State
City to pursue new timeline for wastewater treatment
Hattiesburg American
After recently ditching plans for a land-application system in favor of a mechanical treatment system, Hattiesburg City Council members are optimistic they've made a final decision for the Hub City's wastewater woes.
Hattiesburg Council hears timeline for wastewater plant construction
WDAM
Neel-Schaffer Engineering presented an updated construction timeline for Hattiesburg's mechanical wastewater treatment facility to the city council on Tuesday.
New public safety alert program aims to keep Jackson Co. safe
WLOX
JACKSON COUNTY, MS (WLOX) -If you live in Jackson County, you can use your smart phone to keep you and your family safe. Code Red has been operation for several months, but few people know about it.
http://www.wlox.com/story/32761952/new-public-safety-alert-program-aims-to-keep-jackson-co-safe
National
U.S. Said to Uncover Evidence of Criminal Acts in VW Probe
Justice Department hasn’t decided on specific charges; settlement talks under way with car maker
WSJ
U.S. prosecutors and Volkswagen AG are negotiating a settlement that could result in significant financial penalties after Justice Department officials found evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the car company’s diesel-emissions cheating, said people familiar with the matter.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-said-to-uncover-evidence-of-criminal-acts-in-vw-probe-1471290998
Coal Industry, Feeling Cornered, Peeks at Big Tobacco Playbook
NY Times
Greg Zimmerman, an environmental activist, was scrolling through the website of a coal industry association when he came across a presentation that startled him: “Survival Is Victory: Lessons From the Tobacco Wars.”
Navajo Nation to announce filing of EPA-targeted Gold King Mine spill lawsuit
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the EPA for the Colorado disaster
Denver Post
Navajo Nation officials said Monday they intend to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency in the wake of last summer’s Gold King Mine spill.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/08/15/navajo-nation-epa-targeted-gold-king-mine-spill-lawsuit/
Essential oils producer to pay $59K over alleged EPA violations
The Hill
A leading producer of essential oils and fragrances is paying $59,472 to settle allegations they violated Environmental Protection Agency hazardous waste regulations.
