West Virginia environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/West+Virginia 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/Research/Inflatable+plug+for+subway+tunnels+demonstrated Technology designed to protect against flooding News Brief June 15, 2017 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Adds+Sites+to+National+Priorities+List+to+Reduce+Risk+to+Public+Health+and+Environment WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) is adding 5 and proposing to add 8 hazardous waste sites to the Superfund program's National Priorities List (NPL). These are sites with known or threatened hazardous waste delivers that could pose risks to public health and the environment. "Cleaning up hazardous waste sites is vitally important to the health of America's communities," said Mathy Stanislaus, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management. "Our go... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Suggests+Clarksburg%2C+W.Va.+Hazardous+Waste+Location+to+Superfund%26%238217%3Bs+National+Priorities+List PHILADELPHIA (April 6, 2016) - Today the E.P.A. announced that 5 hazardous waste sites are being added to the National Priorities List (NPL). The Agency also has suggested that 8 other hazardous waste sites be added to the NPL. One of the sites now being suggested is North 25th Street Glass and Zinc in Clarksburg, W.Va. Contamination from past industrial practices at this Harrison Co. location could pose public health and environmental risks. The National Prioriti... Wed, 06 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Nissan+and+Toyota+Manufacturing+Plants+in+Mississippi+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced Nissan NA in Canton and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs, both in Mississippi, are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Energy+Star+Certified+Manufacturing+Plants WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 70 manufacturing plants have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a significant amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From building corporate energy management programs to imple... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+4+Facilities+in+Florida+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that 4 facilities in Florida are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying cor... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+CEMEX+in+Clinchfield%2C+Ga.+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that CEMEX, in Clinchfield, Ga. is among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying c... Wed, 24 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/Compliance%2FEnforcement/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Yearly+Environmental+Enforcement+Results WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) today released its yearly enforcement and compliance results highlighted by large cases that reduce pollution, level the playing field for responsible companies, and protect public health in communities across the country. In fiscal year 2015, E.P.A. secured record-setting hazardous waste, Clean Air Act, and Superfund settlements, and acted swiftly to win a large criminal plea arrangement following a major coal ash spill, among other accomplishments. Add... Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/BAYER+CROPSCIENCE+TO+ENHANCE+SAFEGUARDS+AT+CHEMICAL+FACILITIES+IN+4+STATES+TO+SETTLE+VIOLATIONS+AT+A+WEST+VIRGINIA+PLANT WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a $5.6 million settlement with Bayer CropScience LP to resolve violations of federal chemical accident prevention laws at its facility in Institute, West Virginia, where an explosion killed 2 people in 2008. Under the settlement, Bayer CropScience committed to spending $4.23 million to enhance emergency preparedness and response in Institute and protect the Kanawha River, pay a $975,000 penalty, and sp... Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Bayer+CropScience+to+Enhance+Safeguards+at+Chemical+Facilities+in+4+States+to+Settle+Violations+at+W.+Va.+Plant CHARLESTOWN, W.Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) - The E.P.A. and the U.S. Department of Justice today announced a $5.6 million settlement with Bayer CropScience LP to resolve violations of federal chemical accident prevention laws at its facility in Institute, W.Va. where an explosion killed 2 people in 2008. Under the settlement, Bayer CropScience committed to spending approximately $452,000 on a series of measures to enhance safety at chemical storage facilities across the U.S. and $4.2... Mon, 21 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/EPA%2C+California+Notify+Volkswagen+of+Clean+Air+Act+Violations Carmaker allegedly used software that circumvents emissions testing for certain air pollutants Washington - Today, E.P.A. is issuing a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Incorporated (collectively referred to as Volkswagen). The NOV alleges that four-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars from model years 2009-2015 include software that circumvents E.P.A. emissions requirements for ce... Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/E.P.A.+Delivers+Report+on+West+Virginia+Agriculture+Programs (PHILADELPHIA - August 31, 2015) The E.P.A. announced today it has completed an evaluation of West Virginia's animal agriculture regulations and programs. The assessment, which is one of 6 that the agency is conducting of state animal agriculture programs in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, found that West Virginia is relying heavily on programs with voluntary participation to increase the implementation of conservation practices to meet water quality goals. E.P.A. conducts per... Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/E.P.A.+Delivers+Report+on+Delaware+Agriculture+Programs (PHILADELPHIA - August 31, 2015) The E.P.A. announced today it has completed an evaluation of Delaware's animal agriculture regulations and programs. The assessment is one of 6 that the agency is conducting of state animal agriculture programs within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. E.P.A. conducts periodic reviews of state programs as part of its oversight responsibilities under the Clean Water Act. This assessment looked at Delaware's implementation of federal and state regul... Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/E.P.A.+Delivers+Report+on+Maryland+Agriculture+Programs (PHILADELPHIA - August 31, 2015) The E.P.A. announced today it has completed an evaluation of Maryland's animal agriculture regulations and programs. The assessment, which is one of 6 that the agency is conducting of state animal agriculture programs within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, found that Maryland has a robust and well-implemented state program. E.P.A. conducts periodic reviews of state programs as part of its oversight responsibilities under the Clean Water Act. Th... Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Compliance%2FEnforcement/Arch+Coal+Subsidiaries+to+Make+System-Wide+Upgrades+to+Reduce+Pollution+Entering+U.S.+Waters WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that Arch Coal Inc., one of the nation's biggest coal companies, and 14 of its subsidiaries under the International Coal Group Incorporated (ICG) have agreed to conduct comprehensive upgrades to their operations to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act. The settlement resolves hundreds of Clean Water Act violations related to illegal discharges of pollutants at the companies' coal mines in Ke... Thu, 06 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Bishop%3A+States+Marginalized+as+Obama+Admin.+Drops+Conflict-ridden+Stream+Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. , July 16, 2015 - Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) issued the following statement in response to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's ("OSM") suggested Stream Protection Rule (SPR) released today by the U.S. Department of the Interior. "The Obama Administration has proven to be the bully regulation machine once again. Despite NEPA requirements that affected states be involved as cooperating agencies, the Administratio... Thu, 16 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/GovernmentCommittees/Bishop+Requests+GAO+Report+on+Stream+Buffer+Zone+Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. , July 15, 2015 - Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) today requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's ("OSM") compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the development and drafting of the Obama Administration's Stream Buffer Zone Rule (SBZR). The Department of the Interior is expected to issue the suggested rule tomorrow. NEPA requ... Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+brownfields+grants+support+jobs%2C+property+assessments+in+Huntington+and+four+southern+W.+Va.+counties HUNTINGTON, W. VA. (July 7, 2015) -- The E.P.A. today announced $592,300 in brownfields grants that will provide job training and environmental property assessments in Huntington and southern West Virginia. "EPA's brownfields grants make a visible difference in communities by helping to put people back to work while also creating cleaner, healthier and economically stronger neighborhoods," said E.P.A. Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin. "This backing will help revital... Tue, 07 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Obama+Administration+Assists+Communities+in+Building+Local+Food+Systems+to+Foster+Economic+Growth%2FInvestment+Helps+Enhance+Public+Health+and+the+Environment%2C+Diversify+Local+Economy WASHINGTON-Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a community's emerging economic action plans. Under this effort, a team of agricultural, transportation, public health, environmental, and regional economic experts will work direc... Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0100