WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule (EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0107; FRL-7814.2-02-OLEM) entitled "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Coal Combustion Residuals Management Unit Deadline Extension Rule." This document is a direct final rule that modifies existing regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals. The rule aims to provide owners or operators of active  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule (EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0107; FRL-7814.2-01-OLEM) entitled "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Coal Combustion Residuals Management Unit Deadline Extension." This proposed rule seeks to modify compliance deadlines for certain provisions established in a previous rule published on May 8, 2024, which set regulatory requirements for l  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Secures Historic $25 Million Federal Grant to Rebuild Bucks County's Economic Gateway * BUCKS COUNTY, PA - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) has secured a $25 million federal BUILD grant for the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority to support a full-scale revitalization of the Bristol Port Terminal --a transformative infrastructure project set to reshape the regional econom  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, responding to a request for stakeholder feedback regarding the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The company aims to address regulatory requirements that it believes create undue burdens on the energy sector and impede government efficiency. In their correspondence, Fluor Marine Propulsion emphasized the need to modernize certain regulati  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Statement on the Trump Administration Withdrawing the U.S. from UNESCO * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the Trump administration withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiz  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly highlights need for Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization reform during Ways & Means hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, during a joint hearing of the Ways & Means Subcommittees on Health & Oversight, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, renewed calls for Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization reform and highlighted his highly popular legislati  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * More than Two Years Post-Derailment, Bipartisan Roundtable with PA & OH Leaders, Rail Workers Keeps Fight for a Safer Rail System Alive * CARNEGIE, PA - On Saturday July 19, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) joined a rail safety roundtable with Congressman Mike Rulli (R-OH-06), union rail workers, and stakeholders from Beaver County, PA and Eastern Ohio. The discussion focused on pending rai  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on July 22, 2025: * * * Department of Health Offers 7 New Trainings to Help Health Care Providers Fight the Overdose Crisis Free training resources for health care providers give practical guidance and break down stigma. * Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today announced the launch of seven new training opportunities to help health care providers reduce overdose risk a  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Paratek Pharmaceuticals Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urging the agency to reassess its Draft Guidance regarding fluticasone propionate nasal spray products. The guidance outlines the necessary testing for determining bioequivalence for an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) relating to XHANCE, an innovative nasal spray developed by Paratek's subsidiary, OptiNose US, Inc. XHANCE i  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Doubles Solar Power Generation in Just 17 Months 2-Gigawatt Milestone Underscores Pennsylvania's 'All-of-the-Above' Energy Strategy Amid Growing Electricity Demand * LEWISBERRY, PA - Surrounded by solar panels nestled within the Quaker Race Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park, leaders from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Pennsylvania   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, urging important regulatory reforms that directly impact agricultural operations and wildlife management in the state. As Pennsylvania's largest general farm organization, PFB represents around 27,000 members involved in diverse agricultural activities, highlighting the necessity for legislation to address pressing issues faced by farmers. In its letter, PFB asserts   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Introduces Legislation to Level the Playing Field for the Cider Industry * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), introduced the Bubble Tax Modernization Act, which would lower the tax rate for lower-alcohol wine, cider, and mead made with fruit. Despite the popularity of bubbly beverages, the carbonation tax-colloquially called the 'bubble tax'   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- TeleTracking Technologies Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter responded to a Request for Information (RFI) on the Health Technology Ecosystem, offering recommendations to improve patient outcomes, interoperability, and health equity through digital health products and price transparency. TeleTracking, with over 35 years of experience optimizing hospital and health system operat  more