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Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks at today’s Committee hearing on legislation to improve American leadership in next generation communications technology.
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E&C Republican Leaders Demand Answers from Sec. Granholm on America’s Strategic Energy Reserves

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 of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (NEHHOR)
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Environmental Protection Agency set to publish a new notice on June 7

There is one release scheduled to be published on June 7.
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EPA Announces Winners of the 2022 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

Green chemistry is the design of chemical
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EPA and DOE Announce 2022 ENERGY STAR Award Winners

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy announced the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.
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EPA Announces $206,000 Grant to Support Water Quality Monitoring for Safe Summer Beach Recreation in Indiana

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to award a $206,000 grant to the state of Indiana to develop and implement a beach monitoring and notification program.
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EPA Announces $276,000 Grant to Support Water Quality Monitoring for Safe Summer Beach Recreation in Wisconsin

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to award a $226,000 grant to the state of Wisconsin and a $50,000 grant to the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs.
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EPA Names Los Angeles as 2021 Top City for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

EPA Names Los Angeles as 2021 Top City for ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
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Leader Rodgers Commends Legislation to Protect Americans and Ensure U.S. Economic Leadership

House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered remarks at today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on legislation to protect Americans and strengthen the economy.
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Oversight Hearing on Infant Formula Shortages

Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled, “Formula Safety and Supply: Protecting the Health of America’s Babies:”
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EPA Gives U.S. Virgin Islands Over $300,000 to Support Water Quality Monitoring for Safe Beach Recreation

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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