South Dakota environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/South+Dakota Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:25 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+recovers+over+%2410+million+for+past+costs+at+the+Gilt+Edge+Mine+Superfund+location+in+South+Dakota E.P.A. recovers over $10 million for past costs at the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund location in South Dakota Taxpayers' bill reduced by $40M Contact: Joy Jenkins 303-312-6873; Lisa McClain-Vanderpool 303-312-6077 (Denver, Colo. - April 15, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) and the State of South Dakota have reached arrangement with CoCa Mines, Inc., and Thomas E. Congdon to settle their liabilities at the Gilt Edge Mine Superfund location for payment of over $10 millio... Fri, 15 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/BNSF+Railway+agrees+to+resolve+oil+spill+incidents+and+enhance+prevention+and+response+capacity+in+Colorado%2C+North+Dakota%2C+South+Dakota+and+Wyoming Company to pay $600K for alleged violations associated with spills and inadequate prevention and response projects at rail yard facilities (Denver, Colo. - February 25, 2016) The E.P.A. and the U.S. Department of Justice have reached an arrangement with the BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), resolving alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act at several locations in the states of Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. The agreement, filed as a ... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises+-+Local+Foods%2C+Local+Places+Empowers+Creative+Economic+Development+in+Rural+and+Urban+Communities+in+22+states WASHINGTON - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the E.P.A., U.S.D.A., U.S... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Analysis+Shows+2014+Decrease+of+Toxic+Chemical+Delivers+in+Maine BOSTON - EPA's most recent Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data is now accessible for the reporting year of 2014. In Maine, the reporting data show that overall delivers of pollutants to the environment decreased since the previous reporting year (2013). TRI information is a key part of EPA's efforts to provide greater access to environmental information and get information to the public as quickly as possible. TRI reporting provides Americans with vital information about t... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Rebates+Will+Fund+Cleaner+School+Buses+in+85+Communities WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced the award of in excess of $7 million in rebates to replace or retrofit 400 older diesel school buses. The rebates are going to 85 school bus fleets in 35 states, each of which will gain rebates through EPA's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are linked to numerous health problems, including asthma and lung damage. Fri, 11 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+Grant+Backing+to+the+University+of+Maryland+to+Support+Regional+Environmental+Finance+Center PHILADELPHIA (August 25, 2015) -- The E.P.A. has selected the University of Maryland as one of the 9 winners of a six-year grant to support a regional Environmental Finance Center. Through the Environmental Finance Center, local communities will be able to access technical expertise to identify solutions for financing environmental activities. "EPA is committed to working closely with communities to meet environmental goals that benefit public health and support local econom... Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Inhofe%2C+Boxer+to+Introduce+Bipartisan+Six-Year+Hwy.+Reauthorization+Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kristina Baum (Inhofe) - 202.224.6176 Donelle Harder (Inhofe) - 202.224.4721 Mary Kerr (Boxer) - 202.224.8832 Kate Gilman (Boxer) - 202.224.8832 ... Mon, 22 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Inhofe%2C+Markey+lead+Bipartisan+Group+of+Senators+in+Introducing+Brownfields+Reauthorization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kristina Baum (EPW Majority) - (202) 224-6176 Giselle Barry (Markey) - (202) 224-2742 Mary Kerr /Kate Gilman (EPW Minority) - (202) 224-8832 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%2454.3+Million+to+Assess+and+Clean+Up+Contaminated+Sites%2C+Revitalize+Communities%2C+Leverage+Jobs+and+Promote+Economic+Redevelopment+Nationwide WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today the selection of 243 new grant investments totaling $54.3 million to 147 communities across the U.S. This investment will provide communities with backing necessary to assess, clean up and redevelop contaminated properties, boost local economies and leverage jobs while protecting public health and the environment. Recipients will each gain approximately $200,000 - $600,000 in backing toward E.P.A. cooperative agreements. EPA... Thu, 28 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Capito+and+Bipartisan+Group+of+Senators+Introduce+Legislation+to+Roll+Back+%22Clean+Power+Plan%22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Kristina Baum (EPW) - 202.224.6176 Donelle Harder (EPW) - 202.224.1282 Ashley Berrang (Capito) - 202.224.6147 Capito and Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Roll Back "Clean Power Plan" Wed, 13 May 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Senators+Introduce+Bipartisan+Bill+to+Protect+Navigable+Waters+in+the+U.S. