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The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; California; Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Publishes Resiliency and Natural Disaster Debris Report

Report highlights actions needed to protect vulnerable communities and reduce disaster debris disposal, including along Hawaii’s Coasts
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EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health (NJ)

Six Entities in New Jersey Receiving Funding to Replace 34 Old Diesel Buses
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Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Leader Bilirakis Opening Remarks on Daylight Savings

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Consumer Protection and Commerce Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s Subcommittee hearing on reforming daylight savings.
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Air Plan Approval; SC; 2018 General Assembly Miscellaneous Revisions discussed on March 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Phosphoric Acid; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on March 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA and Colorado announce enforcement partnership to advance environmental justice goals

Colorado is the second state in the nation, following California, to develop a memorandum of understanding with EPA on this topic.
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EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health

Electric School Bus Rebates, and the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates
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EPA Awards Rebates Totaling $17 Million to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Diesel Emissions and Protect Children’s Health (NY)

In addition to the $17 million announced today, in the coming weeks, EPA plans to announce a new Clean School Bus rebate program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides an unprecedented $5 billion over five years, to replace existing school buses with low- or zero-emission school buses.
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Biden announces plans to increase clean energy, lower electric vehicle prices

In his March 1 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced changes he wants to make to combat climate change and cut energy costs for American families.
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Biden announces plans to increase the number of EV stations, clean water supplies

During his March 1 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced his plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations as well as his plans to replace poisonous water pipes and supplies to ensure every American will have clean drinking water.
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Leader Rodgers: E&C Continues to be Misaligned with Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks a today’s Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on daylight savings time.
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Request Information from SAMHSA on Rising Mental Health Conditions Amid COVID-19

News Release: WASHINGTON - Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders wrote to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today to request information regarding the Biden Administration’s efforts to address the increased levels of mental health issues in the United States, particularly given the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Fugitive Emissions Rule on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Montana; Whitefish PM10 on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Plan to Remove Contaminated Soil to be Discussed March 15 at Community Meetings and Drop-In Information Session about Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa, North Carolina

Federal, state and Multistate Trust representatives will hold two community meetings and a drop-in information session about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp – Navassa Superfund Site (the Site) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
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11 Missouri School Districts Receiving $535,000 in School Bus Rebate Opportunities

The $7 million in ARP funding is directed toward school districts in underserved communities to replace old diesel buses with new, zero-emission electric models; and the $10 million in DERA rebates will assist with 444 school bus replacements across the country.
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EPA Awards $1.2 Million to Clean Up 49 School Buses and Protect Children’s Health in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates
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