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EPA May Extend Stormwater Construction Permit to 2011

The permit, which applies primarily to five states, would be delayed so that the agency can have time to coordinate with work being done on an effluent limitation guideline.

EPA Tells Congress Clean Diesel Program Works

The agency says the $50 million program last year enabled retrofits and purchases for 14,000 diesel-powered vehicles and pieces of equipment.

EPA Seeks Comments on Dioxin Cleanup Goal

The Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response is reconsidering the remediation goals based on the latest science.

Industrial Wipes Subject of Revised Risk Analysis

EPA seeks comments on the revision of the 2003 proposed Solvent-Contaminated Industrial Wipes Rule.

WaterSense Now Available on Commercial Flushing Urinals

EPA says these products will use half the water of standard urinals.

Panel to Consider Coastal Wetlands for Sequestration

Restore America's Estuaries is organizing a group of experts to develop a greenhouse gas offset protocol for wetland restoration projects.

Wet Wipes Groups Set Flushability Guidelines

A "no flush" logo will be used on packaging for products that don't meet the guidelines.

DOE Boosts Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards

New enforcement team, random reviews of compliance, and further guidance is expected to curb CO2 emissions.

WERF Research Forum Will be Electronic this Year

Foundation slates meeting for December 8 at your desktop.

Nurses' Group Testifies for Clean Water Enforcement

American Nurses Association links water protection and health.

$1.8 M in Stimulus Goes to Brownfields' Jobs

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is distributing funds to help clean up lead contaminated property, creating jobs in the process.

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Clean Coal: What Works Now and Tomorrow

Circulating fluidized bed reactor technology has a place in meeting the goals of Obama's energy plan.

At Work and Home Exposures

Mold, lead-based paint and other exclusions in general liability have tipped the balance for commercial and habitational property owners. What's a property owner to do?

Idaho, Contractor Liable for Stormwater Violations

EPA complaint seeks $65,000 from the Idaho Transportation Department and Parsons RCI for violations in Sandpoint.

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Snakes in the Glades

Five large, non-native snake species may rattle Fla. ecosystem.

OriginOil, Idaho Lab Work on Commercial Algae Production

Senior scientist applauds collaboration leading to productivity model.

TRA CReWSers Win Operations Challenge Again

The Water Environment Association of Texas team is on a serious winning streak.

Udall's Bill Protects Samaritans' Liability under CWA

Several groups in Colorado want to protect their communities and clean up abandoned hardrock mines.

Region 6 Provides Funding for Monitoring and Control

Louisiana, New Mexico Pueblos to receive help in assessing the health of their resources.

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