Monday, April 15, 2024
Energy Department study: Wind farms produce less energy when subsidies run out

A new Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory study finds that taxpayer-funded wind turbines have failed to meet consumer demand because they fall into disrepair after the expiration of government subsidies.
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MARYLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Waterways in Talbot County reclassified for shellfish harvesting

The Maryland Department of the Environment has reclassified waterways in Talbot County for shellfish harvesting.
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OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: DEQ Recommends Flushing Water Lines Prior to Re-Opening Businesses

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality recommends Oklahoma’s businesses closed for prolonged periods of time to flush water lines.
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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Quarry Public Hearing Postponed

The public hearing in regards to a proposed granite quarry in Lee County has been postponed.
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PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: DEP Issues $1.95 Million Penalty to Sunoco Over Violations at Raystown Lake

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that it has issued a $1.95 million civil penalty to Sunoco Pipeline for violations resulting from construction activities on the Mariner East 2 pipeline project at Raystown Lake in Penn Township, Huntingdon County.
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HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES: Shorter Hunting Season for Mourning Dove

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announces a shorter hunting season for the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) to meet current state regulations and to comply with federal mandates, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
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SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS: ICYMI: Barrasso Op-Ed: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is Hurting Environment, Helping Putin

Failed Democratic presidential candidate and Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is abusing the Clean Water Act and taking energy projects hostage.
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: EASY Air training webinar rescheduled for Dec. 19

The “how-to” webinar on using DNR’s Environmental Application System (EASY Air) had to be rescheduled for next week after technical problems with the webinar interface—not the EASY Air application.
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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION: Proposed Rule Would Level Playing Field for Organic Dairy Farmers

A policy that allows a one-time transition of dairy cows from conventional to organic production has been inconsistently enforced, putting farmers who play by the rules at a competitive disadvantage and undermining the integrity of the organic label.
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: MDEQ Lifts One Beach Water Contact Advisory in Gulfport

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Wednesday for Station 10B (East Courthouse Road Beach) in Gulfport.
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Gov. Bryant Announces Restoration Projects

Gov. Phil Bryant announced a list of 15 restoration projects for 2019 during the annual Mississippi Restoration Summit in Biloxi on Tuesday.
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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: National Take a Hike Day at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park Nov. 17

Join the staff at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park from 9 to 11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, for a hike through the forest on the Woodbine Trail in celebration of National Take a Hike Day
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: MDOT Meets with Charles County Officials as Part of Annual Statewide Tour to Discuss Transportation Priorities

Acting Deputy Transportation Secretary Sean Powell met with Charles County officials today to discuss the Draft FY 2020-2025 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) draft six-year capital budget.
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Air Quality Alerts for PM-10 in the Yuma area

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for course particulate matter (PM-10) effective October 24, 2019 in the Yuma area.
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MURRAY ENERGY CORPORATION: Murray Energy Corporation Extends Forbearance Agreements with its Lenders and Elects not to make interest payments to noteholders

Murray Energy Corporation Extends Forbearance Agreements with its Lenders and Elects Not to Make Interest Payments to Noteholders As previously disclosed, on October 2, 2019 Murray Energy Corporation (“Murray Energy” or “the Company”) entered into forbearance agreements with lenders holding in excess of 50% of outstanding loans under its Superpriority Credit and Guaranty Agreement and with lenders holding in excess of 50% of outstanding loans under its ABL and FILO credit facilities.
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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: Waterfowl Hunters and Others Asked to Take Caution as Water Levels Rise

Following recent storms, water levels have degraded the safety conditions on many public hunting grounds and waterways around the state.
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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: U.P. Energy Task Force meets Oct. 1 in Sault Ste. Marie to discuss energy assistance

The U.P. Energy Task Force’s next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 1 in Sault Ste. Marie and will include presentations and information on customer assistance programs for households that have trouble with their energy costs.
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MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Maine DEP seeks second round of proposals for municipal stream crossing grants

The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting proposals for public infrastructure improvement projects on municipal roads involving culvert upgrades of stream crossings to improve public safety, minimize impacts to water quality and improve habitat for fish and wildlife.
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