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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on Jan. 13 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill Area Limited Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS discussed on Jan. 13 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Part 4 Rule on Jan. 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Proposes Cleanup Plan for Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site in Lake County, Calif.

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its preferred cleanup plan for the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund site and is inviting the public to review and comment on the plan. The plan proposes cleaning up significant portions of the site in Clearlake Oaks, Calif., specifically the mine area, the sovereign territory of the Elem Indian Colony Tribe, and contaminated soils in the residential area to the southwest of the site.
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EPA Announces Appointments to Local Government Advisory Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the appointment of 15 new and 7 returning members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The announcement came at a public meeting of the Committee, where members presented recommendations on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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31 press releases published in December 2022 by House Committee on Energy and Commerce

There were 31 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in December 2022.
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EPA Proposes Settlement to Protect Sacramento River Endangered Species

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed enforcement action related to violations of the Clean Water Act on the Sacramento River in Red Bluff, Calif. EPA is proposing an administrative settlement with Justin Jenson, the owner of a residential property ...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Minor Revisions to Nitrogen Oxides Rule on Jan. 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Public Meetings of the Science Advisory Board Hexavalent Chromium Review Panel on Jan. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Public Comment on EPA's National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for Fiscal Years 2024-2027 discussed on Jan. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA to Host January 24 Community Meeting for Villalba, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

News Release: Villalba, PR – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community meeting for residents of Villalba, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide or EtO, which is being emitted from a commercial sterilizer facility called Medtronics.
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Proposed rule published on Jan. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Response To Petition To Classify Discarded Polyvinyl Chloride as RCRA Hazardous Waste on Jan. 12

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA to Host January 26 Community Meeting for Fajardo, Puerto Rico Residents Regarding Air Pollutant from Sterilizer Facility

News Release: Fajardo, PR – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a community meeting for residents of Fajardo, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide or EtO, which is being emitted from a commercial sterilizer facility called Customed Inc.
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Air Plan Approval; Virginia; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan for the Richmond-Petersburg Area discussed on Jan. 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Booker: 'Historic infusion of federal funds' will improve New Jersey water, employment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted its first loan from a program specifically intended for "state infrastructure financing authority borrowers," a.k.a. "state revolving-fund programs."
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Eastman Chemical Company Nitrogen Oxides SIP Call Alternative Monitoring on Jan. 11

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 11

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Regan: 'Our work to deliver clean, breathable air for everyone is a top priority at EPA'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to strengthen PM2.5, an important national ambient air quality standard for fine particle pollution to protect underserved communities.
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