News from June 2023
Chair Rodgers Urges Support for the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, a bill to prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from implementing a ban on gas stoves.
Chair Rodgers Urges House to Pass the Save Our Gas Stoves Act
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, a bill to prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from implementing a ban on gas stoves.
La EPA organizará reuniones comunitarias virtuales para los residentes en Groveland
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: GROVELAND, FLORIDA (x de junio del 2023) - El jueves,15 de junio del 2023, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, en sus siglas en inglés) organizará reuniones comunitarias virtuales para compartir información sobre dos acciones para abordar sobre el químico, óxido de etileno (EtO, en sus siglas en inglés), emitido al ambiente por esterilizadores comerciales, incluyendo International Sterilization Laboratory (ISL) ubicado en 217 Sampey Road en Groveland, Florida.
Chair Rodgers to FERC: “Without Affordable and Reliable Energy, our Economic and National Security are at Risk”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of FERC: Adhering to a Mission of Affordable and Reliable Energy for America."
Public press releases: House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 175 in March
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
There were 175 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in March.
Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Volatile Organic Compound Regulations discussed on June 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Air Plan Approval; Oklahoma; Revisions to Air Pollution Control Rules discussed on June 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Projects to Mitigate Transborder Water Pollution Can Now Proceed, as EPA and USIBWC Sign Record of Decision
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: SAN DIEGO (June 12, 2023) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) signed a Record of Decision (ROD) finalizing the environmental review phase under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for projects to reduce ...
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Mason City, Iowa, with $500K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 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. The city will host the ceremony at the River II Apartments located at 215 2nd Street SW.
Camden, New Jersey Project Slated to Get $1 Million from EPA for Cleanup of Brownfield Site
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Camden, NJ (June 12, 2023) – EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia was joined today by U.S. Representative Donald Norcross and Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen to announce that Camden has been selected to get $1 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to expedite the cleanup of Judge ...
EPA Settles with Renovation Company Servicing California Houses Over Claims of Toxic Substances Control Act Violations
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Resi
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Bulk Gasoline Plant and Terminal Vapor Recovery Systems on June 13
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan to FERC: “Prices Have Skyrocketed and Reliability has Degraded”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of FERC: Adhering to a Mission of Affordable and Reliable Energy for America."
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on Solutions for Public Health Security Preparedness
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats."
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Ten-Mile Drain Superfund Site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30-day public comment period on the proposed plan to clean up pipes and vaults of the storm sewer system at the Ten-Mile Drain Superfund site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. EPA will host a public meeting on June 22 to answer questions and accept public comments.
Chair Rodgers Urges Support for the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, a bill to prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from implementing a ban on gas stoves.
EPA to host virtual community meeting for Groveland residents
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: GROVELAND, Fla. (June 12, 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 ...
EPA Announces the Sixth Annual Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award Winners
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the sixth annual National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards. These awards highlight the accomplishments of federal agencies, states, Tribes, local partners, and developers in restoring and reusing ...
Chair Rodgers: America Must be Ready to Respond to All Public Health Threats
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Disapproval; Louisiana; Excess Emissions on June 13
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.