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Vol. 40, Nos. 1-44, pp. 1-2592 Jan. 2 - Nov. 6, 2009 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
MACT
– Carbon dioxide trading agreement
– Energy efficiency, governor signs bill, 1465 – Hydrokinetic energy, state signs coordination agreement with FERC on offshore project development and deployment, 2003 – Light bulbs containing mercury, lawmakers approve recycling bill, 1324; governor signs bill, 1525 – Soil contamination, movement and dumping into pile constitutes creation of waste facility (Me.), 2078 – Superfund, river pollution claims against railroads survive narrower arranger liability rule (D. Me.), 1715
– Program Assessment Rating Tool, administration plans to replace, 1191
– Regulatory Policy Office, Obama plans to nominate Sunstein as head, 124; nomination, 949; Senate panel schedules confirmation hearing, 1083; Sunstein downplays controversial writings at confirmation hearing, 1131; Senate panel approves nomination, 1260; Chambliss (R-Ga) lifts hold on nomination, 1788; Cornyn (R-Tex) places hold on nomination due to nominee's comments on legal rights for animals, 1855; Reid (D-Nev) files cloture motion, 1966; Senate approves nomination, 2206
– School monitoring, first data finds low short-term exposures at 2 Tenn. sites, 1486; EPA confirms low levels of manganese in air samples outside 2 Tenn. schools, 2174
– Hazardous waste, Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–17
See also specific industries
– Electronic waste
See generally ELECTRONIC WASTE
– – GE, PCB contamination of Hudson River
See PCBs (1336-36-3)
See BROWNFIELDS
– Chesapeake Bay issues
See CHESAPEAKE BAY
– Coal ash, Assembly approves bill establishing fees, regulations, 889; governor signs bill, 1142; governor signs bill expediting rulemaking on transport, beneficial uses, 1201 – Discharge permits
– – Poultry operations, state adopts regulations, general permit to control runoff, 82; permit on hold until officials review petitions, 255; environmental groups challenge permit, state moves forward with implementation (Md. Cir. Ct.), 2423
– – Quarry/concrete production facility release of aggregate into stream, state files suit (Md. Cir. Ct.), 1141 – – Stormwater runoff from construction sites
– – – Developers must use environmental site design methods where possible under new regulations, 1465
– – – Waterkeepers challenge general permit, 82; state, waterkeepers settle challenge, 1265 – Enforcement, governor signs bill extending limitations period to local governments, 1142 – Environmental registry, In Brief, 2313 – Green buildings tax credits, In Brief, 138 – Groundwater contamination, electricity supplier settlement approved (Md. Cir. Ct.), 84 – Incinerators, advocacy group sues Md. to force issuance of new permit for Baltimore plant (Md. Cir. Ct.), 256 – Mercury
– – Cement plant agrees to early compliance with EPA proposed emission limits, 1974
– – Chlor-alkali plant emissions, state reaches agreement with W.Va. plant owner, 1973 – – Motor vehicle switches, governor signs bill requiring removal from old vehicles, 1201 – Permits
– – Applications, governor signs website notice bill, 1142
– – Challenges, governor signs bill, 1201 – Recycling, governor signs bills, 1142 – Renewable energy, governor signs bills promoting development, 1201 – Septic tanks
– – Individual sewer system serving single property, governor signs bill prohibiting installation, 1201
– – Upgrade requirements for landowners in critical areas, Assembly approves bill, 889; governor signs bill, 1142 – Superfund
– – Expert testimony on third-party tests speculative, insufficient to show hazardous release (4th Cir.), 110
– – Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water, EPA adds to NPL, 823 – – Fort Meade, state files suit to force Army compliance with cleanup order (D. Md.), 18; Cardin (D-Md) says cleanup agreement should be signed this summer, 870; EPA, agencies reach agreement on cleanup process, 1503; state withdraws suit citing binding agreement, 2533 – – M/V Sanctuary, U.S. not liable as arranger, sale of PCB-laden naval hospital ship motivated by charity (D. Md.), 1118 – Water quality
