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Rep. Waxman Questions Energy Department’s Inconsistent Statements about the Santa Susana Field Lab Cleanup
Jun 22, 2007
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Chairman Waxman Reiterates Request for DOT Documents Related to Lobbying
Jun 13, 2007
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Rep. Waxman responded to Secretary Peters and reiterates his request for documents and an interview relating to the Department lobbying Members of Congress to oppose efforts by California and other states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.
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Rep. Waxman Sends Letter Strongly Opposing Proposed EPA Legislation
Jun 7, 2007
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Representative Waxman and members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter to Chairmen Boucher and Dingell, to strongly oppose draft legislation that would override the landmark Supreme Court case which recently found that EPA has the authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases from motor vehicles. The members called for a progressive energy policy that addresses the nation’s energy security and tackles the crisis of global warming.
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Chairman Waxman Asks EPA to Clarify the Administration's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy
Jun 4, 2007
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In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, Chairman Waxman asks the EPA to clarify the Administration’s position on whether greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced.
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Fifteen Chairmen Urge the President to Stop Efforts to Weaken the G-8 Declaration Regarding Global Climate Change
May 18, 2007
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Fifteen House Committee Chairmen sent a letter to the President urging him not to weaken a proposed G-8 declaration regarding global climate change.
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Chairman Waxman Expands Investigation into EPA Reversal
Mar 30, 2007
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Upon review of internal EPA documents, Chairman Waxman expands the Committee’s investigation into possible political interference with an EPA permitting decision of a liquefied natural gas facility on the California coast. EPA documents indicate that the reversal of EPA’s position is likely to result in degraded air quality in California, inconsistent application of air quality regulations, and potential enforcement difficulties of clean air plans. Chairman Waxman writes to EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson to request documents and make select EPA employees available for interviews. Chairman Waxman also writes to the project applicant BHP Billiton to request information on their communications with the White House and EPA headquarters about the project.
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Chairman Waxman Raises Concerns About EPA’s Handling of LNG Project on California Coast
Mar 5, 2007
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In a letter to the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chairman Waxman disclosed that documents the Committee has received raise new questions about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is handling the air permit application for the BHP Billiton liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating storage and re-gasification project off the coast of Ventura County, California.
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Chairmen Waxman and Boxer Request Information on Contractor Conflicts of Interest
Feb 28, 2007
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In a letter to the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Chairmen Waxman and Boxer requested a briefing regarding allegations that the private contractor managing a government center on chemicals and reproductive risk has conflicts of interest.
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Rep. Waxman Advocates for Stricter Emissions Standards
Feb 22, 2007
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Reps. Waxman, Solis, Eshoo, and Capps called on the U.S. EPA to establish strong pollution control standards for locomotives and marine vessels to help Southern California attain healthful air quality.
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Chairman Waxman Requests National Academy of Sciences Report
Feb 20, 2007
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As Congress considers policies to address two of the most pressing issues facing the nation -- human-caused global warming and U.S. dependence on oil – Chairman Waxman requested that the National Academy of Sciences convene an expert panel to examine the key environmental and economic issues related to biofuels and liquid fuels derived from coal.
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Representative Henry A. Waxman 30th District of California
