New EPA Administrator on the Job
The Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin previously served as a congressman from New York. He won confirmation with a 56-42 vote.
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Zeldin Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
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…
#6 EPA Issues Herbicide Strategy
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…
Regan to Exit EPA Early
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…
High Court to Review California’s Emission Standards
The Supreme Court will review California’s ability to establish its own vehicle emissions standards. The petroleum industry objected to EPA’s waiver of the Clean Air Act, allowing California to set stricter emissions standards than the national standard. The case will…
Label Changes on the Way
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…
Chlorpyrifos Tolerances Revoked for Most Crops
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to invalidate the tolerances for chlorpyrifos, except for 11 food and feed crops. Those crops include sugarbeets, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. EPA is taking this action in response to a federal appeals court…
Agribusiness Expo Kicks Off Winter Trade Show Season
The North Dakota Agricultural Association Agribusiness Expo will include a focus on the EPA and its approach to the Endangered Species Act. "That's one where they're looking at a lot of different chemistries and whether there will be limitations on…
New Voices on EPA Advisory Committee
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.…
Trump’s EPA Pick Has a Track Record With the RFS
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…
