Sentences with phrase «federal agency administrator»

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The controversial bill not only allows officers to question a people about their residency status but also allows police chiefs, sheriffs, constables, and jail administrators to be charged with a Class A misdemeanor if they refuse to comply with a federal detention request from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

WASHINGTON — The two top officials in charge of security and toxic - waste cleanups at the Environmental Protection Agency have abruptly left their jobs, days after EPA administrator Scott Pruitt told lawmakers that his subordinates were to blame for alleged ethical lapses that have prompted more than a dozen federal investigations of the aAgency have abruptly left their jobs, days after EPA administrator Scott Pruitt told lawmakers that his subordinates were to blame for alleged ethical lapses that have prompted more than a dozen federal investigations of the agencyagency.

Last week Scott Pruitt, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, dropped the Obama - era rule, claiming modern mining practices, as well as other state and federal requirements, made the financial responsibility rule superfluous.

«Startups are creating new products and efficiencies that federal agencies need, so we host meetings with local entrepreneurs who have these solutions and want to enter the federal marketplace,» Jason Klumb, the administrator for GSA in the Heartland region, said in a recent phone interview.

When Craig Fugate, former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, took the reins of the agency in 2009, he ushered in a «whole community» appAgency, took the reins of the agency in 2009, he ushered in a «whole community» appagency in 2009, he ushered in a «whole community» approach.

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In a letter sent on Tuesday from state officials to the E.P.A.'s top official, Administrator Gina McCarthy, the state accused the federal agency of bungling the response to PFOA, and demanding that it cover at least $ 75 million in expenses, accrued already and estimated in the future, that can not be clawed back from polluters.

Federal Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck and New York State DEC Commissoner Basil Seggos joined other government officials in a candid two - hour session with Ezra Prentice residents, who have long suspected oil trains and diesel truck traffic could be responsible for their health issues.

Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long said earlier this week it could take up to six months to restore power to the entire island.

The administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it will take up to an estimated $ 50 billion to help rebuild Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria and warned that the U.S. territory is not ready for another disaster.

EPA Region 2 Administrator Judith Enck said the federal agency had a health advisory in place since 2009 recommending that PFOA in water supplies not exceed 400 parts per trillion for short - term exposure, which would be weeks or months.

Gina McCarthy, the administrator for the EPA, fired back at New York's commissioners of health and environmental conservation, who this week accused the federal agency of giving «conflicting guidance» about a toxic chemical that polluted water supplies in eastern Rensselaer County.

In a letter sent from the Cuomo administration to the EPA's top official, Administrator Gina McCarthy, the state accused the federal agency of bungling the response to PFOA, and demanding that it cover at least $ 75 million in expenses, accrued already and estimated in the future, that can not be clawed back from polluters.

The former regional administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has become increasingly concerned with the state of federal environmental protection since stepping down from her presidentially - appointed position during the Trump transition in January.

While Enck has been vocal in speaking out against EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, she remains supportive of federal workers who stayed with the agency throughout the transition.

Among those who have been watching closely as the PFOA water contamination problem plays out in the Village of Hoosick Falls, NY is Judith Enck, a long - time Rensselaer County resident and the former regional administrator for the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it will take up to an estimated $ 50 billion to help rebuild Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria and warned that the U.S. territory is not ready for another disaster.

Acting EPA Region 2 Deputy Administrator Walter Mugdan said the federal agency will review New York's work, but that state and federal requirements are similar.

A letter detailing the agency's decision from Brandye Hendrickson, acting administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, was emailed Thursday to Paul A. Karas, acting commissioner of the state Department of Transportation, and Matthew J. Driscoll, acting executive director of the New York State Thruway Authority.

Long Nomination — Confirmation — Vote Confirmed (95 - 4, 1 Not Voting) The Senate confirmed the nomination of Brock Long to be administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Brock Long, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, informed Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a letter Wednesday that the state's request submitted Aug. 31 was denied.

A wide range of stakeholders, from scientists to university administrators to federal agency personnel, carefully monitor such developments, he added.

Subsequent articles will examine comments from postdoc office administrators, funding - agency representatives, and disciplinary - society officials; they will also discuss the potential for federal science - policy initiatives to enhance the postdoc experience.

Bob Perciasepe, the former deputy administrator of the EPA who stepped down this summer to be president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), thinks the federal agency will re-examine the glide path.

-- The Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a joint scientific review, within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, to evaluate how sources of biomass from Federal lands could contribute to the goals of increasing America's energy independence, protecting the environment, and reducing global warming pollution.

-- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and any other appropriate Federal agency, and taking into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Board, shall promulgate regulations for implementing this seAgency for International Development, and any other appropriate Federal agency, and taking into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Board, shall promulgate regulations for implementing this seagency, and taking into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Board, shall promulgate regulations for implementing this section.

-- Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy (referred to in this section as the «Secretary»), in cooperation with the Administrator and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a strategic plan to achieve the national goals for improvement in energy productivity established under subsection (a).

Alfred S. Regnery, administrator of the office of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention said the center would provide «a valuable federal resource» to parents, citizens, and law - enforcement agencies in helping locate, identify, and return children who have been abducted or who have run away from home.

