TipSheet

More Lead Monitors Coming to a Facility or City Near You? [1]

The Bush Administration, through the OMB, pressured EPA to water down lead monitoring requirements it had tightened in October 2008. Now EPA may get more or all of the monitors it originally wanted, near facilities that emit about a half ton of lead per year.

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TipSheet [2]

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Air [3]

Chemicals [4]

Laws & Regulations [5]

Pollution [6]

Government [7]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about More Lead Monitors Coming to a Facility or City Near You? [1]

Big Money Targets Weatherization [10]

The topic of weatherization might appear mundane, but the sheer magnitude of the current multi-billion-dollar program, and its relative importance in increasing energy efficiency and combating climate change, make it a story worth covering.

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TipSheet [2]

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Climate Change [11]

Energy & Fuel [12]

Government [7]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about Big Money Targets Weatherization [10]

The Outdoor Activity Trend May Be Healthier Than Reported [13]

There have been numerous reports of the demise of outdoor activities in recent years. But it's only half the story — many parks and activities have had increases in use.

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TipSheet [2]

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Health [14]

Natural Resources [15]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about The Outdoor Activity Trend May Be Healthier Than Reported [13]

State, Local Agencies Join Push To Clean Up Air Pollution at Ports [16]

A variety of initiatives aimed at reducing shipping-related emissions are in the works.

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TipSheet [2]

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Air [3]

Pollution [6]

Transportation [17]

Water & Oceans [18]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about State, Local Agencies Join Push To Clean Up Air Pollution at Ports [16]

EPA To Announce Final Risk Assessment for SO2 [19]

In response to lawsuits, EPA was scheduled to release its proposed rule for a new primary health-based standard by July 30, 2009. That has been postponed once again, and the new court-ordered date for release of the proposed rule is Nov. 16, 2009, with a final rule due by June 2, 2010.

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Air [3]

Pollution [6]

Government [7]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about EPA To Announce Final Risk Assessment for SO2 [19]

Congress Renews Efforts To Reform 19th Century Mining Law [20]

Critics of the US General Mining Act of 1872 are hopeful that the law, which was crafted at a time when the priority was encouraging mining in a largely unsettled West, will finally be revamped.

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TipSheet [2]

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Natural Resources [15]

Laws & Regulations [5]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about Congress Renews Efforts To Reform 19th Century Mining Law [20]

Battle Over Chemical Facility Security Reignites [21]

The extended deadline for temporary regulations addressing the security of thousands of chemical facilities expires Oct. 4, 2009. If Congress doesn't enact new legislation, business may continue as usual. But there is a possibility that Congress will act this year.

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TipSheet [2]

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Chemicals [4]

Laws & Regulations [5]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about Battle Over Chemical Facility Security Reignites [21]

Alaskan Gas Pipeline: Would-Be Operators Vying For Routes, Funding [22]

The proposed $20-40 billion natural gas pipeline would transport natural gas over 2000 miles from AK's North Slope natural gas reserves to the Midwestern US. Or would it?

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TipSheet [2]

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Climate Change [11]

Energy & Fuel [12]

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Canada [23]

National (U.S.) [8]

Alaska and Hawaii [24]

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Public [9]

Read more about Alaskan Gas Pipeline: Would-Be Operators Vying For Routes, Funding [22]

NOAA Fishery Advisers Have New Look [25]

If you report for a coastal region where fisheries are important, it's a good time to investigate the membership makeup of your regional Fishery Management Council.

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Fish & Fisheries [26]

Government [7]

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National (U.S.) [8]

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Public [9]

Read more about NOAA Fishery Advisers Have New Look [25]

Feds Focus on 24 Solar Sites in 6 Western States [27]

Good solar potential, relative proximity to existing or potential energy transmission corridors, and the perception of the fewest conflicts with existing land uses and the natural environment were factors in site selection.

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TipSheet [2]

Topics on the Beat:

Planning & Growth [28]

Energy & Fuel [12]

Government [7]

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Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [29]

Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [30]

California [31]

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Public [9]