Funding will help develop sustainable carbon-derived products like fuels, chemicals, building materials, and bioproducts, contributing to reduced carbon emissions and enhanced environmental and economic benefits.
Volume 1 of the safety incident reports covers accidents in 15 states that resulted in five fatalities, 17 serious injuries, and approximately $700 million in property damage.
The awards are part of an annual, two-phase competition for small businesses, many of which are chemical companies, to develop and commercialize environmental technologies.
The incoming Trump administration is expected to significantly reshape EPA priorities in 2025, rolling back climate initiatives while potentially increasing chemical regulations in specific areas.
