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SBA Issues Clarifying Guidance That Race-Based Discrimination is Not Tolerated in the 8(a) Program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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SBA Issues Clarifying Guidance That Race-Based Discrimination is Not Tolerated in the 8(a) Program
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes implemented by Administrator Kelly Loeffler last year, that race-based discrimination within the 8(a) Business Development Program is unconstitutional and unlawful. The agency reiterated that SBA does not deny any small business owner admission
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026:
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SBA Issues Clarifying Guidance That Race-Based Discrimination is Not Tolerated in the 8(a) Program
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes implemented by Administrator Kelly Loeffler last year, that race-based discrimination within the 8(a) Business Development Program is unconstitutional and unlawful. The agency reiterated that SBA does not deny any small business owner admissionto the 8(a) Program simply because they are white. The agency does not consider any business owner to be "socially disadvantaged" - and therefore eligible to participate in the program - simply because they are a member of a certain minority group. No American, including white Americans, can be denied government services based on race. Finally, as has been the case since the Trump Administration began, SBA will not approve admissions to the program based solely on unsubstantiated claims or Biden-era narratives of racial discrimination, or provide guidance to applicants to help them construct such narratives that bolster claims of discrimination, as was the practice during the Biden Administration. These reforms are just the first steps in a broader process of remediating the deficiencies in the 8(a) Program, which have been in progress for some time.
In its totality, this guidance clarifies that the 8(a) Program is open to job creators of every race - consistent with court orders Link is external, notices Link is external from the U.S Department of Justice (DOJ), and President Trump's broader effort to eliminate DEI across the federal government - and that any race-based presumptions of social disadvantage have been inoperative since 2023. In addition to issuing this guidance, and to avoid any confusion, the SBA has further removed from its website the Biden-era "Guide for Demonstrating Social Disadvantage."
"The Biden Administration expanded and then abused the 8(a) Program to hand out billions in taxpayer-funded government contracts to favored minorities at the direct expense of honest small businesses, which is why we ended the practice on Day One," said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. "Since then, the Trump SBA has been working to reverse the damage - and today, we're reiterating one simple fact: the Biden-era practice of discriminating against white Americans is over, and reforms to enshrine that fact are well underway. The SBA is ending DEI in federal contracting - and our programs will remain open to all eligible job creators in compliance with federal law."
The 8(a) Program was dramatically expanded under the Biden Administration as a vehicle for partisan and DEI preferences in federal contracting - crowding out legitimate job creators, especially white men. Since Day One, the Trump SBA has been working not only to hold bad actors accountable for abusing the program, but to ensure that it benefits only deserving entrepreneurs instead of favored minorities. As evidence of this fact, the Trump SBA accepted just 65 new 8(a) firms into the program last year - compared to over 2,100 who were accepted during the Biden Administration.
The Trump SBA is also cracking down on widespread fraud and abuse in the 8(a) Program to further ensure compliance with federal law, taking the following actions:
* In February 2025, on the first day of Administrator Loeffler's term, the Trump SBA cut the Small Disadvantaged Business contracting goal back to its statutory 5% and ended the practice of approving firms based solely on unsubstantiated claims of racial discrimination.
* In June 2025, SBA launched the first-ever audit of the 8(a) Program in its nearly 50-year history - initiating an investigation into all high-dollar and limited-competition contracts going back over a period of fifteen years.
* In July 2025, the agency rescinded the independent 8(a) contracting authority of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after a DOJ investigation uncovered a $550 million bribery scheme involving several 8(a) contractors.
* That same month, SBA issued a letter of warning to all federal contracting officers, outlining the penalties for failing to report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse within the 8(a) Program.
* In October 2025, SBA suspended Link is external numerous 8(a) contractors following allegations of fraud involving more than $253 million in previously issued contract awards.
* In November 2025, SBA cleared the Biden-era backlog of 2,700 Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) applications, which accumulated after the prior Administration diverted all resources away from VetCert to increase certification approvals for the 8(a) Program.
