Posts Tagged ‘EPA’
Senator Carper Applauds Final EPA Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Chemicals
Part of Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail to Close Wed. Night for Spraying
A portion of the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail is scheduled to be closed Wednesday night into early Thursday.According to DelDOT, herbicide for vegetation control will be applied, if the weather cooperates. The…
Read More$500-million Available in 1st Round Funding through EPA For Clean School Buses
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today applauded the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of $500 million being available through the U.S. Environmental Protection…
Read MoreEPA Looks To Add Georgetown Groundwater Site To Superfund Priorities List
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A 60-day public comment period is underway on the U.S. EPA’s proposal to add the Georgetown North Groundwater site to the Superfund National Priorities List, setting into motion a plan…
Read MoreUS Energy Secretary Visits Del. To Highlight Energy Efficiency, Infrastructure
During a visit to Delaware Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm – recently under fire for laughing off a question about high prices during an interview – took part…
Read MoreDiesel Fuel Spills At Indian River Power Plant
Blades Groundwater Site Added to Superfund Priority List
A groundwater site in Blades has been added to the U.S. E.P.A. Superfund National Priorities List. The federal commitment clears the way for remedial action funded under the Superfund program.…
Read MoreEPA urges Americans to only flush toilet paper amid coronavirus pandemic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash.…
Read MoreBlades Goundwater Site Proposed for Superfund List
DNREC on Friday announced that the EPA has proposed the Blades Groundwater site to the Superfund National Priorities List. The list is sites that have seen releases of hazardous substances,…
Read MoreNew EPA Rules Announced Today – Some MD & DE Officials Not Happy
The Trump administration announced new plans today to roll back and replace Obama-era regulations on emissions from coal-fired power plants – a move praised by the coal industry as a…
Read MoreCarper & Coons Win Delay in EPA Air Emissions Reporting for Farmers
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A big win for Delaware farmers and farmers across the country  thanks to US Senators Carper and Coons. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals approved a motion to delay the…
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