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EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence
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EPA Begins Hazardous-Waste Cleanup at Former Auto Shop in Edenville, Michigan

EPA Begins Hazardous-Waste Cleanup at Former Auto Shop in Edenville, Michigan
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EPA encourages Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region residents to “Test Your Nest” and reduce home radon levels

EPA encourages Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region residents to “Test Your Nest” and reduce home radon levels
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EPA Region 6 Releases 2022 Year in Review

EPA Region 6 Releases 2022 Year in Review
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EPA and DOJ Extend Comment Period for Proposed Lower Passaic River Cleanup Agreement in New Jersey

EPA and DOJ Extend Comment Period for Proposed Lower Passaic River Cleanup Agreement in New Jersey
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EPA Announces Latest Actions to Protect Groundwater and Communities from Coal Ash Contamination

EPA Announces Latest Actions to Protect Groundwater and Communities from Coal Ash Contamination
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PathStone Corporation to Receive $500,000 for Job Training in Puerto Rico

PathStone Corporation to Receive $500,000 for Job Training in Puerto Rico
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Public notices: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 14 in week ending Jan. 28

There were 14 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in week ending Jan. 28, according to the Federal Register.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Clean Data Determination for the Detroit Area for the 2015 Ozone Standard on Feb. 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $340 Million for Water Infrastructure and Lead Pipe Replacement Projects in Philadelphia

News Release: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $340 million financing commitment to upgrade the City of Philadelphia’s aging drinking water infrastructure, including replacing customers’ lead service lines. This Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) low-interest loan will jumpstart the work to modernize the drinking water system with an initial investment of nearly $20 million.
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EPA and HUD Officials Present Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert with $34.3M to Protect Children from Lead at Homes in City

News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 3, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented ceremonial checks worth $34.3 million to the City of Omaha, Nebraska, to protect children from lead at homes in the city.
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“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” published by the Congressional Record on Jan. 30

“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on pages H507-H509 on Jan. 30
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December: Environmental Protection Agency publishes 54 notices

There were 54 notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in December, according to the Federal Register.
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EPA Opens Public Comment Period on Ozone Data Determination for Detroit

News Release: CHICAGO (Feb. 3, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a 31-day public comment period on a determination that the Detroit metropolitan area has attained the health-based air quality standard for ground level ozone, or smog. This determination is based on an analysis from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) that high ozone values in June 2022 were caused by wildfires. EPA is also taking comment on the state’s analysis.
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Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability discussed on Feb. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency discusses Proposed Consent Decree, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Citizen Suit on Feb. 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Feb. 3

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Feb. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Regan: Bristol Bay determination protects 'a vital economic driver'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its decision to protect "the most productive wild salmon ecosystem in the world" from being a dumping spot for dredged materials from a proposed mineral mine.
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Regan: EPA works to 'ensure our nation's drinking water pipes are lead-free'

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced an initiative to accelerate lead pipe replacement in Pennsylvania.
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Subcommittee Chair Latta Opening Remarks on the Evolving Satellite Communications Industry

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered opening remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing titled “Launching Into the State of the Satellite Marketplace."
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