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Pallone Introduces the Buy Low and Sell High Act, New Legislation to Keep Gas Prices Falling

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the Buy Low and Sell High Act today, new legislation that creates an Economic Petroleum Reserve designed to continue the trend of falling gasoline prices and make money for American taxpayers by empowering the Department of Energy (DOE) to buy oil when prices are low and sell oil when prices are high.



“DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 21, 2017

“DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017“ was published in the House section on pages H10394-H10403 on Dec. 21, 2017


EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Clean Harbors Wilmington LLC for claims of violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at the company’s Wilmington, California, facility. Clean Harbors has certified that the facility has addressed the claims and agreed to pay a $99,500 civil penalty.


Statement by Administrator Regan on the Ongoing Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned to Jackson, Mississippi with Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim to address the ongoing water crisis. Following a meeting with Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Administrator Regan issued the following statement: “The people of Jackson, ...



Democratic Leaders File Amicus Brief in Case that Could Curtail the Ability of Individuals to Enforce Their Rights to Federal Programs in Court

News Release: House and Senate leaders submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski. The Democrats wrote in support of the ability of individuals to use federal courts to enforce the requirements of certain federal programs, including Medicaid, ...


Week ending Sept. 24: 13 notices published by Environmental Protection Agency

There were 13 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Sept. 24, according to the Federal Register.


EPA Launches New National Office Dedicated to Advancing Environmental Justice and Civil Rights

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, EPA announced that it is establishing a new national office charged with advancing environmental justice and civil rights. The creation of the new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights delivers on President Biden’s commitment to elevate these critical issues to the highest levels of the government and solidifies the agency’s commitment to delivering justice and equity for all.


“TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 117-1” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 21

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 117-1” on Sept. 21.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (August 2022) on Sept. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA and Colorado seek community input on Workplan to advance environmental justice goals 

News Release: DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are seeking public feedback on a draft Workplan to implement a memorandum of understanding signed on March 8, 2022, which advances environmental justice through enforcement and compliance assurance. ...



Oakridge-Westfir communities attain Clean Air Act standards for fine particle pollution

News Release: Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing that the air quality in the Oakridge-Westfir communities of southern Oregon now meets the fine particulate National Ambient Air Quality Standard under the Clean Air Act. “This milestone demonstrates that working together on creative, locally ...


What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Sept. 23?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Environmental Protection Agency discusses Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Grain Elevators (Renewal) on Sept. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record  on Sept. 20

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H8008-H8009 on Sept. 20


U.S. EPA Reaches Settlement with Petrochemical Producer Altivia on Clean Air Act Violations in Ohio

News Release: CHICAGO (Sept. 23, 2022) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a settlement with Altivia Petrochemicals LLC for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its petrochemical manufacturing facility in Haverhill, Ohio. The company will pay a $1,112,500 civil penalty, improve leak detection ...


Air Plan Approval; Florida; Removal of Odor, Fluorides, and Total Reduced Sulfur Rules and Related Definitions From the Florida SIP discussed on Sept. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


EPA y Estado de Colorado solicitan los aportes de la comunidad sobre el plan de trabajo para impulsar las metas de justicia ambiental

News Release: DENVER — La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos y el Departamento de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de Colorado desean recibir los comentarios del público sobre el plan de trabajo propuesto para la implementación del memorando de entendimiento que firmaron el 8 de marzo de 2022, cuyo propósito ...