The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently awarded its first grants from the state’s $28.4 million Volkswagen diesel emissions settlement. The department awarded $9.4 million to purchase 19 electric transit…
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Utah’s Matheson Takes to Twitter to Spread Positive Holiday Message
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is sharing its spin on the classic tale ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, with DEQ Executive Director Alan Matheson Director delivering a holiday…
Nine States & DC Design Regional Approach on Transportation Sector GHGs
On December 18, nine states and the District of Columbia announced their intent to design a regional market-based proposal to shrink greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. The proposal,…
Ohio Seeks Early Stakeholder Input on Potential Oil and Gas Rules
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) this month is requesting early stakeholder input on potential rules on air pollution emissions from existing non-conventional oil and gas facilities that are…
Illinois Funds Public Transportation for the Most Vulnerable Residents
This week, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director Alec Messina announced awards for the first round of funding under the Driving a Cleaner Illinois Program. The program was designed…
Colorado Adopts California LEV Standards
On November 16, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission of the Department of Public Health and Environment approved new low emission vehicle (LEV) standards for new light-duty and medium-duty motor…
New Jersey Enhances Disaster Response through Cross-Agency Resilience Plan
Over the past several years, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has worked with towns through its local and regional planning initiatives to understand the potential impacts of…
Wyoming Plans Pre-Winter Ozone Season Open House
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Health will host a pre-Winter Ozone Season Update later this month. The purpose of the meeting is to allow stakeholders…
Energy Company Remedies Air Violations at Natural Gas Facilities in Six States
On November 1, three states and two federal agencies announced a settlement agreement with midstream energy company MPLX LP (MPLX) to strengthen air pollution controls at natural gas processing plants…
Nevada Awards VW Settlement Funds for Air Quality Improvement Projects
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) have identified 12 projects to fund in the first annual cycle of its Diesel Emission Mitigation Fund…
