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FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Support Transitional Housing in Patterson, Louisiana, with $1.17M Grant
DALLAS, Texas, April 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Support Transitional Housing in Patterson, Louisiana, with $1.17M Grant
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PATTERSON, LOUISIANA, April 10, 2026 -There's a larger transitional housing apartment complex available to residents of South Louisiana, made possible in part by a $1.17 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney. The banks today joined The Purple Lemon, a faith-based
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DALLAS, Texas, April 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Support Transitional Housing in Patterson, Louisiana, with $1.17M Grant
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PATTERSON, LOUISIANA, April 10, 2026 -There's a larger transitional housing apartment complex available to residents of South Louisiana, made possible in part by a $1.17 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney. The banks today joined The Purple Lemon, a faith-basedmission, to celebrate the grand opening of an expanded transitional housing development that assists people recovering from addictions and homelessness.
The AHP grant, which was awarded by FHLB Dallas through Hancock Whitney, enabled The Purple Lemon to buy and expand an apartment building to 26 units of transitional housing. The upgraded community provides comprehensive supportive services-including counseling, job training, life-skills education, support groups to help residents experiencing homelessness to achieve long-term stability.
"The AHP grant is helping us change the trajectory for people working to rebuild their lives," said Stacey Lancaster, founder and director of The Purple Lemon. "With this support, we were able to expand our housing and will be able to provide a safe environment for more residents during their recovery journey."
AHP grants are awarded annually through FHLB Dallas member institutions to support the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing for low-income households.
"We are honored to support The Purple Lemon in expanding housing for individuals working toward long-term recovery and independence," said LaCarsha Babers, vice president and community outreach officer at Hancock Whitney. "We are proud of our relationship with FHLB Dallas that helped bring this project to life."
The organization began in 2019 by providing food and outreach to people experiencing homelessness and a year later began housing individuals in a leased apartment and providing supportive services.
"The Purple Lemon's commitment to supportive, recovery-focused housing reflects the impact the Affordable Housing Program is meant to create," said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.
About Hancock Whitney
Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates combined loan and deposit production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.
About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $108.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.
Contact Information:
Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com
214.441.8445
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Original text here: https://www.fhlb.com/library/press-releases/2026/fhlb-dallas-and-hancock-whitney-support-transition
EPA Issues Class VI Well Permit to PureField Carbon Capture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Class VI Well Permit to PureField Carbon Capture in Kansas
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Permit is first-of-its-kind in Region 7
LENEXA, KAN. (APR. 10, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 issued a final Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permit to PureField Carbon Capture, LLC, near the city of Russell, Kansas. It is the first Class VI well permit in Kansas and across Region 7's four Heartland states.
Class VI wells inject carbon dioxide (CO2) into deep rock formations
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WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Class VI Well Permit to PureField Carbon Capture in Kansas
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Permit is first-of-its-kind in Region 7
LENEXA, KAN. (APR. 10, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 issued a final Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permit to PureField Carbon Capture, LLC, near the city of Russell, Kansas. It is the first Class VI well permit in Kansas and across Region 7's four Heartland states.
Class VI wells inject carbon dioxide (CO2) into deep rock formationsfor long-term storage. This injection process is also called geologic sequestration. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA has authority to protect underground sources of drinking water and make permitting decisions based on underlying geology.
"This permit exemplifies EPA's support of domestic energy production and unleashing American energy dominance," said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy. "We'll continue to advance projects that grow rural economies while fulfilling the agency's core mission of protecting human health and the environment."
Through this permit, the PureField facility near Russell is allowed to inject CO2 generated during ethanol production into the subsurface for a period of 12 years. The company is authorized to inject up to 150,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, for a total permitted injection volume of 1.8 million metric tons of CO2. The CO2 must be injected into the Arbuckle rock formation at a depth between 3,448 and 3,606 feet below ground surface.
To ensure safety, PureField is required to test and monitor the well and the area overlying the injection zone during the 12-year injection period, and for 50 years after injection has ended. A copy of the permit and associated documents are available.
Visit EPA's Class VI wells webpage for more information on Class VI projects.
