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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) today noticed a Full Committee markup to consider the Committee's Oversight and Authorization Plan for the 118th Congress.


News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites residents of Spring Park, Minnesota, to talk with EPA representatives about the investigation and cleanup of the Spring Park Municipal Wellfield Superfund site.


Notification of Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board BenMAP and Benefits Methods Panel discussed on Feb. 6 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District; Correction on Feb. 6

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There were 14 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Jan. 28, according to the Federal Register.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Clean Data Determination for the Detroit Area for the 2015 Ozone Standard on Feb. 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $340 million financing commitment to upgrade the City of Philadelphia’s aging drinking water infrastructure, including replacing customers’ lead service lines. This Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) low-interest loan will jumpstart the work to modernize the drinking water system with an initial investment of nearly $20 million.


News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 3, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented ceremonial checks worth $34.3 million to the City of Omaha, Nebraska, to protect children from lead at homes in the city.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 30

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H507-H509 on Jan. 30


December: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 54 notices

There were 54 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in December, according to the Federal Register.


EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Ozone Data Determination for Detroit

News Release: CHICAGO (Feb. 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 31-day public comment period on a determination that the Detroit metropolitan area has attained the health-based air quality standard for ground level ozone, or smog. This determination is based on an analysis from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) that high ozone values in June 2022 were caused by wildfires. EPA is also taking comment on the state’s analysis.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Regan: Bristol Bay determination protects 'a vital economic driver'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its decision to protect "the most productive wild salmon ecosystem in the world" from being a dumping spot for dredged materials from a proposed mineral mine.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing titled “Launching Into the State of the Satellite Marketplace."


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) today launched the committee’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19 for the 118th Congress.


News Release: SEATTLE (Feb. 2, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that 1023 Diesel and Fleet, Inc., of Wasilla, Alaska paid a $65,000 penalty for the illegal sale and installation of aftermarket products that disable vehicle emission control systems, known as defeat devices.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communication and Technology subcommittee hearing titled “Launching Into the State of the Satellite Marketplace."


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.