Archive for February 18th, 2010
Maalox Total Relief and Maalox Liquid Products: Medication Use Errors
Consumers who have a history of gastrointestinal ulcers or a bleeding disorder should not use Maalox Total Relief because it contains bismuth subsalicylate, a substance chemically related to aspirin.
One Year Later, EPA-Funded Recovery Act Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Visits Renewable Energy Installations in Syracuse (NY)
(New York, N.Y.) One year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and over the last year, projects funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have yielded cleaner air, water and land, and new jobs across the country
EPA-funded Brownfields Projects Announced in Newark on One Year Anniversary of Recovery Act (NJ)
(New York, N.Y.) In the year since February 17, 2009, the day President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), projects funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have yielded cleaner air, water and land, and new green jobs across the country
EPA Awards $17 Million to Support Research on the Impacts of Climate Change Twenty-five universities to explore public health and environmental facets of climate change (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding nearly $17 million in Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grants to universities across the country to study the consequences of climate change on the air we breathe and the water we drink
EPA and Temple University Share Expertise at Electronics Recycling Conference for Colleges and Universities (PA)
PHILADELPHIA (February 17, 2010) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Temple University’s Computer Recycling Center (CRC) joined forces to share advice on electronics recycling with colleges and universities in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond
Recovery Act Jumpstarts Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lula, GA (GA)
(ATLANTA – Feb. 17, 2010) On the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the U.S
EPA, State of Colorado recognize Recovery Act benefits at Brighton Drinking Water facility (CO)
On one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing in Denver, Recovery Act delivering $62 M for critical water infrastructure, jobs in Colorado Contacts: Richard Mylott, USEPA, 303-312-6654
Mark Salley, CDPHE, 303-692-2013
Jodie Carroll, City of Brighton, 303-655-2061 (Denver, Colo
Basa Resources Fined for Violating the Clean Water Act (TX)
(Dallas, Texas – February 17, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined Basa Resources of Dallas, Texas, $850 for violating federal Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations outlined under the Clean Water Act
EPA Recognizes Four Communities for Improving Environment through Smart Growth Efforts: Better environment, better quality of life for older Americans (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized four communities for helping to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life of older adults through smart growth efforts
Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

