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SBA, Intel to Host Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo for Aerospace and Semiconductor Industries
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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SBA, Intel to Host Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo for Aerospace and Semiconductor Industries
Registration now open for July 29 event connecting major buyers with small businesses in key industries
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its third Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Co-hosted by Intel, this Expo will feature the space
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WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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SBA, Intel to Host Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo for Aerospace and Semiconductor Industries
Registration now open for July 29 event connecting major buyers with small businesses in key industries
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its third Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Co-hosted by Intel, this Expo will feature the spaceand semiconductor industries, with a focus on strengthening domestic supply chains in these specific sectors. NASA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will also join SBA at the event, which is designed to help large companies and industrial producers connect with small domestic suppliers to reshore supply chains, create local jobs, and restore American industrial dominance in sectors that are critical to U.S. strength and competitiveness.
"Aerospace and semiconductors are foundational to America's strength and national security, and both depend on resilient domestic networks to sustain output, innovation, and long-term competitiveness," said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. "Our Arizona Expo, co-hosted by Intel, is designed to reinforce those networks by connecting major industry buyers with the specialty suppliers that can fill critical sourcing needs, increase U.S. manufacturing capacity, and address key vulnerabilities. We are strengthening domestic supply chains, reducing dependence on foreign sources, and supporting the industrial base behind two of America's most strategic sectors."
The 2026 Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo will provide opportunities for small businesses and local suppliers in the space and semiconductor industries to meet corporations seeking partners for their operations. Suppliers will have the option to participate in one-on-one matchmaking sessions with prospective buyers, in addition to networking with federal, state, and local resources that support small manufacturers.
Buyers confirmed to participate in the 2026 Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo include:
* Boeing
* Gila Community College
* Honeywell Aerospace
* Intel
* Lockheed Martin
* NASA
* Siemens
* U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
* U.S. Air Force - Luke AFB
The event will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM MT - 3:00 PM MT at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. Registration for both buyers and suppliers is open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-supplier-matchmaking-expo-tickets-1990203486202.
In March, SBA launched its inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina, where over 675 small businesses connected directly with 35 large industrial buyers. During the expo, over 170 small businesses successfully "matched" with large companies to provide services. Following the event's success, SBA hosted its second Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit, Michigan, which connected over 600 small business participants with three-dozen industrial buyers. About half of participants said they expect to generate more than $250,000 in business opportunities as a result of their participation.
Cosponsorship Authorization #26-34-C. SBA's participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact savannah.wilburn@sba.gov to make arrangements.
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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/2026/07/10/sba-intel-host-arizona-supplier-matchmaking-expo-aerospace-semiconductor-industries
NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release July 10, 2026:
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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
Commission Approves St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage Plans
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At its Thursday, July 9 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans submitted by the U.S. Department of the Interior for a New Monumental Arch, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. The arch would be located in Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, located at the west terminus
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WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release July 10, 2026:
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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
Commission Approves St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage Plans
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At its Thursday, July 9 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans submitted by the U.S. Department of the Interior for a New Monumental Arch, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. The arch would be located in Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, located at the west terminusof Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC. The applicant said the arch would celebrate the triumphs of the American people, inspire patriotism and love of country, and beautify the nation's capital. The overall height from the base to the top of the statuary would be 250 feet.
Commissioners supported the project's purpose to celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and noted that any structure at this location must balance urban design, visitors' experience, historic preservation, transportation, and other considerations. They supported integration of security features to help protect visitors while not detracting from the project's design and found that the addition of pedestrian-activated traffic signals will provide safer circulation for visitors and daily commuters.
Commissioners noted that NCPC is continuing to consider the positions regarding the Height of Buildings Act and whether it is binding on the federal government, which the Commission will need to decide prior to taking final action on the project. Commissioners requested that the applicant provide a justification for the project's height when it returns to NCPC for final approval.
Commissioners also requested updated information regarding potential off-site impacts to the vehicular transportation network; details regarding pick-up, drop-off, and loading locations; details about any navigational or safety lighting required by the Federal Aviation Administration; and information regarding the final granite cladding selection.
