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Week in Review: Project Vault and the U.S. Strategic Critical Mineral Reserve
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:* * *
Week in Review: Project Vault and the U.S. Strategic Critical Mineral Reserve
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Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) capped a pivotal week marked by major milestones underscoring its role as a frontline economic tool to support domestic manufacturers from supply shocks, support U.S. production and processing of critical raw materials, and strengthening America's critical minerals sector.
On Monday, February 2, EXIM, in coordination with the White House, announced ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Week in Review: Project Vault and the U.S. Strategic Critical Mineral Reserve * Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) capped a pivotal week marked by major milestones underscoring its role as a frontline economic tool to support domestic manufacturers from supply shocks, support U.S. production and processing of critical raw materials, and strengthening America's critical minerals sector. On Monday, February 2, EXIM, in coordination with the White House, announcedthe launch of Project Vault, an unprecedented and uniquely American decentralized approach to strengthen U.S. critical minerals supply chains. Backed by a $10 billion EXIM loan and nearly $2 billion in private-sector investment, Project Vault establishes the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, an independently governed public-private partnership that will store essential raw materials in secure facilities across the United States.
Following EXIM's approval of Project Vault, Chairman Jovanovic highlighted the project's innovative structure in securing critical minerals supply chains during media appearances on CNBC and Bloomberg.
Later in the week, Chairman Jovanovic participated in a fireside chat at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' (CSIS) " Securing Critical Mineral Supply: A Government-Industry Dialogue," where he emphasized EXIM's role in advancing practical public-private financing solutions that reinforce U.S. industrial resilience and economic competitiveness. Other senior level EXIM officials who took part in the event were Senior Vice President Katherine Bowles, Global Head of Origination Sarah Whitten, and Chief Banking Officer Brian Greeley.
Chairman Jovanovic closed out the week participating in the Critical Minerals Ministerial, hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a key international forum focused on strengthening global critical minerals supply chains. During the ministerial, which was attended by representatives from 50+ countries and several key U.S. government officials, Chairman Jovanovic delivered remarks further touting Project Vault as well as EXIM's ongoing commitment to protecting American workers.
Read more about Project Vault and the U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve below:
* Project Vault: $12B initiative to secure US mineral supply
* Introducing Project Vault, a critical mineral stockpile for American businesses - The White House
* Trump Launches $12 Billion Minerals Stockpile to Counter China - Bloomberg
What They Are Saying:
President of the United States Donald Trump said: "We're launching what will be known as Project Vault to ensure that American business and workers are never harmed by any shortage. Just as we have long had a strategic petroleum reserve and stockpile of critical minerals for national defense, we're now creating this reserve for American industry, so we don't have any problems."
Scott Strazik, Chief Executive Officer of GE Vernova, said: "As we rise to the challenge of meeting America's and the world's rapidly growing needs for key power and grid equipment, the need to grow supply chains and access to critical minerals has never been more important. We're thankful for the historic leadership around Project Vault, a timely initiative that will advance more access to affordable, reliable power and strengthen energy security for American families, communities and partners."
Brian Falik, President of Mercuria Energy Americas, said : "Project Vault represents a transformative approach to strategic sourcing, and Mercuria is honored to contribute to this historic effort. By aligning private capital with national security objectives, we're reinforcing the foundations of American manufacturing and ensuring long-term access to critical raw materials. This partnership is a testament to what's possible when industry and government move decisively together"
Mark Kristoff, Chief Executive Officer of Traxys, said : "Traxys is proud to be a critical minerals supplier for Project Vault. This groundbreaking initiative of EXIM Bank and the U.S. government, which establishes an U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve, bolsters the supply chain of critical minerals for American manufacturers and enhances national economic security."
Stephen Hendel, Founding Managing Partner of Hartree, said: "Hartree is pleased to be a leading participant in this landmark transaction and congratulates EXIM and all partners on an exceptional achievement. Project Vault demonstrates the power of innovative public-private partnerships to strengthen U.S. industry and supply-chain resilience. This initiative reflects Hartree's longstanding commitment to supporting American industrial end-users and manufacturers, and we look forward to supporting its long-term success."
Adam Muellerweiss, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives of Clarios, said : "The U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve is an essential and unprecedented step in securing critical minerals supply chains for US manufacturing now and for generations to come, and Clarios is honored to work with the Trump Administration to stand up this vital initiative."
Jeff Shockey, Executive Vice President, Government Operations, Global Public Policy and Corporate Strategy of Boeing, said: "Boeing strongly supports the Trump Administration's efforts that strengthen supply chain resilience for critical minerals and bolster American manufacturing competitiveness. We thank Chairman Jovanovic and the EXIM Board for their leadership and focus on strengthening the U.S. industrial base and protecting jobs."
ABOUT EXIM:
As the United States government's official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. Learn more at www.exim.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.exim.gov/news/week-review-project-vault-and-strategic-critical-mineral-reserve
U.S. Postal Service CEO Steiner Calls for Flexibility and Reform as it Faces Weather, Financial Pressures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner outlined steps to protect mail service, improve transparency, and push for structural reforms during remarks delivered Feb. 5 at a U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session. Steiner said USPS will communicate the impact of severe winter storms on service performance and develop methods to reflect extraordinary events in reported service scores, arguing current reporting standards misrepresent operational realities. He highlighted strong holiday delivery results, growth initiatives such as last-mile capacity bidding, and ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner outlined steps to protect mail service, improve transparency, and push for structural reforms during remarks delivered Feb. 5 at a U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session. Steiner said USPS will communicate the impact of severe winter storms on service performance and develop methods to reflect extraordinary events in reported service scores, arguing current reporting standards misrepresent operational realities. He highlighted strong holiday delivery results, growth initiatives such as last-mile capacity bidding, andongoing cost and network efficiency efforts while stressing that long-term stability depends on revenue growth and flexibility.
