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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., a commercial bread and roll baking plant in Reading, Pennsylvania, as one of 93 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021.
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EPA Awards $300,000 for Clean School Bus in Dearborn, Michigan

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Dearborn School District, in Dearborn, Michigan will use a $300,000 EPA grant to purchase an electric school bus.
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“FARMERS FACE ENORMOUS AND IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on April 6

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “FARMERS FACE ENORMOUS AND IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES” on April 6.
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EPA unveils plan to protect water quality by accelerating nutrient pollution reductions

The U.S. EPA recently announced a policy memorandum that outlines its commitment to work with a range of groups to reduce excess nutrients in the nation's waterways.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on April 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA's Starfield: Settlements with energy companies 'a victory for communities in the Uinta Basin'

Two energy companies must pay nearly $4 million in penalties for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act at oil and gas production facilities in Utah.
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EPA's Cash: Healthy Communities grants make 'tangible difference' in New England

Communities in New England have until May 9 to apply for grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for projects that promote the agency's commitment to protecting the environment and improving people's quality of life.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on April 13?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Public press releases: House Committee on Energy and Commerce publishes 72 in March

There were 72 press releases published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in March.
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on April 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Recognizes O-I, Brockway, of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, Among Nation’s Most Energy–Efficient Manufacturing Facilities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized O-I, Brockway, a container glass manufacturing plant in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, as one of 93 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021.
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E&C Republican Leaders Ask White House to Survey Agencies for All Funding Proposals on Cleavage Site Research

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to White House Office of Science...
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EPA Proposes Removing C&R Battery Site from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites

EPA seeks comments on proposal to remove site from EPA’s National Priorities List
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EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health

Five Virginia School Districts Receiving $1.5 Million to Replace 32 Old Diesel Buses
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; California; San Diego County; Reasonably Available Control Technology on April 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Awards $100,000 to UC Berkeley for creating technology to remove high levels of arsenic from groundwater

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced it awarded $99,998 in funding to an interdisciplinary student team at UC Berkeley for creating a new technology that removes arsenic from groundwater as part of the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Program.
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EPA Region 6 Announces Chief of Staff

Today, EPA Regional Administrator Earthea Nance announced her appointment of Delia Iris Gonzalez as Chief of Staff for Region 6.
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Air Plan Approval; Montana; 2015 Ozone NAAQS Interstate Transport Requirements discussed on April 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers: For Energy Security & Lower Prices, We Must Flip the Switch

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 issuing a national waiver for E15 gasoline to be used this summer.
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Asbestos Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos; Regulation of Certain Conditions of Use Under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) discussed on April 12 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on April 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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