District of Columbia environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/District+of+Columbia Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:22 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/U.S.+Settles+with+Gasoline+Refiner+to+Reduce+Emissions+at+Utah+Facility WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) and the Department of Justice today announced a settlement with HollyFrontier Corporation subsidiaries (HollyFrontier Refining & Marketing LLC, Frontier El Dorado Refining, LLC, Holly Refining & Marketing Company-Woods Cross, LLC, and Navajo Refining Company, LLC) that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations regarding fuel quality emissions requirements and testing requirements at 3 HollyFrontier facilities. Under a consent decree lodged toda... Thu, 19 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grants+in+24+States%2C+Puerto+Rico%2C+D.C. WASHINGTON --- Today, the E.P.A. announced the completion of the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Program. Plans include a community-based plan to study Monarch butterflies, a watershed and stream monitoring teacher training program, a classroom-based simulation of the United Nations Climate Summit, and a mobile laboratory. Additional Plans include school-based, after-school and non-formal EE programs focusing on a range of environmental issu... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grant+to+Captain+Planet+Foundation+in+Atlanta%2C+Georgia ATLANTA --- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced the Captain Planet Foundation as a recipient of an Environmental Education Grant. The Atlanta-based non-profit was selected in the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Plan." The Captain Planet Foundation was awarded was awarded $91,000 in grant monies. The Foundation's goal is to implement the "Environme... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Environmental+Education+Grant+to+Urban+Green+Lab+of+Nashville%2C+Tennessee (11/10/2015--ATLANTA) --- Today, the E.P.A. announced The Urban Green Lab Mobile Sustainability Lab (UGL) as a recipient of an Environmental Education Grant. The Nashville-based non-profit was selected in the latest round of awards under the Environmental Education (EE) Grants Plan. UGL was awarded $91,000 in grant monies to launch their mobile Lab that will serve grades 5 through 12 ... Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+2015+Green+Power+Leaders%2FAgency+acknowledges+achievements+in+helping+to+fight+climate+change WASHINGTON -Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) declares its yearly Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing 22 Green Power Partners and 3 renewable energy suppliers across the country-including Apple, Microsoft, TD Bank, Intel, Kohl's, the National Hockey League and Northwestern University -- for achievements in advancing the nation's renewable energy market and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. "These organizations are leading the way in cutting U.... Mon, 19 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+and+Fort+Lincoln+Retail+Reach+Settlement+for+Clean+Water+Act+Violations PHILADELPHIA (October 15, 2015) The E.P.A. and Fort Lincoln Retail, LLC have reached a settlement over alleged violations of Clean Water Act regulations designed to protect America's waterways from polluted stormwater runoff. Under an administrative consent agreement, the company will pay a $99,000 penalty to resolve violations involving stormwater runoff that flowed into the District of Columbia's storm sewer system and ultimately into the Anacostia River from the construct... Thu, 15 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Strengthens+Ozone+Requirements+to+Protect+Public+Health%2FScience-based+Requirements+to+reduce+sick+days%2C+asthma+attacks%2C+emergency+room+visits%2C+greatly+outweigh+costs WASHINGTON - Based on extensive scientific evidence on effects that ground-level ozone pollution, or smog, has on public health and welfare, the E.P.A. (EPA) has strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Requirements (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from 75 ppb to protect public health. The updated Requirements will reduce Americans' exposure to ozone, improving public health protection, particularly for at risk groups including children, older adults,... Thu, 01 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Tractor+Supply+Company+Agrees+to+Implement+Company-Wide+Compliance+Plan+to+Resolve+Clean+Air+Act+Violations WASHINGTON --The E.P.A. (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice today announced a settlement with Tractor Supply Company Incorporated and Tractor Supply Company of Texas L.P., that resolves allegations that the companies imported and sold in excess of 28,000 all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and engines that did not comply with federal Clean Air Act certification and emission information labeling requirements. Under the settlement, Tractor Supply Company will implement a... Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Osprey+Biotechnics%2C+Incorporated+in+Sarasota%2C+Fla.+Among+21+Partners+to+be+Acknowledged+for+Creating+and+Using+Safer+Choice+Products+%2F+June+22+is+the+1st+yearly+awards+ceremony+for+2015+Safer+Choice+Partner+of+the+Year+Award+Winners ATLANTA -The E.P.A. (EPA) is announcing that Osprey Biotechnics, Incorporated in Sarasota, Fla. is among 21 Safer Choice Partner of the Year winners across 15 states. The awards are for outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, promotion, and use of Safer Choice products for the nation. "These winners demonstrate that Safer Choice-labeled products, which are safer for homes, schools, and workplaces and perform well, can also be good for business," said E.P.A. Admin... Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Chemlink+Labs+in+Kennesaw%2C+Ga.+Among+21+Partners+to+be+Acknowledged+for+Creating+and+Using+Safer+Choice+Products+%2F+June+22+is+the+1st+yearly+awards+ceremony+for+2015+Safer+Choice+Partner+of+the+Year+Award+Winners ATLANTA -The E.P.A. (EPA) is announcing that Chemlink Labs in Kennesaw, Ga. is among 21 Safer Choice Partner of the Year winners across 15 states. The awards are for outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, promotion, and use of Safer Choice products for the nation. "These winners demonstrate that Safer Choice-labeled products, which are safer for homes, schools, and workplaces and perform well, can also be good for business," said E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCart... Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Inhofe+Praises+the+Senate+Passage+of+S.+653%2C+S.