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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15, which describes how the EPA will safeguard U.S. waterways by adhering to both scientific principles and the Clean Water Act when developing technology-based pollution limits and researching industry-based wastewater discharges.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes 5 notices in week ending Jan. 14

There were five notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Jan. 14, according to the Federal Register.
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Nance: Demolition of Texas Superfund site ‘is a victory for all’

Demolition has begun of a former electroplating facility in Dallas, Texas.
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Romer: ‘We’re eager to engage with stakeholders and experts’ for input on greenhouse gas emissions programs

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold three public webinars and will accept written feedback on new programs to lower greenhouse gas emissions in construction materials and products.
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Chair Rodgers: Today is a Reminder that Every Life is Worthy Living

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement on the 50th Annual March for Life...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Fluridone; Pesticide Tolerances on Jan. 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies, Including Limits for PFAS, New Study for Nutrients

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Plan 15), which lays out how the Agency will work to protect the nation’s waterways by following the science and the Clean Water Act to develop technology-based pollution limits and studies on wastewater discharges from industrial sources.
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UPDATE: EPA determines Next Steps at Environmental Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala.

News Release: MOODY, Ala. (Jan. 20, 2023) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken lead in the response to extinguish the ongoing fire at the Environment Landfill Inc. in Moody, Ala., after receiving results from air monitoring and sampling.
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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on Jan. 20 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chair Rodgers: NSABB Recommendations Further Underscore Reforms Needed to P3CO Framework

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement after the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity’s (NSABB) issued a report titled: “Proposed Biosecurity Oversight Framework For The Future of Science."
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Information Collection Request; Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs 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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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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