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EPA won't complete fracking water study until 2016

Source: 
Akron Beacon Journal

The Environmental Protection Agency said it would not finish its study of hydraulic fracturing's impact on drinking water until 2016, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

States press EPA against yielding to lawsuits on carbon rules

Source: 
The Hill

A group of 21 states urged the Environmental Protection Agency not to allow lawsuit threats to force its hand on regulations for carbon emissions from new power plants, The Hill reports.

EPA draft reports faults Washington state for failed Hanford oversight

Source: 
The Associated Press

A draft Environmental Protection Agency report faults Washington state for failures in oversight at the contaminated Hanford Nuclear Reservation, The Associated Press reports.

Anticipating Obama climate plan, states green groups delay suits

Source: 
Reuters
Ten states and three environmental groups said they would delay lawsuits against the EPA as they await announcement of President Obama's climate strategy, Reuters reports.

EPA information officer to leave agency

Source: 
Federal News Radio
Environmental Protection Agency Chief Information Officer Malcolm Jackson told his staff he would leave the agency in July for a private-sector job, Federal News Radio reports.
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EPA 'smart growth' report encourages density, efficiency

The Environmental Protection Agency's newest report on so-called smart growth urges cities to pursue high density, energy-efficient development to help protect nature and human health.

EPA on Monday issued its first update to its 2001 report that rounds up research on the environmental impacts of development and transportation.

State regulators seek role in EPA settlements

Source: 
Oil & Gas Journal
Air-quality officials from 48 states requested to have a role in Environmental Protection Agency settlements with environmental organizations, Oil & Gas Journal reports.

White House: EPA overstated regulation's benefit

Source: 
The Hill
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs said the EPA overestimated the benefits of its new formaldehyde rule by as much as $230 million, The Hill reports.

EPA eyes controls on water pollutants from plants

Source: 
The Columbus Dispatch
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to cap water pollutants from power plants, The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EPA awards $2M for small business program

Source: 
Biomass Magazine
The EPA awarded more than $2 million to 25 small businesses, including several biomass projects, Biomass Magazine reports.

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