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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit discussed on April 11 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on April 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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EPA Penalizes Iowa and Missouri Sellers of Automobile ‘Defeat Devices’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will collect civil penalties from two companies that allegedly sold illegal “defeat devices” designed to render automobile emission controls inoperative, in violation of the federal Clean Air Act.

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Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe receives EPA approval to administer Clean Water Act programs on reservation and trust lands
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the application from the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe to administer the Clean Water Act’s water quality standards and certification programs on reservation and trust lands.

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EPA Announces Strategy to Protect Water Quality by Accelerating Nutrient Pollution Reductions
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water, Radhika Fox, released a new policy memorandum on Accelerating Nutrient Pollution Reductions in the Nation’s Waters.

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“Senate Committee Meetings” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on April 7
The Daily Digest section of the Congressional Record published “Senate Committee Meetings” on April 7.

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Two Indiana Towns Agree to Improve Sewer Systems to Stop Discharges of Raw Sewage
The Sanitary District of Highland, Indiana, and the Town of Griffith, Indiana, have agreed to construction projects and capital investments that will eliminate discharges of untreated sewage from their sewer systems into nearby water bodies, including the Little Calumet River.

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EPA to Host Question and Answer Sessions on Proposed Addition of Georgetown North Site to EPA’s Superfund Clean-up List
The U.S.

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EPA Proposes Removing Portion of Tybouts Corner Landfill from List of Nation’s Most Contaminated Sites
EPA seeks comments on proposal to remove portion of site from EPA’s National Priorities List

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EPA Recognizes Titan America LLC, of Troutville, Virginia, Among Nation’s Most Energy–Efficient Manufacturing Facilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Titan America LLC, a cement manufacturing facility in Troutville, Virginia, as one of 93 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021.

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EPA Recognizes AstraZeneca Plant of Newark, Delaware, Among Nation’s Most Energy – Efficient Manufacturing Facilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical facility in Newark, Delaware, as one of 93 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2021.

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EPA Takes Next Step in the Review of Anthraquinone
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking the next step in the registration review process for the pesticide anthraquinone by releasing the final work plan and draft human health and ecological risk assessments.

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EPA Reaches Settlement with Two Chicks and a Hammer, Inc. in Indianapolis Resolving Alleged violations of EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Two Chicks and a Hammer, Inc., of Indianapolis, Indiana, to resolve alleged violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule that were depicted on the television program “Good Bones.”

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EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health
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Committee Leaders Call on Secretary Granholm to Fulfill DOE’s Duty to Lead Energy Cybersecurity
News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), along with Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-WY), sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm calling on her...

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Week ending April 9: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 22 notices
There were 22 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending April 9, according to the Federal Register.

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Committee Leaders Call on Secretary Granholm to Fulfill DOE’s Duty to Lead Energy Cybersecurity
News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), along with U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, calling on her to ensure the Department of Energy (DOE) remains the lead cybersecurity agency for the energy sector, as well as to ensure the Federal government does not impose duplicative cyber incident reporting requirements on the energy sector.

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Bacillus Subtilis Strain AFS032321; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on April 8 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on April 8
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 on April 8
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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