-- Shanskar Shaw, Targeted News Service
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Postmaster General David Steiner's Feb. 5 USPS Board of Governors meeting remarks
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WASHINGTON - Below are the prepared remarks of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner, delivered during the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors open session on Feb. 5, 2026.
Good afternoon. Thank you, as always, to Chairwoman McReynolds, and thank you to our Board of Governors, and all of you in attendance in person or online today.
We gather today in the wake of two major winter weather events whose effects are still being felt by thousands of Americans.
As always, we prepared early and have been first to mobilize in many of the affected markets, and first to help communities recover. Even in the face of delays, we will continue to serve and closely monitor the situation to ensure we keep our employees safe and keep mail and packages moving.
Of course, our entire industry will see the effect of these events in our service numbers. We are required to report service performance information for our mail products using a methodology that does not account for the effect of extraordinary events that are outside our control.
This approach is not informative for our customers or the American public and is inconsistent with industry norms. We plan to communicate on our public service dashboard about the significant impact of the winter storms on our service performance, and we are also developing an approach to reflect the impact of extraordinary events in our service scores.
These uncontrollable, and often unpredictable events test us every year, and as we have for 250 years, we rise to the occasion.
Before I continue on to talk about our business, I wanted to talk about two of our greatest assets. First is Tom Marshall. For 30 years Tom's counsel was instrumental in driving the Postal Service forward... 30 years of dedication to the organization, our Board of Governors, and to our country.
Not only did I get an opportunity to serve with Tom, but I also had the distinction of being a General Counsel myself at one time. And I can tell you that based on that unique experience that Tom is the best of the best.
In addition, I want to thank Ronnie Jarriel, who concluded his service as USPS's Chief Logistics and Infrastructure Officer and Executive Vice President in December. Ron was instrumental to the growing success of our network operations, including as our first-ever Vice President overseeing the strategy behind our vehicle fleet upgrades.
I sincerely thank Tom and Ron for their service and wish you all the best in retirement.
So... We are here today, one month of 2026 down... one month into a new year that has already started with excitement, energy,... of course, some challenges... but also with so much momentum.
A big part of this early momentum is thanks to our holiday performance, where the Postal Service showed up in a major way. When this group last gathered in November, we were just entering our peak season -one of the most critical times of the year, when USPS must go the extra mile to serve communities, businesses, and families in a measurable and demonstrable way.
And I'm proud to report: we delivered.
Based on our own metrics -and validated by leading industry analytics company Shipmatrix -we saw significant improvements in service performance, in on-time delivery, and in customer satisfaction across the country.
Not only did we pass our biggest stress test; we were the most improved among the industry.
That didn't happen by accident.
It happened because we invested in the right places and built a stronger network... and -critically -learned to operate it effectively and with more agility. We were able to manage this advanced, new network while adjusting, responding, and solving problems faster -all to keep holiday mail and packages moving.
And while I'm proud of what we accomplished together, I also want to be clear that "most improved" is great -but it's not the finish line. We want to be the best.
Our holiday performance reflects operational improvements and our growing expertise in how we run this massive network. We can and will do better, but where we're falling behind is a misaligned financial and business model -one that limits how quickly we can adapt to the market.
We don't get to choose whether the market changes. We only choose whether we're flexible enough to meet it. And as I have said before, we cannot cost-cut our way to prosperity.
We have to grow... strategically, commercially, and in a way that strengthens service while enhancing the power of our brand.
And although I say we can't cost-cut our way to prosperity, we can certainly cut costs. We continue to move forward with our network transformation initiatives to reduce costs and increase efficiency, while providing more reliable service.
We also recently put together a team to look at all aspects of our business to determine where we can reduce costs or reduce or eliminate capital. Like any large organization we need to constantly look at how we can improve in all of our costs, revenue and customer service. But for now, the primary focus will be revenue and customer service.
From my perspective, there are solutions we can control... and there are constraints that we can't control. But one thing is for certain.
I -and our leadership team -will keep advocating and pushing for the changes that support our long-term stability.
Let me start with what we can control -what we're doing now, and the directions we're headed, to stimulate this growth.
In January, USPS hosted a Last-Mile Symposium, where customers gathered here at HQ to learn about our newest initiative: the ability to fully capitalize on one of the crown jewels of the United States Postal Service -our last-mile network.
Allowing customers to bid on last-mile capacity is building a new, win-win partnership model. It improves their service while reducing costs and builds revenue for the Postal Service.
We showed our customers a new way of working with USPS... a way that is more transparent, better adapted to today's ecommerce landscape, and most of all -flexible to their needs. And to date, more than 1,200 companies and individuals have requested to join the portal. Not all 1,200 will be qualified bidders, but the sheer number shows the dramatic interest in our last mile.
Why this matters is that we're giving customers the ability to fit OUR network to THEIR business... no longer forcing their business to fit our bureaucracy.
That's what flexibility looks like in practice.
And this progress should also be a clear sign: the last-mile bid portal isn't just a single initiative. It's a model for how USPS can embrace flexibility -and new thinking -to grow.
We have more in our control -more assets, more capabilities, and more opportunities -that we can adapt and bring to market. As we look at 2026, I see growth priorities in: Finding and enhancing strategic partnerships that expand reach, volume, and relevance...
Bolstering flagship products that improve service and reliability -improvements that customers can really feel...
And, leveraging our first-mile assets and capabilities -from collection, to retail, to returns, to upstream logistics -so we capture value earlier in the pipeline.
