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IDB Group to Hold 2026 Annual Meetings in Asuncion, Paraguay
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:
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IDB Group to Hold 2026 Annual Meetings in Asuncion, Paraguay
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) will hold the 2026 Annual Meetings of its Boards of Governors in Asuncion, Paraguay, on March 11-14.
IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn and Minister of Finance of Paraguay Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos signed a memorandum of understanding today to confirm the plans following a discussion at IDB headquarters about private-sector-led development.
Economic and financial
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:
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IDB Group to Hold 2026 Annual Meetings in Asuncion, Paraguay
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) will hold the 2026 Annual Meetings of its Boards of Governors in Asuncion, Paraguay, on March 11-14.
IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn and Minister of Finance of Paraguay Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos signed a memorandum of understanding today to confirm the plans following a discussion at IDB headquarters about private-sector-led development.
Economic and financialleaders from the IDB Group's 48 member countries and representatives of the private sector and civil society will gather at the Annual Meetings to address key development challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. At the top of the agenda is how to accelerate growth and development that is led by the private sector, including how the IDB and IDB Invest can expand their impact and scale through innovative initiatives.
The IDB Group, the leading source of financing and knowledge for development in the region, 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.
The event will mark the 66th Annual Meeting of the IDB's Board of Governors and the 40th Annual Meeting of IDB Invest's Board. These are the highest decision-making bodies of the institutions, comprising finance ministers, economy ministers, and other senior officials.
The Annual Meetings will also feature a business investment forum to foster discussions and exchanges between business leaders, investors, and government officials from across the region and around the world who are seeking opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Other highlights include a meeting with civil-society representatives from member countries and thematic seminars on topics including regional integration, supporting vulnerable communities, and unlocking the value of critical minerals.
Follow the Annual Meetings website (https://liveevents.iadb.org/) for updates.
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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-hold-2026-annual-meetings-asuncion-paraguay
FHLB Dallas and Sunward Federal Credit Union Award Nearly $500K to Advance Affordable Housing in New Mexico
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 -- 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 Sunward Federal Credit Union Award Nearly $500K to Advance Affordable Housing in New Mexico
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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, October 14, 2025-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Sunward Federal Credit Union announced nearly $500,000 in grants to support affordable housing for New Mexico families. At a ceremonial event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, FHLB Dallas awarded $250,000 to Zuni Housing Authority and
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DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 14 -- 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 Sunward Federal Credit Union Award Nearly $500K to Advance Affordable Housing in New Mexico
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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, October 14, 2025-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Sunward Federal Credit Union announced nearly $500,000 in grants to support affordable housing for New Mexico families. At a ceremonial event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, FHLB Dallas awarded $250,000 to Zuni Housing Authority and$247,000 to San Felipe Pueblo Housing Authority--part of a $2.7 million commitment benefiting 11 housing organizations statewide this year. The funds were celebrated today during a ceremonial check presentation.
The grants are part of $2.7 million in funding awarded to 11 tribes or tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) through the FHLB Dallas Native American Housing Opportunities (NAHO) Fund.
"Ensuring all communities across the Southwest have access to good, affordable homes is vital to long-term stability and economic growth," said Sunward Executive Vice President Alex de la Cruz. "We are honored to support the San Felipe Pueblo and Zuni housing authorities through this partnership with FHLB Dallas, a critical step toward helping indigenous individuals and families in New Mexico access housing."
The NAHO Fund was created to address the housing needs of federally recognized tribes and TDHEs.
Grants may be used for a wide range of housing-related needs, including down payment and closing cost assistance, rental support, home repairs and new construction. The program also provides grants for administrative and operational expenses such as new program development and consultant fees.
"Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing needs across New Mexico," said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. "These funds represent more than financial support--they're an investment in stability, opportunity and the long-term well-being of families and communities."
About Sunward Federal Credit Union
Sunward Federal Credit Union is one of New Mexico's largest credit unions, serving over 170,000 members and managing more than $4.3 billion in assets. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia National Laboratories, Sunward's footprint spans 16 branches across the Southwest.Sunward has been named Albuquerque's Best Bank in 2025 and 2024 by the Albuquerque Journal's Readers' Choice Awards. Anyone can apply to open an account, and members can enjoy access to checking, savings, mortgage, auto, credit card and investment services. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit gosunward.org.
