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News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $115 million to Santa Clara Valley Water District in Santa Clara County, California, to improve resiliency of their water infrastructure including preparing ...
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Congressional Republicans Push for Transparency, Accountability of Drug Price-Setting Fund

News Release: Washington, D.C.- House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA), House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Mike Crapo (R-ID) are requesting detailed information from top government health officials regarding the $3 billion drug price-setting implementation fund included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Sulfoxaflor; Pesticide Product Registration; Notice of Receipt and Request for Comments 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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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 23

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Potable Water Treatment Facility General Permit on Feb. 21

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List discussed on Feb. 22 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Don’t Miss from E&C in Midland: “The goal of the committee is to make lives better for the American people.”

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Chairman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) led Subcommittee members in a field hearing in Midland, Texas. Local civil and energy officials celebrated the economic and public benefits of a strong oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin and the country as a whole, and warned of the dangers of President Biden shutting down American energy.
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Chair Rodgers Calls on the EPA to Abandon its Campaign to Jeopardize Grid Reliability and Shut Down American Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to roll back the previous administration’s mercury and air toxics standards (MATS) power plant regulations.
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EPA Holds Free Seminars in Miami on Lead Hazards

News Release: MIAMI (Feb. 22, 2023) – On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with America Verde will facilitate Lead Awareness Curriculum sessions at the New Professional Technical Institute (NPTI) at 4000 W. Flagler St. Miami, FL as part of the third round of ...
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EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Conduct All Cleanup Actions Associated with the East Palestine Train Derailment

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered Norfolk Southern to conduct all necessary actions associated with the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment. As part of EPA’s legally binding order, Norfolk Southern will be required to: * Identify and clean up contaminated soil and water resources.
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Deletion From the National Priorities List discussed on Feb. 22 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses NPDES Small MS4 Urbanized Area Clarification; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule on Feb. 22

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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La EPA realiza seminarios gratuitos en Miami sobre los peligros del plomo

News Release: MIAMI (22 febrero de 2023) – El miércoles, 1 de marzo de 2023, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA) en asociación con América Verde facilitará sesiones del plan de estudios de concientización sobre el plomo en el New Professional Technical Institute (NPTI) en 4000 W. Flagler St. Miami, ...
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Energy and Commerce Leaders Announce Hearing on Enhancing Privacy Protections for Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled "Promoting U.S. Innovation and Individual Liberty through a National Standard for Data Privacy" on March 1, 2023.
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Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products discussed on Feb. 21 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Chair Rodgers Calls on the EPA to Abandon its Campaign to Jeopardize Grid Reliability and Shut Down American Energy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to roll back the previous administration’s mercury and air toxics standards (MATS) power plant regulations.
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Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Alton Township 2010 SO2 discussed on Feb. 21 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Energy and Commerce Leaders Announce Hearing on Enhancing Privacy Protections for Americans

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA), Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled "Promoting U.S. Innovation and Individual Liberty through a National Standard for Data Privacy" on March 1, 2023.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Feb. 22

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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