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Notice published on Oct. 7 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Oct. 7

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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EPA Region 7 partners with Donnelly College for research and teaching initiatives

During its observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 7 office signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Donnelly College, the area’s only Hispanic Serving Institution offering a four-year degree, to undertake joint research and teaching initiatives.
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Idaho DEQ calls for public comments on proposed permit for natural gas facility

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced today that it is accepting public comments on an air quality permit to construct (PTC), which has been requested by Alta Mesa Services LP, located in New Plymouth, for a natural gas gathering facility.
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MPCA seeking public comment on St. Louis Bay aquatic habitat restoration project

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is now accepting public comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for its aquatic habitat restoration project in Duluth, Minnesota, which would impact roughly 350 acres in the 21st Avenue West channel of St. Louis Bay.
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NRDC releases Third Annual Energy Report, celebrates gains in renewable energy reliance

The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently released its Third Annual Energy Report, titled “A Tectonic Shift in America’s Energy Landscape,” marking historic gains for wind, solar and other renewable sources in the country’s energy market.
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Gosar cheers removal of Sonoran desert tortoise from Endangered Species candidate list

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) released a statement this week commending the recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision to remove the Sonoran desert tortoise from the Endangered Species Act (ESA) candidate list, calling it a win for common sense.
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Michigan governor calls for funding to improve Flint drinking water

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday that he is requesting the state legislature to contribute $6 million (USD) to the reconnection of Flint with the Great Lakes Water Authority until the Karegnondi Water Authority (KWA) pipeline is completed, with Flint and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation providing the remaining $6 million.
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EPA announces final cleanup plan for Massachusetts superfund site

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 1 it completed its record of decision (ROD) on the cleanup plan for the Nuclear Metals, Inc., superfund site in Concord, Massachusetts. The ROD details the EPA's options and planned measures to clean up the approximately 46-acre site, a project estimated to cost $125 million.
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Michigan announces action plan for lead levels in Flint's drinking water

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced a comprehensive action plan to address drinking water quality issues in Flint on Oct. 2. The plan addresses issues that include excess lead in some residents' tap water due to older plumbing.
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Proposed rule published on Oct. 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published an eight page proposed rule on Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Oct. 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Oct. 8?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published on Oct. 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Oct. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Daines Criticizes Senate Democrats for Holding Up Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill

BodyAfter Senate Democrats blocked the FY2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) issued a damning statement criticizing them for delaying Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation infrastructure projects.
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Portman: New law part of 'strategic plan' needed to tackle algae blooms

After the cancellation of Cincinnati’s annual Great Ohio River Swim due to the presence of a toxic algal bloom in the river, Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) issued a statement highlighting the potential for more serious consequences and the steps the federal government is taking to help address the situation.
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Murphy grills Volkswagen's U.S. CEO over emissions-test cheating

U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), chairman of the House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, questioning Volkswagen USA President and CEO Michael Horn during a hearing on Thursday examining Volkswagen’s emissions-test cheating.
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