SMG POV
EPA Releases Final Risk Assessment on TCE and Holds Public Workshop
July 10, 2014
EPA has finalized the revised risk assessment for Trichloroethene under the TSCA Risk Assessment Program. Information concerning the risk assessment including a fact sheet can be found at http://www.epa.gov/oppt/existingchemicals/pubs/riskassess.html . On July 29-30, 2014, EPA plans to hold an experts workshop on TCE alternatives and risk reeducation approaches.
6-Month Extension issued for Final Determination under the ESA for the Northern Long-Eared Bat
July 9, 2014
As we reported last year, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is deciding whether to list the Northern Long Eared Bat as an endangered species. The bat lives in some areas of Kentucky. Recently, the Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened the comment period on this proposed listing, due in part from concerns in the […]
DEP’s Strategic Operational Plan is Published
July 8, 2014
Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has published its annual Strategic Operational Plan for State Fiscal Year 2015. Find it here.
MSD to Host Construction Field Day
July 7, 2014
Louisville MSD will hold a “Field Day” on August 5th, 2014 at Fairdale High School. This inaugural event will host discussions on Green Infrastructure, Floodplain/Stormwater, Erosion Prevention Sediment Control and Industrial Facilities. A fee of $25 includes lunch and giveaways. More information and registration information can be found here. SMG partners with MSD on the above […]
EPA’s “Secret Science” Discouraged by the U.S. House of Representatives
June 30, 2014
Last week the House Science, Space and Technology Committee voted in favor of a bill requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make the data it uses to write regulations available for public review. The committee intended the action to stop what has been described as EPA’s use of “secret science” to make laws. Rep. Lamar […]