PathStone graduates 15 from EPA environmental training in Puerto Rico
May 20, 2025
Initiative has trained 55 participants since 2022, with over half already placed in jobs or college. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan named one of the cleanest cities for air quality in US
April 24, 2025
Six of Puerto Rico’s 78 counties had sufficient data to be graded for at least one air quality measure. #NewsismyBusiness
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EPA slaps $3.1M fine on AES Puerto Rico, requires more monitoring
August 20, 2024
AES produces about one-quarter of Puerto Rico’s power via its coal-fired power plant in Guayama. #NewsismyBusiness
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EPA allocates $20.4M to support clean production of construction materials
July 18, 2024
The funding benefits New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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EPA assigns $22.7M for Bayamón wastewater treatment plant upgrades
June 7, 2024
The upgrades will not only address pollution but also enhance the quality of life for residents and create job opportunities. #NewsismyBusiness
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EPA allocates $3.4M+ in grants to rehab, revitalize Puerto Rico communities
June 5, 2024
Three municipalities and two nonprofits across Puerto Rico will benefit from the funding. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico to get $28.6M for lead pipe replacement
May 14, 2024
EPA announces latest round of funding to replace every lead pipe in the nation, protecting public health and helping to deliver safe drinking water. #NewsismyBusiness
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EPA extends public comment period for Arecibo Superfund site
September 1, 2023
The agency held a public meeting on Aug. 29 to explain the proposed plan to the public. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico eligible for up to $3M from EPA to tackle climate pollution
March 2, 2023
Under the formula-based program for planning grants, each state government will be expected to develop or update any existing climate action plan.
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EPA orders Aguadilla mall developer to comply with Clean Water Act
July 15, 2022
The EPA has ordered Kanaan to develop a plan to fully implement erosion and sediments controls for the site.
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EPA to award $1.6M+ to address contaminated sites in Puerto Rico
May 18, 2022
Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Corozal and Las Piedras have each been selected to receive funding.
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EPA grants $200K to Puerto Rico to expand understanding of wetlands
February 25, 2022
The USVI is getting $65,000 for the same purpose.
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Puerto Rico to get $78M from EPA to repair water infrastructure
December 3, 2021
Puerto Rico will receive $78.4 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2022, which comes from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) to upgrade aging water infrastructure and address key challenges like lead in drinking water and other contamination issues. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the round of funding that totals […]
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EPA orders co.s to comply with Clean Water Act at construction project in Rincón
August 26, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has taken an enforcement action against two companies, Aurora’s Dream LLC and Bellagio LLC, for stormwater discharge violations of regulations and a permit that serve to reduce pollution from construction runoff. “It is imperative that developers get stormwater permit coverage for construction projects and implement erosion and […]
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The cleanup outlined in the proposed plan will address remaining contaminated soil and groundwater on and off the property that is the source of the site contamination. #NewsismyBusiness