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Which of the following CANNOT be recycled?♻️ #EarthMonth Stay tuned for the correct answer!
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EPA announced $775 million is available for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund! This funding will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies.
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Photo of people in yellow vests and hard hats walking away from a construction site.
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Data integrity and transparency are key. 🔑 We're making chemical data more accessible through the new Chemical Data Reporting National Review tool, which shares the types, quantities and uses of chemicals produced domestically or imported into the U.S.:
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EPA Makes Trends in Domestic Chemical Production and Imports More Accessible to the Public with the...
EPA News Release: EPA Makes Trends in Domestic Chemical Production and Imports More Accessible to the Public with the First Ever Chemical Data Reporting National Review
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Earth Month is here, and we’re not kidding around about protecting the planet! 🌎 Follow along as we talk about the work we do at EPA to protect human health and the environment, and share ways you can show the planet some love all year long. 💗
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EPA and
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filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern for the unlawful discharge of hazardous substances from the train derailment in East Palestine. We're committed to holding them accountable and ensuring the East Palestine community can feel safe at home again.
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Justice Department and EPA File Complaint Against Norfolk Southern for Unlawful Discharge of Pollutants and Hazardous Substances in East Palestine Derailment justice.gov/opa/pr/justice
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Pesticide take-home exposure can occur when #farmworkers go home bearing pesticide residues that may cling to their skin, clothing, hats, boots, tools, lunch coolers, or other items in their work environment. Their children may then be exposed to these pesticide residues.
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Finally, Carly says, "The EPA is an ideal workplace for those seeking an opportunity to work alongside individuals who share similar values and contribute to positively impacting the environment."
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Our mission requires the unique talents and expertise of professionals from diverse career backgrounds! Not to mention, we're hiring dozens of new employees right now!
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As an IT professional, Carly oversees a team that supports our agency's hiring efforts by providing the EPA with data-based IT solutions from our Human Resources department at our Research Triangle Park campus.
Carly, with her management, preparing to brief the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law hiring dashboard her team developed.
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After studying Spanish, telecommunications production and design, and digital art, Carly joined the Peace Corps. There she discovered her passion for improving processes while working with English teachers in a local school!
Carly dressed in traditional Albanian bridal clothing (from Tetovo, Macedonia).
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For IT Specialist Carly, the ability to apply her broad skill set to our mission of protecting human health and the environment led her to her current role with EPA's Office of Mission Support. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are excited to bring you Carly's #EPAer story!🧵
Carly and her daughter making Christmas cookies for Santa.
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has taken action against two companies for releasing illegal fill material into wetlands in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Learn more about how EPA is enforcing the Clean Water Act to protect public health and the environment. 📰
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EPA Orders Companies to Comply with Clean Water Act to Restore Wetlands in Rincón, Puerto Rico | US...
EPA News Release: EPA Orders Companies to Comply with Clean Water Act to Restore Wetlands in Rincón, Puerto Rico
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It's National Farmworker Awareness Week! The safety of farmworkers is a priority for EPA. Follow EPA and
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this week to learn what we do to ensure a healthy farmworker community.
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Agriculture plays a big part of what we do here in Region 7. That’s why we actively engage with farmworkers, advocacy groups and organizations to ensure the productiveness of EPA programs and initiatives! Thank a farmer this #AgWeek!
Regional Administrator Meg McCollister and Deputy Administrator Ed Chu posing for a photo at an agricultural visit in the Flint Hills
Region 7 Deputy Administrator Ed Chu speaks to Farmers during a panel discussion in Iowa.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan at an ag tour and roundtable event in Bucyrus, Kansas.
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