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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Delaware: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions on Dec. 7

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Federal settlement paves way for continued work at former Chlor-Alkali Facility Superfund Site

News Release: BERLIN, N.H. (Dec. 7, 2022) – Under a Consent Decree agreement recently entered by the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New Hampshire have entered into an agreement with settling defendants, Fort James LLC, ...
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Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Meeting discussed on Dec. 7 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Delaware: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions on Dec. 7

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Valley Agronomics pays $144,400 EPA penalty for unsafe storage of pesticides

News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Valley Agronomics, LLC of Greenleaf, Idaho agreed to pay a $144,400 penalty for violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
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Registration Open for EPA Virtual Public Hearing on EPA’s Supplemental Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation

News Release: WASHINGTON – Registration opens today for EPA’s virtual public hearing on the Agency’s supplemental proposal to strengthen its proposed standards to cut methane and other harmful air pollution from oil and natural gas operations. The updates would provide more comprehensive requirements to reduce climate ...
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Air Plan Approval; MO; Marginal Nonattainment Plan for the St. Louis Area for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard discussed on Dec. 6 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published on Dec. 6 by Environmental Protection Agency

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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Leaders Rodgers Statement on Passage of Bill to Support Infants with Hearing Loss

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed S. 4052, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. The bill is the Senate companion to H.R. 5561, sponsored by Representatives Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Doris Matsui (D-CA).
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Montana; Libby 1997 Annual PM2.5 on Dec. 6

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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