I believe that these things we can control can help us evolve... help us create and maintain a stronger, more modern posture in today's market.
Now, to what we can't control -the persisting administrative, legislative, and regulatory pressures that Chairwoman McReynolds touched upon minutes ago. The pressures that continue to limit our options and our prosperity... and make it harder to operate like a modern enterprise that can cover its costs.
I echo the Chairwoman's call urging Congress to raise our borrowing authority -a limit not changed in decades but needed more than ever during this period of USPS's historical transformation.
Our borrowing authority must reflect current capital needs -including $20 billion in deferred maintenance -and account for the extraordinary growth in our revenues and assets since that debt limit was established way back in the early 1990s when our revenue was about half what it is today.
In addition, we believe the Office of Personnel Management should take swift executive action to make common-sense reforms to our Civil Service Retirement System obligations, allowing us to save billions of dollars in costs...
And the Postal Regulatory Commission must recognize our dire financial situation and not limit our ability to adjust rates to reflect the cost of our universal service mandate.
Instead, we need a pricing system that is modern and flexible, and the PRC needs to expeditiously consider our proposals to correct the deficiencies in the current system.
As eloquently referenced by Commissioner Ann Fisher in her dissent to the recent order, I don't believe the PRC's actions reflect or recognize the current realities, and I would urge them to provide more weight to the current financial position of the USPS in their future deliberations.
These are not abstract policy debates. They directly impact our ability to invest, to modernize, to compete... and to protect the universal service we provide to the American public.
I know we are all aware of these external challenges, but we also want to look internally to honor the lifeblood of our organization... the more than 640,000 men and women of the United States Postal Service.
I want to acknowledge their hard work, their tenacity, and their impact. In addition to the changes I discussed to make the Postal Service financially viable, we also want to look at the cultural changes needed to make that viability sustainable over the long term.
But we need to have alignment at all levels of the organization. And that starts with me as Postmaster General -to set the standard for our culture, the connective tissue between all of us.
That means listening to and learning from each other. Closing the gap between decision and execution. It also means breaking down silos where needed and spurring collaboration. Because the more aligned we are, the faster we can solve problems... and the more flexible we can be when conditions inevitably change.
So, I've now hit the six-month mark in my service as Postmaster General. A milestone I'm certainly honored by.
My learning will continue, but I've been able to see the fruits of the Postal Service's investment in an unrivaled mail and package network. I've seen how we are hitting our stride in managing this new network.
I am so excited to see where we go from here and couldn't be more appreciative to the organization for embracing this outsider. After only six months, I can say that I share the pride of bleeding postal blue.
My final message I want to leave everyone with today... is to think differently... Think differently in how we partner... in how we grow... in how we think.
We must be willing to test new models -like last-mile bidding -and then scale what works.
We must continue being flexible -moving faster, reducing barriers, and improving service to Americans, in the face of challenges old and new.
This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday. Well, the Postal Service has been around even longer. And we'll be around for another 250 years more, because we've always evolved with the country and the people we serve.
So, let's keep evolving... Let's keep modernizing... Let's think differently and build a Postal Service that can move with speed, with accountability, and with the flexibility that the future demands.
And finally, thank you to our leadership and management team and to our Board of Governors.
And most importantly, thank you to the employees of the United States Postal Service who deliver for the American people every day.
The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter ; Instagram ; Pinterest ; Threads ; and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.
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Original text here: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2026/0206-pmg-david-steiner-feb-5-usps-bog-meeting-remarks.htm
Trump EPA Highlights Major Year One PFAS Actions to Combat Risks and Make America Healthy Again
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:* * *
Trump EPA Highlights Major Year One PFAS Actions to Combat Risks and Make America Healthy Again
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a top list of actions the agency has taken in the first year of the Trump Administration to combat risks from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and Make America Healthy Again. Under President Trump's leadership, EPA is tackling PFAS contamination through better testing and detection, ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Highlights Major Year One PFAS Actions to Combat Risks and Make America Healthy Again * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a top list of actions the agency has taken in the first year of the Trump Administration to combat risks from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and Make America Healthy Again. Under President Trump's leadership, EPA is tackling PFAS contamination through better testing and detection,direct community support, enforcement, clear public education, commonsense regulation, and cutting-edge research so families across the country can have safer drinking water and cleaner environments.
Administrator Zeldin made addressing PFAS a top agency priority on day one and EPA has taken a number of important actions to combat risks from PFAS contamination.
"Keeping Americans safe from the risks of PFAS chemicals has been a top priority of mine dating back to my time in Congress," said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. "At the Trump EPA, we are focused on real results to protect families, farmers, and small businesses. That means locating PFAS, stopping it from getting into drinking water, cleaning it up where it's already a problem, and holding polluters accountable. These efforts are just the start of the work we will do on PFAS contamination to ensure ALL Americans have the cleanest air, land, and water."
The Trump EPA has moved quickly to turn its PFAS commitments into concrete results as part of this Administration's unwavering commitment to Make America Healthy Again. Since January 2025, some of the many positive Trump EPA highlights of the effort to combat PFAS include:
* Launched the PFAS OUTreach Initiative (PFAS OUT) to connect with every public water system that needs system upgrades to address PFAS, including those finding PFOA and PFOS in their water. PFAS OUT will engage utilities, technical assistance providers and local, state, Tribal, and territorial leaders to develop effective and practical solutions where needed most.
* Released $945 million to reduce exposure to PFAS in drinking water.
* Developed a method to detect 40 PFAS compounds in wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, sludge, sediment, landfill liquid, and fish tissue.
