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EPA Proposes Rules to Limit Formaldehyde Emissions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed two new rules to protect Americans from formaldehyde exposure.  The rules were created to meet the emissions standards set by the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act signed by President Obama on … Continue reading

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Billions Needed for Drinking Water Infrastructure

The fifth Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA) was released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week.  The survey was conducted in 2011 in order to “document the 20-year capital investment needs of the public water systems … Continue reading

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EPA Funding for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Last Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will provide grants to both New York and New Jersey to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the storm that devastated the area on October 29, 2012. $340 million … Continue reading

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Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Wiki

Regulations concerning hazardous waste can often be cumbersome and difficult to understand.  These regulations were created under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and are governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Included in RCRA are regulations regarding pharmaceuticals.  … Continue reading

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EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel and Emission Standards for Cars

On March 29, 2013 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new proposed rule created to reduce air pollution from passenger cars and trucks.  According to the EPA News Release, the proposed standards will “significantly reduce harmful pollution, prevent thousands … Continue reading

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Obama Nominates New Head of the EPA

President Obama announced his pick to replace Lisa Jackson as the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) chief on Monday.  His choice? Gina McCarthy, a Bostonite who currently serves as assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation. McCarthy has … Continue reading

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2011 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Released

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule for mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. Under this rule, 40 CFR Part 98, certain facilities are required to report their greenhouse gas emissions on an annual basis.  More … Continue reading

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Children’s Health and the Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report on January 25, 2013 entitled “America’s Children and the Environment, Third Edition”.  This report has compiled information and data from a range of sources regarding the affects of the current environment on … Continue reading

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Air Pollutants Decline and Total Toxic Chemicals Increase in 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a news release on January 16 that described the results of the 2011 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). The TRI program “collects information on certain toxic chemical releases to the air, water and land, as … Continue reading

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EPA Issues Final Amendments to RICE Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the final amendments have been issued to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE).  These standards were created to reduce air pollution from stationary engines … Continue reading

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