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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release July 10, 2026:
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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
Commission Approves St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage Plans
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At its Thursday, July 9 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans submitted by the U.S. Department of the Interior for a New Monumental Arch, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. The arch would be located in Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, located at the west terminus
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WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release July 10, 2026:
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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
Commission Approves St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage Plans
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At its Thursday, July 9 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans submitted by the U.S. Department of the Interior for a New Monumental Arch, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. The arch would be located in Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, located at the west terminusof Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC. The applicant said the arch would celebrate the triumphs of the American people, inspire patriotism and love of country, and beautify the nation's capital. The overall height from the base to the top of the statuary would be 250 feet.
Commissioners supported the project's purpose to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and noted that any structure at this location must balance urban design, visitors' experience, historic preservation, transportation, and other considerations. They supported integration of security features to help protect visitors while not detracting from the project's design and found that the addition of pedestrian-activated traffic signals will provide safer circulation for visitors and daily commuters.
Commissioners noted that NCPC is continuing to consider the positions regarding the Height of Buildings Act and whether it is binding on the federal government, which the Commission will need to decide prior to taking final action on the project. Commissioners requested that the applicant provide a justification for the project's height when it returns to NCPC for final approval.
Commissioners also requested updated information regarding potential off-site impacts to the vehicular transportation network; details regarding pick-up, drop-off, and loading locations; details about any navigational or safety lighting required by the Federal Aviation Administration; and information regarding the final granite cladding selection.
NCPC approved preliminary and final site and building plans submitted by the General Services Administration for the St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage and Site Development. The proposed garage and adjacent interim gravel surface parking lot would have 1,250 parking spaces. The second phase would replace the surface lot with a warehouse and 450 additional parking spaces.
Commissioners appreciated the applicant's revisions based upon prior Commission feedback. They supported the garage's facade redesign which draws on the campus' existing architectural style and supported the project's sensitivity to the historic campus context and efforts to minimize the structure's visual impacts by integrating it into the surrounding landscape.
Commission actions and related materials are available online (https://www.ncpc.gov/review/archive/2026/7/).
The Commission approved two items on the Consent Calendar (no presentations were made). Unless otherwise noted, the projects are in Washington, DC.
1. Comments on concept plans for National Gallery of Art West Building Seventh Street Entrance Improvements, 7th Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW. (8762)
2. Preliminary and final site development plans for National Gallery of Art Exterior Signage, 6th Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW. (8793)
The Executive Director approved 10 items under authority delegated by the Commission. Unless otherwise noted, the projects are in Washington, DC.
1. Final site and building plans for the Washington Navy Yard Building 157 Renovation, Poor Street, SE. (8501)
2. Preliminary and final building plans for the Herbert C. Hoover Department of Commerce Building AT&T Rooftop Antennas Recertification, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW. (8198)
3. Preliminary and final building plans for the Wilbur Wright Federal Building AT&T Rooftop Antennas Recertification, 600 Independence Avenue, SW. (8202)
4. Preliminary and final building plans for the Department of Agriculture South Building AT&T Rooftop Antennas Recertification, 1300 Independence Avenue, SW. (8298)
5. Preliminary and final building plans for the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building Antenna Array Modifications, 451 7th Street, SW. (8514)
6. Final site and building plans for the Jelleff Recreation Center Modernization, 3265 S Street, NW. (8576)
7. Preliminary site and building plans for the Seaton Elementary School Modernization, 1503 10th Street, NW. (8792)
8. Comments on site selection for the Defense Health Agency Headquarters Site Acquisition, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia. (8786)
9. Preliminary and final site and building plans for the Building 157 Lithium Battery Storage Facility, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland. (8788)
10. Report to the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia for the Florida & Q Street, LLC Proposed Map Amendment from MU-4 to MU-7B, 1600 N Capitol Street, NW. (ZC 25-15)
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The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's central planning agency in Washington, DC and surrounding counties of Maryland and Virginia. The Commission provides overall guidance for federal land and buildings in the region. It also reviews the design of federal projects and memorials, oversees long-range planning for future development, and monitors capital investment by federal agencies.