* In December 2025, SBA ordered all 4,300 8(a) contractors to produce three years' worth of financial documents for review by the agency in the effort root out pass-through abuse and fraud by shell companies.
* In January 2026, SBA suspended over 1,000 contractors from participation in the 8(a) Program after they failed to submit the documents SBA requested in December.
* Additionally, as core users of these contractors, the U.S. General Services Administration, Department of the Treasury and Department of War began their own internal audits of the 8(a) Program.
Any job creator who believes they have been unconstitutionally excluded from participation in the 8(a) Program is encouraged to contact the SBA at certifications@sba.gov. Additionally, to address fraud, illegality, and Constitutional concerns in the 8(a) program, the SBA is hiring additional program officers who can help administer the 8(a) Program as a race-neutral vehicle for small business success in a fair and lawful manner. If you are interested in applying, you may inquire about open roles at HR4U@sba.gov by submitting an email with "8(a)" in the subject line.
About the 8(a) Business Development Program
The SBA certifies small businesses considered to be socially and economically disadvantaged under its nine-year 8(a) Business Development Program. The 8(a) program helps these firms develop and grow their businesses through one-to-one counseling, training workshops and management and technical guidance. It also provides access to government contracting opportunities, allowing them to become solid competitors in the federal marketplace.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of entrepreneurship. As the leading voice for small businesses within the federal government, the SBA empowers job creators with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and expand their businesses or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/01/22/sba-issues-clarifying-guidance-race-based-discrimination-not-tolerated-8a-program
Placements of the 2025-2026 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Placements of the 2025-2026 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced
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The National Academy of Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) have announced the placements for the 2025-2026 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Following a three-and-a-half month policy orientation, these eight health professionals will spend the remainder of their Washington, DC, fellowship serving as senior health policy advisors to key legislative branch personal offices and committees.
Congratulations to:
Di Fang,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Placements of the 2025-2026 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced
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The National Academy of Medicine and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) have announced the placements for the 2025-2026 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Following a three-and-a-half month policy orientation, these eight health professionals will spend the remainder of their Washington, DC, fellowship serving as senior health policy advisors to key legislative branch personal offices and committees.
Congratulations to:
Di Fang,PhD
Associate Professor, Food and Resource Economics Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Placement: House Committee on Education and the Workforce
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Nathalia Jimenez, MD, MPH
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine
University of Washington
Placement: Senator Patty Murray (WA)
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Brent A. Langellier, PhD, MA
Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy, Dornsife School Public Health/Urban Health Collaborative
Drexel University
Placement: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Brian K. McNeil, MD, MBA, FACS
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Vice-Chair, Department of Urology
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Placement: Senator Adam Schiff (CA)
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Stephen A. Morales, MBA
Medical Device Engineer, Management Consultant, and Entrepreneur
Placement: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)
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Candice Morrissey, MD, MSPH, MHEPM, FASE
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
University of Utah School of Medicine
Placement: Senate Committee on Finance
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Unini Odama, MD, MPH, MBE
Nephrologist and former Vice President for Medical Affairs
Davita Kidney Care
Placement: Senator Tim Scott (SC)
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Juan A. Rios, Jr., DSW, LCSW
Associate Professor, Department of Social Work
Rutgers University-Newark
Placement: Senator Cory Booker (NJ)
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Since 1973, this non-partisan fellowship has provided mid-career health and health care professionals with direct, hands-on policy experience in influential congressional and executive branch offices and committees in the nation's capital. For more information, please visit healthpolicyfellows.org.
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Original text here: https://nam.edu/news-and-insights/2025-2026-rwjf-fellows-placements-announced/
National Museum of Asian Art Announces 2026 Lunar New Year Festival
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026:
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National Museum of Asian Art Announces 2026 Lunar New Year Festival
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2026 festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, 12-6 p.m., with festivities in both the museum and the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building nearby. The festival is free and open to the
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026:
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National Museum of Asian Art Announces 2026 Lunar New Year Festival
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2026 festival commemorating Lunar New Year, a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 21, 12-6 p.m., with festivities in both the museum and the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building nearby. The festival is free and open to thepublic, but attendees will need to reserve timed entry tickets for the Arts and Industries Building.
