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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit on June 14
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Draft National Strategy To Prevent Plastic Pollution: Extension of Comment Period discussed on June 14 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Health Subcommittee Chair Guthrie Opening Statement on Improving Access to Care and Supporting Patients
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 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 “Examining Proposals that Provide Access to Care for Patients and Support Research for Rare Diseases."
Rodgers, Pallone Demand Answers from Instagram After Reports the Platform is Driving Users to Child Sex Abuse Material
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement today after last week’s reporting that Instagram hosts a vast network of pedophilic content and that its algorithms are actively driving users to this content...
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Subcommittee Hearing with DOE Official on Oversight of President Biden’s Spending Spree
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing titled “Microvast and More: Oversight of President Biden’s Energy Spending Spree."
Air Plan Actions; Nevada; Clark County-Department of Environment and Sustainability; Stationary Source Permits discussed on June 14 by Environmental Protection Agency
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Subcommittee Chair Duncan to NRC: “This is an Exciting Time in Nuclear Energy”
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight of NRC: Ensuring Efficient and Predictable Nuclear Safety Regulation for a Prosperous America."
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce Oversight Hearing with Secretary Becerra on ORR Mismanagement and the Migrant Children Exploitation Crisis
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) today announced a subcommittee hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) with Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Chairs Rodgers, Guthrie Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on Solutions to Address Substance Use Disorder
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today announced a subcommittee legislative hearing titled "Responding to America's Overdose Crisis: An Examination of Legislation to Build Upon the SUPPORT Act."
Rodgers, Pallone Demand Answers from Instagram After Reports the Platform is Driving Users to Child Sex Abuse Material
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement today after last week’s reporting that Instagram hosts a vast network of pedophilic content and that its algorithms are actively driving users to this content...
Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce Subcommittee Hearing on FCC Oversight
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 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) today announced the Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled "Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission."
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Fort Dodge, Iowa, with $500K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
On Friday, June 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa.
EPA Region 7 to Present City of Perry, Iowa, with $375K Check for Brownfields Grant
By EPA Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
On Friday, June 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will present a $375,000 ceremonial check to the City of Perry, Iowa.
EPA recognizes two North Carolina winners of the ‘Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students’
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA, Ga. (June 13, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Kelvin Zhang and Fatou Mbaye from North Carolina as winners of the “Pollution Prevention Works: A Storytelling Challenge for Students.” The winning stories include essays, infographics, videos and a mock newspaper ...
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Disapproval; Louisiana; Excess Emissions on June 13
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Chair Rodgers: America Must be Ready to Respond to All Public Health Threats
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 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 “Legislative Solutions to Bolster Preparedness and Response for All Hazards and Public Health Security Threats."
EPA Announces the Sixth Annual Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award Winners
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the sixth annual National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards. These awards highlight the accomplishments of federal agencies, states, Tribes, local partners, and developers in restoring and reusing ...
EPA to host virtual community meeting for Groveland residents
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: GROVELAND, Fla. (June 12, 2023) - On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting to share information about two actions to address a chemical, ethylene oxide (EtO), released from commercial sterilizers, including the International Sterilization ...
Chair Rodgers Urges Support for the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, a bill to prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from implementing a ban on gas stoves.
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan for Ten-Mile Drain Superfund Site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
By EPA Newswire | Jun 14, 2023
News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 30-day public comment period on the proposed plan to clean up pipes and vaults of the storm sewer system at the Ten-Mile Drain Superfund site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. EPA will host a public meeting on June 22 to answer questions and accept public comments.