* Proposed commonsense changes to PFAS reporting regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to improve implementation and reduce duplicative reporting requirements while maintaining the ability to obtain important use and safety information.
* Advanced the science-based levels for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), while revising compliance dates to ensure successful implementation.
* Affirmed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous substance listing for PFOA and PFOS.
* Initiated more frequent updates to the PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance-changing from every three years to annually-as EPA continues to assess the effectiveness of available treatment technologies.
* Finalized a consent order requiring removal of PFAS foam and system cleaning at Brunswick Executive Airport in Maine.
* Installed 108 Point of Entry Treatment water systems to address PFAS contamination and sampled over 350 wells and provided bottled water to almost 200 residents near the Route 31 Sludge Superfund removal site in New Jersey.
* Completed four PFAS treatment systems to safeguard drinking water in southern California's Irvine Ranch and Orange County Water Districts to protect over 9,500 households from PFAS.
* Used emergency authorities under the Superfund law to start removal of asbestos-contaminated structures from the ATP site in Paterson, New Jersey, continuing to address PFAS contamination at the Route 31 site in Washington Township, New Jersey.
* Completed joint EPA-U.S. Army sampling of private drinking water wells for PFAS near McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma.
* Completed a second round of PFAS sampling at Region 7 Tribal Drinking Water Systems.
* Provided interim PFAS lab certification for Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC).
* Signed an agreement to connect Joint Base Lewis-McChord residences to municipal water system if PFAS exceeds standards.
* Coordinated PFAS drinking water well sampling around Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
* Utilized EPA lab Method 522 to test tribal drinking water systems for PFAS and performed 62 analyses.
PFAS are man-made chemicals that break down very slowly in the environment. For over 70 years, companies have used these chemicals to make products that are used by many Americans every day that resist heat, oil, water, and stains in everything from non-stick pans to firefighting foam to food packaging. Some PFAS have been linked to health concerns when people are exposed to high levels over long periods of time, which is why reducing risks from PFAS exposure is a key part of the Trump Administration's effort to Make America Healthy Again.
This comprehensive list represents just the beginning of the Trump Administration's fight against the risks of PFAS contamination. The EPA plans to continue expanding testing programs, advancing new treatment technologies, increasing community outreach, and strengthening enforcement actions to work with local municipalities and the private sector to pursue practical solutions. Under President Trump's leadership, the EPA is taking action to give all Americans access to the cleanest air, land, and water in the world.
EPA's Comprehensive and Coordinated Efforts to Tackle PFAS
EPA plays a key role in responding to PFAS contamination using its scientific expertise and existing environmental authorities. Working under several federal laws, the agency applies a science-based approach to help protect communities and the environment while supporting economic growth and innovation.
To support these efforts further, EPA is establishing a coordinating group to ensure the continued sharing of research, innovation, and actions to accelerate the cleanup of PFAS contamination and protect human health and the environment. This coordination will be supported by leadership from the Office of the Administrator and the Office of Water and represent senior technical and policy leaders from across EPA program offices and Regions.
Through this coordination and application of gold standard science, EPA will further actions to:
* Regulate new and existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring companies to provide safety data and limiting harmful uses.
* Set protective drinking water standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act and monitor water supplies nationwide.
* Clean up contaminated sites under Superfund and other environmental laws when contamination exceeds safe levels.
* Control air and water pollution from industrial sources under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
* Advance cutting-edge research to understand the thousands of PFAS compounds and develop new treatment technologies.
When contamination is found above protective levels in drinking water, soil, or through chemical reviews, the agency acts quickly using its full range of environmental authorities to protect communities where Americans live, work, and play. EPA prioritizes cooperative federalism and coordinates closely with federal agencies, states, tribes, and local governments to advance a unified and effective response.
Advancing PFAS Testing to Guide Actions
Across this work, EPA relies on gold standard science and strict review so that PFAS testing is accurate and reliable. Methods are carefully developed, checked, and updated so that when lab results show concerning levels of PFAS, the agency can be confident in what the data means before recommending cleanup or other steps to reduce exposure. This scientific foundation helps ensure that any mitigation actions EPA supports are practical, effective, and focused on protecting people's health and the environment.
EPA uses two basic approaches when testing for PFAS:
* Targeted testing looks for a specific list of known PFAS chemicals using standards to measure their exact amounts.
* Nontargeted testing uses high-tech instruments to look for both known and unknown PFAS, helping scientists discover new PFAS in samples and better understand overall contamination.
EPA uses several laboratory methods to find and measure PFAS in water, soil, and air so communities know what is in their environment. This testing is essential to identifying problems early and targeting cleanup where it is needed most.
Testing Drinking Water
EPA has three main lab methods for PFAS in tap water, all using highly sensitive instruments that can detect very small amounts of PFAS. One method measures 18 types of PFAS, including a GenX-related chemical. A second, older method measures 14 PFAS and is now used mainly for historical reference. A third method measures 25 PFAS using a more advanced setup that improves accuracy.
Testing Surface Water
EPA also has methods to test PFAS in surface waters, wastewater, and solid materials. One method measures 24 PFAS in nondrinking water such as groundwater, rivers, lakes, and wastewater. Another method, developed with the Department of Defense, can measure 40 PFAS in wastewater, surface water, groundwater, soil, sludge, sediment, landfill liquid, and even fish tissue.
Testing PFAS in Air
EPA is developing ways to measure PFAS released into the air from factories and other facilities. One air test method measures 50 PFAS that are attached to particles or are semi-volatile (partly in gas form, partly on particles). Another method measures 30 PFAS that are more volatile (gas-like) using special metal canisters.
