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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces Availability of $50 Million to Support States and Tribes Developing Programs for Carbon Sequestration and Groundwater Protection

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states, Tribes and territories develop and implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI programs. Under ...
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EPA Begins Demolition at Lane Plating Superfund Site in Dallas Texas

News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS – (Jan. 19, 2023)- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members (CAG) and Dallas city officials hosted an event at the Lane Plating Superfund site in Dallas, Texas to witness the demolition of the electroplating facility and to recognize the work of local, state and federal officials who have worked on the site’s cleanup.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 19?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA takes Action at Environmental Landfill Inc in Moody, Ala.

News Release: MOODY, Ala. (Jan. 19, 2023) - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has formally requested the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead the response in extinguishing the ongoing fire at the Environment Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala., after receiving results from air monitoring and sampling.
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EPA Fines Newton, Kansas, Landowner for Illegal Dumping in Streams

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 19, 2023) – Newton, Kansas, landowner Stan Jost will pay a $50,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
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EPA to Host February Virtual Community Meeting for Zelienople Residents

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 19, 2023) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a virtual community meeting for residents of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, to share information about health risks from the chemical, ethylene oxide or EtO. The community meeting will take place virtually on February 2 at ...
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Recent Postings of Broadly Applicable Alternative Test Methods discussed on Jan. 19 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Proposes to Add Environmental Justice, Climate Change, and PFAS to National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for FY 2024-2027

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is seeking public comment on its proposal to address environmental justice, climate change, and PFAS contamination in its National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs).
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Availability of New Approach Methodologies in the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program; Notice of Availability and Opportunity for Comment on Jan. 19

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Jan. 19 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Seeks Input on Inflation Reduction Act Programs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Construction Materials and Products

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first opportunities for public input on new programs focused on lower carbon construction materials made possible by a $350 million investment from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The Agency will hold three public ...
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EPA to Review Cleanups at Six New Hampshire Superfund Sites this Year

News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at six National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites in New Hampshire this year.
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Chair Rodgers: GAO Gain-of-Function Research Report Affirms Our Concerns with HHS P3CO Framework

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) offered the following statement after the Government Accountability Office issued a report titled “HHS Could Improve Oversight of Research Involving Enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens, " which is commonly referred to as “gain-of-function" research.
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EPA to Review Cleanups at Four Rhode Island Superfund Sites this Year

News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at four National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites in Rhode Island this year.
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EPA awards Guam Department of Education nearly $9.9 million for cleaner school buses

The Guam Department of Education is among the recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate competition.
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Regan: Collaborations with committee 'demonstrate the pride we take in prioritizing local voices'

Fifteen new members and seven who are returning have been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Local Government Advisory Committee.
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EPA to Review Cleanups at One Vermont Superfund Site this Year

News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct a comprehensive review of completed cleanup work at a National Priority List (NPL) Superfund site in Vermont this year.
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EPA to Review Cleanups at Two Maine Superfund Sites this Year

News Release: BOSTON (Jan. 18, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at two National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites in Maine this year.
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EPA Seeks Input from Small Entities on Meat and Poultry Products Effluent Guidelines Rulemaking Revision

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input from small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations as it develops the Meat and Poultry Products Effluent Limitations Guidelines Rulemaking Revision, which is an essential step to reduce nutrient discharges in the nation’s waters.
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