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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses-January 2022 discussed on March 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Finds Water Filters Effective at Removing Lead in Benton Harbor Drinking Water

“No family should ever have to worry about the quality of water coming from their tap and the Benton Harbor community is no exception
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Latest EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Chemical Releases in New England

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment.
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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) Electronic Challenge awards.
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Report Shows Decline in Certain Toxic Chemicals, Makes Data More Accessible to Nevadans

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Redesignation of the Revised Door County (Partial) Area to Attainment of the 2015 Ozone NAAQS on March 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Polyammonium Bisulfate; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance on March 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rodgers and Guthrie Statement on Health Bills that Passed the House

Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement about bipartisan health bills that passed the House of Representatives.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Request; Nogales PM2.5 on March 2

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on March 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rodgers and Westerman Introduce the American Energy Independence from Russia Act

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement after introducing the American Energy Independence from Russia Act.
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EPA offers new grant application process starting March 2

Fiscal Year 2022 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program Solicitation Notice grant opened on March 2.
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Consumer Protection Subcommittee Leader Bilirakis: “We Share Similar Concerns About Big Tech, but the Democrat’s Bills Miss the Target and Hurt the Economy”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader for Consumer Protection and Commerce Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on holding Big Tech accountable.
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Supreme Court considers case that could limit greenhouse gas emissions rules

The Supreme Court heard opening arguments on Monday, Feb. 28 pertaining to a climate change case that could change the scope and capacity of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce emissions regulations at the federal level.
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Rodgers and Guthrie Statement on Health Bills that Passed the House

News Release: Washington D.C - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) released the following statement about bipartisan health bills that passed the House of Representatives.
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EPA and Indiana Propose Northwest Indiana Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to formally redesignate the Indiana portion of the Chicago area to attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone.
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory data show continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in Region 8

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment.
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals

The report shows continued reductions in toxic chemical releases in EPA Region 7, and that total releases of TRI chemicals nationwide decreased by 10% from 2019 to 2020.
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New EPA analysis shows decline in release of certain toxic chemicals in Mid-Atlantic Region

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2020 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis today, which shows that companies that manage chemicals continue to make progress in preventing pollution and reducing chemical releases into the environment.
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EPA and Wisconsin Propose Door County Now Meets Federal Air Quality Standard for Ozone

“People in Door County are breathing cleaner, healthier air due to EPA’s partnership with the state,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. “Reducing ozone pollution in the air is especially helpful for vulnerable populations.”
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