– – Nutrients, state must release farm management plan summaries (Md. Cir. Ct.), 508
– – Penalties, Assembly approves increase, 889; governor signs bill, 1142
– Environmental review procedures, agencies amend rules to codify new process, 712
– Funding through emissions allowance auctions – Green economy will create millions of jobs, business leaders predict, 292 – High-speed rail
– – Cal. project, environmental review inadequate (Cal. Super. Ct.), 2148
– – Network, administration announces two-phase building strategy, 916
– Climate change
– – Emergency rules to increase use of alternative, renewable energy to reduce power plant emissions, 83
– – Reporting of GHG emissions, final rules establish baseline, 1666 – Gas furnaces, state seeks federal waiver to enforce energy efficiency standards, 2373 – Grocery bags, state agency, stores move to reduce number of disposable bags distributed, 647 – Hazardous waste
– – Cleanup program, state launches paperless filing system, 353
– – Management company settles permit violations with fine (Mass. Super. Ct.), 1022 – Mystic River oil spill, ExxonMobil subsidiary agrees to pay $6.2M (D. Mass.), 23; court orders payment of fines, sentences company to probation, 1074 – Oceans, officials propose management plan, 1666 – Offshore oil and gas extraction, Markey (D-Mass) reintroduces bill to protect Georges Bank from exploration, 291 – Oil storage facilities, 3 New England firms to pay penalties for failure to prepare, maintain spill plans, 2068 – Stormwater, EPA proposes fines against communities for permit violations, 2015 – Superfund, agencies agree to pay $2.85M to resolve liabilities at N.H. site (D. N.H.), 871
– Aluminum processor settles violations at Ky. plant with record penalty (W.D. Ky.), 1815
– Boilers
– – Nonhazardous solid waste, EPA developing definition to assist regulating emissions, 61
– – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–5; SplRpt (1/16/09) S–30 – Coal-fired power plants, permit for Dominion Power proposed plant in southwestern Va. invalid (Va. Cir. Ct.), 1977 – Mercury emissions from power plants, EPA intends to issue rules, 318; EPA agrees to issue standards by March 2011 (D.D.C.), 2494 – NESHAP review, environmental group files suit to force EPA action (N.D. Cal.), 160 – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–5 – Refineries, final rule sets requirements for heat exchangers, storage tanks, 157; Obama orders hold on pending regulations, 180; EPA will publish heat exchanger rule, withdraw residual risk portions for reconsideration, 2439; EPA proposes withdrawal of study, plans second study, 2494 – Startups, shutdowns, or malfunctions, exemption vacated (D.C. Cir.), 5; EPA, industry seek more time to work out compliance issues, 1997; EPA compliance letter, In Brief, 2049; 60 day stay of decision granted, 2221; industry groups seek review of constructive reopening (U.S., rev sought), 2549
– Ammonia discharges into Missouri River, Neb. plant resolves alleged violations with $2M (D. Neb.), 2069
– Poultry processing
See POULTRY INDUSTRY
– Blackwell Zinc Smelter cleanup, CERCLA provision barring challenges to ongoing cleanups does not apply to state-led actions, class action remanded (W.D. Okla.), 1066; suit fits under local controversy exception to Class Action Fairness Act, case remanded (10th Cir.), 2123
– Home-use products, Cal. governor signs bill, 2420
– Incinerators, EPA tightens NSPS, emissions guidelines, 2174; EPA publishes final rule, In Brief, 2331 – Mercury, international agreement may have to include nonbinding elements, UNEP official says, 1175
– Cement kiln emissions
– – Existing source limits, EPA to propose as part of settlement (D.C. Cir.), 159; EPA delays issuing proposed rule, 743; EPA releases proposed rule, 901; EPA publishes proposal, In Brief, 1046; industry officials say proposed rule will drive plants offshore, 1414; industry says rule could drive 30 plants out of business, 2099