This year's Lunar New Year festival will celebrate the Year of the Horse with activities and traditions from many Asian countries, including China, Korea and Vietnam. In the Arts and Industries Building, the festivities will include performances, cultural displays and a market of food vendors and craft makers. Special art tours and family activities will take place at the museum, and lion dances will be performed on the plaza outside the museum's West Building. The full schedule is available online. The museum also offers many digital resources on Lunar New Year, such as virtual tours of related collections, lesson plans and webinars.
The 2025 Lunar New Year festival brought more than 15,000 people to the National Museum of Asian Art.
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About Lunar New Year
Commonly known as the Spring Festival in China, Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration marked by many traditions. The Lunar New Year's Eve reunion dinner is the highlight that kicks off the holiday, a feast with a spread of symbolic dishes, such as a whole fish representing abundance, that bring good luck and fortune. The 15th and final day of the holiday is the Lantern Festival, during which people have tangyuan, or sweet glutinous rice balls, and children carry lanterns around the neighborhood at night to mark the end of the celebration.
In the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Different regions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac. Many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders do not observe the Chinese/lunar zodiac.
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About Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art is committed to preserving, exhibiting, researching and interpreting art in ways that deepen the public and scholarly understandings of Asia and the world. The museum opened in 1923 as America's first national art museum and the first Asian art museum in the United States. It now stewards one of the world's most important collections of Asian art, with works dating from antiquity to the present. The museum also stewards an important collection of 19th- and early 20th-century American art.
Today, the National Museum of Asian Art is emerging as a leading national and global resource for understanding the arts, cultures and societies of Asia, especially at their intersection with America. Guided by the belief that the future of art museums lies in collaboration, increased access and transparency, the museum is fostering new ways to engage with its audiences while enhancing its commitment to excellence.
Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the museum is free and open 364 days a year (closed Dec. 25). The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education and research complex and welcomes 20-30 million visitors yearly. For more information about the National Museum of Asian Art, visit asia.si.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/national-museum-asian-art-announces-2026-lunar-new-year-festival
EPA and Partners Announce More Than $200 Million to Clean Up Grand Calumet River Area of Concern
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and Partners Announce More Than $200 Million to Clean Up Grand Calumet River Area of Concern
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CHICAGO (January 22, 2026) -Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlantic Richfield Company, BP Products North America Inc. and the East Chicago Waterway Management District announced a project agreement to clean up contaminated sediments at two sites in the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern in Northwest Indiana. The agreement commits more than $200 million to remove more than 240,000
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and Partners Announce More Than $200 Million to Clean Up Grand Calumet River Area of Concern
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CHICAGO (January 22, 2026) -Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlantic Richfield Company, BP Products North America Inc. and the East Chicago Waterway Management District announced a project agreement to clean up contaminated sediments at two sites in the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern in Northwest Indiana. The agreement commits more than $200 million to remove more than 240,000cubic yards of contaminated canal and river bottom sediment across a combined area of 100 acres. This agreement builds on the progress made to clean up the AOC with more than 2 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment already remediated and six of the 12 sediment projects completed to delist the AOC.
"By working side-by-side with our partners, and leveraging the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, we're accelerating the cleanup of contaminated sediments and restoring critical habitat along the Grand Calumet River," said EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel. "This agreement demonstrates the power of partnership to deliver results that matter for people and nature. The impact will be clear: cleaner water, healthier neighborhoods, better fishing and recreation, and renewed economic momentum for East Chicago, Hammond, and communities across Northwest Indiana."
"This investment is more than a cleanup effort. It's a long-term commitment to the continued restoration of one of Northwest Indiana's most important natural resources," said Gov. Mike Braun. "Each phase of work on the Grand Calumet River brings us closer to restoring a waterway to the benefit of Hoosiers and steadily reclaiming its ecological health."
