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| Blog Name: | Infrastructure Watch |
| Url: | http://infrastructurewatch.blogspot.com |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | infrastructure, environment, policy |
| Description: | Information, news and commentary on infrastructure and the environment. |
| Popularity: | 3 Followers |
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Missouri Environment & Infrastructure Roundup
Lead Contamination Continues in HerculaneumEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is considering a range of enforcement actions against the Doe Run Resources Corporation, now that recent tests have shown more than one-third of a group of properties situated within a mile of the company's lead smelter in Herculaneum, contain lead at levels exceeding 400 parts per million (ppm), EPA's threshold for removing and replacing such soils.Of 372 properties sampled, 129 had at least one area exceeding the 400 ppm action level for lead. A total o
Lead Contamination Continues in HerculaneumEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is considering a range of enforcement actions against the Doe Run Resources Corporation, now that recent tests have shown more than one-third of a group of properties situated within a mile of the company's lead smelter in Herculaneum, contain lead at levels exceeding 400 parts per million (ppm), EPA's threshold for removing and replacing such soils.Of 372 properties sampled, 129 had at least one area exceeding the 400 ppm action level for lead. A total o
Environmental, Energy Bills Introduced in Congress
H.R. 3727 - Drinking Water Adaptation, Technology, Education, and Research (WATER) ActThis bill would support research of the effects of climate change on drinking water systems.S. 1711 - Water Efficiency and Conservation Investment Act of 2009This bill would create tax incentives to support water conservation improvements in residences and public works.S. 1713 - Water Efficiency via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act of 2009This bill wou
H.R. 3727 - Drinking Water Adaptation, Technology, Education, and Research (WATER) ActThis bill would support research of the effects of climate change on drinking water systems.S. 1711 - Water Efficiency and Conservation Investment Act of 2009This bill would create tax incentives to support water conservation improvements in residences and public works.S. 1713 - Water Efficiency via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act of 2009This bill wou
Water Roundup
Appropriations Bill Includes Money for Levee Improvements at St. Joseph, MOThe energy and water appropriations bill included funds for levee improvement projects in Kansas and Missouri in the St. Joseph area.More information:St. Joseph included in water resources billSt. Joe included in water resources billDrinking Water and Wastewater Funding Included in Agriculture BillThe agriculture approp
Appropriations Bill Includes Money for Levee Improvements at St. Joseph, MOThe energy and water appropriations bill included funds for levee improvement projects in Kansas and Missouri in the St. Joseph area.More information:St. Joseph included in water resources billSt. Joe included in water resources billDrinking Water and Wastewater Funding Included in Agriculture BillThe agriculture approp
Farm Bill Includes Environmental Funding
The agriculture appropriations bill that passed Congress earlier this month included funding for water, waste and environmental programs. Some of the major environment-related program funded by this bill are-Rural Utilities: Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program - $568.7 million- Environmental Quality Incentives Program - $1.18 billion-Water quality research - $12.6 millio-Natural Resources Conservation Services - $887.6 millionMore information:Rural water appropriations pass both houses
The agriculture appropriations bill that passed Congress earlier this month included funding for water, waste and environmental programs. Some of the major environment-related program funded by this bill are-Rural Utilities: Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program - $568.7 million- Environmental Quality Incentives Program - $1.18 billion-Water quality research - $12.6 millio-Natural Resources Conservation Services - $887.6 millionMore information:Rural water appropriations pass both houses
Missouri Governor Makes Environmental Appointments
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has announced appointments to several state boards and commissions with responsibilities in environmental policy and programs.Dr. Raymond E. Bailey, Seismic Safety Commission - Bailey is construction management/services manager for ABNA Engineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in geological engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MS and doctorate from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He was appointed to a term ending July 1, 2012.Dr. Jeffrey D. Cawlfield (D), Dam and Reservoir Safety Council (reappointment) - Dr. C
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has announced appointments to several state boards and commissions with responsibilities in environmental policy and programs.Dr. Raymond E. Bailey, Seismic Safety Commission - Bailey is construction management/services manager for ABNA Engineering. He holds a bachelor's degree in geological engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and an MS and doctorate from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He was appointed to a term ending July 1, 2012.Dr. Jeffrey D. Cawlfield (D), Dam and Reservoir Safety Council (reappointment) - Dr. C
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