Thursday, March 28, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency publishes proposed rule on Jan. 6

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Rule published by Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 6

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a three page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA announces investments in Iowa agricultural conservation

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new suite of initiatives to boost agriculture and land and soil conservation in Iowa, promising consistent additions to the $2.2 billion spent by the USDA within the state since 2009.
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IECA president sends letter of support for HR 712 to Collins

Industrial Energy Consumers of America (IECA) President Paul N. Cicio recently sent a letter to U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) to show his organizations’ support for the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2015, or HR 712.
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Water board posts updated Water Quality Control Plans for three California waters

The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5), recently posted updated Water Quality Control Plans for three California water bodies on its website.
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RGGI schedules meeting to garner feedback for 2016 Program Review

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Inc. has scheduled a stakeholder meeting for Feb. 2 in Wilmington, Delaware, allowing for public comments for the RGGI participating states’ 2016 Program Review.
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MACD holds annual winter meeting

The Maine Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) recently held its annual winter meeting in Bangor, allowing the 16 conservation districts to discuss soil health initiatives and grant programs, among other topics.
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What did Environmental Protection Agency publish on Jan. 7?

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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0regon DEQ accepting comments on water quality permit for Timberline Lodge

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting public comments on the conditions for the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) permit for Timberline Lodge.
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Collins celebrates advancement of 'Sue and Settle' Bill

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) recently celebrated the advancement of his H.R. 712 bill, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, by the House of Representatives.
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EPA releases preliminary pollinator risk assessment for neonicotinoid insecticide

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its preliminary pollinator risk assessment for imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, which it conducted with California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation.
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Washington Department of Ecology proposes state’s first regulation limiting carbon pollution

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) proposed a rule this week that would put the first state limits on carbon pollution, which was developed with industry groups, local governments, environmentalists and the general public.
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Nebraska DEQ awards 54 recycling and cleanup grants

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded 54 grants totaling more than $1.6 million to support projects across the state dedicated to recycling, litter cleanup and education.
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Energy and Power Subcommittee to hold hearing on Ellmers’ EPS Improvement Act of 2016

The House Subcommittee on Energy and Power will hold a hearing on the EPS Improvement Act of 2016, authored by U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-NC), which would remove some lighting technologies from the External Power Supplies (EPS) definition.
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FEMA, Massachusetts to host open house on new flood hazard zones

Following updates to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) flood hazard zones, the agency will join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the City of Boston Environment Department in hosting an open house on Jan. 12.
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Cramer brings fresh criticism for Obama Keystone rejection

U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) reiterated his concerns about President Barack Obama’s rejection of the KeystoneXL pipeline following the announcement that TransCanada Corp. is planning to sue the U.S. for $15 billion in damages.
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Environmental Protection Agency publishes notice on Jan. 8

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

The US Environmental Protection Agency published a two page notice on Jan. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Pennsylvania DEP advances final regulation on oil and gas well sites

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently advanced its final “Environmental Protection Performance Standards at Oil and Gas Well Sites” regulation to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) for review.
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Minnesota DNR confirms Rodmen Smith as new Enforcement Division director

Lt. Col. Rodmen Smith recently replaced Col. Ken Soring as Enforcement Division director with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which will see him oversee 250 employees and a $38-million budget.
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