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EPA Issues Administrative Order Requiring Town of Epping Take Corrective Actions to Eliminate Discharge of Untreated Wastewater into Lamprey River
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the issuance of an Administrative Order (AO) requiring the Town of Epping, NH to complete timely corrective actions at the Town's wastewater treatment facility.
EPA and State of New Jersey Propose Settlement with Bank of America for Monmouth County, NJ Superfund Site Cleanup
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed settlement with Bank of America to address the White Swan Cleaners/Sun Cleaners Area Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site in Wall Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants to Tackle the Climate Crisis and Protect Public Health
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new carbon pollution standards for coal and natural gas-fired power plants that will protect public health, reduce harmful pollutants and deliver up to $85 billion in climate and public health benefits over the next two decades.
EPA Announces $48 Million Settlement for Cleanup of the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Massachusetts
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed Consent Decree with four parties responsible for contamination at the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Mass.
EPA Seeks Public Feedback on New Cleanup Plan for Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc. Superfund Site in Wall Township, New Jersey
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on its proposed cleanup plan to use a process called chemical oxidation to address recently discovered 1,4 dioxane groundwater contamination at the Monitor Devices, Inc./Intercircuits, Inc
EPA and Northeastern Illinois University Partner to Increase Environmental Career Opportunities for Students
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a memorandum of understanding with Northeastern Illinois University that will help increase environmental knowledge, research and community engagement while providing enhanced academic and career opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups.
EPA Ensures that Hartford Bus Company Reduces Engine Idling
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed an enforcement action alleging Autumn Transportation, Inc. of Rocky Hill, Conn. violated state and federal Clean Air Act standards by allowing excessive idling of school buses at a bus yard in Hartford, Conn.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $30 Million for Great Lakes Projects in Underserved Communities
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $30 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for restoration projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the Great Lakes.
EPA Facilitates Access Agreement Between Ameren and City of St. Charles, Missouri
By EPA Newswire Report | May 18, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 announced that the City of St. Charles and Ameren have signed an agreement providing access to Ameren to conduct EPA-required monitoring on property owned by the city.
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.
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement at Health Subcommittee Markup to Lower Costs & Increase Transparency
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 Health Subcommittee markup to lower health care costs and to expand competition and access to care.
Chairs Rodgers & Latta Announce Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on NTIA Oversight and Reauthorization
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 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 a legislative hearing titled “Oversight and Reauthorization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration."
Chair Rodgers: American Leadership in Nuclear and Nuclear Technology is Critical
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of three bills to bolster energy reliability and security.
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on Domestic Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 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: "Growing the Domestic Energy Sector Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base: Are Federal Efforts Working?"
E&C Republicans Press Cigna for Clarification After Investigative Report Accuses Insurance Company of Denying Claims Without Reading Them
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 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 (VA), on behalf of the Health and Oversight Subcommittee Republicans, wrote to the President and CEO of The Cigna Group regarding an investigative report by ProPublica.
Chair Rodgers: American Leadership in Nuclear and Nuclear Technology is Critical
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, & Grid Security Subcommittee markup of three bills to bolster energy reliability and security.
Chairs Rodgers, Griffith Announce O&I Subcommittee Hearing on Domestic Energy Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 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: "Growing the Domestic Energy Sector Supply Chain and Manufacturing Base: Are Federal Efforts Working?"
Chair Rodgers Opening Statement on Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 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 “Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks: Examining Expertise of Sector Specific Agencies."
E&C Republicans Press Cigna for Clarification After Investigative Report Accuses Insurance Company of Denying Claims Without Reading Them
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 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 (VA), on behalf of the Health and Oversight Subcommittee Republicans, wrote to the President and CEO of The Cigna Group regarding an investigative report by ProPublica.
Energy Subcommittee Advances Three Bills to Bolster America’s Energy Security and Protect Americans’ Home Appliance Choices
By EPA Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: The Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security advanced three bills in a markup today to preserve people’s access to natural gas stoves, strengthen American leadership in clean nuclear energy, and protect our electric grid from cyber threats.