News from April 2023
Chair Rodgers on Biden’s New EPA Tailpipe Proposals: It Will Make New Vehicles Unaffordable
By EPA Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s announcement of two new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules to make vehicles even more expensive for Americans.
Congressional Republicans Call for Reconsideration of Administration’s Anti-Innovation Drug-Price Policy
By EPA Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Mike Crapo (R-ID), raised concerns with the Biden administration’s initial drug price-setting program implementation guidance document.
Congressional Republicans Call for Reconsideration of Administration’s Anti-Innovation Drug-Price Policy
By EPA Newswire | Apr 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Mike Crapo (R-ID), raised concerns with the Biden administration’s initial drug price-setting program implementation guidance document.
EPA announces $4 million for Oregon to tackle climate pollution
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 million in grant funding to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across Oregon. Additionally, the Portland metro area was allotted $1 million. “This funding sends a clear message that everyone ...
EPA Publishes 30th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 30th annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks (GHG Inventory), which presents a national-level overview of annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2021. Net U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 5,586 ...
Chairs Rodgers, Duncan, and Johnson Insist on Transparency from the DOE and EPA for Massive IIJA Spending Package
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC), and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today sent letters to the Department of Energy...
Wichita State University to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across Midwest Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Wichita State University to serve as a new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) to help Midwestern communities access funding opportunities to advance environmental justice. The university will serve communities throughout EPA Region 7, which consists of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Biden-Harris Administration Selects WE ACT to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across Region 2 Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. (WE ACT for Environmental Justice) has been selected to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTACs) that will receive about $10 million ...
EPA awards $1.8 million to help restore Delaware Inland Bays under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 13, 2023) – The Delaware Inland Bays Program will receive $1.8 million in restoration funds as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to estuaries of national significance, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
EPA awards $1.8 million to help restore Maryland Coastal Bays under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 13, 2023) – The Maryland Coastal Bays will receive $1.8 million in restoration funds as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to estuaries of national significance, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
EPA Awards Nearly $1.5M in Research Grants to Reduce U.S. Household Food Waste
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, NC (April 13, 2023) – On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1,471,426 in research grant funding to two universities to develop, apply, and test innovative and creative community-engaged approaches to reduce household food waste in the United States.
EPA Takes Important Step to Advance PFAS Strategic Roadmap, Requests Public Input and Data to Inform Potential Future Regulations under CERCLA
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the public for input regarding potential future hazardous substance designations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, ...
EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Nucor Steel Facility in Marion, Ohio
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed cleanup plan to address the remaining contaminated groundwater and soil at the Nucor Steel Marion, Inc. facility located at 912 Cheney Ave. in Marion, Ohio.
Poor Air Quality Expected for parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut on April 14, 2023
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: BOSTON – New England state air quality forecasters are predicting air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups, due to elevated ground-level ozone, commonly referred to as "smog." The areas that are predicted to exceed the Federal air quality standard for ozone on Friday, April 14 are: South central Massachusetts (Worcester, Hampton, Hampshire counties), Rhode Island (statewide), and southeastern Connecticut.
EPA awards $1.8 million to the Delaware Estuary Program, including support for mussel hatchery at Philadelphia’s Bartram’s Gardens
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (April 13, 2023) – The Delaware Estuary Program will receive $1.8 million in restoration funds to support a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the program as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding to estuaries of national significance, the U. S, Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
Biden-Harris Administration Selects the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across the Caribbean Access Historic Investments to...
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Inter-American University of Puerto Rico has been selected to serve as an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTACs) that will receive about $10 million over the next five years to help ...
Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) and Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS) Meeting discussed on April 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $177 Million for 17 New Technical Assistance Centers Across the Nation to Help Communities Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of 17 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy that will receive $177 million to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access funds from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including historic investments to advance environmental justice.
Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Authorized Program Revision Approval, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) discussed on April 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticide Registration Review; Proposed Interim Decision and Draft Risk Assessment Addendum for Ethylene Oxide; Notice of Availability on April 13
By EPA Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.