NCPC approved preliminary and final site and building plans submitted by the General Services Administration for the St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage and Site Development. The proposed garage and adjacent interim gravel surface parking lot would have 1,250 parking spaces. The second phase would replace the surface lot with a warehouse and 450 additional parking spaces.
Commissioners appreciated the applicant's revisions based upon prior Commission feedback. They supported the garage's facade redesign which draws on the campus' existing architectural style and supported the project's sensitivity to the historic campus context and efforts to minimize the structure's visual impacts by integrating it into the surrounding landscape.
Commission actions and related materials are available online (https://www.ncpc.gov/review/archive/2026/7/).
The Commission approved two items on the Consent Calendar (no presentations were made). Unless otherwise noted, the projects are in Washington, DC.
1. Comments on concept plans for National Gallery of Art West Building Seventh Street Entrance Improvements, 7th Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW. (8762)
2. Preliminary and final site development plans for National Gallery of Art Exterior Signage, 6th Street, NW and Constitution Avenue, NW. (8793)
The Executive Director approved 10 items under authority delegated by the Commission. Unless otherwise noted, the projects are in Washington, DC.
1. Final site and building plans for the Washington Navy Yard Building 157 Renovation, Poor Street, SE. (8501)
2. Preliminary and final building plans for the Herbert C. Hoover Department of Commerce Building AT&T Rooftop Antennas Recertification, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW. (8198)
3. Preliminary and final building plans for the Wilbur Wright Federal Building AT&T Rooftop Antennas Recertification, 600 Independence Avenue, SW. (8202)
4. Preliminary and final building plans for the Department of Agriculture South Building AT&T Rooftop Antennas Recertification, 1300 Independence Avenue, SW. (8298)
5. Preliminary and final building plans for the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building Antenna Array Modifications, 451 7th Street, SW. (8514)
6. Final site and building plans for the Jelleff Recreation Center Modernization, 3265 S Street, NW. (8576)
7. Preliminary site and building plans for the Seaton Elementary School Modernization, 1503 10th Street, NW. (8792)
8. Comments on site selection for the Defense Health Agency Headquarters Site Acquisition, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia. (8786)
9. Preliminary and final site and building plans for the Building 157 Lithium Battery Storage Facility, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, Maryland. (8788)
10. Report to the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia for the Florida & Q Street, LLC Proposed Map Amendment from MU-4 to MU-7B, 1600 N Capitol Street, NW. (ZC 25-15)
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The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's central planning agency in Washington, DC and surrounding counties of Maryland and Virginia. The Commission provides overall guidance for federal land and buildings in the region. It also reviews the design of federal projects and memorials, oversees long-range planning for future development, and monitors capital investment by federal agencies.
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Original text here: https://www.ncpc.gov/participate/releases/2026/NCPC_Approves_New_Monumental_Arch_Preliminary_Site_and_Building_Plans.pdf
IDB Group Annual Meetings to Bring More Than 4,000 Global Participants to Guatemala in 2027
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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IDB Group Annual Meetings to Bring More Than 4,000 Global Participants to Guatemala in 2027
GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemala will host the 2027 Annual Meetings of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group on March 10-14. The Meetings are the IDB Group's annual flagship event and one of the premier economic and development-focused gatherings in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year's Meetings in Paraguay brought together approximately 4,000 participants from 53 countries,
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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IDB Group Annual Meetings to Bring More Than 4,000 Global Participants to Guatemala in 2027
GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemala will host the 2027 Annual Meetings of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group on March 10-14. The Meetings are the IDB Group's annual flagship event and one of the premier economic and development-focused gatherings in Latin America and the Caribbean. This year's Meetings in Paraguay brought together approximately 4,000 participants from 53 countries,about half from the private sector, including nearly 400 CEOs and 700 senior executives.
"Guatemala is a longstanding partner of the IDB Group, and we are pleased to bring our Annual Meetings to the country in 2027. The Meetings will bring together leaders from the public and private sectors from around the world to strengthen partnerships, mobilize investment, showcase Guatemala, and create a lasting legacy for the country," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn.
