en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that the Trump Administration's EPA has completed 100 additional environmental actions since releasing its one-year milestone, marking new progress toward the 500-day goal of delivering clean air, land, and water for all Americans. This achievement builds on the EPA's list of 500 environmental accomplishments within its first full year, released in January 2026, demonstrating the agency's continued commitment to protecting human health and the environment while driving U.S. economic growth.

These 100 actions encompass major Superfund site cleanups, air quality improvements, water infrastructure investments, emergency responses, and regulatory streamlining across all EPA regions and program offices. Zeldin stated that these achievements showcase the EPA's commitment to protecting American families while promoting economic prosperity, and serve as proof that environmental protection and the "Great American Comeback" go hand in hand. In 500 days, the EPA has advanced its core mission through smart policies that lower household costs, strengthen energy independence, streamline permitting processes, enhance federal-state partnerships, and support technological innovation.

In terms of air quality, the EPA approved five State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals, proposed two additional SIP approvals, and completed two administrative actions to ensure Clean Air Act compliance. Issued a Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) cleanup and disposal approval for Malden, Massachusetts, initiating remediation of contaminated soil for future commercial use. Completed a land remediation technical assistance project for the Maine State Pier, supporting waterfront reuse. Issued special notice letters to over 80 potentially responsible parties at the Lower Neponset River Superfund site in Massachusetts to advance cleanup progress. Approved a quality assurance project plan for water quality monitoring on tribal lands by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in New England. Treated over 1.2 billion gallons of PFAS-contaminated drinking water at the Pease Air Force Base site in New Hampshire. Responded to a freight train derailment in Mansfield, Connecticut, helping to contain spilled chemicals and minimize environmental impact. Initiated removal actions at the Southcoast Plating site in New Bedford, Massachusetts, addressing hazardous materials in a densely populated neighborhood. Deployed 48 air monitoring stations along the 2026 Boston Marathon route to support emergency response preparedness. Conducted a Safe Drinking Water Act compliance evaluation at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection laboratory. Performed an on-site radiochemical assessment at the Connecticut Public Health Laboratory to ensure Safe Drinking Water Act compliance. Conducted a national performance audit at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) air monitoring station to ensure Clean Air Act compliance and accurate monitoring.

In water resource protection, the EPA issued a final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to the Procter & Gamble Gillette plant in Boston, Massachusetts, ensuring industrial wastewater treatment compliance. Signed a state implementation plan approving pollution control measures for a clinical diagnostics company in Rochester, New York. Awarded $844,000 to Stony Brook University and $65,000 to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services to protect water quality in the Peconic Estuary, New York. Completed removal of over 16,000 gallons of hazardous liquefied petroleum gas waste from a refinery and transportation company at Hamilton Harbor in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prevented over 93,000 pounds of potentially dangerous and unregistered pesticides from entering the United States through New York and New Jersey ports since January 2026. Completed a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review, clearing the way for construction of new sewer infrastructure and a wastewater treatment plant in Brookhaven, New York. Removed the Corozal Well Superfund site in Puerto Rico from the National Priorities List after addressing groundwater contamination. Issued discharge permits to four wastewater treatment plants in Puerto Rico, each treating between 1 million and 8 million gallons per day. Completed cleanup of the Unimatic Superfund site in Fairfield, New Jersey, removing over 55,000 tons of PCB-contaminated material. Removed 230,000 gallons of expired, improperly stored hand sanitizer from a warehouse in Romulus, New York, to reduce fire risk. Issued a permit allowing the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to clean up PCB contamination at a scrap yard in Gibson, New York. Completed cleanup of the Former Compounders Superfund site in New Jersey, removing 600 drums, 1,380 containers, and tanks filled with hazardous chemicals. Completed work to address asbestos-contaminated buildings, enabling the opening of Quarry Lawn Park in Paterson, New Jersey. Filed a complaint with the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority for Clean Water Act violations that caused and contributed to the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer. Signed a consent decree to correct 15 Clean Water Act violations by a public water system in Paden City, West Virginia. Completed cleanup of a basement laboratory in South Charleston, West Virginia, to eliminate immediate hazards and ensure proper disposal. Collected and analyzed nearly 500 water samples following the Potomac Interceptor sewage discharge, providing results on an accelerated timeline for residents of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Led a Unified Command response to a scrap yard fire and 10,000-gallon oil spill in York, Pennsylvania, conducting monitoring and hazardous material removal. Expedited review of a Maryland animal feeding operation permit in 27 days, a 70% reduction from standard time. Partnered with Georgia to recover over 15,000 gallons of jet fuel spilled into the Flint River. Cleaned up an estimated 8,500 gallons of fuel impacting two creeks in Boaz, Alabama. Joined a Unified Command at a facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to clean up 20,000 gallons of oil spilled into a creek.

