Government

October 19, 2020

Trump Administration Touts Superfund List Deletions as Victories Amid Continuing Contamination Threat

EPA hypes National Priorities List deletions, some in Indiana, despite decades of work.
October 8, 2020

IDEM to hold virtual seminars on public watershed protection and restoration

IDEM will host a free virtual webinar series to teach about watershed protection and restoration efforts within the Lake Michigan basin.
October 8, 2020

Carbon offset bill could lead to new market for Hoosier landowners

October 5, 2020

Court Ruling Could Threaten Oil and Gas Developments on Federal Lands

A federal court ruling has cast doubt over several of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's efforts to drive oil and gas development on federal lands.
September 28, 2020

Six organizations recognized with state’s top environmental award

IDEM Commissioner announced six recipients of the 2020 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.
September 18, 2020

IDEM Closes Door on Ephemeral Stream Protection

Agency announces it will no longer regulate rain-dependent streams as part of its federal water quality certification
September 18, 2020

Defense officials say pandemic delayed research for PFAS alternative

The DoD said the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a delay in finding a replacement for PFAS firefighting foam.
September 11, 2020

Illegal devices that defeat pollution controls in diesel vehicles spreading across U.S.

Devices designed to illegally defeat federal emissions controls on diesel vehicles are spreading across the U.S., according to a new investigation.
September 8, 2020

Environmental groups seek more conservation after the establishment of two new Indiana state forests

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently established two new state forests in Morgan and Brown Counties from land that was already part of state forests.
September 4, 2020

Mexico plans to phase out glyphosate use by 2024

The president of Mexico announced Mexico will phase out the use of glyphosate in the country by the end of his administration in late 2024.
September 4, 2020

Governor signs Clean Energy Week Proclamation

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a proclamation recognizing the week of Sep. 21 through 25 as Clean Energy Week in the state.
September 4, 2020

EPA completes assessment of Superfund sites in path of Hurricane Laura

The EPA said it completed an assessment of Superfund sites in the path of Hurricane Laura.
September 4, 2020

EPA Announces $3.7 million watershed improvement grant for Indiana

The EPA announced a $3.7 million grant to improve the health of Indiana watersheds.
September 4, 2020

E.P.A. Relaxes Rules on Wastewater from Coal Fired Power Plants

September 2, 2020

EPA Region 5 Refutes Internal Watchdog Report Finding Possible Major Issues in EPA Region 5 Record Keeping

EPA’s Region 5 refutes an OIG report that found “lack of effective internal controls” in record keeping that could affect litigation and information requests.
September 1, 2020

Indianapolis Power & Light Co. Settles Lawsuit Alleging Clean Air Act Violations at Petersburg Plant

IPL agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle claims the company failed to take measures to reduce emissions for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and sulfuric acid mist.
August 27, 2020

EPA Finds Porter County Steel Mill Meets Federal Sulfur Dioxide Standard

Agency backs state designation recommendation after three years of meeting 2010 SO2 standard.
August 25, 2020

Michigan files suit against PFAS manufacturers, claiming companies hid environmental dangers

Michigan’s attorney general has filed state and federal lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers.
August 25, 2020

Hawaii officials plan to leave WW2 ordnance in place near bird sanctuary

Hawaii officials will leave undetonated World War II ordnance found near the Molokini Shoal in place until a non-explosive removal option is found.
August 25, 2020

Governor appoints four new members to Recycling Market Development Board

Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed four new members to a board that approves grants for waste reduction and recycling programs in Indiana.
August 24, 2020

Michigan settles Flint water lawsuit for $600 million

Michigan will pay $600 million to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of Flint residents supplied with lead-tainted drinking water.
August 24, 2020

Indiana man pleads guilty to illegally distributing pesticides

A La Porte man pleaded guilty to distributing unregistered pesticides from China to apartment tenants.
August 24, 2020

EPA to hold public meeting on Indianapolis Antique Chrome Shop cleanup

The EPA will hold a virtual public meeting about a plan to clean up contaminated soil at a former manufacturing shop on Indianapolis' Near East Side.
August 19, 2020

Multiple Sample Collection, Testing Violations Found at Indiana Steel Mill and Testing Lab

IDEM inspectors found “unsatisfactory” effluent sample collection and handling methods at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor steel mill and Merrillville lab testing the samples.
August 14, 2020

Former EPA heads say EPA needs “reset” after election

A group of former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrators is calling for a “reset” of the agency’s course after the 2020 presidential election.
August 14, 2020

Environmental groups say water use at border wall threatening endangered species in Arizona

An environmental group said a government assessment shows use of a water well to construct a border wall in Arizona has led to low water levels in local wildlife habitats.
August 14, 2020

Court strikes down legal opinion used to justify rollback on migratory bird protections

A federal court overturned a Trump administration rollback of a law protecting migratory birds and their habitats.
August 6, 2020

Trump signs bipartisan bill that guarantees funding for federal land use efforts

The Great American Outdoors Act establishes a fund for maintenance and provides permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
August 6, 2020

The EPA Seeks Comments on Proposed Plan

Residents have 30-days to give opinions on the remediation plan for the Pike and Mulberry Streets Superfund Site
July 28, 2020

Changes to NEPA could negatively affect minorities

Recent changes to one of the nation’s central environmental laws is predicted to negatively affect minorities.
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