This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances (NPGs).
Air
California Pilots Program for Zero-Emission Small Trucking Fleets
The California Air Resources Board is launching the Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot program to provide $25M to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies. The pilot will focus on…
New Jersey Proposes EJ Permit Requirements for Overburdened Communities
As directed under state EJ law, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued draft Environmental Justice (EJ) regulations that set permitting requirements for pollution-generating facilities located, or…
Vermont Governor Signs Law Establishing Environmental Justice Policy
On May 31, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed legislation to establish an environmental justice (EJ) policy for the state. The new law requires state agencies to take action to identify,…
New York Proposes More Stringent Solid Waste Management
This week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced proposed regulations governing the management of solid waste to better protect public health and the environment.…
Oregon DEQ Highlights Differences between DEQ & Low-Cost Air Sensors
In a new blog post, Air Quality Awareness Week: How Do I Make My Air Quality Data Count?, Dan Johnson, an air monitoring specialist with Oregon Department of Environmental Quality…
Texas Video Features Everyday People Making a Difference
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality produces videos to spread the word about conserving water, keeping the air and water clean, and reducing waste. Usually, the agency has a celebrity…
States Mark Air Quality Awareness Week with Panels, Videos, & More
This week, ECOS member agencies spotlighted a variety of air quality activities as part of Air Quality Awareness Week 2022. Celebrating with the theme “Healthy Air – Important for Everyone,”…
New Maryland Conservation Finance Law Advances Green and Blue Infrastructure
On April 21, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed into law the Conservation Finance Act (H.B. 653/S.B. 348), which defines green infrastructure (the use of land-based natural areas to improve the…
Arizona Partners with Public Universities to Find Innovative Solutions to Complex Problems Impacting State Individuals
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced a new partnership with the state’s public universities to accelerate and develop solutions to persistent air and water quality challenges in…
