LENEXA, KANSAS (April 17, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 announced that it has transferred almost 8,000 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This PPE includes gloves, protective suits, boot and shoe covers, protective glasses, and face-shields used to protect first responders and medical personnel exposed to COVID-19. Supplies include:

WASHINGTON DC (November 22, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s regulations to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution of methylene chloride in all paint-removers for consumer use will go into effect after November 22, 2019. Starting tomorrow, it will be unlawful for any person or retailer to sell or distribute paint-removal products containing methylene chloride for consumer use, including e-commerce sales.

WASHINGTON DC (November 6, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an estimated $2.5 million in federal grant-funding to improve water-quality on tribal lands. Awards made under this competitive grant announcement will support tribal-led projects that will make a significant difference in water-quality and human health on tribal lands.