"We are proud that Guatemala will welcome participants from Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as other regions, for this important gathering," said President Bernardo Arevalo. "The Annual Meeting will provide an opportunity to strengthen regional dialogue, promote the exchange of experiences, and consolidate avenues for cooperation that help address the common challenges facing our economies."
"This event also provides an opportunity to recognize a partnership that, for more than six decades, has supported the country's development efforts and helped strengthen the State's capacity to respond to the needs of its people," said Minister of Public Finance and IDB Governor Jonathan Menkos.
The event will mark the 67th Annual Meeting of the IDB Board of Governors and the 41st Annual Meeting of the IDB Invest Board of Governors. It will address key challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including efficient and responsible artificial intelligence, resilience and disaster-risk management, and growth and productivity.
Government leaders, central bank governors, CEOs and business leaders, investors, civil society organizations, and other international partners will convene at the Meetings, providing a unique opportunity to showcase Guatemala's talent, potential, and opportunities to the world.
A memorandum of understanding between the IDB Group and the government of Guatemala was signed today for the preparation of the Meetings.
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About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-group-annual-meetings-bring-more-4000-global-participants-guatemala-2027
Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participate in "50 for 50," a national collection-sharing initiative coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participate in "50 for 50," a national collection-sharing initiative coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.The program will loan important American artworks from the Hirshhorn collection for three- to five-year periods to one museum in each U.S. state and Puerto Rico between 2026 and 2029. The program is the largest and most geographically extensive loan effort ever undertaken by an American museum, and it is free to participating organizations. The initiative supports the Hirshhorn's and Art Bridges' shared interest in expanding public access to significant works of American art spanning from the 19th century to the present day and from Modernism to contemporary art.
Institutions were selected following a review that identified meaningful gaps and connections in each institution's collection. While several of the chosen museums serve major metropolitan areas--including; Oakland, California; and Queens, New York--most partners are in smaller communities. Thirty percent of the institutions serve populations of 150,000 or fewer, including Shelburne, Vermont; Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; and Big Horn, Wyoming (population 500). Twenty percent are affiliated with a university or college.
"We realize that not everyone can visit our museum in the nation's capital" Director Melissa Chiu said. "'50 for 50' will place masterworks from our collection of modern and contemporary art, which would otherwise be in storage, inside communities across the country. Our museum partners know what will spark interest so they will make the selections themselves.
"Art Bridges exists to connect significant American art with communities that rarely see it firsthand," said Anne Kraybill, CEO of Art Bridges Foundation. "For '50 for 50,' each of these 51 museums chose works that connect with their own collections and audiences--a loan in Tacoma looks nothing like one in Savannah. Getting that match right is what makes a Hirshhorn loan meaningful to the people who live there."
Participating institutions:
Alabama--Huntsville Museum of Art
Alaska--Anchorage Museum
Arizona--Tucson Museum of Art
Arkansas--Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, Little Rock
California--Oakland Museum of California
Colorado--Clyfford Still Museum, Denver
Connecticut--Bruce Museum, Greenwich
Delaware--Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington
Florida--Tampa Museum of Art
Georgia--Telfair Museums, Savannah
Hawaii--Honolulu Museum of Art
Idaho--Boise Art Museum
Illinois--Peoria Riverfront Museum
Indiana--Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Bloomington
Iowa--Des Moines Art Center
Kansas--Wichita Art Museum
Kentucky--Owensboro Museum of Fine Art
Louisiana--LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge
Maine--Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick
Maryland--Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown
Massachusetts--Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
Michigan--Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Minnesota--Minnesota Museum of American Art, St. Paul
Mississippi--Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson
Missouri--Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
Montana--Montana Museum of Art & Culture, Missoula
Nebraska--Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha
Nevada--Las Vegas Museum of Art
New Hampshire--Currier Museum of Art, Manchester
New Jersey--Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
New Mexico--Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe
New York--Queens Museum
North Carolina--Ackland Art Museum
North Dakota--Plains Art Museum, Fargo
Ohio--Akron Art Museum
Oklahoma--Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oregon--Portland Art Museum
Pennsylvania--Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
Puerto Rico--Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
Rhode Island--Westerly Museum of American Impressionism, Westerly
South Carolina--Columbia Museum of Art
South Dakota--South Dakota Art Museum, Brookings
Tennessee--Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Texas--Blanton Museum of Art, Austin
Utah--Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City
Vermont--Shelburne Museum
Virginia--Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Virginia Beach
Washington--Tacoma Art Museum
West Virginia--Huntington Museum of Art
Wisconsin--Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
Wyoming--Brinton Museum, Big Horn
More than 200 artworks (currently in storage) from the Hirshhorn's collection of more than 13,000 paintings, sculptures, installations and photographs have been requested. Among the artists with work available for "50 for 50" loans: Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Eakins, Arthur Jafa, Alex Katz, Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner, Georgia O'Keeffe, Yoko Ono, Christian Marclay, Christina Quarles, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol and others. The first group of loans is expected to be placed by December 2026.
