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EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

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The money is the second installment in $3.5 billion appropriated under the 2021 infrastructure law. Sites targeted for cleanup include a lead-contaminated neighborhood on Atlanta's Westside. Money also will be used to speed cleanup of 100 ongoing Superfund projects across the U.S.

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Associated Press News

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

WASHINGTON (AP) — Projects to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country will receive $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to help clear a backlog of hazardous sites such as landfills, mines and manufacturing facilities, the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is awarding $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country

1 year ago·United States

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EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is awarding $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country. The money will help clear a backlog of hazardous sites such as landfills, mines and manufacturing facilities. It’s the second installment in $3.5 billion appropriated under the 2021 infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden. Site…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

WASHINGTON (AP) — Projects to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country will receive $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to help clear a backlog of hazardous […]

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

WASHINGTON >> Projects to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country will receive $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to help clear a backlog of hazardous sites such as landfills, mines and manufacturing facilities, the Environmental Protection Agency said today.

1 year ago·Honolulu, United States

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