Background
Administrator Zeldin has been fighting PFAS contamination since his time in Congress, where he helped found the PFAS Congressional Taskforce and supported legislation to fund community cleanup efforts. As a representative from Long Island, an area heavily affected by PFAS contamination, he has seen firsthand how these chemicals can impact families and communities.
During President Trump's first term, EPA convened a two-day National Leadership Summit on PFAS in Washington, D.C. that brought together more than 200 federal, state, and local leaders from across the country to discuss steps to address PFAS. Following the Summit, the agency hosted a series of visits during the summer of 2018 in communities directly impacted by PFAS. EPA interacted with more than 1,000 Americans during community engagement events in Exeter, New Hampshire, Horsham, Pennsylvania, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as through a roundtable in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and events with tribal representatives in Spokane, Washington.
In 2019, the Trump EPA announced the PFAS Action Plan. This historic plan responded to extensive public interest and input the agency received and represented the first time EPA built a multi-media, multi-program, national communication and research plan to address an emerging environmental challenge like PFAS. EPA's Action Plan identified both short-term solutions for addressing these chemicals and long-term strategies that will help provide the tools and technologies states, tribes, and local communities need to provide clean and safe drinking water to their residents and to address PFAS at the source-even before it gets into the water.
In the first Trump Administration, EPA also made significant progress regulating PFOA and PFOS in drinking water by issuing final regulatory determinations and issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) addressing PFOA and PFOS in the environment. Find more information about President Trump's first-term successes on PFAS.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/trump-epa-highlights-major-year-one-pfas-actions-combat-risks-and-make-america-healthy
Public Meeting Highlighting Strong Performance and 2026 Priorities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news:* * *
Public Meeting Highlighting Strong Performance and 2026 Priorities
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Last week, the Amtrak Board of Directors held its public board meeting, offering a transparent look at the company's financial and operational performance and previewing key strategic priorities for 2026. Leaders also shared updates on major infrastructure projects that will continue to modernize the passenger experience and strengthen the national network.
Key Highlights from the Meeting:
* Capital investment up 5.8% over ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Public Meeting Highlighting Strong Performance and 2026 Priorities * Last week, the Amtrak Board of Directors held its public board meeting, offering a transparent look at the company's financial and operational performance and previewing key strategic priorities for 2026. Leaders also shared updates on major infrastructure projects that will continue to modernize the passenger experience and strengthen the national network. Key Highlights from the Meeting: * Capital investment up 5.8% overlast year, reflecting continued momentum across infrastructure and fleet programs.
* First-quarter ridership up 4.7%, building on sustained demand for passenger rail nationwide, including strong demand from state services in California, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
* Customer On-Time Performance up 4.7 points compared to last year, underscoring improvements in reliability and service delivery, especially among our Class I freight railroad partners, such as Norfolk Southern,who have shown dramatic improvements in moving more Amtrak trains on time.
You can watch the full meeting and hear directly from Amtrak leadership here: https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak/board-of-directors
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Original text here: https://media.amtrak.com/2026/02/public-meeting-highlighting-strong-performance-and-2026-priorities/
ICYMI: EPA Sets Record Straight -- Americans Have the Right to Repair Their Farm or Other Nonroad Diesel Equipment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:* * *
ICYMI: EPA Sets Record Straight -- Americans Have the Right to Repair Their Farm or Other Nonroad Diesel Equipment
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WASHINGTON -On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin set the record straight with guidance reaffirming American farmers and equipment owners' right to repair the farm and other nonroad diesel equipment they own. EPA's guidance makes it clear to manufacturers that the Clean Air Act does not prevent them from making essential repair tools or software ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: EPA Sets Record Straight -- Americans Have the Right to Repair Their Farm or Other Nonroad Diesel Equipment * WASHINGTON -On Monday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin set the record straight with guidance reaffirming American farmers and equipment owners' right to repair the farm and other nonroad diesel equipment they own. EPA's guidance makes it clear to manufacturers that the Clean Air Act does not prevent them from making essential repair tools or softwareavailable to all Americans. Without changing the law, weakening emission standards, or reducing compliance obligations, EPA's guidance will allow Americans to make repairs directly in the field, or at the repair shop of their choosing-saving them time and money.
Read coverage below on this commonsense guidance.
Farm News Media: EPA Greenlights Right To Repair In 'Another Win For American Farmers' Exit EPA's website
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is clarifying its policies under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and confirming that farmers and other nonroad equipment owners are allowed to temporarily override emissions systems to fix their own equipment... EPA's clarification applies to all nonroad diesel engines equipped with advanced emission control technologies, including selective catalytic reduction and inducement systems, as well as Diesel Exhaust Fluid system repairs."
Hoosier Ag Today: $48 Billion Breakthrough: EPA Says Farmers Have The Right To Repair Their Machines Exit EPA's website
"America's farmers could save $48 billion, according to the Trump administration, because of new guidance from EPA that says farmers and equipment owners have the right to repair their own equipment. 'For farmers, timing is everything. When equipment breaks down during planting or harvesting, delays can result in thousands of dollars in lost productivity,' says EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin."
Farm Week Now: EPA Reaffirms Right To Repair Equipment Exit EPA's website
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance that reaffirms farmers and equipment owners are allowed, under the Clean Air Act, to override emissions systems for repairs as long as the repair returns the equipment to compliance... 'We are issuing guidance out of the Trump EPA to make abundantly clear that if you own your farm and other nonroad diesel equipment, you have the right to fix it,' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said during a media call Monday. 'This might seem like a no brainer, but ask any American farmer, and they will tell you about the headaches and costly hassles that they have been forced to endure at the hands of equipment manufacturers.'"