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 $116.1 billion as of June 30, 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/2025/fhlb-dallas-and-sunward-federal-credit-union-award
EPA Issues Explanation of Significant Differences for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Explanation of Significant Differences for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site
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BOSTON, MASS. (Oct. 14, 2025) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the seventh Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. The seventh ESD makes three modifications to the 1998 Upper and Lower Harbor Record of Decision.
The changes include making 10 interim sediment caps permanent, changing the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) cleanup
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Explanation of Significant Differences for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site
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BOSTON, MASS. (Oct. 14, 2025) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the seventh Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site. The seventh ESD makes three modifications to the 1998 Upper and Lower Harbor Record of Decision.
The changes include making 10 interim sediment caps permanent, changing the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) cleanuplevel for the intertidal shoreline from 50 parts per million (ppm) to 25 ppm in the areas adjacent to the proposed River Walk, and authorizing land-use controls to limit exposure to sediments within the intertidal and subtidal zones where sediments do not meet the residential PCB cleanup level of 1 ppm.
The selection of a different, documented remedial alternative represents a significant change to the Selected Remedy, as specified in the ROD, but not a fundamental change to scope, performance, or cost. A final decision was made after consideration of public comments.
Copies of the ESD, Administrative Record, and other background information about the Site can be found at www.epa.gov/new-bedford-harbor.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-explanation-significant-differences-new-bedford-harbor-superfund-site
Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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DALLAS, TEXAS (October 14, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted areas in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 22.
Response by the Numbers:
-10,892,721 gallons of liquid wastes recovered
-6,944,049 gallons of liquid wastes removed for disposal
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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DALLAS, TEXAS (October 14, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted areas in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 22.
Response by the Numbers:
-10,892,721 gallons of liquid wastes recovered
-6,944,049 gallons of liquid wastes removed for disposal
-22,400 feet of containment boom laid
-4,944 bales of sorbent material
-Over 450 EPA and contractor personnel deployed
Accomplishments to date at the Smitty's Supply fire response include extinguishing the fire and stabilizing the facility to prevent leaks; building earthen dams, setting booms, and rainwater collection around the site to contain runoff; deploying boom and sorbent material in ponds and the Tangipahoa River to capture contaminated runoff; and increasing the recovery rate of oily material.
EPA is continuing to conduct additional sampling of the river, ponds, and ditches in the area to increase the amount of information and data we have about the range of pollutants that are present in the water and sediment.
EPA and its partner agencies continue to engage with Smitty's Supply to ensure the cleanup activities conducted at the facility remain efficient and complimentary of cleanup efforts in the drainage ditches, ponds, and the river.
Cleanup Operations
Cleanup operations on October 13 continued to focus on oily waste collection from the facility and in the drainage ditches and ponds. River operations continue to focus on removing recoverable product and performing Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) to determine if cleanup endpoints, such as no recoverable oil and no coated debris, are being met. SCAT is a normal part of EPA's cleanup operations for waterways.
Planned operations on October 14 include the continued decontamination of empty frac tanks for demobilization; the continued removal of oily vegetative debris along the river; and the continued removal of oily vegetative debris and oily waste in the ponds. EPA continues to excavate impacted soils and debris in the drainage ditches that were impacted by oily wastes and firefighting runoff.
Community Engagement
EPA has met with over 2,100 community members throughout Tangipahoa Parish and answered their questions during established office hours and other events that have taken place since September 12. EPA continues to go door-to-door to engage with residents in Roseland.
EPA has interacted with 340 residents through its door-to-door efforts since October 5.
Residents are invited to continue engaging with our response staff at the upcoming events listed below.
