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Democrats’ Drug Price-Setting Scheme Dismantles Medicare’s Promise, Undermines Seniors’ Health
By EPA Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Biden administration has announced the first 10 medications under its new Medicare price-setting plan for prescription drugs that was established by the Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act." This new regime to impose price-controls set by Washington bureaucrats is an...
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce East Palestine Field Hearing on Derailment Cleanup Progress
By EPA Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced an upcoming field hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, titled “Life After the Train Derailment: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability for the People of East Palestine."
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce East Palestine Field Hearing on Derailment Cleanup Progress
By EPA Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced an upcoming field hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, titled “Life After the Train Derailment: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability for the People of East Palestine."
EPA offers new grant application process starting Aug. 28
By EPA Newswire | Aug 28, 2023
Region 2 Fiscal Year 2023 Wetland Program Development Grants grant opened on Aug. 28.
EPA grant application closes on Nov. 22
By EPA Newswire | Aug 28, 2023
FY23 and FY24 Region 1 Wetland Program Development Grants grant opened on Aug. 28.
Environmental Protection Agency publishes 4 notices in week ending Aug. 12
By EPA Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
There were four notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Aug. 12, according to the Federal Register.
EPA Initiates New Review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards to Reflect the Latest Science
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to ensure the standards reflect the most current, relevant science and protect people’s health from these harmful pollutants. EPA Administrator Michael Regan ...
EPA Fines Waterloo, Iowa, Company for Alleged Chemical Risk Prevention Violations
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 14, 2023) – Advanced Heat Treat Corp. of Waterloo, Iowa, has agreed to pay a $85,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s chemical risk prevention provisions.
EPA fines Suncor for chemical accident prevention and reporting violations
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2023) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $300,030 settlement with the Suncor Energy USA Inc., Commerce City Refinery (Suncor) to resolve alleged violations of toxic chemical-related regulations.
Chairs Rodgers & Johnson Commend EPA’s Decision to Follow the Law on Current Air Quality Standards
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) released a statement today following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to end the agency’s unnecessary reconsideration of existing air quality standards for ozone, which provide ample protections from air pollutants.
Chairs Rodgers & Johnson Commend EPA’s Decision to Follow the Law on Current Air Quality Standards
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) released a statement today following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to end the agency’s unnecessary reconsideration of existing air quality standards for ozone, which provide ample protections from air pollutants.
EPA Region 7 Presents $500K Check to City of St. Louis, Missouri, After Selection for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 24, 2023) – Today, EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $500,000 ceremonial check to the Community Development Administration (CDA) of St. Louis, Missouri, as a Brownfields Assessment Grant selectee.
Aspergillus flavus strain TC16F, TC35C, TC38B, and TC46G; Amendment to Temporary Exemptions From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on Aug. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
District Update: E&C Republicans are Leading to Restore America’s Energy Dominance
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: House Republicans are fulfilling our Commitment to America to address the most pressing issues facing our nation. This month, Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans are back home in their districts talking about Republican solutions to lower the cost of living, improve people’s quality of life, boost our energy security, create jobs, cut China out of our supply chains, and reduce emissions. Check out these updates...
Availability of Data on Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Allowances to Existing Electricity Generating Units discussed on Aug. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Trifluralin; Pesticide Tolerance on Aug. 24
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
GAO Report Requested by Chair Rodgers, Senator Capito Recommends NRC Actions to Prepare to License Advanced Nuclear Reactors
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released findings of a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that both members previously requested titled, “Nuclear Power: NRC Needs to Take Additional Actions to Prepare to License Advanced Reactors."
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pyraclonil; Pesticide Tolerances on Aug. 24
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
GAO Report Requested by Chair Rodgers, Senator Capito Recommends NRC Actions to Prepare to License Advanced Nuclear Reactors
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released findings of a U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that both members previously requested titled, “Nuclear Power: NRC Needs to Take Additional Actions to Prepare to License Advanced Reactors."
Imazapyr; Pesticide Tolerances discussed on Aug. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.