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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Voice Concern Over Ticketmaster’s Handling of Ticket Sales for Taylor Swift’s Upcoming Tour

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to the CEO of Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. today raising concerns about potentially unfair or deceptive practices in the live ticketing industry and the chaotic ticket pre-sale for Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert tour. The Committee leaders requested a staff briefing from the company on the key areas of concern.
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EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a memorandum to states that provides direction on how to use the nation’s bedrock clean water permitting program to protect against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The guidance released today, which outlines how states ...
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Dec. 6?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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President Biden’s Pro-CCP Energy Agenda Threatens our Economic and National Security

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Commerce’s recent determination that multiple solar companies with ties to China were able to circumvent U.S. tariffs.
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Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board; Membership discussed on Dec. 5 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $6 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Support Tribal Nations in Reducing Nutrient Pollution in the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $6 million in funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support Tribal Nations across the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB) in reducing nutrient pollution on Tribal lands in the ...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Revisions to Control of Sulfur Dioxide Emissions on Dec. 5

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Arizona; 2015 Ozone Infrastructure Requirements discussed on Dec. 5 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces Leadership and Next Steps for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Jahi Wise has joined EPA as the Senior Advisor to the Administrator and Acting Director for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund program. Wise was previously a Special Assistant to President Biden for Climate Policy and Finance ...
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 5

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a nine page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Romer: 'Amazon is making it easier to identify antimicrobials' that meet EPA approval

Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly initiative has gotten U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's attention for dovetailing nicely with EPA's Design for the Environment Program.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Washington on Dec. 5

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would improve reporting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by, among other proposed changes, eliminating an exemption that allows facilities to avoid reporting information ...
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EPA begins oversight of General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site in Minneapolis; will host Superfund training and open house on Wednesday, December 14

News Release: CHICAGO (December 5, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the agency will assume investigation responsibilities for the General Mills/Henkel Corp. Superfund site in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To update community members, the agency will host “Superfund 101” training and an open house on Wednesday, December 14.
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Air Plan Approval; California; Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District; Stationary Source Permits discussed on Dec. 5 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions To Protect Tribal Reserved Rights on Dec. 5

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Legally Binding Agreement Requires Owners of Refinery on St. Croix to Remove Dangerous Chemicals

News Release: NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requiring Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation LLLP (PHRT) to hire experts to safely remove chemicals that are not being properly managed at the facility in equipment that EPA had identified as being of concern after an EPA inspection. The Order on Consent requires full access for EPA to be on-site to oversee the work and safety measures in the short term until the chemicals are removed or secured.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $266K Grant to Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska for Air Monitoring Project

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 5, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to receive $266,064 for a community air pollution monitoring project.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Availability of Federally-Enforceable State Implementation Plans for All States on Dec. 5

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