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About the Hirshhorn
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is the national museum of modern and contemporary art and a leading voice for 21st-century art and culture. Part of the Smithsonian, the Hirshhorn is located prominently on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Its holdings encompass one of the most important collections of postwar American and European art in the world. The Hirshhorn presents diverse exhibitions and offers an array of public programs on the art of our time--free to all. The Hirshhorn Museum is open Mondays noon-5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays-Sundays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (except Dec. 25). For more information, visit hirshhorn.si.edu. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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About Art Bridges Foundation
Art Bridges Foundation is the vision of philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton. Founded in 2017, Art Bridges creates and supports projects that share works of American art with communities across the United States and its territories. Art Bridges partners with a growing network of over 300 museums--impacting 25 million people nationwide--to provide financial and strategic support for exhibitions, collection loans and programs designed to educate, inspire and deepen engagement with local communities. The Art Bridges Collection represents an expanding vision of American art from the 19th century to the present day and encompasses multiple media and voices. For more information, visit artbridgesfoundation.org.
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Original text here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/hirshhorn-museum-partners-art-bridges-foundation-announce-51-museums-landmark
EPA and Shinnecock Nation Work Together to Rid Two Beaches of Marine Debris
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and Shinnecock Nation Work Together to Rid Two Beaches of Marine Debris
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EPA Facilitates Removal of Abandoned Boat and Large Buoy from Shinnecock Nation Beaches
NEW YORK \- On Long Island, New York, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Shinnecock Indian Nation completed the successful removal of an abandoned boat from Westwoods Beach and a large navigational buoy from a beach near the Shinnecock Indian Cemetery. This multi-agency action involved coordination between Shinnecock
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and Shinnecock Nation Work Together to Rid Two Beaches of Marine Debris
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EPA Facilitates Removal of Abandoned Boat and Large Buoy from Shinnecock Nation Beaches
NEW YORK \- On Long Island, New York, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Shinnecock Indian Nation completed the successful removal of an abandoned boat from Westwoods Beach and a large navigational buoy from a beach near the Shinnecock Indian Cemetery. This multi-agency action involved coordination between ShinnecockNation, U.S. Coast Guard, and EPA, and underscores a strong, ongoing partnership to protect beaches, natural resources, and community safety.
"EPA is proud to support the Shinnecock Nation in safeguarding coastal lands and waters from hazards," said Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. "Marine debris like this can pose public safety risks, damage sensitive habitats, and release pollutants. By working in close coordination with the Nation, we ensured both the boat and the buoy were removed responsibly to help restore and protect tribal lands."
"Our shorelines are a very special place for us, there we find peace, joy, and connection," said Shavonne F. Smith, Environmental Director of the Shinnecock Environmental Department. "For multiple years and through different agencies, staff and leadership tried to have the boat removed to no avail. We greatly appreciate the support and effort of the EPA Region 2 staff to successfully assist us with this tremendous task. It exemplifies the strong partnership we have developed with Region 2 staff over the years. Clean waterways and safe beaches benefit everyone."
