Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Harvard to receive $651,708 to study impact of manufactured chemicals

Grant is part of nearly $4 million issued through EPA's Science to Achieve Results program.
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EPA requiring 3 California companies to submit wastewater plans

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Tuesday that three companies operating manufacturing facilities in Visalia, California, will have to submit plans about increasing their efforts to keep polluted wastewater out of Mill Creek and stay in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
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Vitter praises ruling that overturns listing of bird as threatened species

U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-LA), ranking member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, issued a statement on Wednesday applauding a federal court ruling that overturned the listing of the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Michigan forging own path to comply with EPA's Clean Power Plan

In the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) release of its Clean Power Plan last month, Michigan state leaders said on Tuesday that the state will be developing its own State Carbon Implementation Plan (SCIP), rather than rely on the federal plan.
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Notice published on Sept. 3 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Missouri closes parts of Schell-Osage Conservation Area for restoration project

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) said on Tuesday that parts of the Schell-Osage Conservation Area that fall within Vernon and St. Clair Counties will be closed until April 1, 2016, for removal of invasive trees from prairies and old fields, as part of a grassland-restoration project.
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Michigan governor creates Pipeline Safety Advisory Board

With an executive order, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder created the Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board on Thursday, a 15-member group drawn from environmental and industry leaders that aims to ensure safety, upkeep and transparency.
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Invasive algae, mud-snail varieties found in Michigan rivers

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the presence of didymo, a freshwater alga, and New Zealand mud snails -- two new invasive species -- in Michigan rivers this week.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Sept. 4

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 4

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Sept. 4?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a five page rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Arizona declares Lake Powell safe for recreational activities

Declaration comes after contaminated water from Gold King Mine spill works its way downstream.
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Congressmen request Gold King Mine spill data

Lawmakers demand Secretary of the Interior share details about events leading up to the accident.
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California EPA lists Roundup as cancer-causing chemical

Center for Biological Diversity applauds "important step toward protecting people and wildlife... ."
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Cramer: Deal reached on management of farm-bill biologists

U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) said late last week at a press conference in Bismark, North Dakota, that agriculture and conservation groups have reached an agreement over the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) employment of farm-bill biologists via public-private partnerships.
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California bill targeting water-main leaks sent to governor's desk

The California State Senate sent SB 555, which aims to prevent water loss at utilities by better managing leakage, to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk late last week. If Brown signs the bill into law, it would tackle water waste at urban suppliers by requiring them to report their losses each year.
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Proposed rule published on Sept. 8 by Environmental Protection Agency

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Sept. 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a one page notice on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 8

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Sept. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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