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2015 CONTACT: Emily Schillinger (Barrasso) - (202) 224-6441 Elizabeth Shappell (Donnelly) - (202) 224-0972 Donelle Harder (Inhofe) - (202) 224-1282 ... Thu, 30 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Climate/New+report+finds+human-caused+climate+change+increased+severity+of+2013+heat+waves+in+Asia%2C+Europe+and+Australia The report, "Explaining Extreme Events of 2013 From a Climate Perspective," can be viewed online. (Credit... Mon, 29 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Witnesses+Stress+the+Important+Role+of+Education+in++America%27s+Energy+Renaissance WASHINGTON, D.C. , June 24, 2014 - Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing entitled "American Energy Jobs: Opportunities for Education." This hearing examined the new job opportunities that the American energy boom has created and how America's educational institutions are creating a skilled and educated workforce that's crucial t... Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+Ensures+Company+Discloses+Pesticide+Hazards WASHINGTON - Today, a Milwaukee pesticide manufacturer paid a $738,000 civil penalty to the E.P.A. (EPA) for advertising "Rozol Prairie Dog Bait" (Rozol PD) without identifying it as a "restricted use" pesticide, and for making unapproved claims about the pesticide, in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This is the biggest penalty ever imposed by an administrative law judge for FIFRA violations. "Restricted use pesticides ca... Fri, 06 Jun 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Senator+Boxer%27s+Statement%3A+Senate+Finance+Committee+Hearing+on+New+Routes+for+Backing+and+Financing+Highways+and+Transit Statement of Senator Barbara Boxer Senate Finance Committee Hearing on New Routes for Backing and Financing Highways and Transit May 6, 2014 (Remarks as prepared for delivery) Thank you so much for holding this crucial hearing on the need to keep the Hwy. Trust Fund solvent, thus preserving three million jobs and thousands of businesses. I come here in friendship to tell you that I will do everything I can to work with you in any way as you look at v... Tue, 06 May 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Senator+Boxer%27s+Statement%3A+Senate+Finance+Committee+Hearing+on+New+Routes+for+Backing+and+Financing+Highways+and+Transit48846 Statement of Senator Barbara Boxer Senate Finance Committee Hearing on New Routes for Backing and Financing Highways and Transit May 6, 2014 (Remarks as prepared for delivery) Thank you so much for holding this crucial hearing on the need to keep the Hwy. Trust Fund solvent, thus preserving three million jobs and thousands of businesses. I come here in friendship to tell you that I will do everything I can to work with you in any way as you look at v... Tue, 06 May 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Interior+Department+Awards+%243+Million+for+Tribal+Energy+Plans The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on March 14 announced that $3.2 million has been awarded to 21 tribal plans to assist in developing clean energy and various mineral resources. The assistance for 13 renewable energy plans includes a $655,000 award to the Crow Nation to advance an eight to twelve megawatt hydroelectric plan in Montana that will provide low-cost clean power to tribal members and encourage further economic development on Crow lands. The renewable energy pl... Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Climate/NOAA%27s+Spring+Outlook+predicts+moderate+flood+potential+in+Midwest%2C+elevated+risk+of+ice+jams%3B+California+and+Southwest+stuck+with+drought U.S. Spring Flood Risk Map for 2014. (Credit: NOAA) According to NOAA's Spring Outlook released today, rivers in half of the continental U.S. are at minor or moderate risk of exceeding flood levels this spring with the highest threat in the southern Great Lakes region due to above-average snowpack and a deep layer of frozen ground. Additionally, drought is expected to... Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+TAKES+ACTION+TO+PROTECT+PUBLIC+FROM+HARMFUL+LEAD+EXPOSURE WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced enforcement actions that will require 35 home renovation contractors and training providers to take additional steps to protect communities by minimizing harmful lead dust from home renovation activities, as required by the EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Standards. These requirements provide important, front-line protection for children and others vulnerable to exposure to lead dust that can cause lead poisoning. ... Tue, 18 Feb 2014 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Analysis+Shows+Increase+in+2012+Toxic+Chemical+Delivers+in+Maine (Boston, Massachusetts - Feb. 10, 2014) - EPA's most recent Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data is now accessible for the reporting year of 2012. In Maine, the reporting data show that overall delivers of pollutants to the environment have increased since the previous reporting year (2011). TRI information is a key part of EPA's efforts to provide greater access to environmental information and get information to the public as quickly as possible. TRI reporting provides Americans... Mon, 10 Feb 2014 07:00:00 +0100