AgWeb: EPA Backs Farmers, Affirms Right To Repair Equipment Exit EPA's website
"... Zeldin says farmers are often forced to rely exclusively on authorized dealerships for repairs, even during critical times like during planting and harvest when downtime costs farmers time and money. 'Instead of a farmer being able to fix their own equipment in the field or bring it down the road to their local repair shop, farmers have been forced to rely solely on authorized dealers for essential repairs, which are not always close by,' he says. 'For farmers, timing is everything. When equipment breaks down during planting or harvesting, delays can result in thousands of dollars in lost productivity.'
AG Daily: EPA Clarifies Farmers' Right To Repair Non-Road Diesel Equipment Exit EPA's website
"... For several years, many manufacturers have used the Clean Air Act's anti-tampering provisions to prevent farmers from making repairs to their own equipment, claiming the Clean Air Act prohibited them from providing repair tools to farmers outside of the dealership network. This has required farmers to take their equipment to distant repair shops, increasing the cost and downtime of the farmer's operation. 'EPA is proud to set the record straight and protect farmers...' said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin."
Brownfield: New EPA Guidance Blocks Manufacturers From Limiting Farm Equipment Repairs Exit EPA's website
"...EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says, 'Farmers should be able to choose where and how their equipment is repaired, whether that's by themselves, a local mechanic or a dealer.'
Zeldin says the agency's guidance reaffirms that the Clean Air Act states that farmers and equipment owners are allowed to temporarily override emissions systems when it's for the purpose of repair, and as long as the repair returns the equipment to compliance."
Iowa Capital Dispatch: EPA: Clean Air Act Supports Right To Repair Exit EPA's website
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a clarification letter Monday to manufacturers saying that the Clean Air Act does not prohibit independent repairs to offroad diesel equipment such as farm machinery. A news release from EPA said manufacturers 'can no longer' use the act to 'justify limiting access to repair tools or software.'... The letter from EPA explains that while the Clean Air Act prohibits the removal or disabling of emission control systems, the law has a written exception that the systems can be disabled for the purpose of a repair."
Washington Examiner: EPA Issues Guidance Backing Farmers 'Right-To-Repair' Equipment Exit EPA's website
"... Zeldin said manufacturers have 'misused' the Clean Air Act, which regulates emissions for farm equipment, 'by falsely claiming that environmental laws prevented them from making essential repair tools or software available to all Americans.' The administrator said that the 'misinterpretation' has limited farmers and independent repair shops from fixing equipment. 'The Clean Air Act was written to ensure clean air for all Americans, not to lock farmers into expensive repairs,' Zeldin said."
Progressive Farmer: EPA: Repair Restrictions Not Warranted Exit EPA's website
"In a single guidance document from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Trump administration on Monday essentially wiped away the stated reason why equipment companies restrict farmers and independent repair shops from making emissions repairs to their own equipment. For years equipment manufacturers have interpreted the Clean Air Act's emission control anti-tampering provisions as preventing them from making repair tools available to farmers and independent repair shops."
Tampa Free Press: Farmers Win Big As EPA Ends Corporate Lockdown On Tractor Repairs Exit EPA's website
"American farmers and heavy equipment owners just got a major green light to fix their own machinery without looking over their shoulders...The move centers on a common-sense reading of the law: while you can't permanently disable emissions controls, you are absolutely allowed to bypass them temporarily if it's for the 'purpose of repair.'... By making tools and software more accessible to independent shops and individuals, the administration expects to save farmers thousands of dollars in service fees and prevent long delays during critical planting and harvest seasons."
Daily Caller: Trump Admin Sets Record Straight Over Red Tape Strangling Farmers Exit EPA's website
"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance Monday for farmers affirming their right to repair their farm and nonroad diesel equipment, aimed at saving them 'headaches and costly hassles.' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler told reporters Monday that if farmers own their property and nonroad diesel equipment, they have the right to fix it themselves."
RFD TV: EPA Issues New Right To Repair Guidance Exit EPA's website
"Federal regulators moved to remove long-standing barriers that limited farmers' ability to repair their own equipment, issuing new guidance that affirms producers' rights under existing environmental law... The Environmental Protection Agency clarified that the Clean Air Act allows equipment owners to temporarily bypass emissions systems when necessary to complete repairs, provided the machinery is returned to full compliance. EPA officials said some manufacturers had misused the law to restrict access to repair software and tools, forcing farmers to rely solely on authorized dealers and increasing downtime during critical planting and harvest windows."
Manufacturing Drive: EPA Says Deere Can't Cite Clean Air Act To Limit Farm Equipment Repairs Exit EPA's website
"For years, companies have interpreted the Clean Air Act's anti-tampering provisions in a way that prevents them from making their repair tools or software available to customers. This has forced farmers to take their equipment to manufacturer-authorized dealers to be fixed, when the repair could have been made in the field or at a nearby independent shop. The companies' interpretation has made repairs more costly and caused some farmers to opt for older equipment that lacks modern emission controls because they can fix that equipment themselves."
Oklahoma Farm Report: EPA Clarifies Farmers' Right to Repair Equipment, Cutting Costs And Downtime For Growers Exit EPA's website
"... The guidance makes clear that the Clean Air Act does not prohibit farmers or independent repair shops from accessing diagnostic tools, software or temporary emission system overrides when repairs are made for the purpose of restoring proper equipment functionality. For years, manufacturers had cited the law to restrict repairs to authorized dealers, often forcing costly delays during planting and harvest."
Agri Pulse: Trump EPA Enters Right-To-Repair Debate With Emissions Guidance Exit EPA's website
"... An EPA press release asserts that 'for years, prominent equipment manufacturers have interpreted the CAA's emission control anti-tampering provisions as preventing them from making essential repair tools available to all Americans.' This, in turn, has 'forced farmers to take their equipment exclusively to manufacturer-authorized dealers to be fixed, even though the repair could have been made in the field or at a nearby independent repair shop,' it argues."
