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News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, EPA will announce a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of achieving 100% lead service line removal and replacement.
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Chair Rodgers: HHS’s OIG Report Confirms our Concerns with NIH’s Funding of EcoHealth Alliance
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement regarding the release of a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report titled: “The National Institutes of Health and EcoHealth Alliance Did Not Effectively Monitor Awards and Subawards, Resulting in Missed Opportunities to Oversee Research and Other Deficiencies."
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter on Jan. 27
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Takes Key Step to Stop Unsafe PFAS from Reentering Commerce
News Release: WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would prevent companies from starting or resuming the manufacture, processing or use of an estimated 300 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that have not been made or used for many years without ...
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Chair Rodgers Applauds Passage of H.R. 21 to Protect the SPR
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) applauded the House passing H.R. 21, the Strategic Production Response Act, which would help ensure the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is available during a true energy emergency and not abused for non-emergency, political purposes.
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Chlorpyrifos; Amendment to Provisions for Disposition of Existing Stocks discussed on Jan. 27 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Launches New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement to Protect Underserved Communities in Wisconsin
News Release: WASHINGTON (Jan. 27, 2023) – Today, EPA announced a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of achieving 100% lead service line removal and replacement. The “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative was introduced during a White House ...
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Chairs Rodgers Announces E&C Full Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today announced the Full Committee Organizational Meeting for the 118th Congress.
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EPA Recognizes Chicopee, MA Industrial Pretreatment Program for Outstanding Service
News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – The City of Chicopee's Industrial Pretreatment Program staff, led by Laurie Goff, was honored for exceptional work inspecting, permitting, and sampling industrial users that discharge industrial waste into the collection system.
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New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities Recognized by EPA for Excellence in Service to their Communities
News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2022 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.
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Chairs Rodgers and Latta Announce First Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing of the 118th Congress
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and incoming Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced a hearing on ensuring America continues to lead in the burgeoning satellite communications industry.
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Cash: 'Protecting children's health by reducing lead exposure is a major priority for EPA'
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a settlement with a painting company in Maine regarding improper lead paint violations.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 26
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River and Bay Site, Michigan on Jan. 26
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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City of Westminster to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency for local businesses through HVAC system upgrades
News Release: DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the City of Westminster, Colorado (City) as a recipient of $180,000 in EPA Source Reduction Assistance grant funding to implement pollution prevention practices. The City will use the funding to provide energy assessments and heating, ...
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 26?
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Jan. 26 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence
News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2022 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 26
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EAN Holdings, Operator of Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Hilo, to Pay $132K to Resolve Claim of Drinking Water Violations
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with EAN Holdings, LLC, the operator of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Truck in Hilo, Hawaii, to resolve a claim of violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Since February 2017, EAN has operated illegal, pollution-causing large capacity cesspools (LCC) serving its check-in site for car and truck rentals. Use of an LCC is a violation of federal regulations.
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