News from March 2023
Pesticides; Agricultural Worker Protection Standard; Reconsideration of the Application Exclusion Zone Amendments discussed on March 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Environmental Justice Screen (EJScreen) Review Panel on March 13
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published on March 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers Demands EPA Reverse Its Effort to Shut Down American Power Plants
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing its “Good Neighbor" final rule, which compromises our grid reliability and threatens American energy security.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Biosolids Panel on March 14
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent Cashout Settlement for Ability To Pay Peripheral Parties on March 13
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Pursues Closure of Two Illegal Cesspools at Mobile Home Park in Los Angeles County
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: EPA Pursues Closure of Two Illegal Cesspools at Mobile Home Park in Los Angeles County SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the filing of a complaint against Eric Hauck for operating two illegal large capacity cesspools at the Cactus Creek Mobile Home Park in ...
Environmental Protection Agency publishes rule on March 14
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Proposed CERCLA Settlement Agreement for the Newton County Mine Tailings Superfund Site, Newton County, Missouri discussed on March 15 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
National Drinking Water Advisory Council: Request for Nominations discussed on March 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Announces Final “Good Neighbor” Plan to Cut Harmful Smog, Protecting Health of Millions from Power Plant, Industrial Air Pollution
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced 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. The final rule will improve air quality for millions of people ...
EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: DENVER - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities across the nation covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 ...
E&C Republicans Press NIH for Information on Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter today to Dr. Lawrence Tabak, the senior official who is performing the duties of Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This inquiry follows up an August 2022 letter to NIH regarding its handling of sexual harassment complaints.
EPA Opens Application Period for Grant Supporting Education and Training for Pesticide Applicators
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications from Tribal and state governments, nonprofits and universities for a $15 million grant opportunity to administer a national program on education and training for people that apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs), meaning ...
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes First-Ever National Standard to Protect Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. ...
EPA to Host March Community Meeting for Salisbury Residents
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (March 15, 2023) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a community meeting for residents of Salisbury, Maryland to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide or EtO. The community meeting will take place in the Tri-County Council for the Lower ...
Energy and Commerce to Bring TikTok CEO Before Committee to Testify
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced the details of a full committee hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Chew, who will appear before the committee to testify on TikTok’s consumer privacy and data security practices, the platforms’ impact...
EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Decrease of Toxic Chemical Releases in New Hampshire, but generated waste increased
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are ...
EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Maine
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are ...
EPA Analysis Shows 2021 Increase of Toxic Chemical Releases in Massachusetts
By EPA Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON (March 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities covered by the program remained below pre-pandemic levels and releases in 2021 are ...