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Original text here: https://www.ncpc.gov/participate/releases/2026/NCPC_Approves_New_Monumental_Arch_Preliminary_Site_and_Building_Plans.pdf
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Mississippi Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release:
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SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Mississippi Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
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Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/07/10/sba-offers-disaster-relief-mississippi-businesses-nonprofits-residents-affected-adverse-weather
IDB Group Annual Meetings to Bring More Than 4,000 Global Participants to Guatemala in 2027
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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IDB Group Annual Meetings to Bring More Than 4,000 Global Participants to Guatemala in 2027
GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemala will host the 2027 Annual Meetings of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group on March 10-14. The Meetings are the IDB Group's annual flagship event and one of the premier economic and development-focused gatherings in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year's Meetings in Paraguay brought together approximately 4,000 participants from 53 countries,
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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IDB Group Annual Meetings to Bring More Than 4,000 Global Participants to Guatemala in 2027
GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemala will host the 2027 Annual Meetings of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group on March 10-14. The Meetings are the IDB Group's annual flagship event and one of the premier economic and development-focused gatherings in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year's Meetings in Paraguay brought together approximately 4,000 participants from 53 countries,about half from the private sector, including nearly 400 CEOs and 700 senior executives.
"Guatemala is a longstanding partner of the IDB Group, and we are pleased to bring our Annual Meetings to the country in 2027. The Meetings will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors from around the world to strengthen partnerships, mobilize investment, showcase Guatemala, and create a lasting legacy for the country," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn.
"We are proud that Guatemala will welcome participants from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as other regions, for this important gathering," said President Bernardo Arevalo. "The Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity to strengthen regional dialogue, promote the exchange of experiences, and consolidate avenues for cooperation that help address the common challenges facing our economies."
"This event also provides an opportunity to recognize a partnership that, for more than six decades, has supported the country's development efforts and helped strengthen the State's capacity to respond to the needs of its people," said Minister of Public Finance and IDB Governor Jonathan Menkos.
The event will mark the 67th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors and the 41st Annual Meeting of the IDB Invest Board of Governors. It will address key challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including efficient and responsible artificial intelligence, resilience and disaster-risk management, and growth and productivity.
Government leaders, central bank governors, CEOs and business leaders, investors, civil society organizations, and other international partners will convene at the Meetings, providing a unique opportunity to showcase Guatemala's talent, potential, and opportunities to the world.
A memorandum of understanding between the IDB Group and the government of Guatemala was signed today for the preparation of the Meetings.
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About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-group-annual-meetings-bring-more-4000-global-participants-guatemala-2027
Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participate in "50 for 50," a national collection-sharing initiative coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participate in "50 for 50," a national collection-sharing initiative coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.The program will loan important American artworks from the Hirshhorn collection for three- to five-year periods to one museum in each U.S. state and Puerto Rico between 2026 and 2029. The program is the largest and most geographically extensive loan effort ever undertaken by an American museum, and it is free to participating organizations. The initiative supports the Hirshhorn's and Art Bridges' shared interest in expanding public access to significant works of American art spanning from the 19th century to the present day and from Modernism to contemporary art.
Institutions were selected following a review that identified meaningful gaps and connections in each institution's collection. While several of the chosen museums serve major metropolitan areas--including; Oakland, California; and Queens, New York--most partners are in smaller communities. Thirty percent of the institutions serve populations of 150,000 or fewer, including Shelburne, Vermont; Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and Big Horn, Wyoming (population 500). Twenty percent are affiliated with a university or college.
"We realize that not everyone can visit our museum in the nation's capital" Director Melissa Chiu said. "'50 for 50' will place masterworks from our collection of modern and contemporary art, which would otherwise be in storage, inside communities across the country. Our museum partners know what will spark interest so they will make the selections themselves.
