Following the $11.3 billion investment in abandoned mine cleanup in the infrastructure law, the administration released spending recommendations and a related acid mine drainage cleanup bill passed the House.
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Statement on Justice40 Announcement
Today, the Biden Administration announced the first list of federal programs that are part of its Justice40 initiative, representing more than 200 programs and billions of dollars in federal spending.
TAGS: abandoned mine lands abandoned mine lands economic revitalization program Biden administration Justice40 rural energy for america program rural utility services Superfund program U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Our communities can’t wait: Advocates urge Biden administration to fill vacant OSMRE director role ASAP
Today, community leaders from coal-impacted communities launched a joint effort to urge the Biden Administration to nominate and confirm a director for Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
TAGS: abandoned mine lands abandoned mine lands economic revitalization program Biden administration U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Getting federal dollars to the communities that need them most
An early version of a new mapping tool from the Biden administration highlights communities facing climate and environmental justice challenges. This tool will help determine how federal dollars are spent, so we need you to help make sure that the map is correct!
TAGS: Biden administration clean energy Climate change climate justice Environmental Justice Justice40 White House Center on Environmental Quality workforce development
Biden Administration Proposes Restoration of Mercury Pollution Rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed reinstating a legal finding that supports restrictions on the amount of mercury that may be discharged by power plants.
TAGS: Air Pollution Biden administration Coal coal-fired power plant Mercury and Air Toxics Standards mercury emissions public health Trump administration
Federal review of mining rule may speed up complaint process
An upcoming federal review of a mining rule could help speed up the process for coalfield residents who file federal complaints about state mining agencies.
TAGS: Biden administration mine violations Office of Suface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Trump administration
White House releases historic guidance for environmental justice investments
CONTACT: Chelsea Barnes, chelsea@appvoices.org, 276-207-9636 Yesterday, the Biden administration released a first-of-its-kind guidance document to ensure the benefits of federal investment reach environmental justice communities. The new “Interim Implementation Guidance for the Justice40 Initiative” provides recommendations to federal agencies regarding…
TAGS: Biden administration Environmental Justice Justice40 White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
White House group focuses on supporting coal communities
A group of top White House cabinet members and policy advisors is tasked with helping coal communities revitalize their economies. Learn more about the process and how to get involved.
TAGS: appalachia Biden administration coal communities Interagency Working Group just transition public participation town hall White House Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization
Coal communities and mine cleanup at the center of federal and grassroots efforts
With bills on the Hill, proposals from the White House, new reports issued and forthcoming from grassroots advocates, and new projects underway, there is a lot happening when it comes to coal communities and mine cleanup!
TAGS: 117th Congress abandoned mine lands Biden administration Coal economic development just transition mine reclamation RECLAIM Act Rep. Matt Cartwright Sen. Joe Manchin
White House releases report on transitioning coal communities
The White House today released a report identifying dozens of coal-impacted communities in the U.S. needing immediate investment, and setting up a process for community town halls.
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