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Zeldin Testifies at Confirmation Hearing

Published January 18, 2025

Topics addressed in the confirmation hearing for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator-designate Lee Zeldin included Waters of the United States, renewable fuel volume obligations, and the agency’s relationship with USDA. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer asked Zeldin about the WOTUS definition. "I…
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#6 EPA Issues Herbicide Strategy

Published December 29, 2024

In August, the Environmental Protection Agency released its final Herbicide Strategy. In a statement, the EPA described it as “an unprecedented step in protecting over 900 federally endangered and threatened species from the potential impacts of herbicides.” For decades, the…
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Regan to Exit EPA Early

Published December 24, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan plans to step down at the end of the year. Regan is leaving nearly a month early rather than staying through the end of Biden Administration. In a message to staff, Regan highlighted the…
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Label Changes on the Way

Published December 4, 2024

For farmers and custom applicators, changes are coming for the herbicide label. EPA Region 8 Agriculture Advisor Taylor Dunivin addressed the North Dakota Agricultural Association and reviewed the agency’s new herbicide strategy. "The herbicide strategy is final so we can expect…
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New Voices on EPA Advisory Committee

Published November 18, 2024

The EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the appointment of 18 new members for the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. "The FRRCC provides independent policy recommendations to the EPA administrator," said Acting Director Venus Welch-White.…
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Trump’s EPA Pick Has a Track Record With the RFS

Published November 15, 2024

Former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. "We know that the EPA head is the most important roles when it comes to the RFS and small refinery waivers," said Jacqui…
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EPA Post Goes to Former NY Congressman

Published November 13, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump appointed former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin served four terms in Congress before an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2022. Trump said Zeldin would maintain high environmental standards while taking…
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