EPA Proposes New Limits on Gas Distribution Facilities
Regulation
EPA Proposes New Limits on Gas Distribution Facilities
2024-03-15 18:09:41
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday finalized a rule strengthening toxic air pollution standards at gasoline distribution facilities, including storage tanks, loading operations and equipment leaks.  The action — from which gas stations are exempt — is expected... Read More

EPA, Energy Dept. Announce Availability of $9.4M in Funding for Biofuel Projects
Renewable Energy
EPA, Energy Dept. Announce Availability of $9.4M in Funding for Biofuel Projects
2024-02-22 20:48:26
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy are making $9.4 million available to support “high impact” technology projects in the advanced biofuels space. The funding is being made available through the Inflation Reduction Act and... Read More

Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals
Litigation
Environmentalists Sue EPA for Data on Health Risks of Forever Chemicals
2024-02-16 19:15:50
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Environmentalists sued the Environmental Protection Agency this week in federal court in Washington, D.C., seeking information about health risks from forever chemicals in fluorinated plastic containers. The two groups that sued accuse the EPA of withholding information about... Read More

EPA Adds More ‘Forever Chemicals’ to List of Hazardous Substances
In The News
EPA Adds More ‘Forever Chemicals’ to List of Hazardous Substances
2024-02-02 22:25:19
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed adding nine PFAS, or "forever chemicals," to its list of hazardous materials. The "hazardous" designation under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act means PFAs will get tougher regulatory scrutiny. They were... Read More

Appeals Court Rejects Bid for Stay of ‘Good Neighbor’ Pollution Plan
Environment
Appeals Court Rejects Bid for Stay of ‘Good Neighbor’ Pollution Plan
2023-09-25 19:38:05
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Monday rejected an attempt by the state of Utah to block the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing a plan to protect downwind states from smog that blows from... Read More

EPA Challenged in Congress Over Its Climate Change Proposals
Congress
EPA Challenged in Congress Over Its Climate Change Proposals
2023-06-21 19:04:18
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Some members of Congress predicted Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency is headed into a losing battle over what they described as the agency’s overreach with proposed clean air regulations. A House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee held a hearing... Read More

In a First, EPA Proposes Emissions Limits for Existing Power Plants
Environment
In a First, EPA Proposes Emissions Limits for Existing Power Plants
2023-05-11 15:28:42
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the first-ever regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants. The proposals steer clear of mandating the use of equipment or a specific technology to capture emissions before they... Read More

EPA Lifts High-Ethanol Gasoline Ban for Summer
Regulation
EPA Lifts High-Ethanol Gasoline Ban for Summer
2023-05-01 14:19:04
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday waived its summer ban on sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends, making this the second year in a row that gas stations across the country will be able to sell gasoline blended with... Read More

EPA Poised to Place First Limits on Power Plant Emissions
Environment
EPA Poised to Place First Limits on Power Plant Emissions
2023-04-24 20:42:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly close to imposing first-of-their-kind limits on carbon emissions from existing power plants. According to multiple reports, the Biden administration will impose limits on greenhouse gas emissions to compel power plant operators to... Read More

Lawmakers Mount Bicameral Effort to End Waiver on Ethanol Blends
Regulation
Lawmakers Mount Bicameral Effort to End Waiver on Ethanol Blends
2023-02-10 15:15:50
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers representing both chambers of Congress and both sides of the political aisle are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to do away with fuel volatility waivers for gasoline-ethanol blends sold in Midwestern states. In a letter sent to... Read More

Agencies to Collectively Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Transportation
Agencies to Collectively Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2022-09-19 12:53:13
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Four federal agencies on Friday entered into a memorandum of understanding to work collectively to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. The commitment by the departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental... Read More

Ethanol Maker to Pay $1.7M for Absent Chemical Reporting
Regulation
Ethanol Maker to Pay $1.7M for Absent Chemical Reporting
2022-08-19 14:13:10
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The owner of four Midwest ethanol plants has agreed to pay more than $1.7 million to resolve allegations it failed to report toxic chemical releases in four Midwestern states. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the total penalty,... Read More

