News from August 2023
Chairs Rodgers & Johnson Commend EPA’s Decision to Follow the Law on Current Air Quality Standards
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) released a statement today following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to end the agency’s unnecessary reconsideration of existing air quality standards for ozone, which provide ample protections from air pollutants.
Meet Our Team: Josh Gregory Advances Tribal Energy Goals Through Financial Support Assistance
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Josh Gregory joined the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy as an Engineer in September 2021. Duty stationed in Golden, Colorado, Josh serves as a technical expert supporting technical assistance and administering financial assistance awards to American Indian nations, Alaska Native villages, and tribal and intertribal organizations.
Over 270 Workshop Attendees Continue Building Strong Safety Culture
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - EM ’s Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) and contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC) last week hosted the 2023 DOE Safety Culture Improvement Panel (SCIP) Annual Meeting and Safety Culture Workshop, where participants focused on all aspects of safety culture, with a special emphasis on psychological safety.
Registration Climbs for New Early Career Session at National Cleanup Workshop
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. - More than 70 early career professionals have signed up so far for an inaugural National Cleanup Workshop session next month that will focus on learning more about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM ) and how to grow and succeed in the DOE cleanup program.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $30 Million to Build Up Domestic Supply Chain for Critical Minerals
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $30 million to help lower the costs of the onshore production of rare earths and other critical minerals and materials from domestic coal-based resources. The funding...
Diverse Group of Leaders Develop Plans to Grow Los Alamos Workforce
By DOE Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM ) co-hosted a workforce development summit on Friday with the Energy Communities Alliance and Energy Facility Contractors Group that drew a diverse group of leaders from across the region.
LM Receives EPEAT Award in Three Categories
By DOE Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: For the seventh straight year, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management has applied for and won an Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Purchaser Award, which recognizes organizations for excellence in procuring sustainable electronic equipment.
Energy Department publishes 48 notices in week ending Aug. 12
By DOE Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
There were 48 notices published by the Energy Department in week ending Aug. 12, according to the Federal Register.
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce East Palestine Field Hearing on Derailment Cleanup Progress
By DOE Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced an upcoming field hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, titled “Life After the Train Derailment: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability for the People of East Palestine."
DOE-NETL grant application closes on April 5
By DOE Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act - Transmission Siting and Economic Development Program grant opened on Aug. 29.
Chairs Rodgers and Johnson Announce East Palestine Field Hearing on Derailment Cleanup Progress
By DOE Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Bill Johnson (R-OH) today announced an upcoming field hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, titled “Life After the Train Derailment: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability for the People of East Palestine."
Democrats’ Drug Price-Setting Scheme Dismantles Medicare’s Promise, Undermines Seniors’ Health
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Biden administration has announced the first 10 medications under its new Medicare price-setting plan for prescription drugs that was established by the Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act." This new regime to impose price-controls set by Washington bureaucrats is an...
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Projects Developing Technologies to Mitigate Aviation Emissions
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $10 million in funding for five projects working on new technologies and tools to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
Democrats’ Drug Price-Setting Scheme Dismantles Medicare’s Promise, Undermines Seniors’ Health
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Biden administration has announced the first 10 medications under its new Medicare price-setting plan for prescription drugs that was established by the Democrats’ so-called “Inflation Reduction Act." This new regime to impose price-controls set by Washington bureaucrats is an...
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Projects Developing Technologies to Mitigate Aviation Emissions
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $10 million in funding for five projects working on new technologies and tools to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
Energy Department discusses Steel Solar, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization on Aug. 29
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Energy Department discusses Combined Notice of Filings #1 on Aug. 29
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Projects Developing Technologies to Mitigate Aviation Emissions
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $10 million in funding for five projects working on new technologies and tools to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Projects Developing Technologies to Mitigate Aviation Emissions
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced $10 million in funding for five projects working on new technologies and tools to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
Combined Notice of Filings discussed on Aug. 29 by Energy Department
By DOE Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.