News from June 2023
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie's and Rep. Joyce's Remarks During Pennsylvania Field Hearing
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: COMBATTING THE SCOURGE OF ADDICTION. “Thank you for yielding Chairman Guthrie, and I would like to also thank Chair Rodgers and the Committee for coming to Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District for this hearing on such an important topic. “We are meeting together today at one of the most important...
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Addressing PFAS in the Environment; Extension of Comment Period on June 9
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Statement on Wildfire Smoke
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) collects data from hundreds of air quality monitors provided by state, local and Tribal air quality agencies, along with crowd-sourced data from air quality sensors.
EPA’s final cleanup plan for the Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois is now available
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the final plan to clean up contaminated soil and sediment at the Hegeler Zinc Superfund site in Vermilion County, Illinois.
EPA Proposes Ban on All Consumer and Many Commercial Uses of Perchloroethylene to Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced another action to protect public health under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), proposing a ban on most uses of perchloroethylene (PCE), a chemical known to cause serious health risks such as neurotoxicity and cancer.
EPA Fines Heritage Environmental Services LLC in KCMO for Alleged Hazardous Waste Violations
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Heritage Environmental Services LLC in Kansas City, Missouri, will pay $74,095 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Access to Confidential Business Information by Agile Decision Sciences, LLC discussed on June 9 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
NRC Environmental Services and Oakland Power Company to Pay $230K Fine and Improve Hazardous Waste Training in CA
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with NRC Environmental Services Inc. and the Oakland Power Company LLC, and NRC and Oakland Power will pay $230,000 in civil penalties and personnel at California facilities will complete training to ensure familiarity with state and federal hazardous waste regulations.
EPA Region 7 Presents $642K Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, at the Crystal Cold Storage site in Waterloo, Iowa, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $642,400 ceremonial check to the City of Waterloo as a Brownfields Cleanup Grant selectee.
EPA to hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis June 15-16, 2023
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Next week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis, Tennessee, in partnership with the City of Memphis, the Memphis Shelby County Health Department and local nonprofits.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in New Hampshire
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $7,128,850 from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in New Hampshire while advancing environmental justice.
EPA Announces $52 Million WIFIA loan to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today in Pittsburgh, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, joined by U.S. Representative Summer Lee, Mayor Ed Gainey and local leaders announced a $52 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA).
EPA to host virtual community meetings for Temple Terrace residents
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host virtual community meetings to share information about two actions to address a chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), released from commercial sterilizers, including American Contract Systems, Inc. located at 7802 East Telecon Pkwy in Temple Terrace.
EPA report finds Suncor refinery having more air pollution incidents compared to other refineries
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
The Suncor petroleum refinery in Commerce City, Colorado, may experience more air quality incidents because of inadequacies in preventative maintenance, testing and inspection of liquid level control systems and electrical equipment, according to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analysis released today.
EPA Announces Winners of the ‘Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the “Pollution Prevention Works:
EPA awards $500,000 to Brighton, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize downtown properties
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Today, at an event in downtown Brighton, Colorado, representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined city officials and local leaders to announce a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment grant for the city.
Chairs Rodgers & Johnson to EPA: “Your Policies Will Drive up Energy Costs for Americans and Reduce Energy Production”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - On behalf of members on the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee, House Energy and Commerce Chair Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH), sent a letter today to...
Chairs Rodgers, Duncan Announce North Carolina Field Hearing on Securing America’s Grid
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a field hearing in Moore County, North Carolina, titled “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience."
Chairs Rodgers, Duncan Announce North Carolina Field Hearing on Securing America’s Grid
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a field hearing in Moore County, North Carolina, titled “Enhancing America’s Grid Security and Resilience."
Chairs Rodgers & Johnson to EPA: “Your Policies Will Drive up Energy Costs for Americans and Reduce Energy Production”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - On behalf of members on the Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee, House Energy and Commerce Chair Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH), sent a letter today to...