News from June 2023
Benton Harbor, Michigan Meets Requirements of EPA Order to Improve Drinking Water Safety
By EPA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (June 8, 2023) – Today, following successful completion of requirements to improve the safety of its drinking water and to protect residents from exposure to lead, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has terminated its order under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act to the city of Benton Harbor, Michigan.
EPA report finds Suncor refinery having more air pollution incidents compared to other refineries
By EPA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: DENVER (June 9, 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 to host virtual community meetings for Temple Terrace residents
By EPA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (June 9, 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, ...
EPA to hold community lead awareness seminars in Memphis June 15-16, 2023
By EPA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (June 8, 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. These include hold two lead awareness seminars for the general public – one in English and one in Spanish – on Thursday June 15, 2023, and a train-the-trainer seminar for community leaders on Friday, June 16, 2023.
EPA awards $500,000 to Brighton, Colorado, to clean up and revitalize downtown properties
By EPA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: Brighton, Colo. (June 9, 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. The purpose of the EPA funding is to conduct ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $7.2M for Cleanup and Assessment at Polluted Brownfields Sites in New Hampshire
By EPA Newswire | Jun 11, 2023
News Release: BOSTON (June 9, 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.
Wenstrup to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Policy Decisions with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) will hold a hearing titled “Oversight of CDC Policies and Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Comer: Congress Must Shine a Light on President Biden’s Regulatory Overreach
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) will hold a full committee hearing titled “Death by a Thousand Regulations:
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 12, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats.”
“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 8
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on June 8.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; Product Schedule Listing and Authorization of Use Requirements on June 12
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients April 2023 discussed on June 12 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA to host virtual community meeting for Groveland residents
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting to share information about two actions to address a chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), released from commercial sterilizers, including the International Sterilization Laboratory (ISL) located at 217 Sampey Road in Groveland.
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Mason City, Iowa, with $500K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 13, 2023
On Wednesday, June 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Mason City, Iowa.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Final Guidance for Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone Applications on June 12
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses NPDES Small MS4 Urbanized Area Clarification on June 12
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (21-2.F); Correction discussed on June 12 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Crapo Issue Request for Information to Inform Policymaking on Drug Shortages
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), on behalf of their committee members, today announced a bicameral Request for Information (RFI) to subject matter experts and stakeholders regarding the increase in drug shortages.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; Extension of Comment Period on June 12
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers Introduces Bill to Unleash Clean, Reliable Hydropower Through Innovation and Licensing Reform
By EPA Newswire | Jun 13, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act to expand clean, renewable, reliable, and affordable hydropower production in America, as well as to promote the innovation of the next generation of hydroelectric technology.