– – Md. plant agrees to early compliance with proposed limits, 1974
– – Canada publishes draft notice requiring pollution prevention plans to eliminate releases, 934
– – Discharge reduction, EPA, dental group, water officials agree on program, 73
– – Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR)
– – – EPA administrator nominee Jackson criticizes rule at confirmation hearing, 122
– – – Obama administration off to fast start on policy changes, Special Report, 726 – – – State, tribal, advocacy groups seek denial of review of decision overturning rule (U.S., brief filed), 216; EPA moves to dismiss suit, 317; (rev den), 414 – – MACT, EPA intends to develop technology-based standards, 318; EPA agrees to issue standards by March 2011 (D.D.C.), 2494 – – Mich. final rules require emissions reductions, 2481 – – Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–5 – – Pa. regulation unlawful (Pa. Commw. Ct.), 303 – – Reduction, bill – – Sorbent injection systems can reduce emissions from coal-fired plants by 90 percent, GAO reports, 2393 – – Wash. coal-fired power plant agrees to limit emissions, 2211
– – Environment ministers agree to proceed with binding agreement on releases, 429; agreement may have to include nonbinding elements, UNEP official says, 1175
– – State Dep't official announces reversal of U.S. stance on binding treaty on emissions, 384 – Motor vehicle switches
– – Cash for Clunkers program, new GM says it is not responsible for retrieval, 2062
– – Md. governor signs bill requiring removal from old vehicles, 1201 – Soil contamination, Tex. oil and gas company agrees to clean up La. sites, 1648 – Storage, DOE seeks facilities, 765; DOE seeks comments on proposed locations, 1643; DOE to hold additional meeting, In Brief, 1844 – Storage, R.I. company, owner sentenced for RCRA violations (D.R.I.), 2354
– Fabricator settles air violations (Wis. Cir. Ct.), In Brief, 1671
– Falsification of records, Tenn. processor fined for CAA violations (E.D. Tenn.), 162 – Foundries
See FOUNDRIES
See also specific metals
– Chemical preparation facility area sources, EPA proposes NESHAP, 1877
– CAFO emissions, groups petition EPA to issue NSPS, 2236
– Coal-bed methane drilling permits, EPA expresses concerns with Wyo. discharge permit program, 2425 – Hydrate use feasible, experts tell House hearing, 1892 – International partnership reduced 26M tons in 2008 through capture and use, EPA reports, 2451 – Wastewater treatment byproduct, San Diego city contract to sell gas and purchase resulting energy approved, 1582
– Production allowances, EPA authorizes additional production than first proposed in 2009, 978; EPA accepts applications for critical-use exemptions, 1158; EPA extends deadline for critical-use exemption applications, 1751
– Substitutes, sulfuryl fluoride raises concerns as potent GHG, 277
– Drinking water contamination, punitive damages against ExxonMobile barred (S.D.N.Y.), 2411; jury awards $105M in compensatory damages, 2465
– Border areas
– – Funding for developing nations, proposal funds help for adaptation to impacts, major economies forum makes progress, 1239
– – GHG emissions reduction now less costly than adaptation later, minister tells conference, 2006 – – U.S. relations, speakers stress need for energy cooperation, 2005 – NAFTA
– Fence construction in Ariz. and Cal.
– – Environmental impacts, DHS to spend $50M on mitigation, 190
– – State lawmakers request suspension of construction, 397 – New River cleanup, Cal. governor signs bill designating council, 2421 – Wastewater treatment, San Ysidro plant will meet court-ordered deadline (S.D. Cal.), 1573
– Automotive suppliers, ARRA funds available to start renewable energy businesses, 1796
– Battery technology development, legislature approves tax incentives, 35 – Biofuels, state offers service stations tax credits to install dispensing equipment, 648 – Climate change
– – GHG emissions reduction, governor commits state to 2020, 2050 goals, 1914
