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News Release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $342,400 grant funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for an environmental job training program in Illinois. EPA’s Brownfields Jobs Training Program grant will recruit, train, and place workers for community revitalization ...
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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 8
“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on page S7070 on Dec. 8
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EPA selects City of Tacoma for $500,000 in Brownfield Environmental Job Training Grants
News Release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the city of Tacoma to receive a total of $1 million in grants for environmental job training programs funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding is among 29 new grants awarded nationally through EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Program to recruit, train, and place workers for community revitalization and cleanup projects at brownfield sites.
Environmental Protection
Certain New Chemicals or Significant New Uses; Statements of Findings for August and September 2022 discussed on Dec. 14 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Train Hawaii Environmental Workers, Revitalize Communities
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $500,000 grant funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for an environmental job training program in Hawai’i. The grants through EPA’s Brownfields Jobs Training Program will recruit, train, and place ...

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.5M from EPA’s Brownfields Grants to Train Missouri Environmental Workers
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 14, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a total of $1.5 million in grants funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for environmental job training programs in Missouri.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 for Job Training in Puerto Rico
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Path

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Pesticides; Removal of PFAS Chemicals From Approved Inert Ingredient List for Pesticide Products on Dec. 14
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Dec. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Environmental Protection
EPA offers new grant application process starting Dec. 14
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Request for Applications from Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319 grant opened on Dec. 14.
Environmental Protection
EPA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting for Groveland Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide
News Release: GROVELAND, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2022) - On Thursday, Dec. 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a virtual public meeting to share information about ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and risk information impacting Groveland, Fla.
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NEWS UPDATE #4: TC Energy Pipeline Rupture and Oil Discharge Near Washington, Kansas
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 13, 2022) – EPA Region 7 on-scene coordinators (OSCs) and an EPA public information officer (PIO) are on-scene at the pipeline rupture and oil discharge near Washington, Kansas.
Environmental Protection
Air Plan Approval; California; Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District discussed on Dec. 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 14 press releases in November
There were 14 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in November.

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Public Hearing for RFS Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes discussed on Dec. 13 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection
Sunnyside Zero Storage, LLC de Sunnyside, WA recibió una sanción de $61,500 por infracciones de sustancias químicas peligrosas
News Release: SEATTLE (13 de diciembre de 2022) – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció un acuerdo con Sunnyside Zero Storage, LLC de Sunnyside, Washington, por infracciones contra la Ley de Planificación de Emergencias y Derecho a Saber de la Comunidad debido a que la compañía no informó el almacenamiento de amoníaco en sus instalaciones. La compañía acordó pagar una multa de $61,500.

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Starfield: Ohio 'settlement will help protect local communities, and particularly children, by lowering airborne lead levels'
A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Justice settlement with Republic Steel requires a reduction of lead emissions at a Canton, Ohio, facility.
Environmental Protection
EPA Announces Settlement with TForce to Correct Hazardous Waste Violations in 39 States
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a RCRA Section 3008 Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with TForce Freight, Inc. (TForce) to resolve allegations of noncompliance with multiple hazardous waste regulations at 174 facilities across 39 states. TForce, which ...

Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Agency discusses Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District on Dec. 13
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection
Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 13
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Environmental Protection
Sunnyside Zero Storage, LLC of Sunnyside, WA penalized $61,500 for Hazardous Chemical Violations
News Release: SEATTLE (Dec. 13, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Sunnyside Zero Storage, LLC of Sunnyside, Washington, for violations of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act due to the company’s failure to report storage of ammonia at its facility. ...

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