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Chair Rodgers: The Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis Hits Every Community
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."
EPA Transcriptomic Assessment Product (ETAP) Panel Under the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC)-July 2023 discussed on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for May 2023 discussed on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Objections to Chlorpyrifos; Notice of Intent To Cancel Pesticide Registrations; Notice of Public Hearing discussed on June 21 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA Settles with Three Honolulu Facilities to Prevent Oil Spills
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into Expedited Settlement Agreements with Hawaii Gas, Sunbelt Rentals, and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies for failing to comply with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements at their Honolulu facilities. The SPCC requirements prevent oil from reaching navigable waters, shorelines, and requires plans to contain oil spills.
C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta to FCC: “Closing the Digital Divide is a Key Priority for this Committee”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Value of Information (VOI) Under the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC)-July 2023 on June 21
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers: DOE Must Be Transparent About Risk of Taxpayer Dollars Going to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 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 “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
EPA Collecting Data to Assess Lake Ontario
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is collecting important data from April to September 2023 using its two largest research vessels, the Lake Guardian and the Lake Explorer II. EPA will collect data on water quality and the plant and animal life in the lake. The data is being collected ...
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Disapproval; Delaware; Removal of Excess Emissions Provisions on June 21
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA proposes denying Midwest Generation’s request for more time to close an unlined coal ash pond at Waukegan, Illinois, facility
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has proposed denying Midwest Generation LLC’s request for an extension to close the East Ash Pond at the Waukegan Generating Station in Waukegan, Illinois. EPA based the denial on preliminary findings that the company failed to comply with the federal coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. A community meeting is scheduled for June 27.
EPA Finalizes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support U.S. Rural Economy, and Expand Production of Low-Carbon Fuels
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program that establishes the biofuel volume requirements for 2023 to 2025. This final rule builds on the RFS program’s progress over the previous two years and reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthen the nation’s energy independence, advance low-carbon fuels, and support agricultural communities.
Chair Rodgers: DOE Must Be Transparent About Risk of Taxpayer Dollars Going to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 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 “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith: Taxpayer Dollars Cannot Be Funneled to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
EPA Announces $1.5 Million for Brownfield Sites in Dallas, Texas
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (June 16th, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.5 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to the city of Dallas to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites while advancing environmental justice. EPA selected the ...
O&I Subcommittee Chair Griffith: Taxpayer Dollars Cannot Be Funneled to China
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered the following opening remarks during today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden's Energy Spending Spree."
Chair Rodgers to FCC Commissioners: “It’s Critical that the FCC is Accountable, Uses Resources Responsibly, and Doesn’t Stray from its Mission”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on the SUPPORT Act and the Opioid Crisis
By EPA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) delivered the following opening statement at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (23-2.5e) on June 20
By EPA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on June 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
EPA offers new grant application process starting June 21
By EPA Newswire | Jun 21, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE (EMRTAI) grant opened on June 21.