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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Arizona graduates of EPA program lauded for 'resolving environmental challenges'

Nine Arizona residents have graduated from a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) job-training program for people from communities near a Superfund site and now have the skills needed to conduct environmental cleanup work.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; California; Ventura County Air Pollution Control District on Feb. 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Ukraine Crisis and President Biden Shutting Down American Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement about how President Biden’s energy policies have emboldened Russia.
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Proposed Stipulated Partial Settlement Agreement, Endangered Species Act Claims discussed on Feb. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published on Feb. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA and Army Select 10 Roundtables to Highlight Regional Implications of WOTUS

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced the selection of ten geographically varied roundtables with participants representing diverse perspectives.
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Welch Group Environmental Fair Play Superfund Site Fair Play, South Carolina; Notice of Proposed Settlement discussed on Feb. 24 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations on Feb. 24

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Recognizes Brockton, Mass. Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program for Excellence

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the City of Brockton's wastewater treatment facility's Industrial Pretreatment Program for its commitment to improving water quality.
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EPA Recognizes New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality.
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EPA Recognizes South Windsor, Conn. Wastewater Treatment Operator for Excellence

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Town of South Windsor's wastewater treatment plant operator for his commitment to improving water quality.
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EPA will oversee cleanup of LaSalle Park and two residential yards at the Beck’s Lake Superfund site in Indiana

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. and the City of South Bend to clean portions of Lasalle Park and two nearby residential yards at the Beck’s Lake Superfund site.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pesticide Registration Maintenance Fee: Product Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations discussed on Feb. 23 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA seeks input on screening tests on risks to chemical exposure

Public input and peer reviews are being sought by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the agency's proposed screening methodology to evaluate potential chemical exposure risks to communities near industrial facilities.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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West Penn Power to pay $610,000 for violations of Clean Water Act

Utility company West Penn Power has been handed a $610,000 fine in a settlement over water-discharge violations at coal-ash impoundment landfills in Pennsylvania.
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EPA reports Wisconsinites are 'breathing cleaner, healthier air'

Wisconsinites who live near Rhinelander can breathe easier now, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released last month.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment Guidance on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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