Morning AgClips: EPA Advances Farmers' Right to Repair Their Own Equipment Exit EPA's website
"EPA's guidance to manufacturers clarifies that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports, rather than restricts, Americans' ability to make repairs on their own, and makes clear manufacturers can no longer use the CAA to justify limiting access to repair tools or software. For America's farmers, timely and affordable repairs are essential to planting, harvesting, and keeping operations running."
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ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin Takes Additional Measures to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid Issues for American Farmers and Truckers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:* * *
ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin Takes Additional Measures to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Issues for American Farmers and Truckers
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Administrator Lee Zeldin took another step to further the Trump EPA's work to address widespread concerns from farmers, truckers, motor coach operators, and other diesel equipment operators regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures. This announcement is a follow up to the August 2025 guidance reversing deratements that were ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin Takes Additional Measures to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Issues for American Farmers and Truckers On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Administrator Lee Zeldin took another step to further the Trump EPA's work to address widespread concerns from farmers, truckers, motor coach operators, and other diesel equipment operators regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures. This announcement is a follow up to the August 2025 guidance reversing deratements that wereharming farmers and truckers, and EPA is pursuing rulemaking opportunities to provide additional relief for Americans. EPA is demanding information from major diesel engine manufacturers on critical data from DEF system failures and the data collected will allow EPA to independently evaluate ongoing system failures to help inform next steps the agency takes in 2026 pertaining to DEF.
Read coverage below on this major achievement for farmers and truckers.
AgWeb: More DEF Relief? EPA Takes New Action for Farmers and Truckers
"On the heels of clarifying farmers' right to repair their own equipment, EPA is escalating pressure on diesel engine manufacturers over ongoing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures the administration claims continue to sideline farm machinery and trucks. . .The move builds directly on Monday's EPA right-to-repair guidance announcement that clarified the Clean Air Act does not prohibit farmers from fixing their own non-road diesel equipment, which includes making temporary emissions overrides when necessary to complete repairs."
Morning Ag Clips: EPA Measures Aim to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Issues for Farmers
"Today [Feb. 3, 2026], U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin took another step to further the Trump EPA's work to address widespread concerns from farmers, truckers, motor coach operators, and other diesel equipment operators regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures."
Heavy Duty Trucking: EPA Wants to Know: Are DEF De-Rates Really Needed for Diesel Emissions Compliance?
". . . The move is a follow-up to the EPA's guidance last August to address the frustration experienced by truckers when DEF system failures result in sudden speed losses and shutdowns. That guidance called on manufacturers to revise DEF system software in existing fleets to prevent these sudden shutdowns and give operators more time to repair faults."
CDLLIFE: EPA promises truckers more relief for Diesel Exhaust Fluid system-related sudden speed losses and shutdowns
"'As I traveled to all 50 states during my first year as EPA Administrator, I heard from truck drivers, farmers, and many others rightly complaining about DEF and pleading for a fix. EPA understands this is a massive issue, which is why we have already established commonsense guidance for manufacturers to update DEF systems,' said Zeldin."
Transport Topics: EPA Gives Engine Makers 30 Days to Provide DEF System Data
"Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin is asking major diesel engine manufacturers to provide critical data about diesel exhaust fluid system failures to remedy equipment problems for truckers and farmers. EPA is demanding information from the top 14 on-road and nonroad manufacturers that account for more than 80% of all products used in DEF systems."
Progressive Farmer: DEF System Failures Under EPA Scrutiny
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving diesel equipment manufacturers 30 days to submit information to determine whether ongoing diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF, system failures are related to specific model years. This is a first step to potentially creating rules to further prevent sudden speed and power losses."
Overdrive: EPA looks to permanently end diesel derates due to DEF, aftertreatment problems
"'As part of that regulatory process to hopefully be able to PERMANENTLY eliminate the deratements ENTIRELY, I am sending a mandatory data collection request today to manufacturers regarding DEF system failures to quickly evaluate ongoing issues independently and launch the next step Americans are DEMANDING,' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin wrote on Twitter. 'On behalf of our nation's truckers, farmers, and others, WE ARE GOING TO GET THIS DONE at TRUMP SPEED!'"
Pick Up Truck Talk: EPA Moves to Force Engine Makers to Fix Notoriously Faulty Diesel DEF Systems, Citing Major Savings for Farmers
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is ramping up its pressure on engine makers to fix persistent diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures that have disrupted farming, trucking, and heavy-equipment operations nationwide. . . 'Today, we are furthering that work and demanding detailed data to hold manufacturers accountable for the continued system failures [Zeldin said in a press release]. The Trump EPA is committed to ending unnecessary frustrations and days lost on the road and in the field for American farmers and truckers.'"
The Fast Lane Truck: EPA Announces New Measures to Eliminate Low DEF Limp Mode for Diesel Trucks, Advance DEF Right-to-Repair
"We've heard several complaints over the years from truck owners regarding DEF systems, and some of the guys have experienced issues firsthand with their own modern trucks (see below). This new plan could change things long-term for truck owners -- particularly if they don't have to contend with deratements for running out of DEF, and aren't forced to refill the system to get the maximum performance from their trucks."
Freight Waves: EPA Targets Truck Engine Makers On DEF System Failures
"In a move to end 'limp mode' nightmares for truckers, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced on Tuesday that the agency is launching a formal investigation into the reliability of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems. . . EPA is demanding that the top 14 diesel engine manufacturers - representing 80% of the market - hand over internal data on warranty claims and engine failure rates, with the goal of determining why DEF systems often fail and to hold manufacturers accountable for hardware that can leave trucks stranded. The information will be used as the basis for a future rulemaking."