In 2025, the Shinnecock Nation identified a 27-foot-long abandoned vessel stranded on Westwoods Beach. EPA coordinated removal to prevent potential environmental harm and reduce public safety risks. By May 2026, the vessel was safely extracted and disposed of in accordance with applicable environmental and safety standards. EPA also worked with the U.S. Coast Guard to remove a large, grounded buoy, weighing 1,200 pounds, from another coastal beach on Shinnecock Nation land. The buoy had washed up on land over five years ago.
EPA and the Shinnecock Nation regularly coordinate on environmental protection priorities, including coastal resilience, waste management, and emergency response planning. The marine debris removal reflects a shared commitment to rapid, practical solutions that protect human health and the environment.
Learn more about EPA's work with Tribal Nations by visiting the program page Exit to EPA's internal site.
Follow EPA Region 2 on X Exit EPA's website, Instagram Exit EPA's website, and visit our Facebook Exit EPA's website page. For more information about EPA Region 2, visit our website.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-shinnecock-nation-work-together-rid-two-beaches-marine-debris
EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
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Company agrees to pay more than $26.8M civil penalty, complete estimated $40M to prevent future discharges, and pay Kansas $3M
WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that South Bow (USA) LP and South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. -the owner and operator
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA and DOJ Reach Settlement with Keystone Pipeline Owner and Operator for 2022 Pipeline Rupture in Kansas
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Company agrees to pay more than $26.8M civil penalty, complete estimated $40M to prevent future discharges, and pay Kansas $3M
WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the state of Kansas announced a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that South Bow (USA) LP and South Bow Infrastructure Operations Inc. -the owner and operatorof the Keystone Pipeline -violated the Clean Water Act resulting from the 2022 rupture of the pipeline in Washington County, Kansas.
On Dec. 7, 2022, nearly 13,000 barrels of oil -approximately 543,000 gallons -leaked from the ruptured pipeline over land and into Mill Creek, creating an imminent and substantial threat to human health and the environment. The event was one of the largest inland oil spills in recent history, and the largest discharge ever from the Keystone Pipeline system.
As part of the settlement, South Bow has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $26 million and complete work designed to prevent similar future discharges, which South Bow estimates will cost approximately $40 million. South Bow has also agreed to contribute over $3 million to the state of Kansas towards natural resource restoration projects to resolve violations of Kansas state laws.
"This case demonstrates why the oil pipelines crossing our heartland must be maintained properly. The oil spill blanketed land and water, rendering the waterway lifeless and useless and requiring extensive cleanup and remediation," said Jeffrey A. Hall, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. "The substantial penalty reflects the seriousness of the environmental harm, and the other requirements of the settlement reflect the need to prioritize pipeline integrity and maintenance for this critical infrastructure."
"Dedicated EPA staff logged many thousands of hours cleaning up Mill Creek and were supported by multiple federal and state agencies," said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy. "This fair and comprehensive settlement represents a federal-state partnership commitment to protect our nation's waters and prevent future oil spills."
"Pipelines are the safest means of transporting large quantities of oil and other liquids and gases over long distances," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department's Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). "However rare, when a pipeline leaks, it can quickly escalate. That's why an important part of this proposed settlement is the work the company has committed to do to help prevent future leaks."
"It is important that we are all good stewards of the environment," said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser for the District of Kansas. "The incident had a massive impact on the State of Kansas, and we are happy that this settlement will mitigate that damage."
According to the complaint, after the 2022 spill, crude oil an inch thick covered Mill Creek bank-to-bank for 3.5 miles downstream of the rupture site. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a stream advisory for Mill Creek to prohibit contact with the creek by people, livestock, or pets. The discharge covered vegetation and soil in the immediate surrounding area, and oil residue was found in the 35 acres surrounding the discharge. The spill killed or impacted more than 2,700 animals.
Following a 2023 EPA cleanup order, South Bow removed oil from the creek and surrounding areas and completed restoration of aquatic habitat, stream banks, and shorelines.
