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Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie, and Griffith Demand Answers on NIH Planned Experiments Using More Lethal Group of Monkeypox Virus
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 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) 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 and Congressman McGovern celebrate progress and additional funding for Nyanza Superfund Site
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $775 Million Investment in America for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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 ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $57+ Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New England States
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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 ...
EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Mid-Atlantic Region
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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 $162 Million Investment for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Region 5
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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 Grants Waivers for California’s On-highway Heavy-duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Standards
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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.
EPA Proposes Air Permit for Construction Activity at Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project
By EPA Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
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 Proposes Former Uranium Mining District on Navajo Nation for Superfund National Priorities List
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
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 ...
Chair Rodgers: “Responsible Stewardship of Federal Funds Should Not be a Partisan Issue”
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 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 “Follow the Money: Oversight of President Biden's Massive Spending Spree."
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Reauthorizing Animal Drug User Fee Programs
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
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."
House Votes to Lower Energy Costs Across the Board
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith Opening Remarks on Oversight of Biden’s Massive Spending Spree
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Follow the Money: Oversight of President Biden's Massive Spending Spree."
EPA Announces $3 Million For New York to Plan Innovative Climate Projects Across the State
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will award $3 million for New York to plan innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across the state. Earlier this month, EPA announced the availability of the funds, which represent the ...
E&C Republicans Lead Debate on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans, led by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.
Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 1
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House today with bipartisan support...
Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 1
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined House Republican Leadership in a press conference on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House today with bipartisan support...
House Votes to Lower Energy Costs Across the Board
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, upholding Republicans' Commitment to America and to an economy that’s strong.
IDC Subcommittee Chair Bilirakis Opening Statement on Exploring NIL Dealmaking Rights
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 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 “Taking the Buzzer Beater to the Bank: Protecting College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights."
EPA and Colorado release final enforcement and compliance workplan to prioritize heavily polluted communities
By EPA Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released their final workplan to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Advancing Environmental Justice through Enforcement and Compliance Assurance in Disproportionately ...