"I thank the Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of Indiana, the East Chicago Waterway Management District, the City of East Chicago, and our local industry partners for their collaboration in addressing the long-standing environmental legacy costs of the Grand Calumet River," said U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan. "This more than $200 million restoration effort will further protect public health, restore one of the nation's most polluted waterways, and unlock opportunities for economic growth and new jobs in Northwest Indiana."
"The District's board appreciates the continued support and participation of Mayor Copeland, Governor Braun, Congressman Mrvan, EPA and our local partners Atlantic Richfield and BP in advancing the restoration and revitalization of East Chicago's waterways," said Fernando M. Trevino, Executive Director of the East Chicago Waterway Management District. "This project marks a significant milestone and sets the stage for future economic growth and expanded recreational opportunities along our waterways."
"We appreciate the opportunity to work with EPA and the East Chicago Waterway Management District on the next phase of remediation in the Grand Calumet Area of Concern," said Patricia Gallery, President of Atlantic Richfield Co. "These are important projects that will benefit the City of East Chicago and surrounding northwest Indiana communities."
The Junction Reaches project site includes remediation of sediments and ecosystem restoration within the Grand Calumet River and Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal in East Chicago. The Lake George Canal project site will remediate sediment within a one-mile stretch of the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal in East Chicago and Hammond, advancing a multi-phase sediment remediation project that began in 2020. Construction activities for both projects are expected to begin in late 2026.
Background
The Grand Calumet River and Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal are located in one of the most heavily industrialized areas in the United States. The river and harbor were designated as an Area of Concern under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in the 1980s. An AOC is an area where significant environmental degradation has occurred.
EPA and partners-funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and non-federal contributions through project agreements under the Great Lakes Legacy Act-have remediated more than 2 million cubic yards of contaminated sediment and restored more than 1,000 acres of important habitat within the Grand Calumet River AOC, including the restoration of globally rare dune and swale habitat. To date, six of the 12 sediment remediation projects and two of the five habitat restoration projects necessary to delist the AOC have been completed.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-partners-announce-more-200-million-clean-grand-calumet-river-area-concern
EPA Wraps Up Work to Protect People from Hazardous Conditions at 3800 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Wraps Up Work to Protect People from Hazardous Conditions at 3800 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
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Niagara Falls, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finished removing a large stockpile of expired hand sanitizer from a warehouse at 3800 Highland Avenue, in Niagara Falls, New York. Working with state and local partners, EPA removed more than 300 tons of expired sanitizer, along with contaminated soil and debris, and shipped the material to an EPA-approved facility for proper
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Wraps Up Work to Protect People from Hazardous Conditions at 3800 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
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Niagara Falls, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finished removing a large stockpile of expired hand sanitizer from a warehouse at 3800 Highland Avenue, in Niagara Falls, New York. Working with state and local partners, EPA removed more than 300 tons of expired sanitizer, along with contaminated soil and debris, and shipped the material to an EPA-approved facility for properrecycling and disposal.
"Hand sanitizer is designed to protect people, but in huge quantities and in the wrong conditions, it becomes a real fire risk," said EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. "Working with our state and local partners, we've eliminated that danger at this site and underscored the value of strong cleanup programs that protect local communities."
Local authorities first flagged the Highland Avenue warehouse after an inspection found extensive amounts of expired sanitizer stored in unsafe parts of the building. A follow up inspection by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed the volume of material and found evidence that some had been buried on-site. After efforts to secure cleanup by the property owner were unsuccessful, NYSDEC referred the property to EPA in late August 2025.
The 11-acre property sits immediately next to homes, schools, and churches. The site contains a network of interconnected warehouse structures dating back to the 1920s, including a non-operational fire suppression system, an added concern given the volume of flammable sanitizer stored inside.
EPA completed the removal safely and in coordination with state and local officials to minimize impacts on the surrounding community.