Learn more about EPA Region 7
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-class-vi-well-permit-purefield-carbon-capture-kansas
To Advance U.S. Energy Dominance, EPA Proposes Several Amendments to Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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To Advance U.S. Energy Dominance, EPA Proposes Several Amendments to Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Requirements
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Proposal to Expand Permitting Flexibility, Promote Beneficial Use, and Maintain Transparency While Protecting Human Health and the Environment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a rule proposing several revisions to the federal regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and the beneficial use of CCR. This proposal would promote resource
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WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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To Advance U.S. Energy Dominance, EPA Proposes Several Amendments to Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Requirements
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Proposal to Expand Permitting Flexibility, Promote Beneficial Use, and Maintain Transparency While Protecting Human Health and the Environment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a rule proposing several revisions to the federal regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and the beneficial use of CCR. This proposal would promote resourcerecovery, allow for site-specific considerations in permitting, provide regulatory relief while continuing to protect human health and the environment, and ensure continued transparency. The proposal would also encourage beneficial use, potentially reducing the need for disposing of CCR, set protective and uniform standards for CCR storage piles, and decrease the use of new natural resources.
"These commonsense changes to the CCR regulations reflect EPA's commitment to restoring American energy dominance, strengthening cooperative federalism, and accommodating unique circumstances at certain CCR facilities," said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. "Our proposed changes will increase transparency and promote resource recovery while continuing to protect human health and the environment for all Americans now and into the future."
EPA's proposal would encourage beneficial use of CCR to create environmental and economic benefits while reducing the need for disposal. The rule would also set protective and uniform standards for CCR storage piles, decreasing the use of new natural resources, and improving the strength, durability, and workability of the resulting cement and concrete.
This proposal would also establish a new pathway for CCR units to comply with groundwater monitoring, corrective action, closure, and post-closure requirements under federal or approved state CCR permits. Under these changes, permit authorities could tailor requirements to site-specific risks and factors and utilize new technologies. These changes would benefit Americans by providing states with greater oversight and permitting authority involvement. In addition, these changes would ensure safety and compliance with CCR permits, more sensible placement of monitoring wells, and more efficient use of resources.
EPA is focused on a commonsense approach to regulating CCR to maintain environmental and human health protections while reducing regulatory burden and combating rising energy costs. Additional closure options would be available to facilities that completed closure of legacy surface impoundments under regulatory oversight prior to the effective date of the Legacy Final Rule.
This rule also proposes rescinding CCR management unit (CCRMU) regulations because the requirements are infeasible and impractical, and in turn, reducing burden on energy production, to combat higher energy costs for consumers.
EPA will accept comments on this proposal for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. EPA will also hold an online public hearing on this proposal.
For more information, visit the 2026 Proposed CCR Amendments webpage.
Background
On May 8, 2024, EPA published the "Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments" rule. This final rule established requirements for the disposal of CCR in a new type of regulated CCR unit known as "legacy surface impoundments." It also established requirements for CCRMUs to address previously unregulated solid waste management of CCR that involves the direct placement of CCR on the land at certain electric utilities.
On March 12, 2025, EPA committed to taking swift action on CCR, including state permit program reviews and updates to the CCR regulations. Since then, EPA has approved permit programs for North Dakota and Wyoming. EPA has also made significant progress working with other states as they seek to manage their own CCR programs. EPA will continue working with state partners to prioritize timely action and empower those with local expertise to oversee more effective CCR disposal operations.
On February 6, 2026, EPA announced a final rule that extends the compliance deadlines for CCRMU requirements. This action provides additional time to meet facility evaluation requirements and to comply with groundwater monitoring provisions. Additionally, in November, EPA proposed to extend an alternative closure requirement deadline. This deadline extension would promote electric grid reliability by allowing a subset of coal-fired power producers to continue to operate.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/advance-us-energy-dominance-epa-proposes-several-amendments-coal-combustion-residuals
Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse in Columbia, SC Listed For Disposition
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse in Columbia, SC Listed For Disposition
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This disposition eliminates underutilized federal space resulting in nearly $59.4 million in savings
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the planned disposition of the Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse, located at 1835 and 1845 Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The buildings served as a courthouse and federal hub until 2003, when court
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WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse in Columbia, SC Listed For Disposition
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This disposition eliminates underutilized federal space resulting in nearly $59.4 million in savings
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the planned disposition of the Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse, located at 1835 and 1845 Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The buildings served as a courthouse and federal hub until 2003, when courtoperations transitioned to the nearby Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse.
