News from June 2023
O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith: Taxpayer Dollars Cannot Be Funneled to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
Chair Rodgers: DOE Must Be Transparent About Risk of Taxpayer Dollars Going to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
EPA Finalizes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support U.S. Rural Economy, and Expand Production of Low-Carbon Fuels
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program that establishes the biofuel volume requirements for 2023 to 2025. This final rule builds on the RFS program’s progress over the previous two years and reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthen the nation’s energy independence, advance low-carbon fuels, and support agricultural communities.
EPA proposes denying Midwest Generation’s request for more time to close an unlined coal ash pond at Waukegan, Illinois, facility
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has proposed denying Midwest Generation LLC’s request for an extension to close the East Ash Pond at the Waukegan Generating Station in Waukegan, Illinois. EPA based the denial on preliminary findings that the company failed to comply with the federal coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. A community meeting is scheduled for June 27.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Disapproval; Delaware; Removal of Excess Emissions Provisions on June 21
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Collecting Data to Assess Lake Ontario
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is collecting important data from April to September 2023 using its two largest research vessels, the Lake Guardian and the Lake Explorer II. EPA will collect data on water quality and the plant and animal life in the lake. The data is being collected ...
Chair Rodgers: DOE Must Be Transparent About Risk of Taxpayer Dollars Going to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Value of Information (VOI) Under the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC)-July 2023 on June 21
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta to FCC: “Closing the Digital Divide is a Key Priority for this Committee”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."
EPA Settles with Three Honolulu Facilities to Prevent Oil Spills
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into Expedited Settlement Agreements with Hawaii Gas, Sunbelt Rentals, and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies for failing to comply with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements at their Honolulu facilities. The SPCC requirements prevent oil from reaching navigable waters, shorelines, and requires plans to contain oil spills.
Notice of Objections to Chlorpyrifos; Notice of Intent To Cancel Pesticide Registrations; Notice of Public Hearing discussed on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for May 2023 discussed on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Transcriptomic Assessment Product (ETAP) Panel Under the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC)-July 2023 discussed on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers: The Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis Hits Every Community
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 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 “Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."
Chair Rodgers: The Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis Hits Every Community
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 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 “Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."
Notice published on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA to Award More than $650,000 to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Support Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches to Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $10.6 million in grant funding to help coastal and Great Lakes communities protect the health of beachgoers this summer. A total of $653,000 will go to Puerto Rico ($344,000) and the U.S. Virgin Islands ($309,000) contingent upon their ...
EPA and Seven-Eleven Hawaii Agree to Close Cesspools and Audit Stores to Protect Water Resources
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Seven-Eleven Hawai‘i Inc. in which the company has agreed to audit all of its properties for the presence of large capacity cesspools (LCCs) after EPA discovered three LCCs serving Seven-Eleven Hawai‘i facilities. ...
Chair Rodgers to FCC Commissioners: “It’s Critical that the FCC is Accountable, Uses Resources Responsibly, and Doesn’t Stray from its Mission”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."
C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta to FCC: “Closing the Digital Divide is a Key Priority for this Committee”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."