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Massachusetts Authorized to Implement Lead Renovation Program; EPA Provides More Time for Contractors To Obtain Certification and Training
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EPA Recognizes the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning for Outstanding Community Leadership
(Rochester, N.Y.) The Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning has been selected as a winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Justice Achievement Award for its leadership in community-based efforts to prevent childhood lead poisoning in the city of Rochester, New York
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Could Oil Spill Debacle be Fatal to NIMS/ICS? (Opinion)
An overtly politicized response could undermine trust in future events.
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Emergency Managers Warm to the Idea of Climate Change
Climate change is causing the traditionally response-based emergency management community to look to the future.
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City of Tacoma settles for nearly $525,000 for release of ozone-depleting gases
(Seattle—July 15, 2010) The city of Tacoma will pay nearly $225,000 in penalties for the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) stemming from its refrigerated appliance disposal service, according to a consent decree lodged by the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the U.S
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Settlement Clears Way for Cleanup of Easthampton, Mass. Site
(Boston, Mass. – July 15, 2010) – Two parties have entered into an agreement with EPA to clean-up asbestos-contaminated soils at a site in Easthampton, Mass. in the near future. According to the agreement, the two parties, W. R. Grace & Co
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THURSDAY: Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Testify on BP Oil Spill
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, July 15, 2010, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will testify before the Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies on the use of dispersants in response to the BP oil spill
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Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., of Wichita, Kan., to Pay $132,500 Civil Penalty to Settle Issues Involving Hazardous Waste Management
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Settlement Ensures Cleanup of Contaminated Soil at Coventry R.I. Great Lakes Container Site
(Boston, Mass. – July 14, 2010) – Twenty-six parties have agreed to help clean up the Great Lakes Container Corp. Site in Coventry, R.I
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California Disaster Corps Tightens Integration of Volunteers, First Responders
Web-based Disaster Volunteer Resource Inventory will help improve structure for incorporating volunteers in disaster response.
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EPA responders answer state and county calls for help to investigate thousands of leaky containers near Rexburg, Idaho
(Seattle – July 14, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of local, county and state authorities, is conducting a hazardous waste assessment and investigation near Rexburg in Madison County, Idaho
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Public Safety Minister Toews and Secretary Napolitano Announce New Cooperative Initiatives to Combat Threats and Expedite Travel and Trade
Canada's Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, met to advance a strategic dialogue on developing a shared vision for border security for Canada and the United States - one that will enhance security and resilience against common threats, while bolstering competitiveness and job creation.
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Matt Chandler on Secretary Napolitano's Upcoming Visit to Texas
Secretary Napolitano will travel to Laredo, Texas, where she will announce fiscal year 2010 Operation Stonegarden grants - intended to support state and local law enforcement along the border - at Texas A&M International University at Laredo.
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Secretary Napolitano's Remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks highlighting the Department's continued commitment to enhancing information sharing with state and local law enforcement partners to better protect the public at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Annual Training Conference and Exhibition.
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Readout of Today's Meeting Between Secretary Napolitano and Minister Kenney
Secretary Napolitano and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Minister Jason Kenney of met to discuss a range of bilateral immigration issues. The goal of the discussion was to find additional ways of cooperating to enhance the integrity of both countries' immigration systems and expedite legitimate travel and commerce between the two nations.
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Secretary Napolitano's Remarks at the Chemical Sector Security Summit
Secretary Napolitano delivered remarks highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to bolster security and increase resiliency at high-risk chemical facilities through the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program at the 2010 Chemical Sector Security Summit.
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$56 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Airport Security Technologies
Secretary Napolitano announced approximately $56 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security projects at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and St. Louis International Airport (STL), enhancing the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the country.
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TOMORROW: EPA Administrator Makes Sixth Trip to Gulf Region to Oversee Response to the BP Spill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P
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Manufacturer of Concrete Mixing Equipment in Indianola, Iowa, to Pay $59,775 Civil Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
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Pets Need To Be Prepared Too
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Your pets are important members of your household. Be sure to include them in your disaster preparedness plans.
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