ECOS President and Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment Ben Grumbles has published an article for the state agency’s blog, eMDE, about his experiences at the 26th annual…
Virginia
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Virginia Hails Court Decision Upholding Carbon Cap-and-Trade Program
Last week, the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond ruled in favor of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), keeping the Commonwealth’s successful cap-and-trade program in place. The…
Virginia Bans Polystyrene Food Containers
Last week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill banning polystyrene food containers from all vendors by 2025. Northam signed House Bill 533, along with an executive order banning this…
Virginia Poised to Adopt California Auto Emissions Standards
This week, the Virginia senate passed legislation that would make it the fifteenth state in the nation to adopt California’s Low- or Zero- Emission Vehicle (LEV/ZEV) standards. The bill, HB1965,…
Virginia Launches Innovative Environmental Data Hub
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently launched an innovative online portal that makes a broad range of the Commonwealth’s environmental data accessible to stakeholders in an easy-to-use, interactive…
Virginia Issues Comprehensive Study of DEQ’s EJ Practices and Authorities
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently announced the publication of a comprehensive study evaluating its own environmental justice (EJ) practices and authorities. The 47-page report, developed over the…
Virginia Launches Program to Drive State, Local, and Tribal Investment in EVs
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA DEQ) is overseeing a new $20 million program to electrify government vehicle fleets across the Commonwealth. The Clean Air Communities Program (CACP) is…
Virginia Offers Helpful Tips for #SepticSmart Week
Last week, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA DEQ) provided informative tips for septic system owners via its Twitter account and other outlets. This was part of the sixth…
States Exercise Enforcement Discretion, Provide Other Flexibility amid COVID-19
A number of state environmental agencies are providing enforcement discretion and/or other regulatory flexibility to assist regulated entities during the COVID-19 crisis. While many states urge the regulated community to…
Virginia Wetland GIS Tool Garners Governor’s Award
This week, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received the Governor’s Technology award for its GIS-based Wetlands Condition Assessment Tool (WetCAT). Developed by DEQ’s Office of Wetland and Stream…
