Thursday, April 18, 2024
House subcommittee holds hearing about federal coordination on pollinator health

The House Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research held a hearing on pollinator health on Wednesday as part of a growing governmental effort to protect pollinators. Robert Johansson, the acting chief economist for the Department of Agriculture, and James Jones, the assistant administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, testified before the hearing.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on May 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Proposed rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on May 13

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on May 13?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published on May 13 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on May 13?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on May 13 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on May 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Congressman praises House passage of bill to halt proposed EPA water rule

The U.S. House's passage of the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act on Tuesday, requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw and revamp its proposed Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, was greeted warmly by . U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), who voted for the legislation.
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EPA chief, S.F. Bay Area leaders celebrate Renewable Energy Procurement Project

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy joined San Francisco Bay Area leaders and business executives at West Winton Landfill in Hayward on Wednesday to celebrate the fledgling Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project (R-REP), a partnership of 19 local public agencies to develop discounted renewable energy.
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EPA finalizes cleanup plans for contaminated Cornell-Dubilier site

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its cleanup plan for the fourth and final phase of its actions to restore the Cornell-Dubilier site at Bound Brook in South Plainfield, New Jersey, which is contaminated with PCBs.
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EPA launches new portal for local officials, community members

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a new website, http://www.epa.gov/communities, to help local officials and community members find information that can help them improve their environment, public health and overall quality of life.
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Goldberg announces forgiveness grants

State Treasurer and Chair of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Deb Goldberg this week announced 13 communities across the state will receive in excess of $6.7 million in loan principal forgiveness.
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Boston mayor announces metropolitan area climate change agreement

Boston, Massachusetts, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Wednesday at the Metro Mayors Climate Preparedness Summit a regional agreement for climate change preparation policy, called the Metro Boston Climate Preparedness Commitment, as well as the creation of the Metro Boston Climate Preparedness Task Force.
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Benefits of neonic seed treatments on soybeans sparks debate between EPA and USDA

A pesticide seed treatment has recently sparked conflict between the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.Department of Agriculture.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on May 14

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

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on May 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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N.J. awards $20.8 million in grants for litter cleanup

Money also will go toward beautification in counties and municipalities statewide
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Wash., Oregon update Lower Columbia River Plan

Proposed update meant to protect natural resources in case of oil spills
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VA Naval Base Superfund cleanup construction complete

Project at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek took 31 years, cost $40 million
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