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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... -
Elmhurst Completes Environmental Controls at Pumping Stations
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 23, 2015According to news reports, the City of Elmhurst has completed the Salt Creek (Greenway) Trail Pumping Stations Water Quality and Landscape Enhancements project involving improvements at four pumping stations. "The goal of this project is to model the proper use of erosion and sedimentation control techniques using best management practices and educational displays. This work will help to manag... -
U.S. Senate Bill Would Eliminate Duplicative Permitting
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on September 22, 2015According to news reports, a "recently submitted Senate bill, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act, amends FIFRA [the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act] and CWA [the Clean Water Act] to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or a state from requiring a permit for a discharge into navigable waters of a pesticide authorized under FIFRA and clarifies the permitting ... -
Speaking at AGC Contractors Environmental Conference
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on August 13, 2015I'm pleased to announce that I will speaking at The Associated General Contractors of America 2015 Contractors Environmental Conference, which will be held September 2-3, 2015 in Arlington, Virginia. My topic is "Next Generation of Compliance and Reporting Environmental Information", and I will be co-presenting with Carey Johnston, PE, Enforcement Targeting and Data Division, Office of Complian... -
U.S. EPA Regulates Cooling Water Intake Structures
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on August 30, 2014The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently published final regulations to establish requirements for cooling water intake structures at existing facilities. According to the EPA, "cooling water is withdrawn for the purpose of dissipating waste heat from industrial processes. Over half of all water withdrawn in the United States each year is for cooling purposes. By far, the largest ... -
U.S. EPA Approves Changes to Illinois Vehicle Emission Testing Program
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on August 19, 2014The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved changes to the vehicle inspection and maintenance program of the State of Illinois. These changes were proposed by the Illinois EPA as revisions to the State Implementation Plan, which details how Illinois will comply with the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations. (more…)... -
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million to Redevelop Brownfield Sites in Illinois
Posted by Dave Scriven-Young on June 25, 2014The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that three Illinois communities will be receiving grants to cleanup contaminated properties and boost local economies by redeveloping former brownfield sites. A brownfield site is a piece of property that is contaminated by a hazardous substance or other pollutant that complicates the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of that property...
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6 months ago ·
I was glad to present at the Construction SuperConference my perspectives on how climate change is impacting the construction industry.
6 months ago ·
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...6 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.9 months ago ·
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