Ken Feinberg says in new book that nothing prepared him for oil spill claims
By David Hammer
The Times-Picayune
Former oil spill claims czar Kenneth Feinberg is coming out with a book later this month in which he admits that none of his acclaimed and varied prior experience overseeing public compensation funds prepared him for what he encountered on the Gulf Coast. http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/index.ssf/2012/06/ken_feinberg_says_in_new_book.html
State News
Ocean Springs to consider adding cardboard recycling, dropping glass recycling
By Susan Ruddiman
The Mississippi Press
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Cardboard is worth more than glass when it comes to recycling.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/06/ocean_springs_to_consider_recy.html
Ocean Springs recycling meeting nets surprising advice
Sun Herald
OCEAN SPRINGS -- The city is looking for ways to expand its recycling program, which has already been recognized as the most successful in South Mississippi, as reported in Sunday's Sun Herald. On Wednesday, Mayor Connie Moran and Aldermen Bobby Cox and Chic Cody, along with a handful of community business leaders and residents, met with representatives from Delta Sanitation to discuss recycling options.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/06/13/4006755/ocean-springs-recycling-meeting.html
Carroll County dams aging
The Associated Press
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/06/14/4007034/carroll-county-dams-aging.html
Dam issue gets rapid response
Winona Times
by Reggie Ross
06.07.12 - 10:10 am
A letter from the Carroll County Board of Supervisors has reached its destination, and a response from the state top leaders was swift.
http://winonatimes.com/view/full_story/18899128/article-Dam-issue-gets-rapid-response?instance=winstonsecondary_stories_left_column
Former creosote plant site estimated $19 million cleanup to get underway
June 7, 2012
By Joseph McCain
The Winston County Journal
CORE Engineering and Construction Inc. of Florida will soon begin cleaning up the American Creosote Superfund Site in Louisville. The EPA superfund site located off Highway 15 at the intersection of South Railroad Avenue and Baremore Street has been under EPA and MDEQ supervision since 1985.
http://winston.winstonnewsonline.com/?p=1316
Corps backing plan for lake
Clarion Ledger
A plan for a lake that could reduce flood threats along the Pearl River has support from the Army Corps of Engineers. The lake would run north of Lakeland Drive to south of I-20. The existing Pearl River channel would be widened. The lake would be under 2,000 acres and hold more water in the event of prolonged rain. The Corps has authorized $123 million toward a flood-reduction project in the area.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120614/NEWS01/206140323/Corps-backing-plan-lake
Columbus hires firm to explore energy-saving options
Commercial Dispatch
While the City of Starkville has started making waves across the state for its new energy efficiency methods, Columbus has begun its own process.
http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=17472
MPB program focuses on energy saving
Commercial Dispatch
Micah Green
The city of Starkville and Oktibbeha County will be featured in a 30-minute documentary highlighting energy-efficient projects undertaken by local governments.
Taking Charge will profile six communities in the state that took advantage of energy audit assistance and grants made available through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to make improvements to local facilities. It is set to air at 8:30 Thursday night on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=17470
New director 'impressed' by diversity of faculty and research at GCRL
By Harlan Kirgan
Mississippi Press
OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- After nearly a yearlong search, Eric Powell will become the new director of The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in September, according to a USM news release.http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/06/powell_named_director_at_gulf.html
Bryant signs law limiting attorney general's power
AP
By JEFF AMY
JACKSON, MISS.
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Tuesday signed a law limiting the attorney general's control of the state's legal business.
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-05/D9UUHQ302.htm
National News
EPA gives OK to $880M plan to clean up water in Everglades; will take 12 years to complete
By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, June 14, 7:07 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An $880 million plan to improve Everglades water quality was given federal approval Wednesday, setting the clock on a massive 12-year cleanup project.
House set to waive environmental laws for security agency along border
The Hill
By Ben Geman - 06/13/12 03:30 PM ET
- The House is slated to vote next week on controversial legislation that would exempt the Department of Homeland Security from more than 30 environmental and land-management laws within 100 miles of the border with Mexico and Canada.
