SMG POV
GAO Calls For Water Regulations of Non-point Sources
January 27, 2014
On Monday, January 13, 2014, the Government Accountability Office released a report on the National TMDL program calling for new EPA regulations and a Congressional revision of the Clean Water Act. The report specifically calls for new regulations of non-point source pollution which would impact stakeholders such as farmers and land developers. The Government Accountability […]
Oil Well Operators in Hart County, KY, Sentenced for Violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act
January 24, 2014
Two oil well operators in Hart County and Logsdon Valley Oil Co. Inc., were ordered to pay fines for the continued conspiracy to inject fluids, without a permit, into sinkholes and wells from March 13, 2008 through July 18, 2012, in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Specifically, they configured piping to inject produced […]
APCD Louisville Plans Reorganization and Names new Executive Director
January 22, 2014
APCD has named Keith Talley, Sr. as its new Executive Director. In addition, the agency is planning a reorganization. In preparation for the reorganization, SMG used its skills in organizational management and served as a consultant to the mayor’s office in order to make recommendations for a new internal structure. More information can be found here.
EPA names new Regional Administrator
January 16, 2014
EPA has announced a new Regional Administrator for Region 4, which includes Kentucky. Click here for more information about Ms. McTeer Toney. The previous Region 4 Administrator, Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming, is now Chief of Staff to the EPA Administrator.
Artificial sweeteners found in river water: A problem and a solution?
January 14, 2014
Artificial sweeteners are increasingly replacing sugar and corn syrup in food and beverages. They are cheaper than sugar due to their long shelf-life and high sweetening intensity and have little or no food energy, which makes them a good choice for those trying to limit their caloric intake. However, they can also resist degradation and […]