This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances (NPGs).
Land & Waste
Michigan Waste Tires Hit the Road
Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) is paving the way to a more sustainable market for scrap tires in the state. EGLE recently has backed a number…
Oregon Wraps Up Successful Community Outreach Event on PCBs
After several months of conversations with the Cathedral Park community, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has made progress towards addressing PCB soil contamination and protecting community health. As…
Virginia Launches Innovative Brownfields Dashboard Tool
In Virginia, thousands of brownfield sites are now recorded in a unique brownfield GIS dashboard available on the Department of Environmental Quality’s Virginia Environmental Data Hub. These sites, which include…
New York Proposes More Stringent Solid Waste Management
This week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced proposed regulations governing the management of solid waste to better protect public health and the environment.…
Montana Produces Video Series on State Geology
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched a monthly video series showcasing examples of geology and mineral resources from around the Treasure State. Through the series, the DEQ…
Texas to Form Advisory Group on EV Battery Reuse & Recycling
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced the formation of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Reuse & Recycling Advisory Group to provide recommendations for legislation, policies, and practices…
New Mexico Seeks PFAS Disposal Info to Assist with Removal of PFAS-Contaminated Cows
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) yesterday issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking scientific and technical information, technology testing, active research, and policy considerations related to PFAS disposal and…
Maine to Host Workshops on Food Scrap Diversion
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hosting four half-day workshops in May and June 2022 to spotlight local food waste recycling initiatives. The free public events will focus…
States Celebrate Earth Day with Parties, Podcasts, Pledges, & More
Happy Earth Day! Of course, every day is Earth Day at the state environmental agencies, but on April 22 each year, states mark the occasion by bringing key accomplishments and…
