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EPA Requires $179K Penalty and Compliance Actions to Fix Unsafe Practices and Inadequate Reporting at Brookfield Chemical Storage and Processing Facility
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EPA cracks down on Pa. company for selling auto parts that avoid pollution controls with $2.5 million penalty
News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 1, 2022) -- Keystone Automotive, a vehicle parts distributor with headquarters in Exeter, Pennsylvania, will pay a $2.5 million penalty for allegedly selling aftermarket devices that were designed to defeat the emissions control systems on cars and trucks, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced today.
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EPA Seeks Input on New Environmental Justice-Focused Pollution Prevention Grant Opportunity Funded by $100 Million Investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two listening sessions to collect input on the development of a new grant opportunity made possible by the $100 million investment in the agency’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure ...
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EPA Releases Draft Revised Risk Determination for Carbon Tetrachloride for Public Comment
EPA Releases Draft Revised Risk Determination for Carbon Tetrachloride for Public Comment
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Comer, Foxx, Oversight Republicans Investigate Use of COVID Relief Funds for Schools
Comer, Foxx, Oversight Republicans Investigate Use of COVID Relief Funds for Schools
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Comer, McMorris Rodgers, Jordan Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Administration from Pressuring Social Media Companies to Censor Americans
Comer, McMorris Rodgers, Jordan Introduce Bill to Stop Biden Administration from Pressuring Social Media Companies to Censor Americans
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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on Sept. 2 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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United States Awarded $10 Million Default Judgment and Permanent Injunction Against Two Michigan Companies and Their Owner for the Sale of Vehicle Emission “Defeat Devices”
News Release: WASHINGTON – On Aug. 29, 2022, the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan awarded a default judgment, granting the proposed $10 million civil penalty against Diesel
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Alternative RIN Retirement Schedule for Small Refineries on Sept. 2
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a nine page rule on Sept. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant Site Wins 2022 Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Award
News Release: CHICAGO (Aug. 31, 2022) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant site in Fridley, Minnesota, is a winner of a “National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse” award which recognizes the innovative thinking and cooperation among federal and state agencies, local partners and developers that led to noteworthy restoration and reuse of federal facility sites.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Ameren Sioux Sulfur Dioxide Consent Agreement on Sept. 1
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Announces Winners of Let’s Talk About Heat Challenge
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 10 winners of the Let’s Talk About Heat Challenge. Winners will receive prizes of $12,000 each for their innovative strategies and messages to raise awareness of extreme heat risks and protect public health, especially in ...
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EPA Fines Auto Repair Shops in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska for ‘Defeat Device’ Violations
EPA Fines Auto Repair Shops in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska for ‘Defeat Device’ Violations
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Air Plans; Arizona; Revised Format for Materials Incorporated by Reference; Correcting Amendment discussed on Sept. 1 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Awards $255,000 to Massachusetts in Beach Water Quality Monitoring Grant
News Release: HYANNIS, MASS. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), joined by Congressman Bill Keating, and state and local officials, announced a $255,000 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Health to support beach water quality monitoring and public notification efforts throughout the state during the remainder of 2022 and into the 2023 beach season.
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Notice of Public Meeting Webinar of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) discussed on Sept. 1 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Deputy Administrator McCabe Joins EPA Region 7 and Congressman Cleaver to Present $5.75M Check to KCMO for Brownfields Grant Selections
News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (AUG. 31, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister to deliver a novelty big check totaling $5.75 million to the city of Kansas City, Missouri. These grants are provided through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, including $3.9 million to the Kansas City, Missouri, Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plans; Arizona; Revised Format for Materials Incorporated by Reference; Correcting Amendment on Sept. 1
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Ventura Coastal Agrees to $270,000 Penalty for Clean Air Act Violations at Visalia Facility
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Ventura Coastal, LLC, to resolve Clean Air Act chemical risk management violations at its citrus processing facility located in Visalia, California. The facility improperly managed refrigeration equipment containing more than 10,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and will pay $270,000 in civil penalties.
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Arroyo: Funding will 'explore ways that outdoor recreation can strengthen' rural communities
The Biden-Harris administration aims to help rural communities grow their outdoor recreation economy.
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