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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently that it has formally determined that Detroit, Mich., did not meet air quality standards pertaining to sulfur dioxide by the required deadline.
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Chlorpyrifos; Final Order Denying Objections, Requests for Hearings, and Requests for a Stay of the August 2021 Tolerance Final Rule discussed on Feb. 28 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Underground Injection Control Program (Renewal) on Feb. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; EPA's National Fish Program (Renewal) discussed on Feb. 28 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information for January 2022 on Feb. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Fatty Acids, Esters With Ethoxylated Triethanolamine; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance discussed on Feb. 28 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a seven page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2020 on Feb. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Takes Next Step to Keep Chlorpyrifos Out of Food, Protecting Farmworkers and Children’s Health

“After more than a decade of studying a large body of science, EPA is taking the next step towards the cancellation of the use of chlorpyrifos on food.”
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EPA Announces Updates to Resources on Mercury Inventory Reporting Rule

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the updated Mercury Electronic Reporting (MER) application and compliance guide for calendar year 2021 data reporting.
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Pallone & Eshoo Praise House Passage of Three Health Bills

“With passage of these three bills, Congress is continuing its work to support the health and well-being of the American people by investing in our nation’s public health infrastructure.
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EPA Issues Final Permit Decision Requiring GE to Clean Up Housatonic River

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final permit decision obligating the General Electric Company to perform a cleanup of the Rest of River portion of the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site.
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EPA Revises Guidelines for Making Corrections to the TSCA Inventory

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is phasing out its July 1980 process for requesting corrections to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory.
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Rodgers and Westerman Introduce the American Energy Independence from Russia Act

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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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Fluridone; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions on Feb. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page rule on Feb. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 14 in week ending Feb. 26

There were 14 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Feb. 26, according to the Federal Register.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Feb. 22

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H1138-H1139 on Feb. 22
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Updated CDC Guidelines

News Release: Washington, D.C.-Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) updated COVID-19 guidelines...
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EPA honors Green Challenge winners for 'leading the charge' in resource conservation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is shining a spotlight on conservation as it recognizes the winners of its Federal Green Challenge for their efforts to be more efficient and protect the environment
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E&C Republican Leaders Push NIH for Stronger Enforcement of Grants Policies and Compliance Information Regarding EcoHealth Alliance

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY), and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Republican Leader Morgan Griffith (R-VA) sent a letter to National Institutes of Health...
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Rodgers and Westerman Joint Statement on Critical Minerals Supply Chains

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains.
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