Archive for the ‘National Legislation’ Category

EPA requests comments on coal ash

Coal ash is a dangerous mixture of arsenic, lead, mercury and many other poisons. When improperly disposed of it contaminates drinking water supplies, surface waters and communities. There are thousands of these poorly managed and maintained coal ash impoundments across the country and one in Lower Richland County.
The National Riverkeeper Alliance is asking for everyone who [...]

July 30, 2010   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, In the news, National Legislation, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

EPA to reset limits on Sulphur Dioxide

Please support the stricter standards for sulphur dioxide emissions. To view the fact sheet go to: www.epa.gov/air/sulfurdioxide/pdfs/20091116factsheet.pdf

The EPA will accept comment on the proposal until January 8, 2010.  A public hearing will be held in Atlanta on February 5th. Comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0352, may be submitted by one of the following methods:

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December 30, 2009   Posted in: ACTION ALERT, Environmental Concern, National Legislation, Public Hearing  Comments Closed

Livability Principles

On June 16, 2009, EPA joined with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to help improve access to affordable housing, more transportation options, and lower transportation costs while protecting the environment in communities nationwide. Through a set of guiding livability principles and a partnership [...]

August 10, 2009   Posted in: National Legislation  Comments Closed