Convention to focus on hazardous waste cleanup
EPA to host 2008 National Corrective Action Conference June 3-4 in New Orleans
(Dallas, Texas - April 30, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency will host the 2008 National Corrective Action Conference June 3-4 in New Orleans.
The event brings together hazardous waste regulators and managers, as well as other stakeholders involved with cleanups to provide a forum for open and frank discussion on corrective action issues and for exchange of information and experiences in streamlining the corrective action process.
“Strategies for Meeting the 2020 Corrective Action Goals” is the theme of this year’s conference. The conference will include 18 concurrent breakout sessions, with topics that include Corrective Action 101 (a basic introduction to the Corrective Action Program); Vapor Intrusion, polychlorinated biphenyls (1 session); Green Revitalization (2 sessions); Performance-based approaches to remedy selection; Risk-based cleanups/institutional controls; and more. Conference registration is $120.00.
For questions about the conference, contact Nick Stone (214-665-7226; stone.nick@epa.gov) or Karen Tomimatsu (703-605-0698; tomimatsu.karen@epa.gov).
More on the conference and registration: http://www.epacaconf.com/
About EPA Region 6: http://www.epa.gov/region6
Audio file: http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio0430408_epacaconf
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For more information, media may contact Dave Bary or Tressa Tillman at 214-665-2200 or r6press@epa.gov
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From: "U.S. EPA" <usaepa@govdelivery.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:09:45 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Grants News Release (Region 6): EPA Awards Over $46,000 to the State of Texas
EPA Awards Over $46,000 to the State of Texas
(Dallas, Texas – April 30, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $46,068 to the Texas Railroad Commission (TX RRC) to protect underground sources of drinking water. The federal Safe Drinking Water Act regulates the underground disposal of hazardous wastes through deep injection wells. The Commission will use the funds to issue permits, monitor the construction and operation of injection wells throughout the state and conduct field surveillance, inspections, investigations and enforcement activities.
Additional information on EPA grants: http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
More about activities in EPA Region 6: http://www.epa.gov/region6
EPA audio file is available at http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio043008_txrrc
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For more information contact Dave Bary or Tressa Tillman at 214-665-2200 or r6press@epa.gov
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From: "U.S. EPA" <usaepa@govdelivery.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:15:52 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Grants News Release (Region 6): EPA Awards Over $350,000 to the City of El Paso
EPA Awards Over $350,000 to the City of El Paso
(Dallas, Texas – April 30, 2008) The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $350,001 to the City of El Paso. The city will use the funds to enforce federal, state and local air pollution regulations. By implementing a year round fuels program and maintaining the El Paso/Ciudad Juarez air monitoring network, the city will carry out its objective of continuing to meet federal air quality standards in El Paso.
Additional information on EPA grants: http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
More about activities in EPA Region 6: http://www.epa.gov/region6
EPA audio file is available at http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio043008_elpaso
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For more information contact Dave Bary or Tressa Tillman at 214-665-2200 or r6press@epa.gov
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