The hazards tied to expired sanitizer are not unique to Highland Avenue. On August 30, 2025, a fire at the Eco Operations facility in Gorham, New York, was fueled by large quantities of expired sanitizer, prompting an EPA response at the state's request. EPA is also addressing an estimated 180,000 gallons stored at a facility in Romulus, New York. Though the product seems harmless in small amounts, stockpiles of this size can create significant fire and safety risks, especially in older or poorly maintained buildings.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-wraps-work-protect-people-hazardous-conditions-3800-highland-ave-niagara-falls-ny
EPA Proposes Plan to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes Plan to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed interim cleanup plan to contain contaminated groundwater at the most impacted areas of the Orange County North Basin (OCNB) Superfund site, located in the northern part of the Orange County Groundwater Basin in California. The agency is seeking public input on the plan, which focuses on parts of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes Plan to Contain Groundwater Contamination at Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed interim cleanup plan to contain contaminated groundwater at the most impacted areas of the Orange County North Basin (OCNB) Superfund site, located in the northern part of the Orange County Groundwater Basin in California. The agency is seeking public input on the plan, which focuses on parts of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park.
"EPA encourages people to make their voices heard on our proposed Orange County North Basin cleanup plan," said EPA Pacific Southwest Region Superfund and Emergency Management Director Michael Montgomery. "This proposal is a big step forward to protect groundwater and ensure safe drinking water for Orange County communities."
Past industrial activities contaminated a 6.4 square-mile portion of the groundwater basin, with contamination detected as far as 500 feet below the surface of the ground. Groundwater makes up 85% of the drinking water supply for central Orange County. Six drinking water wells were taken out of service in Fullerton and Anaheim due to the contamination to help ensure that all drinking water currently served meets federal and state health and safety standards. The proposed plan will prevent future impacts to other supply wells and may eventually allow for the safe operation of wells that have been taken out of service.
EPA's plan includes installing approximately 17 extraction wells to draw out contaminated groundwater, building a centralized treatment plant, and installing approximately 17 injection wells to return treated water underground. The plan also includes monitoring to track contamination levels and controls to restrict groundwater use in the most contaminated area.
The public comment period for the proposed plan runs until February 19, 2026. EPA will host a public meeting on January 29 to discuss the Proposed Plan. Information on the meeting, including a pre-recorded presentation, is available online at the Orange County North Basin Superfund site webpage.
Background
The Orange County North Basin site was added to EPA's National Priority List of Superfund sites in September 2020. The federal Superfund program, established under the law in 1980, investigates and cleans up the most complex, uncontrolled, or abandoned hazardous waste sites in the country and endeavors to return them to productive use.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-proposes-plan-contain-groundwater-contamination-orange-county-north-basin
Board of Governors to meet Feb. 5
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release:
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Board of Governors to meet Feb. 5
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Thursday, Feb. 5, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, in Washington, DC. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which begins at 3 p.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room.
The board's expected agenda is:
1. Call to order and opening remarks from the chairwoman
2. Remarks from the postmaster general and CEO
3. Committee reports
4. Quarterly financial report
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release:
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Board of Governors to meet Feb. 5
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors will meet Thursday, Feb. 5, in an open session at Postal Service headquarters, 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW, in Washington, DC. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, which begins at 3 p.m. ET in the Benjamin Franklin Room.
The board's expected agenda is:
1. Call to order and opening remarks from the chairwoman
2. Remarks from the postmaster general and CEO
3. Committee reports
4. Quarterly financial report
5. Quarterly service performance report
6. Approval of the meeting minutes
7. Approval of the tentative agenda for the May 7 open meeting
8. Adjournment
Open session meetings of the USPS Board of Governors are available on live audio webcasts at https://about.usps.com/who/leadership/board-governors/#sessions. Three hours after the conclusion of the open session meeting, a recorded audio file will be available for listening. In compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the audio webcast will be open-captioned.
The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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