GSA is advancing this disposition as part of ongoing efforts to consolidate the federal real estate portfolio and cut government waste. The agency will continue to work closely with tenants to ensure they can effectively carry out their important work.
"GSA continues to lead the way in executing President Trump's directive to fortify the federal real estate portfolio by eliminating underutilized and vacant space," said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. "With this disposition we are saving taxpayers approximately $56.3M in delinquent maintenance and another $3.1M in annual maintenance costs."
Located in Columbia's downtown government district along Assembly Street, the Strom Thurmond Federal Building and Courthouse occupies a prominent position within South Carolina's capital city. The property benefits from its proximity to state government offices, educational institutions, and the growing Main Street district, presenting a significant redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Columbia's downtown.
GSA remains committed to solving long-term problems that exist in the federal portfolio of assets, reduce waste, and deliver long-term value to the American people. For more information, visit assets identified for accelerated disposition.
About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $126 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Contact
press@gsa.gov
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Original text here: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/strom-thurmond-federal-building-and-courthouse-listed-for-disposition-04092026
EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Lummi Water Infrastructure Project
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Lummi Water Infrastructure Project
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SEATTLE (April 9, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized The Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District with a PISCES award for Excellence in Environmental and Public Health Protection, for the upgrade of the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project, financed in part by state revolving fund programs, demonstrates the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthy
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WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Lummi Water Infrastructure Project
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SEATTLE (April 9, 2026) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized The Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District with a PISCES award for Excellence in Environmental and Public Health Protection, for the upgrade of the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project, financed in part by state revolving fund programs, demonstrates the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthyAmericans and laying a foundation for economic prosperity.
"Here in Region 10, we're pleased to see the Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District recognized for their investment in resilient, forward-looking water infrastructure," said EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon. "Their work reflects the very best of cooperative federalism-local expertise, innovative solutions, and federal investment working hand-in-hand to power the Great American Comeback."
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs have provided a foundation of federal investment in water infrastructure for decades. The SRF programs directly support EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative, which emphasizes the need for clean air, land, and water for every American and the importance of cooperative federalism.
EPA's George F. Ames PISCES program celebrates innovation demonstrated by wastewater and stormwater projects financed by the CWSRF programs. Twenty-six projects carried out by state or local governments, public utilities, and private entities were recognized by the 2026 PISCES program.
The Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District received a $15 million CWSRF loan to make necessary upgrades to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. For years, the aging Gooseberry Point WWTP was not adequately treating wastewater and the aging infrastructure caused frequent permit exceedances. The project upgraded the plant to a reliable activated sludge process and added an effluent pump station to overcome hydraulic constraints. These improvements ensured higher quality, permit-compliant discharges through the outfall, even during high tides and storms.
The upgrades will reduce pollution and public health risks and will restore protection for commercial and Tribal shellfish beds, which the Lummi Nation depends on for sustenance, cultural practices, and economic activity. The project improves habitat for marine species such as the Southern Resident Orca pod, marbled murrelets, and Puget Sound rockfish.
See the full list of recognized projects and learn more about the AQUARIUS and PISCES programs.
Background
The SRF programs are EPA-state partnerships that provide communities with low-cost financing for a wide range of water quality and drinking water infrastructure projects. The SRFs have provided over $265 billion in financial assistance to more than 50,000 water quality infrastructure projects and 76,000 drinking water projects across the country.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-excellence-and-innovation-lummi-water-infrastructure-project
EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 9, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer recently recognized 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation, including two in Kentucky. These projects, financed in part by State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, demonstrate the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthy Americans and laying a foundation
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WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Kentucky Water Infrastructure Projects
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 9, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer recently recognized 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation, including two in Kentucky. These projects, financed in part by State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, demonstrate the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthy Americans and laying a foundationfor economic prosperity.
