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New Study Shows PCB Contamination Still a Problem in Chicago
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on October 22, 2015According to new research, "soils, sewage sludge and paint are major sources" of PCB contamination in Chicago, and "current cleanup strategies may not be the most effective for protecting people’s health." The research also suggests that "more than 400 pounds of toxic PCBs are emitted to Chicago’s air each year." Read the News Story This is the unfortunate consequence of chemicals like... -
Illinois Follows Federal Guidance & Reduces Fluoride in Water Supplies
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on October 20, 2015Following the recommendation of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Illinois reduced the fluoridation requirement in its public water supply regulations, changing the requirement that all community water suplies maintain a fluoride ion concentration of 0.90 to 1.2 mg/L in the community water supply distribution system to reflect a fluordiation ion concentration of 0.7 mg/L. The I... -
Illinois Pollution Control Board Releases Environmental Register for August 2014
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 15, 2014The Illinois Pollution Control Board recently issued its Environmental Register for August 2014. The Environmental Register features a letter from Board Chairman Deanna Glosser, which summarizes the activity that the Board has conducted in rulemaking dockets, including amendments adopted that make the Board's rules consistent with, and as stringent as, the current federal regulations regardin... -
Illinois Pollution Control Board Releases Environmental Register for May 2013
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on June 12, 2013The Illinois Pollution Control Board recently issued its Environmental Register for May 2013. The Environmental Register features a letter from Board Chairman Thomas Holbrook, which summarizes the activity that the Board has conducted in several rulemaking dockets. Two rulemaking dockets of particular interest are: (more…)... -
Illinois Pollution Control Board Releases Environmental Register for October 2012
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on November 12, 2012The Illinois Pollution Control Board recently issued its Environmental Register for October 2012. The Environmental Register features a letter from Board Chairman Thomas Holbrook, which summarizes the activity that the Board has conducted in several rulemaking dockets. The Environmental Register also contains a rulemaking update, including a summary of the Board's adoption of final a... -
Governor Quinn Signs Bill That Will Result In Illinois Following Federal Air Regulations
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 5, 2012Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a bill passed in the General Assembly, Public Act 097-0945, that amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and the Environmental Protection Act to align Illinois air regulations with federal air regulations: "[T]he [Illinois Pollution Control] Board shall adopt ambient air quality standards specifying the maximum permissible short-term and long... -
Save the Date for 1/24/12 Webinar: Environmental Hot Topics for 2012
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on December 29, 2011On January 24, 2012 at noon (central), Chicago environmental attorney Dave Scriven-Young will present a webinar entitled "Environmental Hot Topics for 2012". This free program will look at the year ahead and analyze upcoming environmental legal issues, including cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, climate change regulations, water issues, and concerns over the Keystone XL Pipeline. ...
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I was glad to present at the Construction SuperConference my perspectives on how climate change is impacting the construction industry.
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New funding opportunity: Illinois Governor Pritzker announced an additional $25.5 million in funding for the Equitable Energy Future Grants Program to bolster the funding opportunities across the state for communities who historically have lacked access to capital for Illinois’ goal of a carbon-free future. More information: dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3054-2638.html?fbclid=IwAR3WmGYZl_wZKWg1E2ZKIJI302...
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3054-2638)
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Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title CSFA Number CSFA Popular Name Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Award Range Source of Funding Cost S...5 months ago ·
IL communities meet to discuss what needs to be done to counter the effects of environmental racism after EPA deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice announces "once-in-a-lifetime money" going toward countering those effects.
EPA says community involvement vital to address environmental racism in East St. Louis area
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Matthew Tejada, deputy assistant administrator for environmental justice at the EPA, said while the federal agency has funding through grants to address a legacy of environmental racism, it needs direction from affected communities on where to use the money.8 months ago ·
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