7.9.2014
Oil Spill
BP employees should have manslaughter charges reinstated, prosecutors argue
The Associated Press
July 08, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Prosecutors tried Tuesday to persuade a federal appeals court to reinstate
some of the manslaughter charges against two BP employees in a case arising
from the deaths of 11 workers in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion
in the Gulf of Mexico.
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2014/07/bp_employees_should_have_mansl.html
On a Louisiana island, the 2014 generation of pelicans may be the last
WSMV
On a tiny island eight miles northeast of Grand Isle, Plaquemines Parish
officials wonder if they are seeing the last generation of Louisiana Brown
Pelicans hatch there.
http://www.wsmv.com/story/25955539/on-a-louisiana-island-the-2014-generation-of-pelicans-may-be-the-last
State
Miss. regulators oppose federal carbon dioxide rule
AP
The Mississippi Public Service Commission is seeking input from
others, including utilities, in its efforts to fight proposed
federal rules that would cut carbon dioxide emissions from
Mississippi's power plants.
http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2014/07/08/miss-regulators-oppose-federal-carbon-dioxide-rule/12383363/
Hattiesburg City Council tables Groundworx termination vote
WDAM
A judge denied the Groundworx restraining order Tuesday morning, leaving
the Hattiesburg City Council to vote on the termination of the contract
with the company.
http://www.wdam.com/story/25970112/hattiesburg-city-council-tables-groundworx-termination-vote
City Council Tables Decision to Terminate Groundworx Contract
WHLT
Hattiesburg City Council tabled the vote to terminate agreements with
Groundworx at today's council meeting.
http://www.whlt.com/story/25971039/city-council-tables-decision-to-terminate-groundworx-contract
City Council tables vote on Groundworx termination
Hattiesburg American
When it comes to the saga that has become the City of Hattiesburg's
wastewater contract with Groundworx LLC, even when the council and
administration appear to have agreed on which direction to go, they
still quite can't seem to agree on the best actions to get there.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/local/hattiesburg/2014/07/08/hattiesburg-council-tables-vote-groundworx-termination/12392869/
Talks continue today with Tupelo, North Lee Water
By Robbie Ward
Daily Journal
TUPELO – North Lee County Water Association has postponed or eliminated two
proposed water wells and a water tank will reduce the $8.9 million project
by 24 percent but it will still likely require significant rate increases
and more customers.
http://djournal.com/news/talks-continue-today-tupelo-north-lee-water/
Dirt pit and future flood control project raise concerns
WLOX
HARRISON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) -A proposed dirt pit and future flood control
project is attracting attention in Harrison County. But some opponents fear
it could actually worsen flooding along the Turkey Creek watershed.
Harrison County supervisors will soon decide if the project can proceed.
http://www.wlox.com/story/25967384/dirt-pit-and-future-flood-control-project-raise-concerns
18-wheeler leaks hydrogen peroxide on U.S. 49
Sun Herald
BY PATRICK OCHS
GULFPORT -- Firefighters helped cleanup hydrogen peroxide that leaked from
an 18-wheeler while traveling south on U.S. 49 near Polk Avenue, Chief Mike
Beyerstedt said.
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/07/08/5688731/18-wheeler-leaks-hydrogen-peroxide.html?sp=/99/184/201/
Regional
Gulf states fight back as feds seek to reel in recreational fishing season
Fox News
Gulf Coast charter captains say the feds are ruining their businesses by
needlessly cutting their fishing season in response to complaints from
commercial fishermen, and now their state lawmakers are stepping up to
tackle the issue.
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/07/08/gulf-states-fight-back-as-feds-seek-to-reel-in-recreational-fishing-season/?intcmp=latestnews
National
Funding bill would block Obama's climate rules
The Hill
House Republicans unveiled a funding bill Tuesday for the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) that would block proposed rules to limit carbon
pollution from power plants and redefine the federal government's
jurisdiction over lakes and streams.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/211552-house-funding-bill-would-cut-epa-rules
House GOP proposes EPA cuts
Politico
House Republicans proposed deep new cuts to the Environmental Protection
Agency Tuesday to help pay for Western priorities including money to aid
local governments and fight wildfires on federal lands.
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/07/epa-budget-cuts-house-republicans-108670.html?hp=l13
Barrasso pushes amendment to stop EPA water rule
The Hill
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is trying to use a bill aimed at preserving
federal lands for hunting and fishing as a vehicle to block the
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) attempt to redefine its
jurisdiction over the nation's lakes and rivers.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/211622-barrasso-pushes-amendment-to-stop-epa-water-rule
EPA promoting water rule to farmers in Missouri
The Hill
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) chief is traveling to Missouri
this week to promote among farmers the agency's proposal to redefine its
jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/211548-epa-promoting-water-rule-to-farmers-in-mo
EPA claims it has the power to garnish wages without court approval
Fox News
The Environmental Protection Agency has quietly claimed that it has the
authority to unilaterally garnish the wages of individuals who have been
accused of violating its rules.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/07/09/epa-claims-it-has-power-to-garnish-wages-without-court-approval/