GMA Authority: EPA To Investigate Diesel Engine DEF System Failures
". . . In an announcement earlier this week, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency is now demanding detailed information from manufacturers in order 'to independently evaluate ongoing system failures and help inform next steps the agency takes in 2026 pertaining to DEF.' The effort builds on guidance issued in over the summer that aimed at curbing systems that cause vehicles to enter 'limp mode' when DEF levels are low."
The Autopian: The U.S. Considers No Longer Requiring Limp Mode For Running A Diesel Truck Low On DEF
". . . EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has spent part of his tenure making deregulation a focus of the department. One area of EPA deregulation has been easing rules for what should happen when a truck either runs out of Diesel Exhaust Fluid or the DEF equipment otherwise fails. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin had previously ordered truck makers to stop forcing trucks into immediate limp modes due to low DEF. Now, as first pointed out by the Drive, the EPA is considering eliminating the requirement for limp mode entirely."
The Trucker: EPA takes additional measures to address DEF issues for farmers and truckers
"'The agency is committed to working with manufacturers to ensure practical, durable solutions that simultaneously support emissions reductions and reliable operations,' EPA said. 'EPA has been meeting with manufacturers to receive updates on their progress in developing improved software in response to EPA's guidance. The agency has consistently encouraged manufacturers to provide the relief as quickly as possible.'"
Land Line Media: EPA doubles down on DEF overhaul, demands data from manufacturers
"'On the heels of EPA's Final Rule last week restricting CARB's authority on trucks registered outside of California, OOIDA applauds the agency's willingness to give truckers more flexibility when dealing with faulty emissions systems,' OOIDA President Todd Spencer said. 'We believe the forthcoming data from engine manufacturers will once again prove that problems with nonsensical DEF regulations have sidelined small-business truckers for too long. We look forward to continued engagement with Administrator Zeldin and his staff to implement additional emissions solutions that better reflect the realities of trucking.'"
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EPA Selects 25 Organizations to Receive $12 Million in Brownfields Job Training Grants to Boost Local Economies and Clean Up Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:* * *
EPA Selects 25 Organizations to Receive $12 Million in Brownfields Job Training Grants to Boost Local Economies and Clean Up Communities
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of $12 million in Brownfields Job Training Grants to 25 grantees in communities across the United States. This funding will help grantees recruit, train, and place workers for community revitalization and cleanup projects at Brownfield sites. EPA's Brownfields Program ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Selects 25 Organizations to Receive $12 Million in Brownfields Job Training Grants to Boost Local Economies and Clean Up Communities * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of $12 million in Brownfields Job Training Grants to 25 grantees in communities across the United States. This funding will help grantees recruit, train, and place workers for community revitalization and cleanup projects at Brownfield sites. EPA's Brownfields Programhelps grow local economies and support efforts to assess and clean up contaminated sites and return blighted properties to productive use.
"These grants reflect our dedication to improving quality of life for American families by achieving both the environmental stewardship and economic vitality that helps Power the Great American Comeback," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management John Busterud. "These grants lift up communities by giving local people the tools they need to shape their own future. They help neighborhoods clean up and transform contaminated sites into places that support jobs, small businesses, and more. Together with our state and local partners, we are building lasting opportunity close to home."
Each job training grant will provide up to $500,000 to organizations dedicated to creating a skilled workforce in communities where Brownfield site assessment, cleanup, and preparation for reuse activities are underway. Participants often overcome various employment barriers and graduate with certifications that enhance their marketability, ensuring long-term environmental careers. Certifications include:
* Lead and asbestos abatement.
* Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
* Mold remediation.
* Environmental sampling and analysis.
* Other environmental health and safety training.
Selected applicants include:
* PathStone Corporation
* Auberle
* Coalfield Development Corporation
* Urban League of Greater Atlanta*
* OAI, Inc. C
* Green Door Initiative
* Recycle Force
* Summit and Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments*
* Limitless Vistas, Inc.
* City of Austin Economic Development Department* C
* Southern University at Shreveport
* Ventura County*
* Hunters Point Family
* City of Carson*
* Nevadaworks*
* City of Richmond
* Anchor of Hope International Ministries* C
* San Diego State University Research Foundation*
* Cypress Mandela
* San Gabriel Valley Conservation Corps*
* PWT United Inc.*
* Port of Oakland*
* Sierra Institute for Community and Environment*
* Alaska Forum, Inc.
* Kalispel Tribe of Indians*
*First-time Brownfields Job Training Grant recipients.
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For more information on the selected Brownfields Job Training Grant recipients, including past grant recipients, please visit EPA's Grant Factsheet Tool.
Background
EPA's Brownfields Program began in 1995 and has provided nearly $2.9 billion in grants to assess and clean up contaminated properties and return blighted properties to productive reuse. To date, Brownfields investments have leveraged more than $42 billion for cleanup and redevelopment and have created more than 220,500 American jobs. Since 1998, EPA has awarded 456 grants totaling over $119 million through Brownfield Job Training Programs. With these grants, more than 23,400 individuals have completed training and over 17,400 individuals have been placed in careers related to land remediation and environmental health and safety. Over the last five years, the average starting wage for these individuals is approximately $23 per hour. If your organization is considering applying for or has a question related to Brownfields Job Training Grants, submit a technical assistance request to EPA at the Brownfields Job Training Technical Assistance form.
For more information on this and other types of Brownfields Grants, please visit EPA's Brownfields Types of Funding webpage.
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