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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement on the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) new broadband maps and the importance of every American having access to reliable broadband services.


Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses October 2022 discussed on Nov. 18 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Mississippi; Revision of Excess Emissions Provisions on Nov. 18

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA Announces 6 Healthy Communities Grants worth over $190,000 Awarded in Rhode Island

News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of six Healthy Communities Grants in Rhode Island out of 22 grants across New England. Today's announcement represents a $191,000 investment for Rhode Island community projects that will help to make progress on crucial public health, environmental and climate resilience related challenges ranging from much needed food waste diversion to floodplain protection and toxics awareness.


EPA to Host December 1 Virtual Community Meeting  for Allentown Residents

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 18, 2022) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Allentown, Pennsylvania, to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide or EtO. The community meeting will take place virtually on December 1 at 6 ...


La EPA organizará una reunión comunitaria virtual del 1 de diciembre para los residentes de Allentown

News Release: FILADELFIA (18 de noviembre de 2022) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) organizará una reunión comunitaria virtual para los residentes de Allentown, Pensilvania, a fin de compartir información sobre los riesgos para la salud que plantea el agente químico ...


EPA Announces 22 Healthy Communities Grants worth over $740,000 Awarded in New England

News Release: BOSTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of Healthy Communities Grants across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Two of the awarded grants will provide benefits throughout New England. Today's announcement represents a $744,000 ...


News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled enforcement actions against two companies that violated state and federal clean air standards by allowing excessive idling of school buses at locations in four Massachusetts communities.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities October 2022 on Nov. 17

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the oil refinery on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands may not resume operations without obtaining a new comprehensive Clean Air Act permit. The new permit, called a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit, ...


New Indy Agrees to $1.1 Million Penalty and Consent Decree to Resolve Imminent and Substantial Endangerment

News Release: COLUMBIA, SC (Nov. 17, 2022) - On Nov. 16, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina approved a consent decree that resolves allegations that Defendant New Indy Containerboard Catawba LLC’s paper and pulp factory was causing an imminent and substantial endangerment to public ...


Rodgers, Latta Commend Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Transparency of Programs that Promote Affordable Internet Access

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement commending the passage of bipartisan legislation to improve oversight of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline Programs.


News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Excelitas Technologies Corp. of Salem, Mass., resolving an allegation the company violated the chemical accident prevention requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. A chemical accident at this facility could impact nearby densely populated communities, including areas with disproportionate environmental burdens.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update; Phase II on Nov. 17

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $100 Million in Grants to Support Recycling Infrastructure and Education and Outreach

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $100 million in grants for recycling infrastructure and recycling education and outreach projects across the country. EPA has published two Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new recycling infrastructure grants and education and outreach grants totaling $70 million. EPA also announced a new grant program for states and territories totaling $30 million.


News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $749,926 in research grant funding to the University of Houston to develop and evaluate innovative methods and approaches to inform our understanding of the human health risks that may result from exposure to chemical mixtures in the environment.


The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (NOV. 17, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will hold a Community Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park, 1900 W. Randolph, St. Charles, Missouri.


EPA Highlights Important Progress in Protecting Communities from PFAS

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released “A Year of Progress Under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” which underscores key actions taken by the agency during the first year of implementing the PFAS Roadmap. EPA is implementing a whole-of-agency approach, advancing science, and following the law to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable.