air Quality, SoCoast, San Joaquin, Coachella and Sacramento California being reclassified for air quality. The public is encouraged to comment during a 30-day comment period that will be identified once the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register.
  
• California Renewable Energy Generation Recognized by EPA Green power partners generate electricity on-site from renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, biogas, and low-impact hydropower.
  
• New Soil Fumingant Rules from EPA The Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening safety measures for soil fumigant pesticides.
  
• Continuous Coating Corp. Removes 70,000 lbs of Lead from Manufacturing
  
• EPA Funding WEBCAST about Clean Water State Revolving Fund - May 14 Funding opportunities for wastewater treatment, water and energy efficiency, and wetland restoration.
  
• EPA Requires Tests on Suspected Endocrine Disruptors in Pesticides Organic and non-toxic advocates are hopeful that the EPA will begin to take rapid steps to reduce Endocrine Disruptors in Pesticides
  
• EPA Tools and Best Practices Supporting the Recovery Act The Recovery Act (ARRA 2009) calls for investment in “environmental protection and other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits.” As such, it provides unparalleled opportunities for the Federal government to demonstrate environmental leadership in energy efficiency, green building, purchasing, and other sustainability strategies.
  
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting is Coming...EPA Gets Ready EPA released a draft rule for mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting on March 10, 2009.
  
• EPA Twitters Open RFPs for Grants, Fellowships and SBIR Contracts President Obama would be proud...the EPA is going high tech with communicating real time funding opportunities!
  
• Nominate an Environmental Hero for a 2008 EPA Award Take a moment to recognize your favorite environmental achievers and heroes. We need great role models!
  
• Call for 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Nominations Call for 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Nominations
  
• CARB Cleared by EPA to Strengthen Onboard Diagnostics (OBD) for Trucks Heavy trucks face increasing onboard diagnostic requirements in California...and beyond?
  
• TAB EZ for Brownfields Grants TAB EZ is a grant writing tool to be used for preparation of EPA brownfields grant proposals.
  
• US has 450,000 abandoned and contaminated waste sites for redevelopment The EPA’s Brownfields program encourages redevelopment of America's estimated 450,000 abandoned and contaminated waste sites.
  
• Brownfields Development Grants for 2009 Submit Grant Proposal for Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants.
  
• EPA's National Environmental Performance Track program EPA helps companies with National Environmental Performance Track program to find innovative ways to operate while reducing their environmental impacts.
  
• EPA Regulates Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Carbon sequestration by injecting carbon dioxide underground can also push pollutants such as saltwater into underground aquifers.
  
• EPA's Pesticides Web site EPA's Pesticides Web site to list CFR Tolerance Pesticide Chemical Listings by EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs
  
• Retailers Subject to Fines for Carrying Unregistered, Imported Pesticides Retailers can be heavily fined for carrying pesticides that do not carry proper EPA certifications.