– – Midwestern accord – Dow Chem., dioxin contamination of Tittabawassee River near Midland
See DIOXINS
– – Construction, governor issues directive requiring consideration of other options before allowing construction of coal-fired plant, 300; attorney general opinion calls directive unauthorized, 456
– – Mercury, final rules require emissions reductions, 2481 – Electronic waste, governor signs recycling bill requiring manufacturers to accept old computers, monitors, 136 – Environment agency merger, In Brief, 2426 – Gray wolf, Wildlife Serv. agrees to temporarily restore endangered species protections (D.D.C.), 1578 – Great Lakes
See GREAT LAKES
– Ozone attainment designations, EPA proposes approval for 8 counties, 956; approval, In Brief, 1530 – Phosphorus in dishwasher detergent, governor signs bill limiting content, In Brief, 84 – Renewable energy, Denmark partnership, In Brief, 725 – Renewable fuel tax incentives, governor signs bill package, 35 – Superfund
– – Allied Paper/Portage Creek/Kalamazoo River Superfund site, paper company agrees to pay $13M to clean up former landfills (Mich. Dist. Ct.), 1180; company agrees to spend $10M on additional cleanup along river, 1369
– – Chromium and compounds listing as hazardous substance not overly broad, party may be liable for soil contamination (W.D. Mich.), 1955 – – Dow Chem., dioxin contamination of Tittabawassee River near Midland
See DIOXINS
– – Gratiot County Golf Course, EPA proposes NPL listing, 2243 – – Michigan Consol. Gas Co. manufactured gas plant site, costs incurred under consent order recoverable (E.D. Mich.), 2358 – – Parent company not directly liable for contamination on subsidiary's property (W.D. Mich.), 1842 – Waste disposal manager receives prison sentence for discharging waste into sewer system (E.D. Mich.), 1003 – Wetlands
– – Enforcement, governor proposes administration by Army Corps of Engineers, 300; governor signs bill retaining state regulatory authority, 2481
– – Jurisdiction, Rapanos settles civil suit with restoration, preservation, fine (E.D. Mich.), 20
– Emissions reduction targets, advisory group recommends medium, long-term goals, 223
– Governors put plan on hold to focus on national policy, 2340
– Carbon tetrachloride, discretionary function exemption bars personal injury claims over exposure while living on former Army base (N.D. Cal.), 332
– Chemical weapons storage and destruction
See CHEMICAL WEAPONS
– Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water, EPA adds to NPL, 823 – Fort Meade, state files suit to force Army compliance with cleanup order (D. Md.), 18; Cardin (D-Md) says cleanup agreement should be signed this summer, 870; EPA, agencies reach agreement on cleanup process, 1503; state withdraws suit citing binding agreement, 2533 – Griffiss Air Force Base, EPA removes from NPL, 824 – Japan, proposal requires U.S. to clean up environmental contamination, 2194 – McClellan Air Force Base Superfund site, partial cleanup plan approval, In Brief, 1775 – McGuire Air Force Base Superfund site, EPA, Air Force reach agreement on establishing framework for cleanup plan, 2242 – Monitoring for emerging contaminants, GAO report urges Army Corps to improve site review process, 2568 – South Valley Superfund site, Air Force, DOE to pay $3.3M response costs (D.N.M.), 1504 – Superfund cleanups, GAO report faults DOD for failing to sign contracts with EPA, 935 – Thule AFB, Denmark, Greenland agree on draft cleanup plan, 2063 – Trichloroethylene contamination at Camp Lejeune
See NORTH CAROLINA
– Nonmetallic minerals, EPA final rule tightens particulate matter NSPS, 904; publication of rule, In Brief, 979
– Director, Salazar appoints Birnbaum, 1577
– DOI head Salazar plans to address agency problems, 245
– Abandoned mines
See ABANDONED MINES
– – Arizona 1 Mine, environmental groups intend to file suit to block operation, 2194
– – Moratorium, DOI halts new claims adjacent to Grand Canyon for 2 years, 1770; industry expresses concern about existing claims, 2061
– – Libby Asbestos Site, Mont.
