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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Jan. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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EPA Region 7 Encourages Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 4, 2023) – During January, EPA Region 7 will hold six outreach events at Kansas City Public Library branches in Missouri to raise awareness of radon exposure and encourage residents to have their homes tested for the presence of radon. January marks National Radon Action Month.

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; National Estuary Program (Renewal) on Jan. 4
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Air Plan Disapproval; Missouri; Control of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions discussed on Jan. 4 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients November 2022 discussed on Jan. 4 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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EPA Issues Next Test Order Under National Testing Strategy for PFAS Used in Plastics, Chemical Manufacturing
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the next Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s the National PFAS Testing Strategy. Today’s action orders companies to conduct and submit testing ...

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to Improve Recycling Infrastructure
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $40 million in grants for recycling infrastructure projects for Tribes and intertribal consortia. EPA published a Request for Applications to solicit interest by Tribes and intertribal consortia for the third ...

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EPA Settles Clean Air Act Case with Polyurethane Facility in Earth City, Missouri
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (JAN. 4, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Earth City, Missouri, polyurethane manufacturer Foam Supplies Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Plan Rule.

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U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Advances Energy Management through Smart Homes
News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the first mass-market Smart Home Energy Management System (SHEMS) to earn ENERGY STAR certification. With smart home products gaining in popularity across the country, this certification gives homeowners and renters nationwide the ability to choose systems that help them simplify the management of networked products to save energy, save money and protect the climate.

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Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses, November 2022 discussed on Jan. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 62 in November
There were 62 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in November, according to the Federal Register.

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EPA offers new grant application process starting Jan. 4
SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANTS FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA grant opened on Jan. 4.

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Notice of Public Comment Period for the Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress External Review Draft on Jan. 3
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances (22-1.5e); Extension of Comment Period discussed on Jan. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities November 2022 on Jan. 3
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Starfield: 'We have targeted the most serious and impactful environmental violations'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance recently released its annual Environmental Enforcement Results report for 2022.
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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 18 in week ending Dec. 24
There were 18 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Dec. 24, according to the Federal Register.
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Pallone Highlights Energy and Commerce Committee Accomplishments for the 117th Congress
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) highlighted the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress today...

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Sixkiller: 'A new, modern plant that will ensure access to clean and safe drinking water' coming to Oregon Native community
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency entered into a formal agreement with Indian Health Service to provide more than $23 million for a new water treatment plant in Oregon.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Arizona; Maricopa County; Power Plants on Dec. 30
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on Dec. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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