News from 2023
Chairs Rodgers, Latta Commend Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Unleash Innovation in Satellite and Spectrum Technologies
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement applauding bipartisan legislation to enhance next-generation wireless services...
Chair Rodgers on Biosafety and Risky Research: “No Accountability. No Seriousness from the NIH.”
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
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 “Biosafety and Risky Research: Examining if Science is Outpacing Policy and Safety."
California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft; Notice of Public Hearing discussed on April 27 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Revisions to Part 1 and 2 Rules on April 27
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers on Biosafety and Risky Research: “No Accountability. No Seriousness from the NIH.”
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
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 “Biosafety and Risky Research: Examining if Science is Outpacing Policy and Safety."
Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on April 27
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA); TSCA Section 21 Petition for Rulemaking; Reasons for Agency Response; Denial of Requested Rulemaking on April 27
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bilirakis Opening Statement at E&C’s Sixth Data Privacy Hearing This Congress
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce subcommittee hearing titled “Addressing America's Data Privacy Shortfalls: How a National Standard Fills Gaps to Protect Americans' Personal Information."
What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on April 27?
By EPA Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Vermont Organization Selected as Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities Across New England and USA to Access Historic Investments to Advance Environmental Justice
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Montpelier, Vermont-based Institute for Sustainable Communities has been selected to serve as an "Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center" (EJ TCTAC) which will each receive at least $10 million to help communities across the United States access funds from President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Million to Ohio to Plan Innovative Projects to Tackle Climate Pollution Across the State
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Ohio would receive a $3 million planning grant to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies.
EPA’s Research Vessel Lake Guardian Begins 40th Annual Sampling of Great Lakes
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s largest research vessel, the Lake Guardian, has begun its annual spring sampling survey of water quality and biological life in the Great Lakes.
EPA Encourages Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Pursuit of Zero Waste
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Beginning with a visit to the islands by Regional Administrator Martha Guzman, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to provide input on the pursuit of Zero Waste as a goal and solid waste management in the CNMI.
U.S., Mexico Agencies Participate in Binational Emergency Preparedness Event
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) U.S. – Mexico Border 2025 Program will host a two-day exercise in Eagle Pass, Texas on April 19 – 20, 2023, to help agencies in both countries jointly prepare for environmental emergencies.
EPA Region 7 to Discuss Superfund Cleanup Expansion at April 24 Open House in Carthage, Missouri
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will hold an Open House on April 24, 2023, at Memorial Hall in Carthage, Missouri, to discuss EPA’s plans to expand the site boundary for the Oronogo-Duenweg Mining Belt National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund Site to include all of Jasper County, including Carthage, Missouri.
The Williams Companies and Related Entities Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at Alabama Natural Gas Processing Plant and 14 Other Facilities
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Today, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the states of Alabama, Colorado, West Virginia and Wyoming, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality announced a settlement that will reduce pollution at 15 natural gas processing plants, including the Mobile Bay natural gas processing plant in Coden, Alabama.
EPA Recognizes Hastings, Nebraska, for Clean Water Infrastructure Innovation
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 20 clean water infrastructure projects for innovation, including the City of Hastings, Nebraska, through EPA’s George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF (State Revolving Fund) Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) 2022 national recognition program.
EPA proposes Superfund cleanup plan for East Waterway
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency today released an aggressive $290 million plan to reduce the amount of pollution in Seattle’s East Waterway, one of two industrial channels of the Lower Duwamish River below the Spokane Street Bridge.
EPA Seeks Input on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Support Clean Water in Underserved Gulf of Mexico Communities
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two virtual opportunities for the public to share input on a new Bipartisan infrastructure Law-funded grant program being developed to support clean water in underserved Gulf of Mexico communities.
EPA Offers Critical Training to Curb Violations at Construction Sites Releases Spanish Language Version of Training Course Materials
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
On April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a training session in Mayaguez for people who conduct inspections of construction sites in Puerto Rico.