Tag: epa
How Sequestration will Affect EPA?
The EPA is bracing for a 8.2% cut in the agency’s spending for 2013. It is estimated that the overall budget for EPA is expected be cut by $719 Million below FY 2012. Possible cuts include furloughs, limited spending on travel and training, cuts to contractor budgets, and possible cuts to state grants. Furloughs will […]
How Far We've Come
An opinion piece in the Washington Times by Kathleen Hartnett White in February 2013 highlights a message we have heard in Kentucky from John Lyons, Director of Kentucky’s Division for Air Quality. The message is a reminder that we have taken massive steps forward in cleaning up our air (and our soils and water) over […]
A Chance to Comment on EPA's Draft Climate Change Adaption Plan
EPA and other Federal Agencies and Departments have developed draft Agency Climate Change Adaptation . EPA has announced the availability of a public review draft of its Agency Plan. EPA asserts that this Plan will help guide the Agency to prepare for future changes in climate and to incorporate considerations of climate change into its mission-driven […]
Floyds Fork TMDL Meeting Announced
Last week, U.S. EPA, Region 4 and Kentucky Division of Water announced the date and time of the next Floyds Fork public stakeholder meeting. The meeting will be held at Middletown Elementary School in Louisville on July 24th at 7:00 p.m. There are quite a few items on the agenda, including an update on the […]
Changes to Section 316(b) Need Close Scrutiny
For almost a year, EPA has been working on revisions to Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act. This section is designed to protect in-stream life from dangers associated with cooling water intake. The final rule must be issued by July of 2012. The proposed rule currently on the table has been criticized by environmental […]