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Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) will clean up soil contamination at individual residences within the Town of Pines Groundwater Plume Superfund site in Porter County, Indiana, at an estimated cost of $11.8 million to resolve federal and state Superfund liability.
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New EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Facilities in New Jersey Continue to Reduce Releases of Certain Toxic Chemicals

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has 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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“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 3

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on March 3.
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Tesla settles with EPA over violations of Clean Air Act

Electric-car maker Tesla Motors Inc. will pay $275,000 in fines for violating the federal Clean Air Act at its manufacturing facility in Fremont, Calif., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last month.
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Week ending March 5: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 15 notices

There were 15 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending March 5, according to the Federal Register.
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'The EPA sat back and watched': Endangered species group files lawsuit, claims EPA permitted cyanide pollution in waters off Washington coast

The Environmental Protection Agency has failed to protect Washington's orcas, salmon and trout from cyanide pollution, an endangered species advocacy group said in a lawsuit filed Feb. 24.
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“HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on March 2

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021” on March 2.
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Center for Biological Diversity attorney: Biden 'needs to take bold action now'

The recent "high-stakes argument" over greenhouse gas emissions before U.S. Supreme Court justices put President Joe Biden's climate change agenda in the spotlight and he should run with it, an environmental group said in a news release.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Senate Striking President’s Vaccine Mandate

News Release: Washington,D.C.- Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about the Senate’s action on the resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that will halt President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for Medicare and Medicaid providers.
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E&C Republican Leaders Send Letters to Sec. Granholm and FERC Urging Approval of LNG Export Facilities and Natural Gas Pipelines

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Upton (R-MI) sent letters to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and to the Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging them...
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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on March 4 by Environmental Protection Agency

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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