"Art Bridges exists to connect significant American art with communities that rarely see it firsthand," said Anne Kraybill, CEO of Art Bridges Foundation. "For '50 for 50,' each of these 51 museums chose works that connect with their own collections and audiences--a loan in Tacoma looks nothing like one in Savannah. Getting that match right is what makes a Hirshhorn loan meaningful to the people who live there."
Participating institutions:
Alabama--Huntsville Museum of Art
Alaska--Anchorage Museum
Arizona--Tucson Museum of Art
Arkansas--Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Little Rock
California--Oakland Museum of California
Colorado--Clyfford Still Museum, Denver
Connecticut--Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Delaware--Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington
Florida--Tampa Museum of Art
Georgia--Telfair Museums, Savannah
Hawaii--Honolulu Museum of Art
Idaho--Boise Art Museum
Illinois--Peoria Riverfront Museum
Indiana--Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Bloomington
Iowa--Des Moines Art Center
Kansas--Wichita Art Museum
Kentucky--Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
Louisiana--LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge
Maine--Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick
Maryland--Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown
Massachusetts--Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
Michigan--Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Minnesota--Minnesota Museum of American Art, St. Paul
Mississippi--Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson
Missouri--Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
Montana--Montana Museum of Art & Culture, Missoula
Nebraska--Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha
Nevada--Las Vegas Museum of Art
New Hampshire--Currier Museum of Art, Manchester
New Jersey--Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
New Mexico--Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe
New York--Queens Museum
North Carolina--Ackland Art Museum
North Dakota--Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Ohio--Akron Art Museum
Oklahoma--Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oregon--Portland Art Museum
Pennsylvania--Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
Puerto Rico--Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
Rhode Island--Westerly Museum of American Impressionism, Westerly
South Carolina--Columbia Museum of Art
South Dakota--South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings
Tennessee--Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Texas--Blanton Museum of Art, Austin
Utah--Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City
Vermont--Shelburne Museum
Virginia--Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach
Washington--Tacoma Art Museum
West Virginia--Huntington Museum of Art
Wisconsin--Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
Wyoming--Brinton Museum, Big Horn
More than 200 artworks (currently in storage) from the Hirshhorn's collection of more than 13,000 paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs have been requested. Among the artists with work available for "50 for 50" loans: Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Eakins, Arthur Jafa, Alex Katz, Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Georgia O'Keeffe, Yoko Ono, Christian Marclay, Christina Quarles, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol and others. The first group of loans is expected to be placed by December 2026.
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About the Hirshhorn
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the national museum of modern and contemporary art and a leading voice for 21st-century art and culture. Part of the Smithsonian, the Hirshhorn is located prominently on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Its holdings encompass one of the most important collections of postwar American and European art in the world. The Hirshhorn presents diverse exhibitions and offers an array of public programs on the art of our time--free to all. The Hirshhorn Museum is open Mondays noon-5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (except Dec. 25). For more information, visit hirshhorn.si.edu. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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About Art Bridges Foundation
Art Bridges Foundation is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton. Founded in 2017, Art Bridges creates and supports projects that share works of American art with communities across the United States and its territories. Art Bridges partners with a growing network of over 300 museums--impacting 25 million people nationwide--to provide financial and strategic support for exhibitions, collection loans and programs designed to educate, inspire and deepen engagement with local communities. The Art Bridges Collection represents an expanding vision of American art from the 19th century to the present day and encompasses multiple media and voices. For more information, visit artbridgesfoundation.org.
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Original text here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/hirshhorn-museum-partners-art-bridges-foundation-announce-51-museums-landmark
EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
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Company agrees to pay more than $26.8M civil penalty, complete estimated $40M to prevent future discharges, and pay Kansas $3M
WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that South Bow (USA) LP and South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. -the owner and operator
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
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Company agrees to pay more than $26.8M civil penalty, complete estimated $40M to prevent future discharges, and pay Kansas $3M
WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that South Bow (USA) LP and South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. -the owner and operatorof the Keystone Pipeline -violated the Clean Water Act resulting from the 2022 rupture of the pipeline in Washington County, Kansas.
