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News Release: NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $2,497,134 in research funding for 25 small businesses to develop technologies that address some of our most pressing environmental problems. Projects include technologies for detecting methane emissions, methods to prolong the shelf life of foods and reduce food waste, software systems to improve recycling and materials management, and a water sampling device to detect the presence of PFAS.
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Bellevue, Nebraska, Site Added to Superfund National Priorities List

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 20, 2022) – Today, the PCE Carriage Cleaners Site in Bellevue, Nebraska, has been added to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL), following its listing in the Federal Register for a 60-day public comment period.
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Pallone and Rush Applaud House Passage of the Martha Wright-Reed Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) released the following statement after the House passed S. 1541, the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022, the companion bill to Rush’s H.R. 2489, the Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act...
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EPA proposes Clean Water Act settlement on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana

News Release: Helena, Mont. (Dec. 20, 2022) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) settlement with the tribal utility Two Medicine Water Company (Company) in which the Company will pay a $40,000 penalty for unpermitted discharges and past violations of water discharge permits at the Browning Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Facility and Two Medicine Water Treatment Plant on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana.
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EPA proposes consent order on safe closure of Navy’s Red Hill Fuel Facility

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is putting forward a proposed consent order with the U.S. Department of the Navy and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) that requires steps to ensure the safe defueling and closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility at Joint Base ...
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Statement by Administrator Regan on Bipartisan Funding Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON — In response to Congress passing a bipartisan funding bill, which includes $10.135 billion for EPA’s annual budget, an increase of $576 million above EPA’s previous year’s funding, provides $1 billion in much-needed relief for communities impacted by the recent Hurricanes, and invests $600 ...
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Pallone Applauds Passage of Omnibus Package

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023...
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Pallone & Schakowsky Highlight Key Consumer Protection & Commerce Provisions in Omnibus

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following joint statement today after introduction of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding package, which included commonsense bills to protect consumers and promote the economy.
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11 notices published in week ending Dec. 17 by Environmental Protection Agency

There were 11 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Dec. 17, according to the Federal Register.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District on Dec. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District discussed on Dec. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit on Dec. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC); Notice of Public Meeting discussed on Dec. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Adoption and Submittal of State Plans for Designated Facilities: Implementing Regulations Under Clean Air Act Section 111(d) on Dec. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability on Dec. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pesticide Registration Review; Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Pesticides; Notice of Availability discussed on Dec. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Air Plan Approval; Bay Area Air Quality Management District; Nonattainment New Source Review; 2015 Ozone Standard discussed on Dec. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Packaging Corporation of America Nitrogen Oxides SIP Call Alternative Monitoring on Dec. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Dec. 23?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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