Articles tagged under: Michael Regan
Off-Target Dicamba Movement Under Investigation
Published September 23, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is still analyzing information on dicamba damage from the 2021 growing season. Administrator Michael Regan says the EPA is meeting with stakeholders to get more information. "We're encouraging others with relevant information to continue providing it…EPA to Release Portion of Updated WOTUS Rule in November
Published September 21, 2021
The Waters of the United States Rule is getting revamped. In the last month, the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted six listening sessions on the issue. The agencies are also reviewing more than 32,000 pre-proposal…ND Ag Groups Welcome EPA Administrator’s Visit
Published June 7, 2021
Agriculture groups were glad to have EPA Administrator Michael Regan in North Dakota. During Thursday's roundtable, NDFB President Daryl Lies told Regan he does not not think the WOTUS rule should be reopened. Instead, there could be better communication on…EPA Focused on Improving the Pesticide Approval Process
Published June 7, 2021
An OIG analysis shows EPA mishandled the approval of three dicamba herbicides. EPA will implement actions to ensure pesticide registration decisions are free from political interference. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the agency takes the investigation seriously. "We understand OIG…WOTUS Gets Attention in EPA Roundtable
Published June 4, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan heard from North Dakota agriculture, energy and water industries during his visit to North Dakota. The Waters of the United States rule was a big part of the discussion. "There are aspects of the current rule…Vilsack and Regan Meet With Iowa Farmers
Published May 5, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan hosted a roundtable meeting on an Iowa farm Tuesday. National Biodiesel Board Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik appreciated Regan’s visit to the Midwest to meet with farmers. "If there…Vilsack: EPA Acknowledges Biofuel’s Role in Climate
Published April 29, 2021
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilasck, EPA Administrator Michael Regan talked about the importance of biofuels in a Cabinet meeting on climate last week. "Regan recognized the research is clear biofuels are better in terms of greenhouse gas emissions than…WOTUS Debate Includes a Promise From EPA Administrator
Published April 29, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan promises agriculture will be at the table when the Biden Administration reviews the Waters of the U.S. rule. "I pledge to engage with our agricultural community; I pledge to work with USDA and Secretary Vilsack," said…A Return to WOTUS is Not Expected
Published April 22, 2021
During an appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday, EPA Administrator Michael Regen said there are no plans to go back to the Waters of the United States rule from the Obama Administration. At the same time, Regan said EPA is not…