In site cleanup and remediation, the EPA secured $7.6 million from responsible parties at the CTS-Asheville Superfund site in North Carolina, approved a proposed plan for groundwater at the Alabama Army Ammunition Plant, and advanced cleanup of the Westside Lead site in Atlanta, Georgia. Announced a $500,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant to the Atlanta Urban League, advancing environmental workforce development and supporting community cleanup in Georgia. Proposed deleting four Southeastern Superfund sites—Miami Drum Services in Florida, Pepper Steel and Alloys Inc. in Florida, Diamond Shamrock Corp. Landfill in Georgia, and Caldwell Lace Leather Co., Inc. in Kentucky—from the National Priorities List, marking cleanup progress in Region 4 communities. Announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Region 4 Wetland Program Development Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity. Supported response to a warehouse fire in Miami-Dade County, Florida, through on-site air monitoring, partnering with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and citing hazardous materials present. Completed an emergency cleanup in collaboration with the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency and the City of Gadsden, Alabama, removing cyanide and hazardous waste. Approved the Fleming Creek, Kentucky, National Restoration Success Story, removing 12.8 miles from the nutrient-impaired waters list. Awarded $1.687 billion to Florida and $30,277,000 to South Carolina to strengthen water infrastructure resilience. Invested $3.6 million to curb sewage overflows in South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky to protect waterways and community health. Provided $50 million in grants to drive farmer-led innovative conservation practices, supporting nutrient runoff reduction. Invested $25.4 million to help Georgia communities address PFAS in drinking water, funding testing, planning, and infrastructure improvements. Proposed redesignating the Cleveland, Ohio, area as attainment for ground-level ozone after three years of monitoring. Substantially completed dredging of contaminated sediment in the Old Channel of the Lower Rouge River in Detroit, Michigan, the final phase of an $84 million cleanup. Achieved 100% compliance with Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 sampling at 13 tribal public water systems in Region 5. Completed a time-critical removal at the Western Tar site in Terre Haute, Indiana, removing 13,617 tons of coal tar. Completed a time-critical removal at the Brown Shoe Factory site in Murphysoboro, Illinois, removing a large debris pile and addressing drums. Adjusted state implementation plan requirements through 18 SIP approvals, removing 8 from the backlog. Completed final redesignations for sulfur dioxide nonattainment areas in Detroit, Michigan; the Muskingum River, Ohio; and Huntington, Indiana. Approved an accelerated cleanup allowing off-site disposal of 21,800 tons of PCB-contaminated concrete in Ohio. Partnered with Port Clinton, Ohio, and the state of Ohio on a $13 million investment to upgrade the wastewater system, preventing sewage overflows and protecting Lake Erie. Conducted over 200 on-site inspections to assess compliance at regulated facilities. Designated 12 brownfield sites in Region 7 as "Ready for Anticipated Use." Completed cleanup of an unknown corrosive substance spill along a roadway in downtown Garnett, Kansas, addressing 266 exposed vehicles. Analyzed 280 soil samples from 100 sites related to the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County, California. Deployed a rapid federal response within hours of an oil spill in Kingman County, Kansas, preventing oil from moving downstream along the Chikaskia River. Provided emergency support to the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, deploying technical experts to handle 68 drums of deteriorated, explosive lead azide. Completed confirmation sampling at the West Lake Landfill Superfund site in Missouri, accelerating the cleanup process and reducing health risks. Conducted "Operation Cosmo" with Customs and Border Protection, training 16 CBP officers and screening over 250 import packages in Kansas City, Missouri. Completed major source area cleanup at the 57th Street and North Broadway Superfund site in Kansas City, Kansas, removing tanks and treating 25,800 gallons of liquid. Began Phase II cleanup at the Heritage Disposal and Storage Site in Alda, Nebraska, addressing 1 million pounds of explosive materials. Approved a supplemental application from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, allowing it to administer water quality standards as a state, managing water quality standards for 1,600 acres in Iowa. Approved the Meskwaki Tribe of Iowa water quality standards package, the first tribal water quality standards package approved in Region 7. Completed asbestos removal