News from 2023


Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fee Programs

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: “Responsible Stewardship of Federal Funds Should Not be a Partisan Issue”

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 “Follow the Money: Oversight of President Biden's Massive Spending Spree."


Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on March 30

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


National Priorities List discussed on March 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: ARIZONA — In an effort to protect public health from contamination, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it is proposing to add the Lukachukai Mountains Mining District on Navajo Nation to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The Agency is also proposing three ...


Notice published on March 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Plan to Address Newly Discovered Contamination at the Matlack Inc. Superfund Site in NJ

NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks public input as it proposes to augment its original plan for cleaning up the Matlack, Inc. Superfund site in Woolwich Township, New Jersey.


EPA Proposes Air Permit for Construction Activity at Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project

News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed air quality permit to Revolution Wind, LLC. The permit includes air pollution control requirements for the construction and operation of a windfarm of up to 880 megawatts (MW). EPA will accept public comments on the proposed permit for 30 days, until May 1, 2023.


EPA Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a decision that grants two requests for waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $162 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Region 5

News Release: CHICAGO — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $162 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The funding will help communities in these states upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies.


EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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 are 10% lower than 2012 releases, even with an 8% increase from 2020 to 2021.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57+ Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New England States

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $57,253,000 from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year's Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF) in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode ...


Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on March 31 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Quality Implementation Plan; CA; El Dorado County Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits on March 31

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775 Million Investment in America for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades

News Release: CORRECTION: An earlier version of this release stated funding from the annual Clean Water State Revolving Fund will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans. This funding for water infrastructure is provided through annual appropriations from Congress as loans. It is additional to $2.4 billion ...


EPA and Congressman McGovern celebrate progress and additional funding for Nyanza Superfund Site

News Release: On Monday, April 3, 2023, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Regional Administrator David W. Cash will be joined by Congressman McGovern, Mass Senate President Karen Spilka, MASS DEP Commissioner Bonnie Heiple, and Ashland Town Manager Mike Herbert to celebrate the infusion of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to continue groundwater cleanup at the Nyanza Superfund Site.


Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Demand Answers on NIH Planned Experiments Using More Lethal Group of Monkeypox Virus

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) today sent a letter to Lawrence Tabak, the senior official performing the duties of director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), regarding details about a supercharged monkeypox experiment planned by an NIH researcher.


EPA Region 5 Announces Virtual Listening Session on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

News Release: CHICAGO (March 30, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an April 19 virtual listening session on its PFAS Strategic Roadmap for Region 5 communities. The agency invites members of the public to attend and to speak. EPA Region 5 includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribal Nations.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Regional Haze Regulations (Renewal) on March 31

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA names 2023 ENERGY STAR® award winners in Washington

News Release: SEATTLE (March 31, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are honoring two ENERGY STAR® partners in Washington for their outstanding leadership in promoting energy efficiency and tackling climate change.    “I applaud the innovation and leadership of the 2023 ...