State
EPA proposes to make contaminated Grenada site a Superfund
Clarion Ledger
Two years after public outcry and a letter from a Mississippi congressman, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing the old Grenada Manufacturing site become a Superfund.
South Frontage Road extension project moves closer to reality
Vicksburg Post
A construction contract to relocate city utility lines on South Frontage Road is expected to be awarded soon, South Ward Alderman Alex Monsour said Tuesday.
Regional
Alabama State Health Director, Decatur Utilities push back against water quality concerns north Alabama
WHNT
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - The advocacy group known as "Warriors for Clean Water" claims there is a direct connection between the drinking water drawn from the Tennessee River and multiple reports of serious health issues in Morgan and Lawrence County, specifically kidney problems, but utility and health officials reject those claims strongly.
National
EPA's Pruitt says challenge to endangerment finding still on the table
USA Today
WASHINGTON — EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told a Senate panel Tuesday he is still considering whether to challenge the "endangerment" finding that serves as the legal building block for federal rules to combat climate change.
U.S. EPA hopes to decide soon on ethanol waiver: administrator
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said on Tuesday that his agency hopes to decide soon whether it has the legal authority to issue national waiver on selling of motor fuel containing 15 percent ethanol during summer months.
Volkswagen Supplier to Face Criminal Case in Emissions Fraud
IAV allegedly aided auto maker’s conspiracy to rig diesel-powered vehicles with illegal software
WSJ
A supplier for Volkswagen AG VLKAY -1.92% is in discussions with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve an impending criminal case arising from its alleged participation in the German auto giant’s emissions cheating, according to people familiar with the matter, as federal prosecutors maintain pressure on automotive companies for environmental violations.
Press Releases
EPA to Host Public Meeting for the Proposed Listing of the Rockwell Grenada Site in Grenada, Miss., to the NPL
Public comments sought through Mar. 19, 2018
01/30/2018
ATLANTA (January 30, 2018) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the former Rockwell International Wheel & Trim site in Grenada, Miss., to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL is a list of sites that require further action to protect human health and the environment. EPA will host a public meeting to explain the NPL process. The public is also invited to comment on the proposal during a 60-day comment period.
EPA Publishes Annual Toxics Release Inventory Report and Analysis
01/30/2018
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2016 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis. The publicly available database shows that industrial facilities continue to reduce the releases of TRI chemicals through pollution reduction activities.