The Keystone Pipeline is a 2,687-mile liquid oil pipeline system between Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, and Port Arthur, Texas. The rupture occurred in a section of the pipeline that stretches from Steele City, Nebraska, to Cushing, Oklahoma.
The consent decree was filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and is subject to a 30-day public comment period. The complaint and the proposed consent decree are available on the Justice Department's Proposed Consent Decree webpage Exit EPA's website.
More information on the settlement is available on South Bow L.P. CWA Settlement Summary webpage.
Discharges of pollutants, including oil, into federally protected waterways are violations of the Clean Water Act. Learn more about EPA's Clean Water Act enforcement programs.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-doj-reach-settlement-keystone-pipeline-owner-and-operator-2022-pipeline
Administrator Zeldin Spotlights American Energy and Manufacturing on Ohio Trip
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Zeldin Spotlights American Energy and Manufacturing on Ohio Trip
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin advanced pillars of the agency's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative Exit EPA's website during a visit to central Ohio. On Tuesday, July 7, Administrator Zeldin, along with EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel, participated in an energy leadership event, observed PFAS destruction technology, and met
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WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Administrator Zeldin Spotlights American Energy and Manufacturing on Ohio Trip
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin advanced pillars of the agency's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative Exit EPA's website during a visit to central Ohio. On Tuesday, July 7, Administrator Zeldin, along with EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel, participated in an energy leadership event, observed PFAS destruction technology, and metwith workers at a heavy-duty truck manufacturing event.
Administrator Zeldin started the day by participating in a roundtable and speaking at New River Electrical (NRE) Corporation's "America's Energy Moment: Building the Infrastructure That Powers Our Future" in Granville. NRE is a 100 percent employee-owned American company, which is experiencing rapid growth with the help of the Trump EPA's deregulatory, pro-growth policies. During his speech Exit EPA's website, the Administrator promoted the agency's efforts to protect the environment while growing the economy, commitment to cooperative federalism, and adherence to its statutory obligations.
In the afternoon, Administrator Zeldin toured Revive Environmental Technology in Columbus and saw firsthand the company's innovate PFAS Annihilator(r), a supercritical water oxidation platform that destroys PFAS across a range of waste streams, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF), landfill leachate, industrial wastewater, and contaminated groundwater. The Administrator was joined at Revive by U.S. Senator Jon Husted, Ohio EPA Director John Logue, and Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon. Administrator Zeldin spoke about the Trump EPA releasing PFAS Disposal and Guidance documents every year - as opposed to every three years - to keep up with the innovation and improvements in technology that companies like Revive are producing.
To conclude the day, Administrator Zeldin, Senator Husted, and Congressman Dave Taylor toured PACCAR's Kenworth truck manufacturing plant in Chillicothe, which assembles many of America's heavy-duty trucks. In addition to meeting with PACCAR CEO Preston Feight, Administrator Zeldin held a town hall and answered questions from the plant's employees where he emphasized the Trump Administration's efforts to end the burdensome policies of the past, bring back American auto jobs, and invest in domestic manufacturing.
Additional content and coverage from Administrator Zeldin's Ohio trip can be found below:
@epaleezeldin on X: "Three of the many key principles the Trump EPA proudly advances every day..." Exit EPA's website
@epaleezeldin on X: Exit EPA's website "Great to be back in Columbus, Ohio, where @SenJonHusted and I were just at Revive Environmental's commercial PFAS destruction facility to discuss their PFAS Annihilator technology." Exit EPA's website
10 WBNS: EPA administrator tours Columbus company destroying 'forever chemicals' Exit EPA's website
ABC6: EPA Administrator Zeldin tours local PFAS eliminator during Ohio tour stop Exit EPA's website
Toledo Blade: EPA chief observes Ohio company's 'PFAS Annihilator' Exit EPA's website
The Manila Times: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Tours Revive Environmental' s Columbus Headquarters, the Nation's First Commercial PFAS Destruction Facility Exit EPA's website
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-spotlights-american-energy-and-manufacturing-ohio-trip
