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There are two releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 28.

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“DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017” published by the Congressional Record on Dec. 21, 2017
“DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017“ was published in the House section on pages H10394-H10403 on Dec. 21, 2017
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EPA settles with L.A.-area Clean Harbors for claims of improper monitoring of hazardous waste
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Clean Harbors Wilmington LLC for claims of violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at the company’s Wilmington, California, facility. Clean Harbors has certified that the facility has addressed the claims and agreed to pay a $99,500 civil penalty.

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Statement by Administrator Regan on the Ongoing Water Crisis in Jackson, Mississippi
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan returned to Jackson, Mississippi with Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim to address the ongoing water crisis. Following a meeting with Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Administrator Regan issued the following statement: “The people of Jackson, ...

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What releases are upcoming from the Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 27
There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 27.
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Democratic Leaders File Amicus Brief in Case that Could Curtail the Ability of Individuals to Enforce Their Rights to Federal Programs in Court
News Release: House and Senate leaders submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski. The Democrats wrote in support of the ability of individuals to use federal courts to enforce the requirements of certain federal programs, including Medicaid, ...

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Guzman: 'It is essential that companies accurately report the quantity of chemicals that they import'
Chemical supplier Transchem Inc. will pay a $147,617 civil penalty for Toxic Substances Control Act violations the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found.
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Ways And Means, Energy And Commerce Leaders Honor The Late Congresswoman Walorski With Maternal And Child Home Visiting Legislation
Ways And Means, Energy And Commerce Leaders Honor The Late Congresswoman Walorski With Maternal And Child Home Visiting Legislation
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Week ending Sept. 24: 13 notices published by Environmental Protection Agency
There were 13 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Sept. 24, according to the Federal Register.

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EPA Launches New National Office Dedicated to Advancing Environmental Justice and Civil Rights
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, EPA announced that it is establishing a new national office charged with advancing environmental justice and civil rights. The creation of the new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights delivers on President Biden’s commitment to elevate these critical issues to the highest levels of the government and solidifies the agency’s commitment to delivering justice and equity for all.
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Oversight Committee Passes Legislation to Expand D.C.’s Autonomy, Protect the Health of Federal Employees
Oversight Committee Passes Legislation to Expand D.C.’s Autonomy, Protect the Health of Federal Employees
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E&C Announces Full Committee Markup
E&C Announces Full Committee Markup
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At Subcommittee Hearing, Federal Chief Information Officer Provides Update on Federal Government’s IT Modernization Efforts
At Subcommittee Hearing, Federal Chief Information Officer Provides Update on Federal Government’s IT Modernization Efforts
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Committee Hearing Examines Fossil Fuel Industry’s Role in Climate Disinformation
Committee Hearing Examines Fossil Fuel Industry’s Role in Climate Disinformation

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“TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 117-1” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Sept. 21
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 117-1” on Sept. 21.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (August 2022) on Sept. 23
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA and Colorado seek community input on Workplan to advance environmental justice goals
News Release: DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are seeking public feedback on a draft Workplan to implement a memorandum of understanding signed on March 8, 2022, which advances environmental justice through enforcement and compliance assurance. ...
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Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Secondary Aluminum Production (Renewal) discussed on Sept. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Oakridge-Westfir communities attain Clean Air Act standards for fine particle pollution
News Release: Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing that the air quality in the Oakridge-Westfir communities of southern Oregon now meets the fine particulate National Ambient Air Quality Standard under the Clean Air Act. “This milestone demonstrates that working together on creative, locally ...
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Sept. 23?
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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