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Environmental Health State Bill Tracking Database Archive

(2 days ago) WebDatabase Environmental Health State Bill Tracking Database Archive 2009 - 2022. The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks environmental health bills that have been introduced in the 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C. Environmental …

https://www.ncsl.org/environment-and-natural-resources/environmental-health-state-bill-tracking-database-archive

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2023 Legislative Session Recap National Caucus of Environmental

(7 days ago) Web2023 Policy Impact: At least 23 states have introduced 117 bills to address plastic pollution in 2023 specifically around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), polystyrene bans, truth in labeling, single-use plastic bans or fees, and bottle bills. A total of six bills have been enacted across five states.

https://www.ncelenviro.org/articles/2023-legislative-session-recap/

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Laws and Executive Orders US EPA - U.S. Environmental …

(2 days ago) WebThe following laws and EOs help to protect human health and the environment. EPA is charged with administering all or a part of each. Lists and links to descriptions of the major laws and executive orders that EPA administers and/or that guide EPA rulemakings, including the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substance Control Act, CERCLA or Superfund

https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders

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National Environmental Health Association

(3 days ago) WebNational Environmental Health Association 303-756-9090 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 105A, Denver, CO 80246-1910 [email protected] www.neha.org 2022 State Drinking Water Enacted Legislation Doug Farquhar, JD State legislatures in the U.S. introduced 2,081 bills related to drinking water during the 2021–2022 legislative sessions (Figure 1).

https://www.neha.org/Images/resources/2022-Drinking-Water-Legislation.pdf

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Introduction to Environmental Public Health Tracking

(3 days ago) WebCDC’s Environmental Public Health Tracking Network is an environmental public health surveillance system. It is a dynamic, online system of integrated health, exposure, and hazard information and data from a variety of national, state, and city sources. CONCEPTUAL MODEL.

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/tracking/tracking-intro.html

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Biden signs infrastructure bill that cleans up pollution.

(5 days ago) WebRebecca also serves on the board of the Society of Environmental Journalists. President Joe Biden signed into law on Monday a bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $350 billion to address

https://www.vox.com/22772701/biden-infrastructure-law-environmental-funding

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Colorado continues to fight climate change with a series of newly

(8 days ago) WebDENVER - Friday, Jun. 9, 2023 - Governor Polis recently signed into law a series of bills passed by the Colorado legislature that build on the state’s commitment to an equitable transition to a low-carbon economy through robust policies and targeted funding.. The Colorado Energy Office (CEO), the Colorado Department of Public Health and …

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/press-release/colorado-continues-to-fight-climate-change-with-a-series-of-newly-signed-laws

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California just passed these climate and environment bills

(6 days ago) WebHere are all the climate and environment bills that California just passed. The state Capitol in Sacramento. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) By Sammy Roth Climate Columnist. Sept. 19, 2023 6 AM

https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2023-09-19/here-are-all-the-climate-and-environment-bills-that-california-just-passed-boiling-point

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Environmental Protection Bills - GovTrack.us

(7 days ago) WebUse this page to browse bills in the U.S. Congress related to the subject Environmental Protection, as determined by the Library of Congress. GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. Launched more than 20 years ago, we’re one of the oldest government transparency and accountability

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/subjects/environmental_protection/6038

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FACT SHEET: EPA & The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

(9 days ago) WebInsufficient water infrastructure threatens America’s security, and it risks people’s health, jobs, peace of mind, and future prosperity. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivers more than $50 billion to EPA to improve our nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. This is a historic investment that includes:

https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/fact-sheet-epa-bipartisan-infrastructure-law

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States will weigh more than 210 bills on toxic “forever - EHN

(2 days ago) WebStates step up on PFAS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has promised to regulate PFAS more strictly at the federal level. Efforts to do so are underway, but many health advocates say the process is moving too slowly. In the meantime, states are taking action to protect residents from harmful exposures.

https://www.ehn.org/pfas-regulations-2656548458.html

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The Precedents and Potential of State Green Amendments