– Coal extraction
See COAL MINING
– Discharge permits
– – Copper mine's permit rejected for allowing pollutants into impaired Ariz. river (U.S., rev den), 116
– – National forests, citizen CWA suit barred as challenge to ongoing cleanup (W.D. Wash.), 1368 – – Red Dog Mine, Alaska, company settles violations with fine, 2203
– – PCS Phosphate mine expansion, higher level of review sought by EPA, groups, 776; EPA approves permit, 1513
– – Smoky Canyon phosphate mine expansion stayed, preparatory actions not considered in irreparable harm analysis, case remanded (9th Cir.), 950; expansion approved (D. Idaho), 1951
– – Southern Nev. lands withdrawn to protect desert tortoise, cultural sites, 2520
– – Southwestern Alaska, coalition seeks reversal of DOI policy opening 1.9M acres for development, 2126
See GOLD MINING
– Hardrock mining, reform – Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Natl. Forest area, Forest Serv. pre-cleanup steps under CERCLA bar Clean Water Act citizen suit, government argues (W.D. Wash.), 557 – Mountaintop mining – Radiation, Colo. residents' claims properly rejected due to lack of evidence (10th Cir.), 2062 – Stormwater, conservation group files suit against over runoff from partially reclaimed metallic sulfide operation, 1588 – Superfund
– – Anaconda Copper Mine, Nev., Atlantic Richfield agrees to spend $10.2M towards cleanup, 995
– – Asarco settles claims at 54 sites, agrees to pay more than $1B (S.D. Tex.), 699; settlement approved, 1367 – – Barite Hill/Nevada Goldfields, EPA adds to NPL, 823 – – Eureka Mills, EPA releases economic stimulus funds for cleanup, 870 – – Financial assurance, EPA priority to consider regulation (N.D. Cal.), 1713; EPA plans to propose hardrock mining rule by spring 2011, 2188 – – Fraudulent stock transfer, Asarco awarded $6B damages, should cover environmental liabilities (S.D. Tex.), 821 – – Iron Mountain Mine, EPA releases economic stimulus funds for cleanup, 870 – – Iron Mountain Mine, Mont., EPA to propose NPL listing, 173 – – Libby Asbestos Site, Mont. – – Southwest Jefferson County Mining, EPA proposes NPL listing, 823; final rule, 2243 – – Summitville Mine site, collateral source rule inapplicable (10th Cir.), 1299 – Uranium mining
– Asbestos mining, state permit provisions adequate to protect public health, injunction no longer necessary (8th Cir.), 2049
– Ballast water discharge permit upheld (Minn. Ct. App.), 1863 – CAIR requirements, EPA proposes exemption, 1143 – Discharge permits
– – Advocacy group asks EPA to order state to comply with federal regulations, 2374
– – Phosphorus rule valid (Minn. Ct. App.), 1143 – GHG emissions, Midwestern accord – Great Lakes issues
See GREAT LAKES
– Motor vehicle air conditioners, new law requires leakage rate disclosure, 36 – Nuclear power plant expansion, administrative law judge recommendation expected by mid-Oct., 2260; judge recommends increasing spent fuel storage, 2534 – Perfluorochemicals in groundwater
– – Cleanup at 3M site proposed, 1325
– – Disposal damage claims reduced, scope of suit narrowed (Minn. Dist. Ct.), 257; releases did not affect property values, 1525 – Road salt impact on water, In Brief, 404 – Steel industry, EIS for proposed plant adequate in addressing emissions' climate impacts (Minn. Ct. App.), 2311 – Toxic substances, perfluorochemicals levels elevated in eastern Twin Cities residents, study finds, 1735 – Wastewater and wastewater treatment, Duluth, sanitary district to spend $130M to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows (D. Minn.), 1514 – Wetlands, road construction violated CAA, developer ordered to restore site (8th Cir.), 1718
– Chemical maker settles charges related to explosion, mononitrotoluene release (S.D. Miss.), 2048
– Climate change, property owners may pursue suit alleging Hurricane Katrina damage intensified due to global warming (5th Cir.), 2444 – Nonroad engines, companies selling noncomplying imports from China violated CAA, suit alleges (D.D.C.), 1278 – Ozone NAAQS, EPA requests 180 days to review standard (D.C. Cir.), 533 – Wetlands, pretrial notice does not have to identify specific location of violations (S.D. Miss.), 336
– Brownfields, chemical manufacturing plant owner agrees to spend $2.6M for cleanup, 2355
– Cancer-causing contaminants, soil, water tests show no danger, In Brief, 389 – Discharge permits
