U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

05/29/2026

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐

Meet James Szykman, a Senior Research Engineer in our Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions!

Since 1999, James has been on assignment at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Langley Research Center, placing him in a unique position to work across federal agencies to enable the use of advanced technologies for scientific research focused on national needs regarding air pollution monitoring. He enjoys the ability to work across organizations and serve as the "connective tissue" between scientific discovery and public health protection.

Earlier in his career, he helped develop the EPA Remote Sensing Information Gateway (RSIG) to cut satellite data access times from days to minutes for air quality professionals.

James was recently recognized by the Partnership for Public Service as an honoree for the 2026 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. He considers this one of the highest professional honors of his career as a civil servant, and a direct reflection of the incredible public servants he’s collaborated with over the decades. He received this honor for his role in creating a more comprehensive way to monitor the atmosphere, including NASA's Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) satellite mission.

Colleagues may not know that James’ upbringing in northeast Pennsylvania's Anthracite coal region—along with his family’s closely tied history to the hardships of early energy production—shaped his perspective on the importance of human health, worker safety, and environmental protection.

Thank you for making a difference at EPA and beyond!

05/27/2026

FACT CHECK: Claims that EPA has recently authorized the release of genetically engineered mosquitoes in the U.S. are FALSE.

✅ A previously issued Experimental Use Permit (EUP) expired in 2024.

✅ No releases are currently authorized in the US.

✅ EPA is not aware of any releases in the US following the expiration of the EUP.

✅ Any unauthorized release would violate federal law (FIFRA) and be subject to enforcement action.

05/22/2026

🗞️News outlets across the country are highlighting the Trump EPA’s actions to revise Biden-era refrigerant rules to lower costs for American families and businesses.

05/22/2026

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐

Meet Devon Jenrette, a Grants Project Officer in U.S. EPA Southeast Region's Water Grants Administration Section.

Devon works with states across the southeast region to process applications for clean water and drinking water projects through the State Revolving Fund, Emerging Contaminants in Small and Disadvantaged Communities program, and the South Florida Program.

She recently completed a two-year project, working with EPA colleagues and state partners to construct more expansive water systems, raising the quality of public drinking water. Devon played an integral role positioning the funding needed for this project.

When not at work, you can find Devon cooking gourmet meals.

Thank you for serving our country and making a difference at EPA and beyond!

05/22/2026

EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Water knows leadership when she sees it! As Senior Response Officer for the Potomac Interceptor sewage spill, Jess Kramer credited President Trump for demanding swift and complete cleanup of the site to ensure communities were protected. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and coordinated actions taken by EPA and other partners, the Potomac has been restored to pre-collapse conditions well in advance of upcoming festivities in our nation’s capital.

05/21/2026

Thanks to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin, the Trump EPA’s revision to the Biden Era Refrigerants Rule will save Americans $2.4 BILLION, lowering grocery costs and delivering regulatory relief to American businesses. https://spgv.io/61858VoN

05/18/2026

Today, we are reaffirming our commitment to Making America Healthy Again by upholding National Primary Drinking Water Standards on PFOA and PFOS while enhancing practical implementation and following the clear requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

✅ Ensuring safe drinking water for communities
✅ Supporting drinking water systems across America
✅ Following the law and securing a commonsense implementation timeline
✅ Providing transparency and gold standard science to MAHA

Learn more:

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reaffirming its commitment to Make America Healthy Again at a PFAS destruction event alongside U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

05/18/2026

🚨Tune in live NOW for a HUGE announcement set to tackle PFAS and Make America Healthy Again:

US EPA live and past events are posted on this page.

05/15/2026

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐

Meet Alan Brocavich, a Visual Information Specialist in U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region's Office of Public Affairs.

Prior to joining EPA in 2010, Alan had a 15-year career in TV news and worked eight years as a film projectionist. Alan also served our nation for nine years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. At EPA, he recently received an EPA Regional Administrator's Award for Excellence as part of a team in support of an agriculture partnership with the state. When not at work, you can find Alan spending quality time with his family.

Thank you for serving our country and making a difference at EPA and beyond!

05/15/2026

Securing America’s grid reliability and lowering electricity prices are not mutually exclusive. In fact, both are essential to unleashing energy dominance and powering the AI revolution.

EPA’s proposed action yesterday to revise effluent limitations guidelines for steam electric power plants will reduce electricity generation costs by as much as $1.1 BILLION annually, making life more affordable for American business and families. Read here:

EPA is proposing a rule to revise wastewater limits, known as effluent limitations guidelines (ELG), for steam electric power plants that will help improve grid reliability and lower electricity prices while continuing to support clean and safe water