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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 and the Department of Energy are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.
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EPA Announces $281 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Wastewater Infrastructure in Johnson County, Kansas

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $281 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Johnson County, Kansas, to support the Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements project.
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New Enforcement Strategy Advances President Biden’s Environmental Justice Agenda

Today, Administrator Michael S. Regan joined Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to announce the Department of Justice’s comprehensive enforcement strategy to advance environmental justice
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Air Plan Approval; California; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, Placer County Air Pollution Control District discussed on May 9 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Write to President Biden in Support of Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s Nomination to the ITU

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Bob Latta (R-OH), and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) wrote to President Biden today in support of Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s nomination to be Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of the United Nations (UN).
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Garcia: Federal agencies come together as 'there is still a brief window of time to avoid the very worst consequences of climate change'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency teamed up with the Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and Nature Conservancy to mark Earth Day for a two-day virtual conference April 19-20.
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EPA order enforces trash prevention safeguards in Montebello, protecting Los Angeles waterways

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City of Montebello, CA have entered into an Administrative Order on Consent to assist the city in complying with its municipal stormwater sewer system permit.
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EPA Proposes Municipal Stormwater General Permit for the Protection of Communities in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a Clean Water Act (CWA) permit to address polluted stormwater runoff in 73 Puerto Rico communities
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EPA Recognizes Koch Industries Incorporated as ENERGY STAR Award Winner

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards.
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EPA, DOE Announce Winners of 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards, including organizations in EPA Region 8 states of Colorado, South Dakota and Utah

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards, including five organizations in the EPA Region 8 states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Utah.
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Statement from EPA’s Southeast Region Regarding the Manatee Deaths in Florida

Today, EPA’s Southeast region held a press call reaffirming the agency’s commitment to improving water quality in and around the Indian River Lagoon.
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Cash: 'We thank UConn for helping to fulfill our mission of protecting human health and the environment'

The University of Connecticut has been named a winner of the Environmental Protection Agency's 10th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge.
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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 11 in week ending May 7

There were 11 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending May 7, according to the Federal Register.
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Rodgers Statement Urging Biden to Support Lifting Real Barriers to America’s Competitiveness

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement before President Joe Biden’s expected remarks in Ohio on America’s global competitive edge against China.
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Webinar Workshop To Obtain Input on Initial Draft Materials for the Lead (Pb) Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) discussed on May 6 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Regan: EPA issues emergency fuel waiver for E15 sales 'to minimize and prevent disruption of summertime fuel supply to consumers'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline to be sold during the summer.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on May 6

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Asbestos; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) discussed on May 6 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rodgers and Pallone Introduce Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Legislation

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today introduced legislation to reauthorize key Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) ...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Removal of Control of Emissions From Bakery Ovens on May 6

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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