– – Barge facility, agencies probe ADM over practices, 390
– – River terminal operator agrees to pay fine for oil discharges as part of plea agreement (E.D. Mo.), 837; 2 employees sentenced to probation, 1573 – I/M programs
– – Car repair shop owner pleads guilty to falsifying emissions test results (E.D. Mo.), 10
– – Inspector sentenced after pleading guilty to falsifying test results (E.D. Mo.), 2225
– – Hematite Radioactive Site, EPA involvement not needed to support cleanup agreement with state (E.D. Mo.), 822
– – Southwest Jefferson County Mining, EPA proposes NPL listing, 823; final rule, 2243
– – Public works officer sentenced to probation for failing to report sewage discharge into resort lake (W.D. Mo.), 2070
– – Sanitary sewer overflows, city settles case with $35M in sewer system improvements (W.D. Mo.), 773 – – Untreated sewage releases into Lake Taneycomo, state obtains injunctions against two facilities (Mo. Cir. Ct.), 719
– – E. coli, state announces investigation of agency refusing to release Lake of the Ozarks data, 1797; agency did not violate Sunshine Law in delaying release of data, attorney general says, 2025
– – Impaired waters, EPA adds 129 to list, 237 – – Testing, allegations of mishandling results lead to suspension of state official, 2374
– CAFE standards
See CALIFORNIA
See DIESEL ENGINES
– Motor vehicles – Railroads
See RAILROADS
– Colorado River water deliveries threatened by climate change, study finds, 944
– Ozone, climate change could increase frequency, severity of formation, report says, 906 – Renewable fuels standard, ethanol industry seeks release of models used to determine indirect emissions from land use changes, 1291 – Vehicle emissions simulation, EPA releases draft software, 905
– Air quality, U.S. embassy publishes readings at odds with official Beijing readings, 1544
– Asbestos at Libby superfund site, EPA conducts activity-based sampling to detect remaining uncontained asbestos, Stanislaus says, 2293 – Beach water program
See BEACHES
– Climate change
– – Fish and Wildlife Serv. strategic plan includes biological monitoring and information sharing, 2237
– – Program uses aircraft, satellites to measure GHGs, predict patterns, 276 – Electric arc furnaces at small steel mills, EPA withdraws particulate matter and opacity rule, 470 – Emerging contaminants, GAO report urges Army Corps to improve site review process for former defense sites, 2568 – Fossil fuel-fired power plants, EPA waives opacity standards for units using continuous monitoring systems, 213 – Gas samples for calibration of air monitors, content often inaccurate, EPA inspector general finds, 2225 – GHG emissions
– – Baseline data establishment major challenge to measurement, tracking GHG emissions for regulatory regime, witnesses tell House subcommittee, 422; emissions reduction enforcement, dual system needed, witnesses say at House hearing, 927
– – Reporting, EPA official says proposal likely in spring, 102 – Hazardous air pollutants
– – Ambient concentrations of 6 substances regularly exceed EPA health thresholds, study finds, 1046
– – EPA partnership to expand monitoring around schools – Ozone NAAQS, EPA proposal requires state to monitor rural areas, 1696 – Perfluorochemicals levels elevated in Minn. city residents, study finds, 1735 – Predictive emissions monitoring systems, EPA rule establishes performance criteria, 671 – Satellite technology, NOAA budget includes funding increases, 1128 – Spokane River hydroelectric dam license renewals requires monitoring sediments for toxic chemicals, 1514 – Stationary sources, Outlook 2009, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–5 – Stormwater runoff from construction sites, waterkeepers challenge Md. general permit, 82; state, waterkeepers settle challenge, 1265 – Tenn. coal ash spill site, science panel recommends continuation of selenium monitoring, 2063 – Vehicle emissions, Cal. air board fines auto maker over faulty onboard diagnostic equipment, 954 – Water quality, Idaho budget cuts, In Brief, 1268 – Work stoppages at Hanford Nuclear Reservation, GAO report calls for DOE to establish new criteria, 1373
– Carbon sequestration, governor urges legislature to reconsider bill to establish rules, 301; governor signs bills on pore space ownership rights, pipelines, 1202
