News Clippings October 30, 2019

State North Gulfport groups gear up for wetlands appeal WLOX GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Residents of North Gulfport gathered Tuesday night to learn the latest in what has become a legal battle over a wetlands permit in their community. The state Department of Environmental Quality approved the permit in August. https://www.wlox.com/2019/10/30/north-gulfport-groups-gear-up-wetlands-appeal/ County planning commission recommends lifting Punkin Water moratorium Oxford Eagle A moratorium placed on Punkin Water Association more than 15 months ago could be lifted as soon as November. https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2019/10/29/county-planning-commission-recommends-lifting-punkin-water-moratorium/ Outside assistance equates to $7.5M for county improvements this year Monroe Journal …Supervisors approved to authorize Kirkpatrick to execute a memorandum of agreement for Digital Ortho Photography and Survey Services between the county and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for tax assessment maps, pending a corrected date. https://www.djournal.com/monroe/news/outside-assistance-equates-to-m-for-county-improvements-this-year/article_df7bd16c-ac07-5870-8539-bf1bc3617e29.html Former alderman, public works chief Andre Kaufman dies at 69 Mississippi Press OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- One of Ocean Springs more colorful and successful public figures has passed into history. Former alderman and public works director Andre Kaufman died Friday at the age of 69. https://www.gulflive.com/news/2019/10/former-alderman-public-works-chief-andre-kaufman-dies-at-69.html State Government Cousin Eddie, other MDOT highway signs a hit with drivers. Here's who's behind them. Clarion Ledger If you've driven on a Mississippi highway lately, chances are you've seen the signs. You know the ones. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2019/10/30/mdot-highway-signs-funny-cousin-eddie-safety-road-construction/2097845001/ I-20 WB bridge repairs completed sooner than expected WLBT JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews completed bridge work on Interstate 20 westbound at Lynch Creek in Jackson ahead of schedule. https://www.wlbt.com/2019/10/29/i-wb-bridge-repairs-track-be-completed-sooner-than-expected/ National Debate over biofuel quota continues on Capitol Hill WSAV WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Biofuel producers went before lawmakers Tuesday, asking Congress to force oil refineries to blend at least 15 billion gallons of ethanol each year. https://www.wsav.com/news/washington/debate-over-biofuel-quota-continues-on-capitol-hill/ U.S. finalizing rule to allow farmers to legally grow hemp AP DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – U.S. agriculture officials say a rule that allows farmers to legally grow hemp will be finalized this week. https://www.wjtv.com/news/u-s-finalizing-rule-to-allow-farmers-to-legally-grow-hemp/ Press Releases EPA Provides Lasting Benefit to Communities by Deleting All or Part of 27 Superfund Sites from the National Priorities List - the Highest Number in 18 Years 10/29/2019 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that in Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 the agency deleted all or part of 27 sites from Superfund’s National Priorities List (NPL), the largest number of deletions in a single year since FY 2001. https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-provides-lasting-benefit-communities-deleting-all-or-part-27-superfund-sites Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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News Clippings October 29, 2019

State Ridgeland files to annex 3,100 acres including proposed landfill site Clarion Ledger Ridgeland is wanting to annex about 3,128 acres west of the city including the proposed site of an 89-acre landfill the city opposes. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/2019/10/29/city-ridgeland-seeking-annex-more-than-3-100-acres/2489433001/ Ridgeland to annex landfill area Madison County Journal RIDGELAND — The city filed paperwork Thursday to annex 3,128 acres to the west that includes the site of a proposed landfill. http://www.onlinemadison.com/Content/Default/Breaking-News/Article/Ridgeland-to-annex-landfill-area/-3/607/42942 One Lake project environmentally sound, federal report says Clarion Ledger A close to 100-page report from the federal agency overseeing conservation in the U.S. says the One Lake project in Jackson is environmentally sound, rebuffing a cadre of critics who say it will have detrimental effects on water life animals.  https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2019/10/29/report-jackson-one-lake-project-wont-affect-fish-turtle-population/2456973001/ Raw sewage leak giving south Jackson residents problems WAPT JACKSON, Miss. — A manhole leaking sewage has been giving one south Jackson neighborhood problems for months. https://www.wapt.com/article/raw-sewage-leak-giving-south-jackson-residents-problems/29615072 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY WXXV The Biloxi Police Department participated in a nationwide event over the weekend that allows people to safely get rid of expired prescriptions. https://www.wxxv25.com/2019/10/28/national-prescription-take-back-day/ Committee to review Kuhn property proposals Vicksburg Post A five-member committee will examine two proposals to develop the Kuhn Memorial Hospital site on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard into a multi-purpose residential community. https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2019/10/28/committee-to-review-kuhn-property-proposals/ Wildlife biologist updates public on chronic wasting disease Monroe Journal BECKER – Ahead of gun season’s opening day in November, Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) wildlife biologist John Gruchy updated the public Oct. 17 at Becker Community Center on the latest about chronic wasting disease (CWD), the neurological disease first reported in Mississippi white-tailed deer last year. https://www.djournal.com/monroe/news/wildlife-biologist-updates-public-on-chronic-wasting-disease/article_8855c98a-4499-5758-aa86-987a0a71f7b8.html Fishing equipment firm plans $9.5M expansion on Mississippi Coast AP A maker of fishing equipment plans a $9.5 million new headquarters and 70 new jobs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. https://www.sunherald.com/latest-news/article236742223.html Regional Georgia plant agrees to close in fight over gas emissions AP Georgia officials reached an agreement Monday to temporarily shut down a medical sterilization facility that uses a gas that studies have linked to an increased risk of cancer. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/georgia-plant-agrees-close-fight-gas-emissions-66590810 Coast Guard monitoring oil slick in Breton Sound KATC The Coast Guard is responding to an oil sheen in Breton Sound, Block 37, Louisiana, Monday. https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/coast-guard-monitoring-oil-slick-in-breton-sound National GM and Toyota Support Trump Administration on Emissions Rollback WSJ Several major auto makers including General Motors Co. GM -0.27% , Toyota Motor Corp. TM 0.04% and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles FCAU 0.76% NV are siding with the Trump administration in a lawsuit over its proposed rollback of new tailpipe-emissions rules for cars and trucks sold in the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gm-and-toyota-back-trump-administration-on-emissions-rollback-11572315567 How dangerous is wildfire smoke? ‘Spare the Air’ alert issued in Northern California Sun Herald Flames aren’t the only threat that comes with wildfires. Blazes also unleash smoke that contains harmful gases and fine particulate matter, threatening those who breathe it. https://www.sunherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article236747223.html Vapor intrusion in Elmira Heights still an issue, public can get update Wednesday Elmira Star-Gazette (NY) The specter of contamination from a longtime industrial site just outside Elmira Heights has concerned environmental agencies for decades, and this week residents can get an update on an ongoing investigation. https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2019/10/28/elmira-heights-vapor-intrusion-subject-public-meeting-environmental-protection-agency/2484110001/ Press Releases Approaches to Reduce Nutrient Loadings for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Management Request for Applications (RFA) Open Date: October 25, 2019 Close Date: December 10, 2019 Background: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program announces the release of the Approaches to Reduce Nutrient Loadings for Harmful Algal Blooms Management Request for Applications (RFA). https://www.epa.gov/research-grants/approaches-reduce-nutrient-loadings-harmful-algal-blooms-management Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

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