News from 2023
What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on March 24?
By EPA Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
“GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE LEGAL OPINION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 21
By EPA Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The Congressional Record published “GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE LEGAL OPINION” in the Senate section on March 21.
Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on March 24
By EPA Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability on March 24
By EPA Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities February 2023 discussed on March 24 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on March 24
By EPA Newswire | Mar 26, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards for 2023; Call for Submissions discussed on March 27 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith to FDA: Turn Over Info on How Admin is Managing Drug Shortages
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf requesting information related to drug shortages.
Full Committee Markup Recap: E&C Advances 19 Pieces of Legislation
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Energy and Commerce Committee last week advanced 19 solutions during a full committee markup. Below are excerpts from Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ (R-WA) remarks delivered during the markup.
EPA Takes Action Against Connecticut Company for Clean Air Act Violations in New Haven
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: NEW HAVEN, CONN. (March 27, 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. The company has agreed to pay a penalty of $305,305 under the terms of the settlement and come into compliance or permanently shut down all of its coating operations at their New Haven facility by July 1, 2023.
“REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on March 23
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The Congressional Record published “REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” in the House section on March 23.
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 | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (March 27, 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. The 60-day public comment period begins March 29.
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 | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – 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.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients February 2023 on March 27
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Press FDA for Details After Agency Dodges Questions on Possible Risky Gain of Function Research Activities
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf following up on previous questions related to its funding of gain-of-function research.
EPA Announces $3M Each to Missouri and Nebraska to Fund Innovative Projects That Tackle Climate Pollution
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 27, 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.
On CNN’S SOTU, Chair Rodgers Talks National Data Privacy Standard and TikTok Ban
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: Following the Energy and Commerce Committee’s hearing with TikTok, Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s State of the Union to talk about TikTok and the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) urgent threat to our national and personal security. She told Tapper that TikTok’s testimony placed “more urgency on us passing a national data privacy law to protect [America] from the next technological tool or weapon that China may put together."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings for January 2023 on March 27
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Press FDA for Details After Agency Dodges Questions on Possible Risky Gain of Function Research Activities
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf following up on previous questions related to its funding of gain-of-function research.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Minnesota to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State
By EPA Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: 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. Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the funds from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.