TCS Databases

A Taxpayers for Common Sense Project

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

  • Environmental Protection Agency Secure Geologic Storage Permitting

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: Authorizes $5 million annually from fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for the Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency) to enhance the permitting process for Class VI wells, which are used for the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide. The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for the oversight and regulation of…

  • Underground Injection Control Grants

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: Establishes a grant program for the Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency) to award grants to states for the enhancement of underground injection control (UIC) programs, specifically for permitting Class VI wells for the injection of carbon dioxide. This section aims to support the development of carbon capture and…

  • Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: To provide grants to state, local, and Tribal governments, nonprofits, and public-private partnerships for projects that inform the public about residential or community recycling or composting programs, provide information about the materials that are accepted as part of residential or community recycling or composting programs, or increase collection rates…

  • Clean School Bus Program

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: Fifty percent of the funds are authorized for zero-emission school buses, and fifty percent of the funds are authorized for alternative fuels and zero-emission school buses. Funds may be prioritized for rural or low-income communities and entities that have matching funds available. Bill Section: 71101 New or Existing: Existing…

  • Wastewater efficiency grant pilot program

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: Grants to owners or operators of publicly owned treatment works to carry out projects that create or improve waste-to-energy systems. Bill Section: 50202 New or Existing: New Potential Cost:      $100,000,000 Timeline: FY22-26 TCS Notes: Can designate up to 15 grant recipients. Eligible activities include sludge collection, anaerobic digesters,…

  • Recycling Practices

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: Mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency) to enhance recycling practices, with a focus on battery recycling. The Environmental Protection Agency is tasked with developing best practices for collecting batteries in ways that are technically and environmentally sound, safe for waste management workers, and optimize the value of…

  • Voluntary Labeling Guidelines

    —

    by

    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency) to establish a program to promote battery recycling through the development of voluntary labeling guidelines for batteries. The Environmental Protection Agency will host a series of working sessions throughout 2024 to inform the development of these guidelines. The aim is to…

  • Low Emissions Electricity Program: Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through existing authorities

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: To ensure that reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are achieved through use of the existing authorities of the Clean Air Act. Bill Section: 60107(a)(6) US Code: 42 USC 7435(a)(6) New or Existing: Existing Potential Cost:      $18,000,000 Timeline:      FY22-31    

  • Low-Embodied Carbon Labeling for Construction Materials

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: To develop and implement a program to identify and label construction materials and products that have substantially lower levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions. Bill Section: 60116 US Code: 42 USC 4321 New or Existing: New Potential Cost:      $100,000,000 Timeline:      FY22-26    

  • Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants

    —

    by

    admin
    in

    Agency: Environmental Protection Agency   Description: To provide grants and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations for air and other pollution-related efforts, investments in low- and zero-emission technologies (among others), mitigating climate and health risks, climate resilience and adaptation, reducing indoor toxics and air pollution, or facilitating engagement of disadvantaged communities. Bill Section: 60201 US Code:…