Oil Spill
First of oil spill restoration projects in line for start this year
By Harlan Kirgan
Mississippi Press
PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- The first phase of an $11 million oyster cultch
restoration project, which is part of the Natural Resource Damage
Assessment process stemming from the BP oil spill, is slated to be done by
the fall oyster season, said a state official.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has received bids for
the first phase of the project to cost $3 million project, said Richard
Harrell, director of DEQ's Office of Pollution Control.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/06/first_of_oil_spill_restoration.html
RESTORE Act deal reached
Coastal states could receive billions for oil spill recovery
Clarion Ledger
WASHINGTON — More than two years after the BP oil spill ravaged the Gulf
Coast, lawmakers reached a deal Wednesday that could spend billions to
boost the region's economy and restore its environment.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120628/NEWS/206280338/RESTORE-Act-deal-reached
RESTORE Act about to become law; provision for Gulf Coast survives final
Capitol Hill negotiations
By Mary Orndorff
Press Register -- Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON - The RESTORE Act, a major legislative initiative for the
Alabama Gulf Coast because of the windfall it presents for economic and
environmental restoration, was included in a final compromise announced
today and expected to pass Congress by the end of the week.
Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., was a leading advocate for the plan that will
divide 80 percent of the Clean Water Act fines levied after the BP
Deepwater Horizon oil spill to the five most affected states, including
Alabama.
http://blog.al.com/sweethome/2012/06/restore_act_about_to_become_la.html
Former BP engineer will be allowed to disclose evidence
By Richard Thompson
The Times-Picayune
A former BP engineer who remains the only person criminally charged in
connection with the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will be allowed
to disclose evidence that he claims will exonerate him, a district court
judge ruled Tuesday.
http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/index.ssf/2012/06/former_bp_engineer_will_be_all.html
State News
Water Quality at Mississippi Beaches Earns Average Rating
MPB
PUBLISHED BY RHONDA MILLER ON 27 JUN 2012 08:01PM
The traditional July 4th vacation time means lots of people will be
spending time on the Gulf Coast. MPB's Rhonda Miller reports a national
study of water quality found Mississippi beaches are, basically, good to
go.
http://mpbonline.org/News/article/water_quality_at_mississippi_beaches_earns_average_rating
Work at Superfund site progressing
By Jeremy Pittari
The Picayune Item
PICAYUNE — Construction of two cells and caps to contain creosote pollution
at Picayune's Superfund site is ahead of schedule.
http://picayuneitem.com/local/x546487397/Work-at-Superfund-site-progressing
Roads to close as $19 million cleanup begins in earnest at superfund site
June 21, 2012
By Joseph McCain
The Winston County Journal
The cleanup of the American Creosote Superfund Site in Louisville is
underway and neighbors to the site will be pleased when the cleanup is
completed but will have to deal with a few inconveniences during the
cleanup.
http://winston.winstonnewsonline.com/?p=1423
Adams County throws out old trash
AP
NATCHEZ, MISS. — Adams County is going to be sending its garbage to
Jefferson County.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/06/28/4034342/adams-county-throws-out-old-trash.html
Percy Quin lake to be drained for dam, spillway repairs
by Associated Press
MCCOMB — Visitors to Percy Quin State Park will see a rare sight this fall
— the bottom of the lake.
http://msbusiness.com/2012/06/percy-quin-lake-to-be-drained-for-dam-spillway-repairs/
Mine begins quail restoration project
By Amanda McBride
The Choctaw Plaindealer
The Red Hills Mine is committed to restoring the quail population in
Choctaw County. The mine recently released their first quail onto their
reclamation area.
http://choctaw.winstonnewsonline.com/2012/06/21/mine-begins-quail-restoration-project-2/
National News
America's cleanest and dirtiest beaches
By Giovanna Giampa
FoxNews.com
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Before you take that plane, train, or car ride this summer to the seaside,
you may want to make sure the beach you are planning to visit is clean.
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/06/27/cleanest-and-dirtiest-beaches-in-america/?intcmp=features
Court ruling to shift greenhouse gas fight back to Congress
Reuters
By Valerie Volcovici
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters Point Carbon) - An appeals court decision to
uphold proposed federal greenhouse gas rules may shift the fight over
regulating the heat-trapping emissions back to Congress, where lawmakers
may step up efforts to diminish the EPA's power or renew efforts to set a
price on carbon, experts said.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/28/us-emissions-court-idUSBRE85R0C120120628
Manure Regulation Faces EPA Control Under the'Superfund Act
Committee hearings regarding legislation to limit the EPA from regulating
animal waste
under the 1980 Superfund act provide hope for ag groups.
Published: Jun 28, 2012
Almost eight months after its introduction, the U.S. House Energy and
Commerce
Committee on Wednesday deliberated the "Superfund Common-Sense Act," which
aims
to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from using the Superfund Act
to
regulate animal waste. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.).
http://farmfutures.com/story.aspx/manure-regulation-faces-epa-control-under-superfund-act-/10/60982
Cities Get So Close to Recycling Ideal, They Can Smell It
NY Times
By WILLIAM YARDLEY
PORTLAND, Ore. — Stephanie and Matt Murphy plan on using cloth diapers
instead of disposable ones once their first baby arrives next month. They
want to be good environmental citizens and reduce what they send to
landfills, but there is another incentive, too.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/28/us/a-recycling-ideal-so-close-cities-can-smell-it.html?ref=earth&gwh=E385488EC2B0D85C14C6CA56BE759262&pagewanted=print
