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Seaport Refining to Pay $127,000 Penalty Under Settlement with EPA Tied to Refinery in Redwood City
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News Release: San Francisco – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Seaport Refining & Environmental, LLC, the owner and operator of a petroleum refinery in Redwood City, California, over claims of violations of the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery ...


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News Release: EPA Proposes Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Aircraft Engines that Operate on Leaded Fuel Proposed Endangerment Finding, if finalized, is an important step forward to address the largest remaining source of lead pollution to air WASHINGTON (October 7, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental ...


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News Release: LENEXA, KAN. (OCT. 7 , 2022) – Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program. The application deadline is Nov. 4, 2022.


Manchin, Capito Announce $2.4 Million For Land And Water Conservation Fund Projects In West Virginia
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Manchin, Capito Announce $2.4 Million For Land And Water Conservation Fund Projects In West Virginia




Wyoming’s Pat O’Toole Testifies Before the Senate on Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation
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Wyoming’s Pat O’Toole Testifies Before the Senate on Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation


Chair Grijalva Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Wild Horses and Burros
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News Release: Washington, D.C. - Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today introduced the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022 to ensure the humane management of wild horses and burros and protect them from slaughter. Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) are original cosponsors of the bill.


EPA penalizes DDM Imports $41k for importing tampered truck
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News Release: SEATTLE (October 7, 2022) -- For the fourth time in less than three years, the U.S.


EPA recognizes Charlottesville for water conservation efforts
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News Release: PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 6, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented a Water


EPA Recognizes WaterSense Partners Promoting Water Efficiency, Cost-Savings, including New Jersey American Water
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News Release: NEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 34 awards to Water


EPA Recognizes Georgia WaterSense Partners Promoting Water Efficiency, Cost-Savings
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News Release: ATLANTA (October 6, 2022) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 34 awards to Water


Murray Slams GOP Bill to Undo Drug Price Negotiation, Let Costs Continue to Skyrocket, and Protect Pharmaceutical Company Profits
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News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement in response to Republican Senators’ new bill that would repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s historic Medicare prescription drug negotiation policy.


EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Billings-area contractors on October 17-18
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News Release: BILLINGS – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing environmental justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is targeting its Enhancing Lead-Safe Work Practices through Education and Outreach (ELSWPEO) initiative to raise awareness about childhood lead exposure and protect communities in Montana.


Chairman David Scott, Chair Jahana Hayes, and Congressman Jim McGovern Release Statements Following White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
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Chairman David Scott, Chair Jahana Hayes, and Congressman Jim McGovern Release Statements Following White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health


EPA Recognizes WaterSense Partners Promoting Water Efficiency, Cost-Savings
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News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 34 awards to Water


Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge Senate to Pass the Spectrum Innovation Act
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Bipartisan E&C Leaders Urge Senate to Pass the Spectrum Innovation Act



McMorris Rodgers, Wicker Call for Streamlined Permitting Process for BEAD Program
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McMorris Rodgers, Wicker Call for Streamlined Permitting Process for BEAD Program


Rodgers, Bilirakis Applaud Bipartisan Solutions to Improve People’s Privacy and Strengthen the Tourism Industry
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Rodgers, Bilirakis Applaud Bipartisan Solutions to Improve People’s Privacy and Strengthen the Tourism Industry