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The U.S. Virgin Islands is among 38 states, territories, and Indian Nations that will receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding for its beach monitoring and notification programs.

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EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Proposed Federal Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution in Detroit
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of 45-day public comment period on its proposed Federal Implementation Plan to reduce sulfur dioxide air pollution in the Detroit area.

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EPA Names Dr. Kandis Boyd as New Director of Chesapeake Bay Program
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Dr. Kandis Boyd as the new Director of EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program.

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EPA Solicits Applications for Cooperative Agreement for the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training (PIRT) Program
EPA is soliciting applications to implement the Pesticide Residential Inspector Training (PIRT) Program for FY 2023 through FY 2027.

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Shore: Detroit resident 'will breathe cleaner, healthier air' after addressing sulfur dioxide emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opened a 45-day public comment period June 1 after introducing a proposal to reduce sulfur dioxide pollution in the Detroit area.
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5 notices published in week ending June 4 by Environmental Protection Agency
There were five notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending June 4, according to the Federal Register.

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Officials celebrate EPA's $3.15 million Brownfields Ocean State investment: 'grateful to receive the generous EPA awards'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently marked the $3.15 million Brownfields redevelopment in Rhode Island, with the funding a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Environmental Protection Agency: 'Congratulations Los Angeles for its No. 1 Energy Star recognition'
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently revealed its annual list of top cities with the most commercial and multifamily buildings receiving the Energy Star certification, and Los Angles topped the list with 650 certified buildings.

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EPA Brownfields Job Training Program now accepting applications for up to $500,000 grants
The U.S. EPA recently announced approximately $12 million to fund environmental job training grants.
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Air Plan Approval; California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District discussed on June 3 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District on June 3
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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House and Senate Leaders Release Bipartisan Discussion Draft of Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-MS) today released a discussion draft of a comprehensive national data privacy and data security framework. The draft legislation is the first comprehensive privacy proposal to gain bipartisan, bicameral support.
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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 45 in May
There were 45 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in May, according to the Federal Register.
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House and Senate Leaders Release Bipartisan Discussion Draft of Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill
News Release: U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J. and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released a discussion...

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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New York; Revision to 6 NYCRR Part 235 Consumer Products on June 3
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Merkley: Oregon town receives WIFIA loans 'ensuring the water in their community is safe and the infrastructure is resilient'
The $97 million in low interest loans to the Medford Water Commission of Medford, Ore., announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will provide much needed infrastructure improvements.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; North Dakota; Removal of Exemptions to Visible Air Emissions Restrictions on June 2
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on June 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Leader Rodgers Statement on the Decision of OPEC and Russia to Increase Oil Production
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on the Biden administration welcoming the decision of OPEC and Russia to increase their production of oil, ahead of an expected visit to Saudi Arabia by President Biden.

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EPA Awards Almost $2M to University of California for Research to Better Detect, Reduce Air Toxics
Grants are funding projects at UC Davis, UC Los Angeles and UC San Diego

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E&C Republican Leaders Demand Answers from Sec. Granholm on America’s Strategic Energy Reserves
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm directing her to provide information on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) management...

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