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EPA to Engage the Public on Great Lakes Restoration and Protection Priorities
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO (May 19, 2023) – As U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its federal partners develop an updated action plan for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a key part of the process will be seeking public input. Starting in June, EPA will begin a series of public-input sessions on Great Lakes restoration and protection priorities.
EPA Region 7, Iowa State University, and University of Iowa Announce Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 18, 2023) – Today, EPA Region 7, Iowa State University (ISU), and the University of Iowa (UI) announced an upcoming conference titled "Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm: Optimizing environmental and economic outcomes for rural communities and beyond." EPA and the universities will host ...
EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Amcast Industrial Corp. Superfund Site in Cedarburg, Wisconsin
By EPA Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed cleanup plan to address contaminated soil and sediment and an interim cleanup plan for groundwater at the Amcast Industrial Corp. Superfund site in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. EPA will host a public meeting May 31 to answer resident questions and accept public comments.
EPA announces funding for New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas to tackle climate pollution
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award $1 million each from the agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program to Albany, Buffalo, New York City and Rochester metropolitan areas to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies ...
C&T Subcommittee Advances Seven Bills to Close the Digital Divide
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee members yesterday advanced solutions during a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup. The bills will help streamline the permitting process and deploy broadband faster and more effectively, which will help Americans get connected in communities across the country and close the digital divide.
EPA selects recipients for $25.7 million in technical assistance funding to help rural communities access clean water
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recipients of $25.7 million in grant funding for water technical assistance providers. This funding supports efforts to help small and rural communities supply safe drinking water and protective wastewater treatment.
EPA Launches Interactive Map of Sea Level Rise Around Hazardous Waste Sites Along the U.S. Coastline to Help Facilities and Communities Become More Resilient to Climate Change
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new data visualization to show the projected sea level rise around hazardous waste facilities within estimated flood zones along the U.S. coastline, as part of a whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis and protecting communities.
Chair Rodgers’ Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling Regarding Section 230 Immunity
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision today in Gonzalez v. Google LLC.
E&C Republicans Hold Biden Administration Accountable for its Reckless Rush-to-Green Agenda
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: House Republicans are leading on solutions like H.R. 1, the “Lower Energy Costs Act," which will unleash American energy, lower prices, create jobs, reduce emissions, strengthen our national security, and secure our supply chains. This will raise the standard of living for all Americans.
Chair Rodgers’ Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling Regarding Section 230 Immunity
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision today in Gonzalez v. Google LLC.
EPA Seeks Input on Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small entities to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs) for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel. “Small entities” are the small businesses, small governments, or small not-for-profit organizations that may ...
Expert Warns Data Brokers Profit from Unregulated Surveillance
By EPA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: With more Americans than ever using online apps and digital services, a stunning amount of information and personal data is being collected on you and potentially exploited by data brokers. Energy and Commerce is investigating how these companies are harvesting your data, selling or sharing it without your knowledge, and failing to keep it secure.
EPA and Justice Department Announce Settlement to Reduce Hazardous Air Emissions at BP Products’ Whiting Refinery in Indiana
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON (May 17, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice announced a Clean Air Act Settlement with BP Products North America Inc., (BPP), a subsidiary of BP p.l.c., requiring control technology expected to reduce benzene by an estimated seven tons ...
Health Subcommittee Markup Recap: E&C Advances Seven Bills to Lowers Costs and Expand Access to Care
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans today advanced seven solutions during a Subcommittee on Health markup.
Cleanup Operations at Oil Discharge Scene Near Washington, Kansas, Shift to Restoration
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 17, 2023) – Overseen by EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinators (OSCs) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), response personnel have completed the recovery of discharged oil in Mill Creek from the pipeline rupture near Washington, Kansas.
C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta Opening Statement at Markup to Speed up Broadband Deployment
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of 28 bills to close the digital divide.
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Markup to Lower Costs & Increase Transparency
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee markup to lower costs and increase transparency.
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Markup to Speed up Broadband Deployment
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of 28 bills to close the digital divide.
EPA Announces Latest Action to Protect Communities from Coal Ash Contamination
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to protect communities and hold polluters accountable for controlling and cleaning up the contamination created by the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR or coal ash), which can cause serious public ...
EPA Expands Public Comment Opportunities for Draft Determination to Protect Cape Cod's Sole Source of Drinking Water
By EPA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is increasing the ways members of the public and other interested parties may submit comments regarding the draft determination under the Safe Drinking Water Act that a Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range proposed to be constructed by the Massachusetts ...