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News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives voted on an import ban on Russian oil that fails simultaneously to increase American oil and gas energy and exports. This followed...
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Stationary Combustion Turbines; Amendments on March 9

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Omnibus Spending

News Release: Washington, D.C.  - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about the government spending bills that passed the House of Representatives today.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; KY; Jefferson County Emissions Statements Requirements for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard Nonattainment Area on March 9

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on EPA Regulations and Biden’s Refusal to Address Rising Gas Costs

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Republican Leader for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s plan to impose stricter auto emission standards across the country.
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EPA offers new grant application process starting March 11

2022 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM grant opened on March 11.
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EPA announces 39 Superfund sites to undergo five-year review

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 9 announced that 39 National Priority List (NPL) Superfund sites will be undergoing comprehensive reviews of the cleanup work.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes rule on March 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Air Plan Approval; NC; Removal of Transportation Facilities Rules for Mecklenburg County 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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'Decided in error': EPA restores California green house gas emission standards enforcement authority rescinded during Trump administration

California has regained its authority under the federal Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas emission standards and zero-emission vehicle sales mandate, according to a recent news release.
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Air Plan Approval; Montana; Thompson Falls PM10 discussed on March 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

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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