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The House section of the Congressional Record published “AMENDMENTS” on Jan. 24.
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Guzman: California 'zero-waste projects will turn food waste into renewable energy'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced grant funding for two California organizations to combat food waste and fight climate change.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 27?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds $23 Million of Water Infrastructure Projects in Puerto Rico

News Release: PUERTO RICO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced approval of $23 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund Puerto Rico water infrastructure projects in Caguas, Coamo, Jayuya, Naranjito and Orocovis. EPA has formally approved work plans that will allow the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources to proceed with the projects under this historic investment.
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EPA Launches New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement in Pennsylvania to Protect Underserved Communities

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (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.
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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability 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 in Connecticut to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement to Protect Underserved Communities

News Release: CONNECTICUT (Jan. 27, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (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. The "Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators" ...
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NJ Selected as One of Four States to Test New Program to Remove Lead Water Pipes in Underserved Communities

News Release: NEW YORK - Today, EPA announced a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of 100% lead service line removal and replacement. EPA introduced the “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative at a White House summit celebrating the one-year anniversary ...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Request for Nominations to the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) on Jan. 27

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticide Registration Review; Pesticide Dockets Opened for Review and Comment; Notice of Availability on Jan. 27

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three 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

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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