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Today, EPA is proposing to reaffirm the scientific, economic, and legal underpinnings of the 2012 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for power plants, which require significant reductions of mercury, acid gases, and other harmful pollutants.
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EPA Launches ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade to Take U.S. Households into the Clean Energy Future

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces the launch of the ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade, a series of high-impact, efficient electric improvements that can save the average family about $500 a year on utility bills.
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EPA Expands Pesticide Outreach and Education to Better Meet the Needs of Pesticide Applicators, including Farmworkers, and Consumers

In February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates National Pesticide Safety Education Month to raise awareness for pesticide safety education and share best practices for using pesticides safely in and around our homes.
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Jefferson County, Missouri, Area Achieves Ambient Air Standard for Sulfur Dioxide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has redesignated a portion of Jefferson County, Missouri, to attainment for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
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EPA to Hold Public Listening Session on Draft Lead Strategy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a series of upcoming public listening sessions, including one for the nation’s Pacific Southwest region on February 22, on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities.
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EPA awards $3.5M to 9 businesses for sustainable material management projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 18 recognized nine small businesses, including Philadelphia-based OLIN, by awarding them with approximately $3.5 million in funding.
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EPA announces $42M investment in Milwaukee to manage flooding, reduce risk in underserved communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 19 announced a $42 million investment to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to address flood management and reduce flood risk in underserved communities.
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EPA accepting public comment on New Indy Catawba proposal to lower hydrogen sulfide emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 25 will be opening the floor up to public comment regarding a New Indy Catawba proposal that addresses hydrogen sulfide emissions.
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Leader Rodgers: The America Concedes Act Surrenders our Competitive Edge to China

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) spoke today before the House Committee on Rules in opposition to H.R. 4521, the America Concedes Act.
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E&C Republican Leaders Question HHS Sec. Becerra on Being MIA for COVID-19 Response

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 Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on his lack of leadership during a public health crisis.
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EPA to decide this year threat to air from piston engine aircraft emissions

The U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) announced recently that it is preparing to release a "proposed endangerment finding" on the level of air pollution caused by lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft powered by leaded fuel.
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EPA determines Wyoming revision to regional haze plan is 'a step backward'

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced recently that it will disapprove of changes made by the State of Wyoming to its regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP).
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Notice published on Jan. 28 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Jan. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 28?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 28?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Jan. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a six page proposed rule on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on Jan. 28 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Jan. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 28

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Jan. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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