Administration Makes Two Big Moves on Biofuel
Renewable Energy
Administration Makes Two Big Moves on Biofuel
2022-06-05 18:44:54
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration made two significant moves aimed at supporting the biofuel industry. The first of these moves came from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which announced on Friday that it will provide $700 million to help lower... Read More

GAO Requests Federal Action on Oil and Gas Methane Emissions 
Environment
GAO Requests Federal Action on Oil and Gas Methane Emissions 
2022-05-24 12:32:44
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office is calling for parity on federal methane emission requirements for oil and gas companies. The GAO issued recommendations on Friday for the Environmental Protection Agency and the Bureau of Land Management to cut down... Read More

EPA Accelerates Efforts to Clean Up PFAS Pollution
Environment
EPA Accelerates Efforts to Clean Up PFAS Pollution
2021-10-20 22:23:27
by Alexa Hornbeck

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency released a new roadmap to accelerate efforts to protect Americans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of toxic chemicals found in food packaging and other common commercial products that can cause severe health... Read More

Corn Growers, Others Seek Rehearing on Fuel Blend Standard
Energy
Corn Growers, Others Seek Rehearing on Fuel Blend Standard
2021-08-20 15:30:32
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON -- The National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association, and Growth Energy asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision to disallow year-round sales of a 15% ethanol fuel blend. In a petition filed with the... Read More

EPA Keeps Ozone Pollution Standard at Level Opposed by Environmentalists
Environment
EPA Keeps Ozone Pollution Standard at Level Opposed by Environmentalists
2020-12-30 14:57:31
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency last week finalized plans to keep ozone air pollution standards at a level that environmentalists say is too high to prevent respiratory and other health problems.  In 2015 the EPA lowered the... Read More

Biden Poised to Select North Carolina’s Michael Regan to lead EPA
Biden Poised to Select North Carolina's Michael Regan to lead EPA
2020-12-17 20:23:09
by Dan McCue

WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Michael Regan, the top environmental regulator in North Carolina, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, according to multiple reports. If confirmed, Regan would be the first Black man to head the agency.... Read More

Trump Loosens Environmental Rules to Fast-Track Infrastructure Permits
Infrastructure
Trump Loosens Environmental Rules to Fast-Track Infrastructure Permits
2020-07-15 21:16:32
by Jacob Pederson

President Donald Trump announced he is loosening the National Environmental Policy Act in a bid to speed up permitting of federal infrastructure projects ranging from highway upgrades to the construction of oil and natural gas pipelines. The president announced the... Read More

EPA Close to Completing Review of Air Quality Standards
Environment
EPA Close to Completing Review of Air Quality Standards
2020-07-15 19:27:14
by Jacob Pederson

The Environmental Protection Agency is on track to complete a review of air quality standards against a backdrop of ozone concentrations dropping nationwide. The EPA, by rule, endeavors to complete regular air quality standard reviews within a five-year time frame,... Read More

D.C. Circuit Revives Obama-Era Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits
Environment
D.C. Circuit Revives Obama-Era Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits
2020-04-08 18:09:19
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency improperly rescinded Obama-era restrictions on a class of greenhouse gases known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), after the court struck down a portion of the rules, a federal appeals court held Tuesday. In a divided ruling,... Read More

Bipartisan Policy Center Unveils Options to Strengthen Transparency at the EPA
In The News
Bipartisan Policy Center Unveils Options to Strengthen Transparency at the EPA
2020-02-25 21:17:39
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON – A new report released by D.C.-based think tank Bipartisan Policy Center hopes to strengthen transparency at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by suggesting options for growing a culture of data and evidence.  On the cusp of the EPA’s... Read More

EPA Moves to Revoke Rules on Methane Leaks From Oil and Gas Fields
Climate
EPA Moves to Revoke Rules on Methane Leaks From Oil and Gas Fields
2019-08-30 18:32:09
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Thursday that it intends to revoke regulations on methane leaks from oil facilities, a decision even some oil industry giants oppose. In announcing the plan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the proposal... Read More

Top CDC Climate Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint
Employment
Top CDC Climate Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint
2019-08-20 12:48:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Dr. George Luber, one of the federal government's top experts on the health impacts of climate change is seeking whistleblower protection due to retaliation he claims he's faced since speaking out against the Trump administration's efforts to end... Read More

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