Former Education Secretary Arne DuncanArne Starkey DuncanObama Education secretary mocks Pruitt over staff raises Parkland survivors talk gun violence with Chicago high schoolers Trump administration is putting profits over students MORE mocked Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott PruittEdward (Scott) Scott PruittTrump signs order to boost efficiency in federal agencies Overnight Energy: EPA moves to roll back chemical plant safety rule NASA chief says humans contribute to climate change Pruitt gets outside lawyer Trump officials propose easing EPA chemical plant safety rule MORE on Friday over reports that the EPA chief directed staff to approve sizable raises for two top aides even after the White House rejected their applications for pay increases.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced today the final agreement for the obligation of $ 1.84 billion dollars in funding for the state of Louisiana's Recovery School District (RSD) and Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate announced today the final agreement for the obligation of $ 1.84 billion dollars in funding for the state of Louisiana's Recovery School District (RSD) and Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) for the repair and replacement of public schools in Orleans Parish, including the City of New Orleans, damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Titles Include: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Regional Superintendent, Education Service Agency Director, Education Department Official, Principal, Assistant Principal, Federal / State Program Director, State School Officer, Federal Official, District Administrator, Safety / Security Director, School Board Member, Governor's Office Staff, Legislative Staff Member, School Business Official / Purchasing, Facilities Management, College / University Official and More.

On Tuesday, Lisa Jackson, federal administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, visited Madison to promote a federal energy efficiency grant.

«These transit agencies are critical to the region's transportation network and economic vitality and we have taken direct action to see that Federal funds are provided to make necessary repairs,» said FTA Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers.

From the 1965 letter written by Najeeb Halaby, administrator of the then - independent Federal Aviation Agency proposing a new Cabinet Agency to a legislative chronology of the bill that created DOT, we think transportation fans will appreciate the story these documents tell.

A qualifying direct deposit includes an electronic deposit from your employer, or from the Social Security Administration, or from a retirement benefits administrator or from any other federal or state government agency.

(c) As to transactions entered into after May 20, 1996, a creditor shall have no liability under this chapter for any act or practice done or omitted in conformity with any (i) regulation of the administrator, or (ii) any rule, regulation, interpretation, or approval of any applicable Alabama or federal agency or any opinion of the Attorney General, notwithstanding that after such act or omission has occurred, the regulation, rule, interpretation, opinion, or approval is amended, rescinded, or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason; provided, however, that any interpretation or opinion issued after May 20, 1996, shall not have any effect on any litigation pending on May 20, 1996, nor shall any interpretation or opinion issued after May 20, 1996, have any effect on litigation if issued subsequent to filing of the litigation.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday that it will take up to an estimated $ 50 billion to help rebuild Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria and warned that the U.S. territory is not ready for...

The administrator of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday it will take up to an estimated $ 50 billion to help rebuild Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria and warned that the U.S. territory is not ready for another disaster.

Curtain Call Rocco Landesman steps down as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts with «rave reviews,» according to a Washington Post story that cites his biggest achievement as collaborations forged with other federal agencies as well as the private sector and his low points as certain ill - advised comments about Peoria and arts administrators — not bad considering the embattled tenures of so many of the NEA's leaders.

Ever since the Environmental Protection Agency administrator, Stephen G. Johnson, denied California's request for a waiver allowing it to put new controls on greenhouse - gas emissions from cars and light trucks, the agency has repeatedly claimed that its new federal standard is more aggressive than California'sAgency administrator, Stephen G. Johnson, denied California's request for a waiver allowing it to put new controls on greenhouse - gas emissions from cars and light trucks, the agency has repeatedly claimed that its new federal standard is more aggressive than California'sagency has repeatedly claimed that its new federal standard is more aggressive than California's plan.

W. Craig Fugate, the agency's administrator, acknowledged in an interview that «as a nation, we have not yet figured out» how to use federal incentives to improve resiliency and discourage excessive risks.

Craig Fugate, the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, outlined the latest steps to improve that agency's performance and prepare the nation for inevitable hard kAgency, outlined the latest steps to improve that agency's performance and prepare the nation for inevitable hard kagency's performance and prepare the nation for inevitable hard knocks.

(Sec. 453) Requires the EPA Administrator or other federal agency heads designated by the President, by September 30 of each year from 2011 - 2049, to distribute allowances for the subsequent calendar year to states and tribes for projects to build resilience to impacts of climate change.

Requires the Secretary and the EPA Administrator to: (1) use the labeling program to evaluate energy performance in DOE and EPA facilities and to encourage and support implementation efforts in other federal agencies; and (2) establish a business and consumer education program to increase awareness about the importance of building energy efficiency and to facilitate widespread use of the labeling program.

«If the Administrator lists forestry or other relevant land management - related offset projects as eligible offset project types under section 733, the Administrator, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall promulgate regulations for the selection and use of species in such offset projects --

«(3) make available to the Administrator, and other relevant Federal agencies, its advice and comments regarding scientific, technical, and methodological issues specific to the issuance of international offset credits under section 743;

-- The Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall conduct a joint scientific review, within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, to evaluate how sources of biomass from Federal lands could contribute to the goals of increasing America's energy independence, protecting the environment, and reducing global warming pollution.

Climate Policy Analyst Last week, the Trump Administration's sustained attack on federal scientists studying climate change science and impacts escalated when US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt issued last - minute gag orders preventing several... Continue reading →

Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, a leading supporter of corn - based ethanol, says he'll call for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's resignation if Pruitt doesn't work to fulfill federal ethanol mandates.