U.S. EPA has approved revisions to Arkansas’ clean air plan for regional haze and withdrawn a portion of the federal regional haze plan. The state plan addresses emissions that impact…
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Arkansas Launches Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program
On July 1, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) launched the Natural State Environmental Program. The program, known as Arkansas NStEP, is a voluntary environmental stewardship program that recognizes…
Arkansas Spotlights EASE Collaborative on Reg Streamlining and Permitting
Next week, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality will host a webinar educating stakeholders on its Air Regulatory Efficiency and Streamlining Effort (EASE), which allows staff to develop recommendations to…
Letter from Newly Elected ECOS President Becky Keogh
This letter from ECOS’ newly elected President Becky Keogh, Director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, outlines her priorities for the 2018-2019 year.
Arkansas Partners with Bipartisan Policy Center to Educate Stakeholders about ACE
This week, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced a partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center to help educate citizens and the regulated community with an upcoming webinar on U.S.…
ECOS 2018 State Innovation Award Videos
In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
ECOS Press Statement on 2018-2019 President
This press statement announces the election of Becky Keogh, Director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), as 2018-2019 President.
Arkansas Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines Helping Farmers
Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines are helping Arkansas farmers to manage smoke during post-harvest stubble removal. Prescribed fires are useful and efficient when it comes to removing stubble from row crops,…
Arkansas Reports on the State of the Air
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is celebrating Air Quality Awareness week by spreading awareness of air issues in the state and celebrating successes including the release of the…
Arkansas’ E-Permitting for Short-Term Activity Authorizations
ADEQ’s ePortal system has been implemented over time by the Water and Air offices and has been used with increasing effectiveness by both. During the last year, the Office of…
