This Week at Interior December 9, 2016
Published by the Department of the Interior 8 years, 75,000 acres, and one big(ger) voice Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/video/this-week-interior-december-9-2016
Environmental crime threatening peace and security, finds new INTERPOL-UN Environment report
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27090&ArticleID=36326&l=en
Interior Department Seeks Tribal Guidance on Proposal to Update Business Operation Regulations in Indian Country
Published by the Department of the Interior During a visit to the Swinomish Tribe, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor today announced the publication of an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Advanced Notice) to comprehensively update the regulations governing trade occurring within Indian country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-seeks-tribal-guidance-proposal-update-business-operation
12 Unforgettable Moments in Indian Country
Published by the Department of the Interior To highlight a few moments and mark some of the remarkable progress the Interior Department has made in Indian Country over the past four years, check out this photo gallery featuring Secretary Jewell and the people she’s met during her time in Native communities across America. Read the full […]
Secretary Jewell Continues Nationwide Tour at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in New Mexico
Published by the Department of the Interior Following a hike in the national monument, Secretary Jewell will co-host a roundtable with the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce to discuss the economic importance of protecting public lands and national monuments. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-continues-nationwide-tour-organ-mountains-desert-peaks-national
EPA’s National Lakes Assessment Finds Nutrient Pollution is Widespread in Lakes
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the results of a national assessment showing that nutrient pollution is widespread in the nation’s lakes, with 4 in 10 lakes suffering from too much nitrogen and phosphorus. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epas-national-lakes-assessment-finds-nutrient-pollution-widespread-lakes-0
Proposed Joint Fossil Regulation Announced for Interior Department’s Managed Lands
Published by the Department of the Interior The proposed rule provides standards for a coordinated approach to the management of paleontological resources on lands managed by four DOI Bureaus. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/proposed-joint-fossil-regulation-announced-interior-departments-managed-lands
Secretary Jewell to Kick Off Nationwide Tour Highlighting Nation’s Progress on Conservation, Energy and Tribal Issues
Published by the Department of the Interior Secretary Jewell, Deputy Secretary Mike Connor and other senior Interior Administration officials will embark on a two-week nationwide tour to highlight progress the nation has made during the last eight years to: protect our nation’s lands, waters and wildlife; restore the nation-to-nation relationship with Native Americans and Alaska Natives; […]
Secretary Jewell Announces Decision to Protect 75,000 Acres of Eastern Tennessee Mountains From Future Surface Mining
Published by the Department of the Interior Today’s action helps protect a spectacular area of eastern Tennessee that is critical to the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation economy, provides valuable fish and wildlife habitat and supports a healthy watershed. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-jewell-announces-decision-protect-75000-acres-eastern-tennessee-mountains
Secretary Jewell to Kick Off Nationwide Tour Highlighting Nation’s Progress on Conservation, Energy and Tribal Issues
Published by the Department of the Interior As part of President Obama’s commitment to strengthening Indian Country, Secretary Jewell will be joined by the newly-appointed Bureau of Indian Affairs Director Bruce Loudermilk and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Director Tony Dearman for a visit to the Acoma Pueblo, west of Albuquerque. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/mediaadvisories/secretary-jewell-kick-nationwide-tour-highlighting-nations-progress-conservation
EPA Adds Subsurface Intrusion to the Superfund Hazard Ranking System
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized a proposal to expand the hazards that qualify sites for the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-adds-subsurface-intrusion-superfund-hazard-ranking-system
EPA Moves to Ban Certain Aerosol Degreasers and Dry Cleaning Spot Removers as the First Major Regulatory Action Under Chemical Reform Law
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to ban certain uses of the toxic chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) due to health risks when used as a degreaser and a spot removal agent in dry cleaning. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-moves-ban-certain-aerosol-degreasers-and-dry-cleaning-spot-removers-first-major
EPA Honors 2016 Energy Star Combined Heat and Power Award Winners
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing four facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award for the superior performance of their CHP systems. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-honors-2016-energy-star-combined-heat-and-power-award-winners
EPA se mueve hacia la prohibición de desengrasantes en aerosol y quitamanchas para lavado en seco como una de las primeras acciones reglamentarias conforme a la ley reformada de sustancias químicas
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-se-mueve-hacia-la-prohibicion-de-desengrasantes-en-aerosol-y-quitamanchas-para
TODAY: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Address American Water Summit
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will address the American Water Summit in Miami. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/today-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-address-american-water-summit-0
MEDIA ADVISORY: TODAY EPA Administrator McCarthy Delivers Keynote Address at The Global Opportunities for Long-Term Development in the ASGM Sector Kickoff Event
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will deliver the keynote address for the Global Environment Facility (GEF)’s the Global Opportunities for Long-Term Development (GOLD) in the ASGM Sector kickoff event. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/media-advisory-today-epa-administrator-mccarthy-delivers-keynote-address-global
EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Small Businesses to Support the Nation’s Green Economy
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Small Businesses to Support the Nation’s Green EconomyThis year’s projects focus on cookstoves, manufacturing, toxic chemicals, water, and building materials Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-13-million-small-businesses-support-nations-green-economy-0
TONIGHT: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Join Former Vice President Al Gore for Interview on 24 Hours of Reality: The Road Forward
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Tonight, December 6th, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will join Former Vice President Al Gore for an interview during the 24 Hours of Reality: The Road Forward. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/tonight-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-join-former-vice-president-al-gore-interview-24
WEDNESDAY: EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Address American Water Summit
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Tomorrow, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will address the American Water Summit in Miami. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/wednesday-epa-administrator-gina-mccarthy-address-american-water-summit
Learning from the past
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Remarks by Ibrahim Thiaw, UN Environment Deputy Executive Director At the COP 13 Session with the Mexican President Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27091&ArticleID=36324&l=en