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The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chemical Accident Prevention Enforcement Actions Taken by EPA Region 10 in 2021

As part of an EPA national compliance initiative aimed at Reducing Accidental Releases at Industrial and Chemical Facilities, in 2021 the Region 10 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – which enforces federal environmental laws in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington – completed the following 10 enforcement cases for minor, easily correctible violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of Clean Air Act Section 112r.
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Subcommittee Leader Latta: “E&C has a Duty to Oversee NTIA’s Implementation of It Critical Responsibilities and Connect Americans”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing, Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered remarks on the need to connect truly unserved areas across the country.
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EPA recognizes four Colorado companies for distinguished efforts to prevent pollution

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 recognized four Colorado companies as winners of the 2021 Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Award Program.
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President Biden, EPA $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Accelerate Cleanup Efforts and Benefit Illinois

Today, President Biden and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan will announce that as a direct result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA will make significant progress in the clean-up and restoration of the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded sites, securing clean water and a better environment for millions of Americans in the Great Lakes region.
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EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee adopts infrastructure investment recommendations for communities, climate, and environmental justice

Today, EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations to present to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on the agency’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA Announces Availability of $20 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20 million in available grant funding to assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water.
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EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts Infrastructure Recommendations (Del.)

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations yesterday to present to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan on the agency’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts Infrastructure Recommendations (W. Va.)

EPA’s Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) adopted recommendations yesterday to present to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan on the agency’s implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Feb. 16?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers: “We Need NTIA Oversight to Ensure That Funds are Being Used to Close the Digital Divide and Boost American Leadership”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke about the need for NTIA oversight and the critical role they play in promoting economic growth and American leadership at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 16

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Feb. 16 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA grant application closes on April 19

Reduction in Lead Exposure Via Drinking Water grant opened on Feb. 18.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 16

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Leader Rodgers Statement on Biden Administration’s COVID-19 Supplemental Funding Request

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s request for $30 billion.
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Subcommittee Leader McKinley Opening Remarks at Hearing on EPA’s Brownfields Program

News Release: Washington, D.C. - In an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing, Subcommittee Republican Leader David B. McKinley (R-WV) spoke about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Brownfields" program.
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New Bipartisan E&C Draft Legislation Will Secure American Leadership in Satellite Communications

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement on new bipartisan draft legislation seeking to promote competition, innovation, national security, the interests of consumers, and American leadership in the thriving commercial satellite communications industry.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Feb. 14

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published on Feb. 15 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Feb. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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