State
Public works veteran tapped to be Jackson’s next public works director
WLBT
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The city of Jackson could soon have a new public works director.
At its meeting next week, the Jackson City Council is expected to consider a motion from Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba to name Dr. Charles Williams public works director and city engineer.
Traffic alert: 18-wheeler leaks diesel along Lakeland Dr.
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - An 18-wheeler created a mess Monday morning.
The incident happened on Lakeland Drive near the Agriculture Museum. The truck spilled diesel fuel along the roadway.
Crews respond to fuel spill in Jackson
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)–Crews respond to a fuel spill in Jackson.
Let’s Make a Difference Day volunteers cleanup litter in Jackson
WJTV
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Part of Jackson is a little cleaner thanks to the efforts of those who volunteered during Let’s Make a Difference Day.
Hazardous waste disposal event is Saturday
Daily Leader
Household hazardous waste will be accepted for disposal at the Lincoln County Unit Barn Saturday.
DMR Executive Director Joe Spraggins looks ahead
WLOX (video)
Joe Spraggins has been leading the Department of Marine Resources as Executive Director since 2017. But by law, all governors in Mississippi must make their own appointments. Gov. Tate Reeves made it official this week, and Spraggins will continue to lead the DMR.
Gulfport Marine Mammal facility gets award for animal care
WWL
GULFPORT, Miss — The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport has shown us how a little love and care can help marine life.
Regional
Florida now meets all EPA air quality standards; largest state to hit benchmark
Fox 13
RUSKIN, Fla. - The Sunshine State can now also be called the clean-air state after becoming the largest state in the U.S. to meet all EPA air quality standards, the agency announced Thursday.
Valero, EPA propose settlement of air quality standards by Norco refinery, other U.S. facilities
NOLA.com
Valero Energy has agreed to better manage the quality of gas and diesel from its refineries in St Charles Parish and elsewhere, pay $2.85 million and install emission controls at two Texas refineries to help settle alleged air pollution violations across the country, EPA officials said.
National
Energy Dept. exempts quick dishwashers from existing efficiency standards
The Hill
The Energy Department on Friday finalized a rule that exempts dishwashers that clean and dry in an hour or less from existing energy and water efficiency standards.
Press releases
EPA Announces $40 Million in Grant Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Disadvantaged Communities and Schools
10/23/2020
WASHINGTON (October 23, 2020) — Today, at multiple events across the country in Grand Rapids, Mich.; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Newark, N.J.; and a virtual event for Virginia, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials announced projects that were selected to receive nearly $40 million in grant funding under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN).
New Rule Makes Enhancements to Environmental Quality Incentives Program
NRCS
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the final rule for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The rule updates USDA’s flagship program as directed by the 2018 Farm Bill and integrates feedback from agricultural producers and others.
