Tag: EPA
EPA finalizes Clean Water Rule; defines ‘waters of the United States’
EPA says Clean Water Act ruling does not create any new permitting requirements and maintains all previous ag exemptions. Ag groups disagree.
EPA release of farmers’ information still embroiled in court battle
U.S. District Court dismissed farmer objections Jan. 27, but pork producers and AFBF file appeal.
EPA registers ‘Enlist Duo’ herbicide
The EPA is registering the herbicide, Enlist Duo with new restrictions to manage the problem of resistant weeds.
Mahoning Valley industries on EPA’s greenhouse gas report
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its latest annual report, and several Mahoning Valley industries and landfills have made the list.
EPA drops West Virginia farm’s Clean Water Act case
The Environmental Protection Agency has dropped an appeal for a ruling concerning a West Virginia farm.
EPA seeking comment on enhancing transparency for fracking chemicals
WASHINGTON — EPA announced it will seek public comment on what information could be reported and disclosed for hydraulic fracturing chemicals and mixtures and...
Congress puts brakes on EPA action: Farm oil spill enforcement delayed
Farm oil spill containment rule will not be enforced against farms until September 2013.
EPA standards and renewable fuel sources
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency's...
Roberts, Johanns fighting EPA permit layers
S. 175 would ensure Clean Water Act permits are not needed for the applications of pesticides and amends FIFRA by stating that no permit shall be required for the use of a pesticide that is registered under FIFRA.
EPA proposes 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards
New RFS: Just under 10 percent of fuel must be from renewable sources in 2013.
