Numerous biofuels representatives testified at a day-long hearing Tuesday in Washington DC on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rulemaking for the Renewable Fuels Standard. National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) testified that … [Read more...]
EPA will push clean diesel grant money in Ohio on Wednesday
Monday 06/01/ By Leave a Comment
In a rare move that probably won't attract the level of controversy or public comments that seem to be standard for EPA announcements these days (e.g.: California waiver), administrator Lisa Jackson will be in Ohio on Wednesday to talk about American … [Read more...]
EPA Opens Comment Period on RFS
Tuesday 05/26/ By Leave a Comment
The Environmental Protection Agency has officially opened a 60-day comment period for proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The comment period will be open until July 27. In addition to seeking comments on the proposed rulemaking … [Read more...]
EPA’s Contest for Water Videos Shows Off Talent and Activism (Video)
Wednesday 05/06/ By Leave a Comment
You may remember that the EPA launched a video contest for clean water as an Earth Day awareness effort. The contest was so popular that they actually had to push back the announcement of the winner from May to June. We don't mind, though, because it … [Read more...]
EPA moves to clean up ships’ fuel
Thursday 04/02/ By Leave a Comment
A new policy designed to reduce ship pollution within 200 miles of US shores has been unveilled today (31st March) by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Under the new proposal, US and foreign-flagged ships in this area will be required to use … [Read more...]
EPA to hear California waiver arguments today
Thursday 03/05/ By Leave a Comment
Do states have CO2 rights?Today the EPA will open a public hearing on whether states should have the right to regulate CO2 emissions. Automakers, environmentalists and state officials will convene in Arlington, VA today to debate the matter.Do state … [Read more...]
EPA opens up public comment window on CA emissions waiver
Thursday 03/05/ By Leave a Comment
President Obama announced in January that he was asking the EPA to reconsider a December 2007 decision by the Bush Administration's to deny California an emissions rules waiver (for background, read this). Today, the EPA is holding a (the first?) … [Read more...]