Community Office Hours:
** More community office hours will be added throughout the week, and posted on our social media platforms and on our hubsite**
-Amite Dollar General: Tuesday, October 14, 10am - 1:30pm
-Roseland Dollar General: Tuesday, October 14, 1:30 - 5pm
-Vintage Market Days of Southeast Louisiana: Friday, October 17 - Sunday, October 19 (times TBD)
Online Resources
Visit EPA's response website for regular updates, including sampling results, cleanup progress, field photos, and an interactive story map: https://www.epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website.
Social Media Highlights
Connect with the Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 on Facebook Exit EPA's website, X Exit EPA's website, Instagram Exit EPA's website.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Daily Smitty's Supply Fire Response Update For more information: https://spgv.io/6186B9CY Exit EPA's website
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U.S. EPA South Central Region : EPA continues on-the-ground outreach in Tangipahoa Parish, with updated times and locations for community office hours supporting residents affected by the Smitty's Supply fire. See the times and locations for today!
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U.S. EPA South Central Region : PA, in coordination with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Exit EPA's website and Tangipahoa Parish Government Exit EPA's website, continues to address impacts from the Smitty's Supply fire in Tangipahoa Parish.
Check out these before-and-after photos from the U.S. Highway 10 that show the progress made removing oily waste over the last month. EPA is committed to protecting public health and restoring the environment in affected communities. To stay up to date with the latest information, visit: www.epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website.
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U.S. EPA South Central Region : EPA Community Involvement Coordinators have been all over Tangipahoa Parish answering residents' questions and providing information about the Smitty's Supply Fire Response in Roseland, LA. We've heard your feedback and plan to post videos that cover topics based on your frequently asked questions. Check out this video for a quick overview, and remember to visit our hub site for the latest information:.
We want to hear from you! To voice your concerns or questions, please contact us at:
Phone: 800-533-3508 (toll free) or 214-665-6718 Email: R6Community@epa.gov
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency : Daily Smitty's Supply Fire Response Update
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@EPAregion6 : EPA continues on-the-ground outreach in Tangipahoa Parish, with updated times and locations for community office hours supporting residents affected by the Smitty's Supply fire. See the times and locations for today! For more updates please follow: https://epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website
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@EPAregion6 : EPA, in coordination with @louisiana_deq Exit EPA's website and @TeamTangipahoa Exit EPA's website, continues to address impacts from the Smitty's Supply fire in Tangipahoa Parish. Check out these before-and-after photos from the U.S. Highway 10 that show the progress made removing oily waste over the last month. EPA is committed to protecting public health and restoring the environment in affected communities. To stay up to date with the latest information, visit: http://epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website
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@EPAregion6 : EPA Community Involvement Coordinators have been all over Tangipahoa Parish answering residents' questions and providing information about the Smitty's Supply Fire Response in Roseland, LA. We've heard your feedback and plan to post videos that cover topics based on your frequently asked questions. Check out this video for a quick overview, and remember to visit our hub site for the latest information: http://epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website.
We want to hear from you! To voice your concerns or questions, please contact us at:
Phone: 800-533-3508 (toll free) or 214-665-6718
Email: R6Community@epa.gov
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@EPA : Daily Smitty's Supply Fire Response Update
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Media Availability
For interview requests or to coordinate site visits, contact Ed Mekeel at mekeel.edward@epa.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/daily-update-epa-cleanup-continues-tangipahoa-parish-louisiana-8
California Permitting Delays Force SBA to Extend Disaster Relief Deadlines for Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release:
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California Permitting Delays Force SBA to Extend Disaster Relief Deadlines for Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
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Special announcement
Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small businesses.
Every day that Senate Democrats continue to oppose a clean funding bill, they are stopping an estimated 320 small businesses from accessing
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release:
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California Permitting Delays Force SBA to Extend Disaster Relief Deadlines for Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors
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Special announcement
Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small businesses.
Every day that Senate Democrats continue to oppose a clean funding bill, they are stopping an estimated 320 small businesses from accessing$170 million in SBA-guaranteed funding.
As a result of the shutdown, we wanted to notify you that many of our services supporting small businesses are currently unavailable. The agency is executing its Lapse Plan and as soon as the shutdown is over, we are prepared to immediately return to the record-breaking services we were providing under the leadership of the Trump Administration.