On Dec. 7, 2022, nearly 13,000 barrels of oil -approximately 543,000 gallons -leaked from the ruptured pipeline over land and into Mill Creek, creating an imminent and substantial threat to human health and the environment. The event was one of the largest inland oil spills in recent history, and the largest discharge ever from the Keystone Pipeline system.
As part of the settlement, South Bow has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $26 million and complete work designed to prevent similar future discharges, which South Bow estimates will cost approximately $40 million. South Bow has also agreed to contribute over $3 million to the state of Kansas towards natural resource restoration projects to resolve violations of Kansas state laws.
"This case demonstrates why the oil pipelines crossing our heartland must be maintained properly. The oil spill blanketed land and water, rendering the waterway lifeless and useless and requiring extensive cleanup and remediation," said Jeffrey A. Hall, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. "The substantial penalty reflects the seriousness of the environmental harm, and the other requirements of the settlement reflect the need to prioritize pipeline integrity and maintenance for this critical infrastructure."
"Dedicated EPA staff logged many thousands of hours cleaning up Mill Creek and were supported by multiple federal and state agencies," said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy. "This fair and comprehensive settlement represents a federal-state partnership commitment to protect our nation's waters and prevent future oil spills."
"Pipelines are the safest means of transporting large quantities of oil and other liquids and gases over long distances," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department's Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). "However rare, when a pipeline leaks, it can quickly escalate. That's why an important part of this proposed settlement is the work the company has committed to do to help prevent future leaks."
"It is important that we are all good stewards of the environment," said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser for the District of Kansas. "The incident had a massive impact on the State of Kansas, and we are happy that this settlement will mitigate that damage."
According to the complaint, after the 2022 spill, crude oil an inch thick covered Mill Creek bank-to-bank for 3.5 miles downstream of the rupture site. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a stream advisory for Mill Creek to prohibit contact with the creek by people, livestock, or pets. The discharge covered vegetation and soil in the immediate surrounding area, and oil residue was found in the 35 acres surrounding the discharge. The spill killed or impacted more than 2,700 animals.
Following a 2023 EPA cleanup order, South Bow removed oil from the creek and surrounding areas and completed restoration of aquatic habitat, stream banks, and shorelines.
The Keystone Pipeline is a 2,687-mile liquid oil pipeline system between Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, and Port Arthur, Texas. The rupture occurred in a section of the pipeline that stretches from Steele City, Nebraska, to Cushing, Oklahoma.
The consent decree was filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and is subject to a 30-day public comment period. The complaint and the proposed consent decree are available on the Justice Department's Proposed Consent Decree webpage Exit EPA's website.
More information on the settlement is available on South Bow L.P. CWA Settlement Summary webpage.
Discharges of pollutants, including oil, into federally protected waterways are violations of the Clean Water Act. Learn more about EPA's Clean Water Act enforcement programs.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-doj-reach-settlement-keystone-pipeline-owner-and-operator-2022-pipeline
EPA Hosts States, Water Systems, and Small Communities to Collaboratively Accelerate Investments in Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Hosts States, Water Systems, and Small Communities to Collaboratively Accelerate Investments in Water Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on water infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds, to identify and address challenges in program implementation that can result in delays in vital drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer was joined
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Hosts States, Water Systems, and Small Communities to Collaboratively Accelerate Investments in Water Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on water infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds, to identify and address challenges in program implementation that can result in delays in vital drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer was joinedby states, water associations, technical assistance providers, and representatives from small communities to identify real actions that will be taken to ensure that infrastructure funding is invested efficiently and effectively to benefit Americans through stronger water infrastructure. Several actions specifically focused on addressing challenges that small communities face when applying for funding.
