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March 30, 2023

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Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal

July 29, 2021 Hope Yen, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major step, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years. He’s then aiming for even tougher anti-pollution rules after that to forcefully […]

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Court strikes Trump EPA rule for full-year 15% ethanol sales

July 9, 2021 David Pitt, Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — A federal appeals court on Friday threw out a Trump-era Environmental Protection Agency rule change that allowed for the sale of a 15% ethanol gasoline blend in the summer months. The […]

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U.S. Rep. Rouzer warns EPA on water rule

June 16, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. David Rouzer (R-07) released a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army’s announcement of their intent to revise the definition of “Waters of the United […]

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EPA revokes Trump-era policy that loosened clean-air rules

May 17, 2021 Matthew Daly, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency is revoking a Trump-era rule that overhauled how the agency evaluates air pollutants, a move the Biden administration says will make it easier to enact limits on dangerous […]

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Michael Regan sworn in as 16th EPA administrator

March 17, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris held a ceremonial swearing in for Michael Regan, the 16th Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator, on Wednesday, Mar. 17. Regan was officially sworn in on Thursday, Mar. 11. […]

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Senate approves Regan for EPA administrator

March 10, 2021 Matt Mercer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a 66-34 vote. Regan, who has served as NC DEQ’s […]

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McConnell says he will vote against Regan’s EPA nomination

March 10, 2021 Matt Mercer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said in a floor speech on Wednesday he was opposing N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan’s nomination to become the administrator of the Environmental Protection […]

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Senate committee advances N.C. DEQ secretary’s nomination to full vote

February 9, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Senate committee gave its approval to N.C. Department of Environmental Quality secretary Michael Regan to become President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator on Tuesday. A floor vote to […]

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Regan nominated to lead EPA under Biden

December 22, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH — Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden has picked Michael S. Regan, currently the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality secretary, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Biden announced the pick as part of his “climate team,” […]

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Biden picks NC DEQ secretary Michael Regan for EPA administrator

December 17, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden has picked Michael S. Regan, currently the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality secretary, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, according to news reports. Regan, who has led the state’s […]

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