If you need disaster assistance, please visit sba.gov/disaster.
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Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/10/14/california-permitting-delays-force-sba-extend-disaster-relief-deadlines-los-angeles-wildfire
Inter-American Development Bank: 'Documenting Differences Between Humans and AI in High-Stakes Decisions: A Labor Market Turing Test'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in September 2025 by Andres Abril, Marcos Rangel, and Wladimir Zanoni entitled "Documenting Differences Between Humans and AI in High-Stakes Decisions: A Labor Market Turing Test."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Screening and selection processes influence nearly every aspect of modern life, from our personal relationships to key institutional decisions in hiring, healthcare, criminal justice, and education. Once driven exclusively by human judgment, these decisions are now increasingly
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in September 2025 by Andres Abril, Marcos Rangel, and Wladimir Zanoni entitled "Documenting Differences Between Humans and AI in High-Stakes Decisions: A Labor Market Turing Test."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Screening and selection processes influence nearly every aspect of modern life, from our personal relationships to key institutional decisions in hiring, healthcare, criminal justice, and education. Once driven exclusively by human judgment, these decisions are now increasinglyguided--or even entirely made--by artificial intelligence (AI). The portrayal of AI as an objective decision-maker is often a misconception, as it conflates the systematic nature of an algorithm with true impartiality. The central research question is not whether AI can replicate human decision-making, but rather to critically examine how its systematic processes may reproduce and reinforce human biases against specific societal groups.
The screening processes within labor markets provide a particularly compelling case study for understanding the divergence between human and algorithmic decision-making. In this high-stakes context, the rapid integration of AI into hiring represents a profound yet sometimes inadvertent transformation in recruitment practices, requiring a critical examination of how these new systems may choose differently from their human counterparts. With some job postings attracting hundreds or even thousands of applications, companies increasingly rely on AI to screen applicants before human recruiters review them.
According to recent press coverage (1), 48% of hiring managers now use some form of AI-driven screening, and the human resources industry forecasts a compound annual growth rate of 6.1% in AI utilization through 2030. Given the significant impact hiring decisions have on individuals' lives and the increasing complexity of labor markets, AI is poised to become a major gatekeeper in mediating access to economic opportunities. This transformation has far-reaching implications for both efficiency and equity.
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View full text here: https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Documenting-Differences-Between-Humans-and-AI-in-High-Stakes-Decisions-A-Labor-Market-Turing-Test.pdf
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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DALLAS, TEXAS (October 13, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted areas in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 22.
Response by the Numbers:
-10,713,717 gallons of liquid wastes recovered
-6,729,555 gallons of liquid wastes removed for disposal
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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DALLAS, TEXAS (October 13, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted areas in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 22.
Response by the Numbers:
-10,713,717 gallons of liquid wastes recovered
-6,729,555 gallons of liquid wastes removed for disposal
-22,400 feet of containment boom laid
-4,938 bales of sorbent material
-Over 450 EPA and contractor personnel deployed
Accomplishments to date at the Smitty's Supply fire response include extinguishing the fire and stabilizing the facility to prevent leaks; building earthen dams, setting booms, and rainwater collection around the site to contain runoff; deploying boom and sorbent material in ponds and the Tangipahoa River to capture contaminated runoff; and increasing the recovery rate of oily material.
EPA is continuing to conduct additional sampling of the river, ponds, and ditches in the area to increase the amount of information and data we have about the range of pollutants that are present in the water and sediment.
EPA and its partner agencies continue to engage with Smitty's Supply to ensure the cleanup activities conducted at the facility remain efficient and complimentary of cleanup efforts in the drainage ditches, ponds, and the river.
Cleanup Operations
EPA continues to flush the stormwater run-off channels in the facility to remove oily waste and debris. Decanting of frac tanks continues and decanted water was used to recharge Pond D4 on October 12.
Skimming operations continued in Ponds D1, D2, D3, and D4 and an additional staging area was built at Pond D1 to facilitate an additional recovery point.
Sediment and surface water samples continue to be collected for EPA's enhanced sampling efforts.