"While water infrastructure is often out of sight and out of mind for the American public, it delivers safe drinking water to homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses every day. Water Infrastructure also manages wastewater and stormwater to keep our communities safe," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "This first-of-its-kind roundtable gathered a diverse set of action leaders in the same room to celebrate successes, discuss challenges, and identify commitments that will strengthen these programs going forward. The Trump EPA will continue to work collaboratively with states and our partners to accelerate these investments, which are essential to protect human health and grow the economy."
This roundtable was about results and program improvement, not idle talk. Assistant Administrator Kramer led an outcome-driven discussion and attendees offered valuable contributions that will inform best practices and next steps. For example, EPA will develop an online toolbox with resources for both lenders and recipients and will continue to work with states to ensure funding is reaching communities efficiently and quickly. EPA will also join states, the water sector, and technical assistance providers in forming workgroups that will drive progress on key initiatives identified in the roundtable.
The State Revolving Funds (SRFs) and other programs, like the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan program and the Emerging Contaminants in Small and Disadvantaged Communities grant program, play a key role in ensuring that all Americans have access to clean and safe water.
These programs have been highly successful. For example, the Drinking Water and Clean Water SRF programs have provided over $265 billion to support 76,000 projects since their creation. They are designed to grow and increase funds available to states for critical water infrastructure upgrades, and the Trump EPA will make sure those funds are used responsibly.
EPA and states share the goal of stewarding taxpayer dollars to effectively and efficiently deliver them to communities to implement projects that upgrade water infrastructure. While the majority of the nation's SRF programs effectively disburse funding to projects in a timely manner, some programs' funding can remain uncommitted to new projects for extended periods of time. The roundtable hosted by EPA was the first step in collaboratively working with states, the water sector, and communities to develop a common understanding of opportunities to strengthen program implementation and accelerate the pace of funding disbursements for projects to meet community needs faster.
"The National Rural Water Association's 31,000 water and wastewater utility members applaud Assistant Administrator Jessica Kramer's leadership in bringing states, water systems, and technical assistance providers together to accelerate investments in water infrastructure," said National Rural Water CEO Matt Holmes. "More than 92% of the nation's community water systems serve fewer than 10,000 people, and these small communities are committed to meeting every federal mandate despite lacking the economies of scale of larger systems. Small and rural communities face an average water and wastewater infrastructure need of approximately $13,800 per person, nearly double the $7,800 per capita need in urban counties. This collaborative effort is an important step toward improving access to affordable financing and ensuring these critical resources reach the communities that need them most."
"Communities across the country need significant investments in water infrastructure in the coming years-over $1 trillion according to EPA. States appreciate Congressional support for community drinking water and wastewater system modernization investments that are essential to advancing public health, clean and safe water, and economic development and they are eager to work with EPA and others to continue improving the very successful State Revolving Fund programs," said ECOS Executive Director Ben Grumbles. "Yesterday's roundtable was an important step forward to expand the number of communities that benefit from these investments."
"The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund remains one of the most effective tools to address aging infrastructure, emerging challenges, and community needs - financing tens of thousands of critical drinking water and wastewater projects over the years. These funding programs work because they combine federal investment with state leadership and local implementation," said Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Executive Director Anthony DeRosa. "ASDWA appreciates EPA's efforts in bringing states, communities, technical assistance providers, and water sector partners together to discuss what is working and where we can improve. By working collaboratively to reduce barriers, share best practices, and strengthen implementation, we can help ensure these critical investments reach communities more quickly and efficiently while maintaining strong stewardship of taxpayer dollars."
