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There were 17 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Nov. 5, according to the Federal Register.
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Becker: Projects 'will help Colorado communities more closely evaluate potential pollution concerns'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced seven organizations in Colorado have been chosen for more than $2.9 million in funds toward air quality monitoring projects in the Denver area, as well as northern and southwest Colorado.
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Regan: Alaska air monitoring projects ensure ‘overburdened communities have the tools they need’

Four Alaskan community air pollution monitoring projects that serve underserved communities will receive $1,357,563 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enhance air quality monitoring.
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Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Proposal to Cut Methane Pollution to Protect Communities, Combat Climate Change, and Bolster American Innovation

News Release: WASHINGTON (Nov. 11, 2022) – Today at COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is strengthening its proposed standards to cut methane and other harmful air pollution. If finalized, these critical, commonsense standards will protect workers and communities, ...
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Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Water Act and Administrative Procedure Act Claims discussed on Nov. 10 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Amendment to Prospective Purchaser Agreement, Anaconda Smelter Superfund Site, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, Montana discussed on Nov. 10 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Thompson: EPA funding in Mississippi 'will determine whether air quality problems exist'

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will receive $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct air quality monitoring in the Cherokee community.
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Methylene Chloride; Revision to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Determination; Notice of Availability discussed on Nov. 10 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Penalizes Ampac Fine Chemicals, Resolving Claims of Hazardous Waste Law Violations

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a settlement with Ampac Fine Chemicals, LLC to resolve violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and related state laws at its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Rancho Cordova, California. EPA determined that Ampac failed to comply with legal requirements that govern hazardous waste management and will pay a fine of $69,879.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability on Nov. 10

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Requests Public Comment on Proposed Cleanup at the Pierson's Creek Superfund Site in Newark, New Jersey

News Release: NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting public comments on a plan to remove mercury-contaminated soil from land at the Pierson’s Creek Superfund Site in Newark, NJ. EPA will accept comments until Dec. 12, 2022. Under the plan for which EPA is requesting comments, ...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC); Request for Nominations on Nov. 10

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 10

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Clean Air Act Settlements Address Illegal Tampering with Diesel Truck Emission Controls, Making Way for Cleaner Air in New England

News Release: BOSTON (Nov. 10, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with two New England companies engaged in the sales or installation of devices that tamper with emission controls on diesel vehicles.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes rule on Nov. 10

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; 2021 Amendments to West Virginia's Ambient Air Quality Standards on Nov. 10

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Nov. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces Settlement for Groundwater Cleanup at Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. Superfund Site in N. Smithfield, Rhode Island

News Release: NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a proposed settlement with 13 "potentially responsible parties" (PRPs) which have agreed to finance and conduct all remedial design and remedial action activities to address groundwater contamination at the Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. (L&RR) Superfund Site located on Oxford Road in North Smithfield, Rhode Island.
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Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 9

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Nov. 9?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Oklahoma City Used Oil Recyclers Pay Nearly $2 Million for Processing, Transportation, and Storage Violations

News Release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 9, 2022)- January Environmental Services, Inc., January Transport, Inc., and company-owner Cris January will pay civil penalties of $1.9 million and perform comprehensive corrective measures to resolve allegations that they violated the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) through their used oil transportation and processing operations in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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