(Just Now) Websection (19) to the state constitution in the Bill of Rights (Article I) that reads: § 19. Environmental Rights. Each person shall have a right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment. Previous state legislative debates, alongside business and environmental advocacy efforts, have already raised some potential advantages and …

https://rockinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/CLPS-green-amendments-report.pdf

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New Washington state bill is the “fastest timeline in the - EHN

(7 days ago) WebThe bill aims to remove “forever chemicals” from many consumer products by 2025. A new Washington state bill, signed into law last Thursday by Gov. Jay Inslee, aims to phase out PFAS in select consumer products by 2025. It’s the “fastest timeline in the nation,” Laurie Valeriano, executive director of advocacy group Toxic-Free Future

https://www.ehn.org/pfas-washington-state-2657113935.html

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Governor Hochul Signs Environmental Protection Legislative Package

(9 days ago) WebLegislation (S.0966-B/A.2140-B) Directs the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to Conduct a Study on the Quality of Life and Health Impacts of JFK and LaGuardia Airports Legislation (S.3321-A/A.7290) Requires Minimum Levels of Biodiesel in Heating Oil Sold to Buildings

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-environmental-protection-legislative-package

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UPDATED: Environmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban …

(Just Now) WebSenate Bill 1701 from Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, creates a structure for the state to assess soil health through a newly created “Illinois Healthy Soils Initiative.” These assessments would happen under the purview of the state Department of Agriculture as well as local soil conservation districts with the goal of identifying

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-05-18/environmental-bills-seek-to-improve-soil-health-ban-state-use-of-polystyrene-foam-containers

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Climate Change Regulatory Actions and Initiatives US EPA

(4 days ago) WebOn September 23, 2021, EPA issued a final rule that will phase down the U.S. production and consumption of HFCs by 85% over the next 15 years, as mandated by the AIM Act. A global phasedown of HFCs is expected to avoid up to 0.5°C of global warming by 2100. Learn more about HFCs, the AIM Act, and EPA regulations under AIM.

https://www.epa.gov/climate-change/climate-change-regulatory-actions-and-initiatives

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Gov. Moore Signs Key Environmental Bills Into Maryland Law

(6 days ago) WebLegislation focused on improving Maryland’s water quality will support Chesapeake Bay health and resilience against climate change Maryland Governor Wes Moore secured a cleaner future for Maryland’s waterways with the passage of several significant environmental bills. The state is at a critical point in its work to reduce …

https://www.cbf.org/news-media/newsroom/2024/maryland/gov-moore-signs-key-environmental-bills-into-maryland-law.html

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What environmental bills to expect in the Statehouse this session

(Just Now) WebWetlands and environmental health A bill to establish a local unit water infrastructure fund has also been introduced by Rep. Randall Frye, R-Lake Forest. The fund would provide grants, loans and

https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/what-environmental-bills-to-expect-in-the-statehouse-this-session

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2024 Legislative Session - Oregon Environmental Council

(8 days ago) Web2024 Legislative Session. OEC’s legislative advocacy in the 2024 short session focused on 11 priority bills, and together we successfully passed five! Our work removed literal tons of toxins – like lead and mercury – from landfills, and helped create a roadmap for offshore wind. We also improved the power grid, amped up energy storage

https://oeconline.org/our-work/policy/

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10 Big Biden Environmental Rules, and What They Mean

(7 days ago) WebAsbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out. By Coral Davenport The Biden

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/climate/biden-environmental-rules-epa.html

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1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that …

(8 days ago) WebThe bill follows up last year's breakup of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control that spun off the environmental functions. The 2024 proposal would have created a new Executive

https://www.mrt.com/news/politics/article/1-lawmaker-stops-south-carolina-health-care-19449711.php

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2023-2024 Bill 5458 Text of Previous Version (May. 07, 2024)

(1 days ago) WebSECTION1. The regulations of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, relating to Standards for Licensing Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, designated as Regulation Document Number 5264, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C. Code, are approved. SECTION2.

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/5458_20240507.htm

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