in Park City, Montana, safely disposing of 960 tons of contaminated soil after school roof damage. Completed a Record of Decision at the Bonita Peak Mining District in Colorado, improving water quality and site stability. Issued a "Ready for Reuse" determination for the 41-acre Fox Park area at the VB-I70 Superfund site in Colorado, clearing the way for redevelopment. Issued a final rule approving Colorado SIP revisions addressing Clean Air Act requirements for the Denver metropolitan area ozone region. Approved updates to Utah's water quality standards for Colorado River salinity and methylmercury. Finalized a significant modification to a 1995 consent decree for the Minot Landfill Superfund site in North Dakota, allowing development as a recreational trail. Rapidly responded to a chemical tank incident in Garden Grove, California, including air monitoring support and providing critical air quality information to state and local authorities to deliver key data and resources protecting surrounding communities. Began transferring 12,000 cubic yards of uranium mine waste from the Mesa V complex on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona to a secure repository. Reached an agreement with the City of Tucson, Arizona, involving groundwater PFAS removal related to the city's International Airport Superfund site. Completed cleanup of a cathode ray tube warehouse in Yuma, Arizona, removing over 600 tons of hazardous waste, protecting neighbors and a local food bank. Completed a rigorous evaluation of the Red Hill drinking water system in Hawaii, concluding that previous purification was successful and the water is safe. Reached an agreement with Waste Management Inc. to resolve Clean Air Act violations at the Altamont Landfill in California, with a $215,000 penalty. Settled with Wilbur-Ellis Company in California for Toxic Substances Control Act violations, with a $630,737 penalty. Oversaw the removal of over 35,700 batteries from the 2025 Moss Landing battery fire in California. Completed lead sampling at properties burned in the 2025 Eaton Fire in California to inform future wildfire response protocols. Approved the Jordan Creek, Idaho, mercury total maximum daily load, protecting populations consuming fish and aquatic life. Completed a Record of Decision for the Fort Wainwright Superfund site in Alaska, advancing environmental cleanup of a major contaminated site. Completed a Record of Decision for the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Superfund site in Alaska, establishing a clear path for long-term cleanup. Reissued a wastewater discharge permit to the Kamiah wastewater treatment plant on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho, improving treatment assurances. Cleaned up 38 waste sites in the 100-K Area of the Hanford Superfund site in Washington state, totaling 477,000 tons of contaminated soil and debris. Reached a $668 million settlement agreement for ongoing cleanup of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund site in Seattle, Washington. Approved the Pahsimeroi River subbasin total maximum daily load in Idaho, addressing temperature and sediment impairments. Awarded $3.8 million in SWIFR grant funding to Unalaska DRIVE, improving abandoned vehicle removal and recycling systems in a remote Alaska community. Advanced cleanup of the Ballard Mine Superfund site in Idaho by approving Phase I remedial design, reducing health and environmental risks. Awarded a $480,500 Brownfields Job Training Program grant to the Alaska Forum Inc. for community revitalization and cleanup projects. Awarded $13,089,504 in community grants to seven communities in Region 10 to improve water infrastructure and protect public health. Closed 85 enforcement cases in Region 10, securing $853,000 in injunctive relief, reducing 234,000 pounds of pollution, and conducting 246 inspections.

In policy and agency collaboration, the EPA announced a proposal to streamline permitting requirements for incinerators critical to wildfire prevention and natural disaster recovery. Released a draft pesticide strategy identifying science-based protective measures for over 1,000 endangered and threatened species. Advanced a unified binational action plan through the Elk-Kootenai/y Governance Body to mitigate transboundary drinking water contamination between Canada and the United States. Signed the EPA Children's Health Policy, reaffirming the commitment to protecting children by considering early-life exposures in health decisions. Signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) to collaborate on environmental health programs nationwide. Launched a new EPA Wildfire website to help communities prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfires. Updated the Federal Lead Action Plan and released a Federal Lead Resource Guide describing federal actions and assistance opportunities.

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