+611 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kristina Baum - 202.224.6176 Donelle Harder - 202.224.4721 Inhofe Praises the Senate Passage of S. 653, S. 611 WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today praised the passage of 2 bills in the U.S. Senate, both of which were reported out of the Senate E.P.W. Committee in April. "I would like to extend congratula... Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Partners+for+Creating+and+Using+Safer+Choice+Products%2FJune+22+is+the+1st+yearly+awards+ceremony+for+2015+Safer+Choice+Partner+of+the+Year+Award+Winners WASHINGTON -The E.P.A. (EPA) is announcing 21 Safer Choice Partner of the Year winners across 15 states for outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, promotion, and use of Safer Choice products for the nation. "These winners demonstrate that Safer Choice-labeled products, which are safer for homes, schools, and workplaces and perform well, can also be good for business," said E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy. "The name says it all: Safer Choice products are safer... Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Statement+of+Ranking+Member+Barbara+Boxer++Challenges+and+Implications+of+EPA%27s+Suggested+National+Ambient+Air+Quality+Standard+for+Ground-Level+Ozone+and+Legislative+Hearing+on+S.+638%2C+S.+751%2C+and+S.+640+June+3%2C+2015 Statement of Ranking Member Barbara Boxer Challenges and Implications of EPA's Suggested National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ground-Level Ozone and Legislative Hearing on S. 638, S. 751, and S. 640 June 3, 2015 (Remarks as prepared for delivery) Today's hearing will examine the critically important steps that the Obama administration is taking to strengthen the ozone standard, which will save lives and protect the ... Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/Strategy+to+Reduce+District%26%238217%3Bs+Sewer+Overflows+Will+Include+Green+Infrastructure (PHILADELPHIA- May 20, 2015) - The E.P.A., the District of Columbia (District) and DC Water today announced an arrangement to modify a 2005 federal consent decree (CD) allowing DC Water to incorporate green infrastructure in its long-term strategy for curtailing combined sewer overflows (CSOs). The modification, filed yesterday in Federal District Court in Washington, D.C., gives DC Water the go-ahead to pursue an integrated green/gray infrastructure approach to address wate... Wed, 20 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Inhofe%2C+Vitter%2C+and+Rounds+Call+on+E.P.A.+to+Reject+%22Frivolous%22+Regulations+on+Oil+and+Gas+Extraction+Industry WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), today led Sens. David Vitter (R-La.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), chairman of the Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee, in a letter to E.P.A.'s (EPA) Adm. Gina McCarthy calling on the E.P.A. to reject the October 2012 Environmental Integrity Plan (EIP) petition that requests the agency to add the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry, Standa... Tue, 19 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/2+North+Carolina+Sears+Stores+Among+Top+Finishers+in+EPA%27s+Energy+Star+Battle+of+the+Buildings+Competition ATLANTA - Sears Stores in Asheville and Hickory, N.C. were acknowledged this week by the E.P.A. (EPA) as part of a top finishing team in the agency's fifth-annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition. These stores-together with their teammates in Ohio and Maryland-competed as the team "Robinson's Reducers" and cut their collective energy use by 14.1 percent by upgrading their lighting and installing remote energy monitoring systems. In excess of 5,500 individual b... Wed, 06 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/PREI+in+Tampa%2C+Fla.+Among+Top+Finishers+in+EPA%27s+Energy+Star+Battle+of+the+Buildings+Competition%2FThe+competition+saves+%2450+million%2C+prevents+250%2C000+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions ATLANTA - PREI Team A in Tampa, Fla. was acknowledged this week by the E.P.A. (EPA) as part of a top finishing team in the agency's fifth-annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition. These stores-together with their teammates in Ohio and Maryland-competed as the team "Robinson's Reducers" and cut their collective energy use by 14.1 percent by upgrading their lighting and installing remote energy monitoring systems. In excess of 5,500 individual buildings across th... Wed, 06 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Woodville%2C+Alabama+Team+Acknowledged+as+EPA%27s+2015+Energy+Star+Battle+of+the+Buildings+Competition+Top+Awardee Release Date: May 5, 2015 ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced a Woodville, Ala. building team, "Going Blue for Woodville," as the top award winner in the Agency's fifth-annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition: Team Challenge. The Woodville team cut their average energy use by 25 percent. The five-building team, which included a town hall, community center, chapel, co-op building, and wastewater treatment plant, in the 741-person town achiev... Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Woodford+Co.+Schools+in+Kentucky+Named+Among+Top+Finishers+in+EPA%27s+National+Energy+Star+Battle+of+the+Buildings+Competition (05/05/15 -ATLANTA - Woodford Co. Schools in Kentucky along with in excess of 5,500 individual buildings across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico competed in the E.P.A.'s fifth-annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition: Team Challenge. Together, the competitors saved in excess of $50 million, cut their energy use by in excess of 2 billion kBtus, and prevented in excess of 250,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions-equal to the yearly energy use o... Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/The+City+of+Orlando%26%238217%3Bs+Garden+House+at+Harry+P.+Leu+Gardens+Named+a+Top+Finisher+in+EPA%27s+Energy+Star+Battle+of+the+Buildings+Competition%2FThe+competition+saves+%2450+million%2C+prevents+250%2C000+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions ATLANTA - The City of Orlando's Garden House at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Fla. was acknowledged by the E.P.A. (EPA) as a top overall finisher in the agency's fifth-annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings Competition: Team Competition for individual buildings. The Garden House at Harry P. Leu Gardens was acknowledged for reducing their energy use by 45 percent. In excess of 5,500 individual buildings across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Ric... Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100