Community Engagement
EPA has met with 2,000 community members throughout Tangipahoa Parish and answered their questions during established office hours and other events that have taken place since September 12. EPA continues to go door-to-door to engage with residents in Roseland.
EPA has interacted with 268 residents through its door-to-door efforts since October 5.
Residents are invited to continue engaging with our response staff at the upcoming events listed below.
Community Office Hours:
-Dollar General (Amite): Monday, October 13, 10am - 1:30pm
-Dollar General (Roseland): Monday, October 13, 1:30pm - 5pm
Online Resources
Visit EPA's response website for regular updates, including sampling results, cleanup progress, field photos, and an interactive story map: https://www.epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website.
Social Media Highlights
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U.S. EPA South Central Region: EPA, in coordination with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Exit EPA's website and Tangipahoa Parish Government Exit EPA's website, continues to address impacts from the Smitty's Supply fire in Tangipahoa Parish. Check out these before-and-after photos from the U.S. Highway 10 that show the progress made removing oily waste over the last month. EPA is committed to protecting public health and restoring the environment in affected communities. To stay up to date with the latest information, visit: www.epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire.
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U.S. EPA South Central Region: On October 10, EPA and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Exit EPA's website, with support from the U.S. Coast Guard, investigated a reported sheen south of Lee's Landing in the Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain using aerial drone overflights.
There was no indication of sheen in the river past EPA's containment booms or on Lake Pontchartrain. EPA, the U.S Coast Guard, and LDEQ will continue to investigate reports of sheen associated with the Smitty's Supply fire response in the river and the lake.
EPA continues to work alongside state partner Louisiana Department on Environmental Quality at the Smitty's Supply Fire Response in Roseland, LA. Their partnership is instrumental in helping the Tangipahoa Parish community return to normal
EPA encourages members of the public to report any suspected sheen from oily materials by calling 800-424-8802
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U.S. EPA South Central Region: EPA continues on-the-ground outreach in Tangipahoa Parish, with updated times and locations for community office hours supporting residents affected by the Smitty's Supply fire. See the times and locations for today. Stay tuned for the rest of the week's office hours coming out later today!
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U.S. EPA South Central Region: EPA's response to the Smitty's fire.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Daily Smitty's Supply Fire Response Update
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@EPAregion 6: EPA, in coordination with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Exit EPA's website and Tangipahoa Parish Government Exit EPA's website, continues to address impacts from the Smitty's Supply fire in Tangipahoa Parish. Check out these before-and-after photos from the U.S. Highway 10 that show the progress made removing oily waste over the last month. EPA is committed to protecting public health and restoring the environment in affected communities. To stay up to date with the latest information, visit: www.epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire.
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@EPAregion6: On October 10, EPA and @louisiana_deq Exit EPA's website, with support from the U.S. Coast Guard, investigated a reported sheen south of Lee's Landing in the Tangipahoa River and Lake Pontchartrain using aerial drone overflights. There was no indication of sheen in the river past EPA's containment booms or on Lake Pontchartrain. EPA, the U.S Coast Guard, and LDEQ will continue to investigate reports of sheen associated with the Smitty's Supply fire response in the river and the lake. EPA continues to work alongside state partner Louisiana Department on Environmental Quality at the Smitty's Supply Fire Response in Roseland, LA. Their partnership is instrumental in helping the Tangipahoa Parish community return to normal EPA encourages members of the public to report any suspected sheen from oily materials by calling 800-424-8802 To stay up to date with the latest information, visit: http://epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website.
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@EPAregion6: EPA continues on-the-ground outreach in Tangipahoa Parish, with updated times and locations for community office hours supporting residents affected by the Smitty's Supply fire. See the times and locations for today. Stay tuned for the rest of the week's office hours coming out later today! For more updates please follow: https://epa.gov/smittys-supply-fire Exit EPA's website
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@EPA: Daily Smitty's Supply Fire Response Update
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Media Availability
For interview requests or to coordinate site visits, contact Ed Mekeel at mekeel.edward@epa.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/daily-update-epa-cleanup-continues-tangipahoa-parish-louisiana-7
