News from March 2023
Chair Rodgers to HHS Secretary Becerra: President’s Budget Doesn’t Reflect Priorities Needed to Improve People’s Lives
By EPA Newswire | Mar 30, 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 hearing titled: “Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Health and Human Services Budget."
EPA Announces Final Decision on Cleanup for Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Site in Franklin, Indiana
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Following a thorough review of public comments, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced its final decision on the cleanup plan for the remaining groundwater and soil contamination from historical operations at the Amphenol/Franklin Power Products Inc. site in Franklin, Indiana.
EPA Takes Action Against Connecticut Company for Clean Air Act Violations in New Haven
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently reached a settlement with Trelleborg Coated Systems US, Inc., located in New Haven, Conn., for allegedly violating the federal Clean Air Act.
United States Orders Matador Production Company to Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution from Its Oil and Gas Wells in New Mexico, Eliminating 16,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Matador Production Company has agreed to pay a penalty and ensure compliance with both state and federal clean air regulations at all 239 of its New Mexico oil and gas well pads to resolve unlawful operations alleged in a civil complaint filed today under the Clean Air Act and state regulations.
EPA Proposes the Federated Metals Corp. Whiting Site in Hammond, Indiana to be Added to the Superfund National Priorities List to Protect Public Health from Contamination
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Federated Metals Corp. site in Hammond, Indiana, has been proposed to the Superfund National Priorities List, a list of sites where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks.
EPA Announces $3M Each to Missouri and Nebraska to Fund Innovative Projects That Tackle Climate Pollution
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 million each to Missouri and Nebraska to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across these states.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Minnesota to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Minnesota would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.
EPA Adds Delaware Site to Superfund National Priorities List to Protect Public Health from Contamination
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is adding one site and proposing to add four additional sites to the Superfund National Priorities List where releases of contamination pose significant human health and environmental risks.
EPA Announces Proposal to Improve Public Awareness of Drinking Water Quality
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would strengthen the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) Rule making annual drinking water quality reports with important public health information more accessible to residents and businesses across the country.
EPA Adds East Basin Road Groundwater Site in New Castle, Delaware, to National Priorities List to Address PFAS Pollution
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is adding the East Basin Road Groundwater Site in New Castle, Delaware, to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement on College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing titled “Taking the Buzzer Beater to the Bank: Protecting College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights."
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Hearing on HHS’ FY 24 Budget
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Health and Human Services Budget."
EPA Continues Oversight of Cleanup Operations Performed by TC Energy Near Washington, Kansas
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: EPA personnel remain on-scene to oversee cleanup operations of Mill Creek LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 30, 2023) – EPA on-scene coordinators (OSCs) from Region 7 continue to remain on-scene at the site of the pipeline rupture and oil discharge into Mill Creek near Washington, Kansas.
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fee Programs
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Programs."
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fee Programs
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 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 hearing titled: “Reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Programs."
EPA's Finalization of "Good Neighbor" Plan will reduce transport of harmful air pollution to Connecticut
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: BOSTON (March 30, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of the final Good Neighbor Plan, a rule that will significantly cut smog-forming nitrogen oxide pollution from power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states, will improve air quality for millions of people living in downwind communities, including Connecticut.
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fee Programs
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 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 hearing titled: “Reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Programs."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Idaho: Inspection and Maintenance Program Removal on March 30
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 30
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA reaches settlement with Color World Painting for alleged violations of federal lead paint renovation rules in Columbus, Ohio area
By EPA Newswire Report | Mar 31, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $126,000 settlement with Color World Housepainting Inc. (operating as Color World Painting Columbus), in Powell, Ohio, to resolve alleged lead paint renovation violations as part of federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting regulations.