This week, Delaware DNREC held its first virtual public hearing on proposed revisions to its federally required State Implementation Plan regarding air emissions. Facilitated by video conferencing provider WebEx, the…
Archives for April 2020
Wyoming to Observe Air Quality Awareness Week
For a fifth consecutive year, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) Air Quality Division will join U.S. EPA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in celebrating Air Quality…
Connecticut Secures NOAA Approval of Estuarine Research Reserve
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environment (CT DEEP) proposal to designate a network of state-owned properties and waterways as…
New Jersey to Invest Nearly $45 Million in Electrification of Transportation Sector
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced plans to invest nearly $45 million to reduce greenhouse gases produced by the transportation sector, thanks to funds from the national…
Minnesota Enforces Safer Sales of Children’s Toys
Minnesota’s Chemicals in Products Interagency Team (CPIT), comprised of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDC), has completed testing and…
Ohio Issues Guidance Document for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has created a Guidance for Premise Plumbing Water Service Restoration to share considerations for water service restoration that minimize risks associated with stagnant water and…
Wyoming to Offer Computer Kiosks for Viewing DEQ Public Notices
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is now offering the use of computer kiosks at the department’s office locations to maintain transparency and allow…
Wisconsin Features Interview with the Daughter of Earth Day Founder
In celebration of 50 years since the launch of Earth Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is featuring an interview with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late Senator…
Oregon Retrospective on Spill Cleanup Illustrates Value of State Environmental Agencies
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently published a retrospective on a high-profile cleanup effort 21 years ago that offers important lessons for today. The wood-chip freighter New Carissa…
West Virginia Develops NPDES Reporting Code to be used during COVID-19 Pandemic
At the direction of Governor Jim Justice and in response to a temporary advisory from the U.S. EPA, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has developed a new reporting…
