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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on March 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about President Biden’s State of the Union remarks on the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Oversight Subcommittee Leader Griffith Opening Remarks on Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Oversight and Investigations Morgan Griffith (R-VA) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BLOCKED: Democrats Blocked the American Energy Independence from Russia Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Democrats in the House just BLOCKED consideration of H.R. 6858, the American Energy Independence from Russia Act which would unleash America’s oil and natural gas production to offset Russian imports.
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EPA Applauds Electronics Industry Leaders for Recycling Achievements

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes contributions in sustainable design and electronics recycling as part of the 8th annual Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge awards.
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New Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals by facilities covered by the program declined by 10% between 2019 and 2020.
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory report shows decline in chemical releases in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

The report indicates that between 2019 and 2020, total releases of TRI chemicals nationwide decreased by 10 percent and chemical releases continue to decrease in EPA’s Region 10.
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals; Includes New Features to Make Data More Accessible to Communities in the Southeast Region

This 2020 Analysis includes enhancements to make data more useful and accessible to communities, including communities with environmental justice concerns.
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EPA Announces Collaborative Research Program to Support New Chemical Reviews

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new effort under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to modernize the process and bring innovative science to the review of new chemicals before they can enter the marketplace.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on President Biden’s Inflation Crisis

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement following President Biden’s remarks during the State of the Union on jobs, inflation, and the economy.
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Leader Rodgers on the President’s Remarks on Privacy Protections and Protecting Kids Online

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s calls to strengthen privacy protections and protect kids online in his State of the Union address.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Russia’s War with Ukraine

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s State of the Union Address...
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Leader Rodgers on the President’s Remarks on China

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s remarks on countering China with more spending in his State of the Union address.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Revision of the Maximum Allowable Sulfur Content Limit for Number 2 and Lighter Commercial Fuel Oil on March 4

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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February: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 59 notices

There were 59 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in February, according to the Federal Register.
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Leader Rodgers on Answers We Need to Restore Trust in Public Health

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following remarks in today’s Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Permit Streamlining Updates on March 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Env-A 800 Testing and Monitoring Procedures, Env-A 619.03 PSD Program Requirements, and Env-A 1200 VOC RACT discussed on March 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published on March 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Update To Include New Jersey State Requirements discussed on March 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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