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EPA Confirms No Further Cleanup Needed at the Universal Oil Products Superfund Site in East Rutherford, New Jersey

News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its decision that no further cleanup action is needed to address groundwater that discharges to nearby surface water at the Universal Oil Products Superfund site in East Rutherford, New Jersey.


Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge Senate to Pass the Spectrum Innovation Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) issued...


News Release: WASHINGTON — The Atlantic Richfield Company (AR) has agreed to complete its cleanup of the Anaconda Smelter Superfund Site (Site) in Deer Lodge County, Montana, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice announced today. The state of Montana, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality, is also a signatory to the consent decree that was lodged today in the U.S. District Court in Butte, Montana.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Source Specific Revision for Jefferson County on Sept. 30

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Sept. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) released the following statement commending the passing of the bipartisan “Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act" and the “Visit America Act."


Leader Rodgers Statement on Election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin to Lead the ITU

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement congratulating Doreen Bogdan-Martin on her successful election to lead the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).


News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed two bipartisan consumer protection and commerce bills...


Pallone & Eshoo Praise House Passage of Two Bills that Expand Access to Critical Health Care Services

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following joint statement today after the House of Representatives passed two bills that advance access to health care...


News Release: Washington D.C -Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8163, the Improving Trauma Systems and Emergency Care Act, and S. 958, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act.


News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would nearly double the funding awarded for clean school buses this year following increased demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates. This is the first round of funding ...


News Release: CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a determination under the National Historic Preservation Act that the proposed interim measure for the Tower Standard site, located at Haskell Lake at County Road D and State Highway 70 on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, will not impact any historic properties or cultural resources.


​​​​​​​NRT West Inc. dba Coldwell Banker Settles with EPA over Claims of Lead-Based Paint Violations at Bay Area Properties

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with NRT West Inc. dba Coldwell Banker to resolve claims of ten violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act at seven residential properties in and around the cities of San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Vallejo, California. ...


Containerboard Manufacturer Will Pay $2.5M for Violating Clean Air Act at its Louisiana Mill

News Release: WASHINGTON – Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), headquartered in Illinois, has agreed to pay $2.5 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations that it violated the Clean Air Act’s General Duty Clause and Risk Management Program Regulations at its containerboard production mill in DeRidder, Louisiana.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (21-2.5e) on Sept. 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 3.


Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Sept. 29

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages H9327-H9328 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 15, 2015.


Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (19-4.F); Correction discussed on Sept. 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Benzovindiflupyr; Pesticide Tolerances discussed on Sept. 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published on Sept. 29 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.