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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA, EGLE to Continue Soil Cleanup at Velsicol Superfund Site in St. Louis, Michigan

News Release: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced that a new phase of the cleanup will soon begin at the Velsicol Chemical Corp. Superfund site, in St. Louis, Michigan. Later this month, the agencies will start preparing to excavate approximately 100,000 tons of contaminated soil from the southern portion of the former Velsicol Chemical property.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes rule on Oct. 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Availability of the Draft IRIS Toxicological Review of Hexavalent Chromium discussed on Oct. 20 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA to Hold Open Houses and Community Meetings for New Tazwell Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide

News Release: NEW TAZWELL, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2022) - On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host several public forums at the Walters State Community College, 1325 Claiborne St., New Tazewell, Tenn. to share information about ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and risk information impacting the city.
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EPA protects Big Island water resources by ordering closure of three illegal cesspools

News Release: HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken an enforcement action to close two illegal large capacity cesspools (LCCs) at the Wailuku Professional Plaza in Hilo and one cesspool at the SKS Management LLC self-storage business in Kailua-Kona. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA banned LCCs in 2005.
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EPA Releases Test Methods and Guidance for Long-Lasting Antimicrobial Efficacy Claims

EPA Releases Test Methods and Guidance for Long-Lasting Antimicrobial Efficacy Claims
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EPA Extends Air Quality Advisory for Kootenai Reservation

EPA Extends Air Quality Advisory for Kootenai Reservation
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EPA Registers Air Sanitizer for Residential and Commercial Use Against Influenza and Coronavirus

EPA Registers Air Sanitizer for Residential and Commercial Use Against Influenza and Coronavirus
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EPA Responds to Petition and Releases Revised Human Health Risk Assessment for Tetrachlorvinphos

EPA Responds to Petition and Releases Revised Human Health Risk Assessment for Tetrachlorvinphos
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Chairwoman Maloney Releases New Information Showing Trump-Owned Properties Repeatedly Charged Excessive Rates to Secret Service, Fleecing Taxpayers

Chairwoman Maloney Releases New Information Showing Trump-Owned Properties Repeatedly Charged Excessive Rates to Secret Service, Fleecing Taxpayers
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Chairman Connolly Pushes Postal Service for Answers on Poor Delivery Service to Growing North Carolina Research Park

Chairman Connolly Pushes Postal Service for Answers on Poor Delivery Service to Growing North Carolina Research Park
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Chairs Maloney and Thompson Launch Formal Investigation into Mississippi Governor’s Distribution of Federal Funds for Water System Repairs in Jackson

Chairs Maloney and Thompson Launch Formal Investigation into Mississippi Governor’s Distribution of Federal Funds for Water System Repairs in Jackson
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Proposed rule published on Oct. 20 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA to Hold Open Houses and Community Meetings for New Tazewell Residents about Health Risks from Ethylene Oxide

News Release: NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2022) - On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host several public forums at the Walters State Community College, 1325 Claiborne St., New Tazewell, Tenn. to share information about ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and risk information impacting the city.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Oct. 20?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a nine page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 20

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA To Host Public Discussion of Exide Cleanup October 25

News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 20, 2022) --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public availability session on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Muhlenberg High School Auditorium, 400 Sharp Ave. in Reading, Pennsylvania. Residents will have a chance to learn about past, current, and future cleanup efforts at the former Exide Technologies Site located at 3000 Montrose Ave, in Laureldale.
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EPA Settlement Holds Tanker Truck Company Accountable for Two 2021 Oil Spills in Athol and Revere, Mass.

News Release: BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Goguen Transportation, Inc. of Gardner, Mass., resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act associated with two tanker truck accidents in Revere and Athol, Mass. that resulted in oil discharges to local waters.
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EPA settles with Guam Shipyard to reduce pollution at Apra Harbor Facility

News Release: PITI, Guam – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Guam Shipyard to meet pollutant discharge requirements under the Clean Water Act to protect Apra Harbor.
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