– Logging, rehearing of ruling approving timber sale projects in Kootenai Natl. Forest denied (9th Cir.), 1789 – Motorized vehicle ban for Badger-Two Medicine region will protect wildlife, land, 842 – Superfund
– – Flat Creek IMM, EPA proposes NPL listing, 823; final rule, 2243
– – Iron Mountain Mine, EPA to propose NPL listing, 173 – – Libby vermiculite mining site, asbestos contamination
– CFCs, EPA proposes 63 ton allocation for inhaler makers in 2009, 163; final rule, In Brief, 1488
– HFC phaseout, U.S. will propose no amendment, State Dep't says, 1046; U.S. joins Canada, Mexico in offering amendment, 2177
– Diesel engine emissions
See generally DIESEL ENGINES
See generally HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
– Cal. city to purchase new vehicles, pay fine to settle violations of diesel vehicle inspection regulations, 2024
– Idaho, Boise program expansion, In Brief, 2426 – Mo. inspector pleads guilty to falsifying emission test results (E.D. Mo.), 10 – Tenn. governor signs bill allowing remote sensing in some counties, 1091
– Advanced technology development
See AIR CONDITIONING
– Badger-Two Medicine region ban will protect wildlife, land in Mont., 842 – CAFE standards – Cars outsell SUVs in D.C. area, but drivers keeping older vehicles, 1664 – Diesel engines
See DIESEL ENGINES
– – Additional funding
– – – Cash for clunker measures may move through House, Senate separate from broader climate, energy bills, leadership says, 1104
– – – House Democrats, Obama reach agreement on cash for clunkers, 1049; House panel includes in bill markup, 1160 – – Mercury switches, new GM says it is not responsible for retrieval, 2062 – – Supplement appropriations bill amendment – Low-carbon fleet decades away, industry officials tell conference, 2347 – Mercury in switches
– – Cash for Clunkers program, new GM says it is not responsible for retrieval, 2062
– – Md. governor signs bill requiring removal from old vehicles, 1201
– – Okla. House approves bill encouraging use of alternative fuels, 651
– – Research, development, and demonstration program
See RENEWABLE ENERGY
– Zero-emission vehicles
– Buffer zones
– – Outlook 2008, SplRpt (1/16/09) S–24
– – Remand of Bush-era rule sought by DOI, 993; remand motion legally deficient (D.D.C.), 1950; DOI plans to publish advance notice of proposed rulemaking, 2567 – Damage to environment, W.Va. official's testimony before Congress defended in leaked internal memorandum, 2152 – Fill material definition restricting activities – Permits
– – Appolo Fuels settles claims of illegal mining in Tenn., 1064
– – Arch Coal Spruce No. 1 mine, Corps of Eng'rs seeks time to reconsider permit at request of EPA (S.D. W.Va.), 2117; Corps rejects reconsideration request, EPA takes step toward vetoing permit, 2456 – – Backlog raises concerns among congressmen, industry, 1301 – – Consol Energy, modified permit approved for W.Va. mine, 1950 – – Hurricane Creek, coal company settles citizens' suit alleging unpermitted discharges of fill material (E.D. Ky.), 1064 – – Nationwide permit ban, Corps of Engineers plan eliminates Nationwide Permit 21 use in Appalachian region, 1444; advocates seek support for ban effort, 2118; Corps sets hearings on ban, 2118; witnesses say proposal should not apply to Ohio at public hearing, 2457 – – Orders blocking operations at 4 W.Va. locations overturned (4th Cir.), 383; environmental groups seek rehearing, Corps granted extension to respond, 874; Corps suspends A&G Coal Corp. permit, 1120; rehearing denied, 1300; (U.S., rev sought), 2119 – – Streamlined permit vacated, Corps of Engineers failed to consider environmental impacts (S.D. W.Va.), 763 – – Water quality, EPA to review requests to reduce harmful impacts, Jackson says, 697; W.Va. governor meets with EPA, White House official over review decision, criticisms of 2 proposed projects, 698; EPA challenges 3 additional permits, 874; EPA approves 42 permits, expresses concerns over 6 other projects, 1177; EPA says agency should do more to address cumulative impacts, 1570; EPA says 79 permits need additional review on environmental impacts, 2193; EPA finalizes list of 79 permits pending additional environmental review, 2295; coalition seeks environmental justice consideration as part of review, 2367; Jackson discusses review at House hearing, 2465 Contact the Webmaster at webmaster@bna.com Copyright © The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