"RCAP commends Assistant Administrator Jess Kramer's leadership in convening states, technical assistance providers, water systems, communities, and industry partners for a frank and productive discussion about improving access to federal water infrastructure funding and accelerating project delivery," said Rural Community Assistance Partnership CEO Olga Morales-Pate. "We are proud to partner with EPA and the states to help ensure these investments reach rural projects efficiently and deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to the communities that need them most. Assistant Administrator Kramer created an environment where partners could openly discuss what's working, what's not, and what needs to change. Putting those issues on the table-and committing to act on the feedback-is how we develop real solutions. RCAP was proud to bring rural community leaders to the table to ensure the voices and perspectives of rural America helped shape the conversation as EPA and its partners chart a path forward."
Learn more about EPA's water infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Fund programs.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-hosts-states-water-systems-and-small-communities-collaboratively-accelerate
Administrator Zeldin Spotlights American Energy and Manufacturing on Ohio Trip
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Zeldin Spotlights American Energy and Manufacturing on Ohio Trip
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin advanced pillars of the agency's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative Exit EPA's website during a visit to central Ohio. On Tuesday, July 7, Administrator Zeldin, along with EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel, participated in an energy leadership event, observed PFAS destruction technology, and met
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Zeldin Spotlights American Energy and Manufacturing on Ohio Trip
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin advanced pillars of the agency's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative Exit EPA's website during a visit to central Ohio. On Tuesday, July 7, Administrator Zeldin, along with EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel, participated in an energy leadership event, observed PFAS destruction technology, and metwith workers at a heavy-duty truck manufacturing event.
Administrator Zeldin started the day by participating in a roundtable and speaking at New River Electrical (NRE) Corporation's "America's Energy Moment: Building the Infrastructure That Powers Our Future" in Granville. NRE is a 100 percent employee-owned American company, which is experiencing rapid growth with the help of the Trump EPA's deregulatory, pro-growth policies. During his speech Exit EPA's website, the Administrator promoted the agency's efforts to protect the environment while growing the economy, commitment to cooperative federalism, and adherence to its statutory obligations.
In the afternoon, Administrator Zeldin toured Revive Environmental Technology in Columbus and saw firsthand the company's innovate PFAS Annihilator(r), a supercritical water oxidation platform that destroys PFAS across a range of waste streams, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), landfill leachate, industrial wastewater, and contaminated groundwater. The Administrator was joined at Revive by U.S. Senator Jon Husted, Ohio EPA Director John Logue, and Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon. Administrator Zeldin spoke about the Trump EPA releasing PFAS Disposal and Guidance documents every year - as opposed to every three years - to keep up with the innovation and improvements in technology that companies like Revive are producing.
To conclude the day, Administrator Zeldin, Senator Husted, and Congressman Dave Taylor toured PACCAR's Kenworth truck manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, which assembles many of America's heavy-duty trucks. In addition to meeting with PACCAR CEO Preston Feight, Administrator Zeldin held a town hall and answered questions from the plant's employees where he emphasized the Trump Administration's efforts to end the burdensome policies of the past, bring back American auto jobs, and invest in domestic manufacturing.
Additional content and coverage from Administrator Zeldin's Ohio trip can be found below:
@epaleezeldin on X: "Three of the many key principles the Trump EPA proudly advances every day..." Exit EPA's website
@epaleezeldin on X: Exit EPA's website "Great to be back in Columbus, Ohio, where @SenJonHusted and I were just at Revive Environmental's commercial PFAS destruction facility to discuss their PFAS Annihilator technology." Exit EPA's website
10 WBNS: EPA administrator tours Columbus company destroying 'forever chemicals' Exit EPA's website
ABC6: EPA Administrator Zeldin tours local PFAS eliminator during Ohio tour stop Exit EPA's website
Toledo Blade: EPA chief observes Ohio company's 'PFAS Annihilator' Exit EPA's website
The Manila Times: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Tours Revive Environmental' s Columbus Headquarters, the Nation's First Commercial PFAS Destruction Facility Exit EPA's website
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-spotlights-american-energy-and-manufacturing-ohio-trip
