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General Electric Co. is required to cleanup a portion of the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site, the EPA has determined in its Revised Final Permit issued earlier this month.
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Legislative Hearing on MDUFA Reauthorization
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at a Health Subcommittee hearing titled, “FDA User Fee Reauthorization: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medical Devices:"
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N.C. governor, EPA unveil electric school buses: 'It was made right here in North Carolina'
In a move that the governor's office is touting as a win for its pro-environmental agenda, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper joined EPA Administrator Michael Regan and an Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to unveil the state's first electric school buses this month.
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EPA grants $32 million to Oregon for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure improvements
State estimates $70 million for wastewater, $70 million for drinking water projects
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Rodgers, Westerman, & Graves Call on Congressional Leadership to Address Key Barriers to U.S. Energy Security in China Bill
We write to request that any Conference Committee to reconcile the differences between H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022.
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EPA Updates Officials on West Lake Landfill Investigation
Today, a team from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is in Bridgeton, Missouri, to update congressional staff, local officials, and local community representatives on the latest results from the investigation at the West Lake Landfill.
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Leader Rodgers Invites Sec. Granholm to Testify in April on Rising Gas Prices
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm inviting her to testify before the Energy and Commerce Committee on what the Biden administration will do to reverse its anti-American energy agenda and help increase domestic oil and gas production in order to lower costs.
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Subcommittee Leader McKinley Opening Remarks at Hearing on Safe Drinking Water
News Release: Washington, D.C. - In the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing today, Subcommittee Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) delivered the following opening remarks about safe drinking water.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards on March 28
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning Regulations on March 28
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Fox on Murkowski collaboration: 'We discussed how federal, state and local partnership can make sustained progress and benefit all people'
EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox recently highlighted common-ground WOTUS strategy and infrastructure investment in Alaska with Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
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Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards for 2022; Call for Submissions discussed on March 28 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rep. Buddy Carter: Inflation is Making it Harder for People to Pay for Basic Expenses
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. “Buddy" Carter (R-GA) delivered opening remarks in today’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing on safe drinking water and the need for government spending to be accountable.
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E&C Announces Hearing on Mental Health Legislation
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that the Health Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Tuesday, April 5, at 10:15 a.m. (EDT) in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building on 19 mental health bills. The hearing is entitled, “Communities in Need: Legislation to Support Mental Health and Well-Being."
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Pallone Opening Remarks at Hearing on Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared for delivery today at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “Trusting the Tap: Upgrading America’s Drinking Water Infrastructure:"
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EPA grants $52 million to Washington for drinking water, wastewater infrastructure improvements
State estimates $253.5 million available for wastewater, $22 million for drinking water
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Notice published on March 28 by Environmental Protection Agency
The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental leaders praise EPA nominee Joseph Goffman as ‘well-qualified’
Leaders at two environmental organizations are praising the experience of Joseph Goffman, nominee for assistant administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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EPA Seeks More Information from New Owners of Refinery on St. Croix to Determine Possible Permitting Requirements
In the letter, EPA asks for additional information regarding past and future changes to processes and emission units at the refinery.
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EPA Updates Superfund National Priorities List, Taking Action to Address Risks to Public Health and Build a Better America
Westside Lead Site in Atlanta, Georgia added to protect communities and chart next steps for cleanup
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