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Environmental 2005 P6
Discarded equipment containing mercury now managed as universal waste
A final rule that classifies mercury-containing equipment as universal waste will help eliminate mercury in the environment and encourage mercury recovery and improved, safe management of mercury waste. Previously, unregulated households and some small businesses were not required to manage used mercury containing equipment as a hazardous waste, resulting in some mercury waste getting thrown in the trash.
Re-vamped BASF Professional Vegetation Management web site offers resources for vegetation management professionals
Professional Vegetation Management (ProVM) announced that it has re-launched its web site www.vmanswers.com. The updated resource site is focused on helping vegetation management professionals access local and national information on vegetation management products, application tips and examples, as well as rates and recommendations.
PNM Resources seeks LEED certification for new building
PNM Resources is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for a new Information Technology (IT) office building now under construction.
Emissions trading alternative proposed to help improve visibility
Expanding upon the Clean Air Visibility Rule, EPA is proposing an emissions trading program to help state and tribal governments improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. EPA's proposal outlines an alternative emissions trading program that gives flexibility for states or tribal government in ways to apply Best Alternative Retrofit Technology (BART).
AWEA statement on Illinois commission decision to implement Sustainable Energy Plan
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) supports Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's plan to expand the use of energy from wind and other renewable sources to at least 2% of utilities' power mix by 2006 and 8% by 2012, and welcomes the initial steps taken by the Illinois Commerce Commission to implement the plan.
Canada joins international effort to cut methane emissions
Canada is joining 15 other nations to cut emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas, methane, by using it to generate heat and power rather than letting it escape into the atmosphere. On July 14, Canada became the 16th member of EPA's Methane to Markets Partnership, an international initiative that promotes the recovery and use of methane, prevents greenhouse gas emissions, and provides valuable sources of clean energy to communities, businesses and industry.
PSC approves wind farm near Horicon Marsh
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved construction of a 133-turbine wind farm on more than 32,000 acres near the Horicon Marsh.
New national coalition formed to promote clean, renewable, domestic wind energy development
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the formation of a broad national coalition of wind energy advocates that is intended to be the largest pro-wind energy development organization of its kind in the United States.
NRC finds no significant environmental impacts from extended operation of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3
The NRC issued its final environmental impact statement on the proposed renewal of the operating licenses for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3. The report contains the NRC's finding that there are no environmental impacts that would preclude license renewal for an additional 20 years of operation.
Allegheny Energy responds to Pennsylvania environmental lawsuit
Allegheny Energy, Inc. reiterated its commitment to improving environmental performance at its power plants while expressing disappointment that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) felt a need to file a lawsuit challenging the company's Pennsylvania operations.
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