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Don’t miss the June 6 and June 20 deadlines for two grants to support states and Tribes in providing technical assistance to businesses to adopt P2 practices that advance environmental justice in underserved communities. Need help? Check out slides and webinar recordings or contact the P2 Hub Helpline: p2hub@epa.gov or (202) 566-0799.
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Note that EPA has posted a minor amendment to the two P2 Grant Request for Applications posted in March 2023. The amendment clarifies that if an applicant submits multiple applications for an identical project (either in error or to replace a previously submitted application), EPA will only review the most recently submitted application, unless the applicant notifies Bridget Kelly (kelly.bridget@epa.gov) and specifies which application they want EPA to review.
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Companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases in 2021, including by implementing nearly 3,500 P2 activities, according to the 2021 TRI National Analysis, which summarizes TRI chemical waste management activities, including releases, that occurred during calendar year 2021. The Analysis features updated visualizations and analytical tools to make data more useful and accessible to communities, policymakers and other stakeholders.
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This first-ever review makes information on domestic chemical production and imports more accessible to the public and helps people make important decisions in their communities. The Review summarizes the most recent reporting cycle data (2020), covering activities from 2016 to 2019 and provides trend data for reporting over the past decade. This interactive report shows that more than 7.2 trillion pounds of chemicals were manufactured or imported at 5,238 sites in the United States that reported to EPA for the 2020 CDR reporting cycle.
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Get recognized for your awesome P2 work! There’s less than two weeks left for organizations located in EPA Regions 4, 7, 8 and 10 to apply to be recognized for accomplishments and best practices that took place in calendar year 2022. Need some inspiration? Check out the 2021 winners from EPA Region 8 which covers Colorado, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Tribal lands.
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#ICYMI Instagram Earth Day Video
Earth Day was April 22 but you can make a difference every day by taking simple actions. Check out this video featuring Jennie Romer, EPA’s Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention who joined EPA staff from across the agency to celebrate the planet and follow how they help protect the environment.
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Have a P2 related video or selfie to share? Are you hosting a P2 webinar or other event? Let us know and we may include it in P2 News! Send items to taylor.rebecca@epa.gov
P2 Helpline
The P2 Hub Helpline offers information and resources about pollution prevention. Please contact the Helpline at p2hub@epa.gov or (202) 566-0799.
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