News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Sept. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

The House section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” on Dec. 29, 2017.

The Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” in the House section on Jan. 3, 2018.

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the Buy Low and Sell High Act today, new legislation that creates an Economic Petroleum Reserve designed to continue the trend of falling gasoline prices and make money for American taxpayers by empowering the Department of Energy (DOE) to buy oil when prices are low and sell oil when prices are high.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is collaborating with federal, state and local partners in response to Hurricane Fiona.

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

“DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY BLUE CAMPAIGN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2017“ was published in the House section on pages H10394-H10403 on Dec. 21, 2017

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.

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, ...

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 27.

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, ...

Chemical supplier Transchem Inc. will pay a $147,617 civil penalty for Toxic Substances Control Act violations the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found.

Ways And Means, Energy And Commerce Leaders Honor The Late Congresswoman Walorski With Maternal And Child Home Visiting Legislation

There were 13 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Sept. 24, according to the Federal Register.

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.