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WILMINGTON, DE— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved and posted Ashland Inc.’s petition under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act for its agrimer eco-coat polymer seed coating, the …
EPA Approves Ashland Petition for Agrimer Seed Coating Under FIFRA Read More
What This Means for You The Trump Administration announced it has revoked the EPA’s 2009 “Endangerment Finding,” the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. …
Trump Administration Revokes 2009 Climate Finding, Clearing Path for Rollback of Emissions Rules Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is pressing for a sweeping restoration effort for the Ohio River Basin while touting nearly $289,366,974 in federal spending he says is now …
Fetterman Unveils Ohio River Cleanup Push as $289M Flows to Pa. Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Friday announced a $3.5 billion private-sector commitment from Eli Lilly and Company to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Lehigh County, a project …
ICYMI: Eli Lilly’s $3.5B Lehigh Valley Plant Deal Promises 850 Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has temporarily rolled back key federal emissions requirements on coke oven facilities, issuing a two-year exemption that the administration says is necessary to …
Trump Grants Two-Year Reprieve From EPA Rule in Bid to Protect U.S. Steel Supply Read More
NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have reached a first-of-its-kind joint settlement with the Newark Housing Authority to correct …
EPA, HUD Reach Landmark Deal with Newark Housing Authority Over Lead Hazards Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to ease diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) rules that have triggered sudden speed and power losses in trucks and equipment, unveiling guidance that urges …
EPA, SBA Move to Curb DEF-Related Shutdowns, Projecting Major Savings for Family Farms Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia, accusing it of failing to meet federal …
Philadelphia Schools Accused of Endangering Students with Toxic Asbestos Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Friday its decision to postpone the implementation of seven appliance efficiency mandates introduced under the previous administration. The move reflects …
DOE Slashes Red Tape on Appliances: Millions of Families to Save Big and Regain Freedom of Choice Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania and Aqua Ohio are partnering with the Energy Innovation Center Institute (EICI) and Infrastructure Academy to bring significant environmental and workforce advancements to communities in …
Aqua Pennsylvania and Aqua Ohio Join $4.9 Million EPA-Funded Initiative to Improve Communities Read More