"Across the country, states are putting State Revolving Fund resources to work in ways that deliver real, lasting benefits for communities by modernizing aging systems, strengthening resilience, and ensuring families can rely on safe, clean water every day," said Assistant Administrator Kramer. "These projects show that when we pair federal investment with state leadership, we can protect human health, support local economies, and reach communities that have too often been left behind."
"The awards in the Southeast region prove that smaller communities can execute big ideas when it comes to improving water infrastructure," said EPA Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber. "I am thrilled to see communities utilizing the CWSRF and DWSRF programs to strengthen their water utilities for the protection of human health and the environment."
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs have provided a foundation of federal investment in water infrastructure for decades. The SRF programs directly support EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative, which emphasizes the need for clean air, land and water for every American and the importance of cooperative federalism.
City of Georgetown recognized with PISCES award
EPA's George F. Ames PISCES program celebrates innovation demonstrated by wastewater and stormwater projects financed by the CWSRF programs. Twenty-six projects carried out by state or local governments, public utilities, and private entities were recognized by the 2026 PISCES program.
Scott County and City of Georgetown faced an urgent problem: two failing, privately owned, 60-year-old package wastewater plants serving 10 properties were causing sanitary sewer overflows and contributing to elevated E. coli levels in Cane Run Creek. The city and county extended sanitary sewers and built the regional Cane Run Pump Station through a city-county-state-nonprofit collaboration supported by the CWSRF.
The project implemented a long-term regional fix by installing a 6.4-million-gallons-per-day pump station and force main, eliminating two package plants, and consolidating seven aging pump stations into one.
The total cost of the Georgetown/Scott County South Sewer Extension and Cane Run Pump Station was $26,425,258, with $23,540,000 from the CWSRF.
See the full list of recognized projects and learn more about the AQUARIUS and PISCES programs.
Background
The SRF programs are EPA-state partnerships that provide communities with low-cost financing for a wide range of water quality and drinking water infrastructure projects. The SRFs have provided over $265 billion in financial assistance to more than 50,000 water quality infrastructure projects and 76,000 drinking water projects across the country.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-recognizes-excellence-and-innovation-kentucky-water-infrastructure-projects
EPA Announces Canton, Ohio, Area Now Meets the Clean Air Act Standard for Lead
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces Canton, Ohio, Area Now Meets the Clean Air Act Standard for Lead
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Air monitoring consistently finds the Canton area meets the lead air quality standard, protecting public health and reducing harmful pollution.
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Canton, Ohio, area now meets the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for lead under the Clean Air Act and is proposing to redesignate the area to "attainment." Airborne lead in the Canton area has decreased
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WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces Canton, Ohio, Area Now Meets the Clean Air Act Standard for Lead
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Air monitoring consistently finds the Canton area meets the lead air quality standard, protecting public health and reducing harmful pollution.
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Canton, Ohio, area now meets the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for lead under the Clean Air Act and is proposing to redesignate the area to "attainment." Airborne lead in the Canton area has decreased98% since EPA first designated the area as nonattainment in April 2023.
"After concerted efforts by the State of Ohio and EPA, Canton residents can breathe easier knowing high levels of this dangerous pollutant are no longer detected in their air," said EPA Regional Administrator Anne Vogel. "Ohio EPA will continue to monitor air quality in the community to help with early detection and prevention of any potential issues in the future."
After monitoring revealed air quality in the area had exceeded the national lead standard, EPA worked with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Canton City Public Health Department to reduce lead emissions from the Republic Steel facility, which has since decided to consolidate its operations to other locations.
For EPA to redesignate an area to attainment, the agency must determine the state has met all applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act including meeting the lead standard. Since September 2023, monitoring data in the Canton area has consistently shown lead concentrations well below the EPA's standard. Ohio EPA will continue to monitor the air quality for lead in Canton to ensure public health is protected.
EPA will publish the proposal in the Federal Register and open a 30-day public comment period. The notice will include instructions on how to submit comments and the deadline for doing so. After reviewing public input, EPA will issue a final decision.
To learn more about lead and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, visit EPA's website.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-canton-ohio-area-now-meets-clean-air-act-standard-lead
