Oil Spill
Gulf County Prepares for RESTORE Act Funds
WJHG
Members of the Gulf County RESTORE Committee are still trying to figure out
how to best use money the county is getting as a part of the RESTORE Act.
It's money being given by BP to help restore areas affected by the 2010 BP
oil spill.
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Gulf-County-Prepares-for-RESTORE-Act-Funds-171265631.html
Recommendations for Restoring Gulf after Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Released
By STEVE NEWBORN
It's been just over two years since the Deepwater Horizon well was capped,
ending the largest oil spill in U.S. history. But is it really over? The
largest gathering of scientists since the spill met recently at the
Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach to discuss the damage to the
Gulf - and what may yet happen.
http://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/post/recommendations-restoring-gulf-after-deepwater-horizon-disaster-released
State News
MDEQ: No contamination on beach from oil or nutria after hurricane
Sea Coast Echo
By Dwayne Bremer
Sep 25, 2012, 17:35
The second phase of the Hurricane Isaac beach cleanup has begun and
officials said Tuesday that no new oil contamination has been found so far.
Geoff Clemens of Compton Engineering said Tuesday that the majority of
debris on the beach has been picked up.
http://12.68.233.230/40/article_6288.shtml#.UGLh5Y0iYk0
Locals win fight against landfill
Panel denies permit, thwartssite's expansion
Clarion Ledger
Residents living near the Faircloth Rubbish Landfill won another round in
the fight against a proposed expansion, as the Hinds County Planning
Commission on Tuesday denied a conditional use permit.
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120926/NEWS/309250069/Locals-win-fight-against-landfill
Landfill expansion voted down
WLBT
The Hinds County Zoning Commission voted down a landfill expansion south of
McRaven Road Tuesday afternoon. Protestors who packed the hearing in
Raymond claimed victory. Many of those fighting the expansion are
homeowners living near the 38 acre facility.
http://www.wlbt.com/story/19638213/landfill-expansion-voted-down
Agency rejects appeal on Mississippi gas and oil leasing
By JEFF AMY — Associated Press
JACKSON -- The head of the Mississippi Development Authority has rejected
an appeal by opponents who sought to block rules for offshore gas and oil
exploration and leasing from taking effect.
http://www.sunherald.com/2012/09/25/4208608/agency-rejects-appeal-on-mississippi.html
George County Supervisors, fellow officials make trek to D.C. to promote
$50 million reservoir project
Mississippi Press
Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 3:40 PM
By Kaija Wilkinson
LUCEDALE, Mississippi -- The George County Board of Supervisors spent
several days over the past week in Washington, D.C., meeting with elected
leaders in an effort to keep the proposed $50 million Lake George reservoir
project forefront in their minds, Ken Flanagan, the board's communications
director, said this afternoon.
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2012/09/george_county_supervisors_fell.html
Preparing for the prescription drop-off event
WTVA
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) -- The Lee County Sheriff's Department, in partnership
with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another
opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft.
http://www.wtva.com/news/local/story/Preparing-for-the-prescription-drop-off-event/t1uMnhY7TkWBFrneG0yy0w.cspx
Man wants sentence vacated in biodiesel scam case
by The Associated Press
09.25.12 - 02:20 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi businessman has asked a federal judge
to vacate his five-year prison sentence on a conviction of defrauding a
biofuels subsidy program.
http://djournal.com/view/full_story/20266429/article-Man-wants-sentence-vacated-in-biodiesel-scam-case--?instance=secondary_stories_left_column
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker wants science-based 'green' programs
Commercial Appeal
By Lela Garlington
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
While many have gone gaga over environmentally friendly green buildings,
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said Tuesday that some energy-efficient
standards are hurting the American wood products industry.
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/sep/25/mississippi-sen-roger-wicker-wants-science-based/?print=1
National News
Officials: Salt dome cavern failed, disagree with seismic claim
WAFB
Assumption Parish officials said the Department of Natural Resources has
confirmed Texas Brine Cavern No. 3 at the abandoned salt dome has failed.
http://www.wlox.com/story/19629810/officials-salt-dome-cavern-failed-disagree-with-seismic-claim
New test results due from Wyoming gas field where EPA linked fracking,
groundwater pollution
By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2:31 AM
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The U.S. Geological Survey plans to release results
Wednesday from a new round of groundwater tests in a Wyoming gas field
where another federal agency linked hydraulic fracturing to contaminants
found in two water wells and local residents have complained of chemicals
polluting their well water.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/new-test-results-due-from-wyoming-gas-field-where-epa-linked-fracking-groundwater-pollution/2012/09/26/9c1eb324-07aa-11e2-9eea-333857f6a7bd_print.html
EPA air chief defends effort to control message
Politico
By: Erica Martinson
September 26, 2012 04:39 AM EDT
Environmental Protection Agency air chief Gina McCarthy on Tuesday defended
her agency's efforts to control its message — including controlling
journalists' ability to speak to EPA scientists.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/81666.html?hp=l8
Senate appropriators release draft environmental bill
The Hill
By Erik Wasson - 09/25/12 03:02 PM ET
Senate appropriators on Tuesday released a draft 2013 environmental funding
bill even though Congress last week passed a six-month stopgap spending
measure that greatly diminishes its importance.
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/appropriations/258611-senate-appropriators-release-environmental-bill-may-be-moot
TVA money from ash spill funds school construction
The Associated Press
Published: Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2012 - 5:45 am
KINGSTON, Tenn. -- A rural East Tennessee school system has wrapped up an
ambitious school construction program, paid for by TVA after a disastrous
coal ash spill.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/25/4852431/tva-money-from-ash-spill-funds.html
