News from 2023
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce Hearing on Ensuring Access to Affordable Vehicles and Fuel
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced a hearing titled “Driving Affordability: Preserving People's Freedom to Buy Affordable Vehicles and Fuel."
EPA Invites Public to Attend June 20 Community Meeting About Lot 46 Valley Gardens TCE Superfund Site in Des Moines, Iowa
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will host a Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at Weeks Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; WA; Excess Emissions, Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Revisions on June 15
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Completes Scientific Testing of Pesticide Products for PFAS
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in addressing concerns that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in pesticide products by releasing a summary of the laboratory analysis of 10 pesticide products reported to contain PFAS residues.
EPA Releases Risk Assessment Showing Significant Risks to Human Health from the Herbicide DCPA
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking an important step to determine whether the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) can continue to be used safely in light of significant health risks identified.
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce a Subcommittee Hearing to Examine MACRA
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “MACRA Checkup: Assessing Implementation and Challenges that Remain for Patients and Doctors."
Hecla Mining Company penalized $143,000 for hazardous waste management violations at Greens Creek Silver Mine in Southeast Alaska
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: SEATTLE (June 14, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Hecla Mining Company's Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island near Juneau, Alaska, was fined $143,124 for violating hazardous waste management and disposal requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Disapproval of Clean Air Plans; Sacramento Metro, California; Contingency Measures for 2008 Ozone Standards discussed on June 15 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Tolerances and Exemptions for Pesticide Chemical Residues in Food discussed on June 15 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Mefenoxam; Pesticide Tolerances on June 15
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Perry, Iowa, with $375K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 15, 2023) – On Friday, June 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $375,000 ceremonial check to the City of Perry, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the Perry Solar Pavilion at Caboose Park.
EPA, State and Local Officials Celebrate Award of Over $8.8M in Rebate and Infrastructure Funding for 28 Zero-Emission Buses in Connecticut
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: NEW BRITAIN, CONN. (June 15, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Regional Administrator David Cash and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory joined elected officials and school leaders in New Britain, Conn. to celebrate the award of 25 ...
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce a Subcommittee Hearing to Examine MACRA
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “MACRA Checkup: Assessing Implementation and Challenges that Remain for Patients and Doctors."
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Eldora, Iowa, with $400K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JUNE 14, 2023) – On Thursday, June 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $400,000 ceremonial check to the City of Eldora, Iowa. The city will host the ceremony at the Eldora City Council Chambers.
Rodgers, Pallone Release Statement on Major Cyberattack on DOE, Other Federal Agencies
By EPA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today following a global cyberattack this week that compromised the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as several other federal agencies.
Rodgers, Pallone Release Statement on Major Cyberattack on DOE, Other Federal Agencies
By EPA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today following a global cyberattack this week that compromised the Department of Energy (DOE), as well as several other federal agencies.
Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan and Rep. Hudson's Remarks During North Carolina Field Hearing
By EPA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF A GRID ATTACK
Air Plan Revisions; California; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District; Oxides of Nitrogen discussed on June 16 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Comment on the Cumulative Risk Assessment Guidelines for Planning and Problem Formulation on June 16
By EPA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on June 12
By EPA Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages H2806-H2809 of the Congressional Record on June 12.