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News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled enforcement actions against two companies that violated state and federal clean air standards by allowing excessive idling of school buses at locations in four Massachusetts communities.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities October 2022 on Nov. 17
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces Requirement of New Clean Air Permit for Oil Refinery on St. Croix Before Operation, Ensuring Public Health Protections
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the oil refinery on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands may not resume operations without obtaining a new comprehensive Clean Air Act permit. The new permit, called a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit, ...
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New Indy Agrees to $1.1 Million Penalty and Consent Decree to Resolve Imminent and Substantial Endangerment
News Release: COLUMBIA, SC (Nov. 17, 2022) - On Nov. 16, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina approved a consent decree that resolves allegations that Defendant New Indy Containerboard Catawba LLC’s paper and pulp factory was causing an imminent and substantial endangerment to public ...
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Rodgers, Latta Commend Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Transparency of Programs that Promote Affordable Internet Access
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement commending the passage of bipartisan legislation to improve oversight of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline Programs.
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EPA Settlement with Salem, Mass. Facility Achieves Better Protection from Risk of Chemical Accident
News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Excelitas Technologies Corp. of Salem, Mass., resolving an allegation the company violated the chemical accident prevention requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. A chemical accident at this facility could impact nearby densely populated communities, including areas with disproportionate environmental burdens.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update; Phase II on Nov. 17
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $100 Million in Grants to Support Recycling Infrastructure and Education and Outreach
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $100 million in grants for recycling infrastructure and recycling education and outreach projects across the country. EPA has published two Requests for Applications (RFAs) for new recycling infrastructure grants and education and outreach grants totaling $70 million. EPA also announced a new grant program for states and territories totaling $30 million.
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EPA Awards $749,926 for Research Grants to the University of Houston
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $749,926 in research grant funding to the University of Houston to develop and evaluate innovative methods and approaches to inform our understanding of the human health risks that may result from exposure to chemical mixtures in the environment.
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Sulfur Dioxide; Pesticide Tolerances discussed on Nov. 17 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Nov. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA to Hold Community Meeting Nov. 17 to Discuss Findett Corp. Superfund Site in St. Charles, Missouri
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (NOV. 17, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will hold a Community Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park, 1900 W. Randolph, St. Charles, Missouri.
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EPA Highlights Important Progress in Protecting Communities from PFAS
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released “A Year of Progress Under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” which underscores key actions taken by the agency during the first year of implementing the PFAS Roadmap. EPA is implementing a whole-of-agency approach, advancing science, and following the law to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable.
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Six California Entities Receive EPA Safer Choice Awards for Chemical Safety
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected six entities based in California as Partners of the Year for the agency’s Safer Choice program, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, selection, and use of products with safer chemicals. The Safer Choice ...
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E&C Leaders’ Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Lymphedema Treatment Act
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3630, the Lymphedema Treatment Act...
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EPA Awards Nearly $741,054 in Research Grants to the University of Texas at Austin
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022)– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a grant to the University of Texas at Austin totaling $741,054 for research to refine the measurement of benefits of water quality improvements. The research conducted will also be used to determine the impacts of water quality by studying three larger coastal areas with waterbodies including Puget Sound, Long Island Sound, and the Texas Gulf Coast.
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EPA offers new grant application process starting Nov. 18
2023 Request for Applications for Rhode Island Decentralized Wastewater Improvement Grant grant opened on Nov. 18.
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Leader Rodgers Applauds Bipartisan Solutions to Encourage Investment and Improve People’s Privacy
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement commending the passage of bipartisan legislation that will strengthen the economy, set uniform national rules for transparency of online marketplaces, and protect American horses.
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EPA Awards $750,000 for Research Grants to Texas A&M University
News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 17th, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $750,000 in research grant funding to go towards the Texas A&M university to develop and evaluate innovative methods and approaches to inform our understanding of the human health risks that may result from exposure to chemical mixtures in the environment.
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EPA grant application closes on Feb. 14
FY23 GUIDELINES FOR BROWNFIELDS TRAINING, RESEARCH, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT grant opened on Nov. 17.
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EPA offers new grant application process starting Nov. 17
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BROWNFIELDS COMMUNITIES grant opened on Nov. 17.
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