All Posts Tagged With: "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency"
EPA Tightens Emission Regs for New Wells - But Gives Industry More Time to Comply
The new rules require drillers to capture emissions of certain air pollutants from new wells, but operators have been given more time to comply. The EPA says they can burn pollutants at the well head until the start of 2015.
19Apr2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Fracking Front …
According to a Bloomberg News National Poll conducted earlier this month, a majority of Americans favor greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a natural gas drilling technique that has reduced prices for consumers while raising environmental concerns.
23Mar2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
90 Energy Star Leaders Cut Energy Use
Over 200 organizations are now in the program, including national retailers, commercial real estate companies, healthcare systems, supermarket operators, hotel managers and school districts, and they have achieved energy efficiency improvements across more than 11,400 buildings covering nearly 730 million square feet, the EPA said.
23Feb2012 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
EPA Delays Refinery Greenhouse Gas Rule
In a statement Monday, the agency said it “needs more time to complete work on greenhouse gas pollution standards for oil refineries, and is working with the litigants to develop a new schedule to replace the current date of mid-December for a
rule proposal.”
Oil And Gas Regulatory War Heating Up
Speaking in Denver last week, EPA administrator Lisa Jackson said the federal government has a role in regulating oil and gas drilling activity – establishing ozone levels for hydraulic fracturing emissions, providing guidance on water issues – but that state
and local governments must take the lead.
Breaking News — EPA to Regulate Fracking Wastewater Disposal
Federal environmental regulators say they will develop national standards for disposal of the polluted “produced water” generated by hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. The agency said it will draft standards for fracking wastewater that drillers would have to meet before sending it to treatment plants.
20Oct2011 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
EPA Report: Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions of Lives
U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has helped lead the GOP pushback against the regulation of GHG emissions. But the study estimates the benefits of reducing fine particle and ozone pollution under the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments will reach roughly $2 trillion by 2020 and saved countless lives.
4Mar2011 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
EPA Supports State’s Ability to Regulate Waste Pit Liners
While the EPA found that the liners are not an exempt waste under federal law and can be regulated by the state, it also said it is in “no way making any pronouncements” about state law, leaving the state to regulate liners as it sees fit,” said Jep Seman, outside counsel for the Colorado petroleum association.
19Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Power Plants, Residents Debate Coal Ash
Plan in Denver
More than 100 speakers commented Thursday at a hearing on proposed coal ash regulations, with utilities arguing that placing regulations under hazardous waste laws would threaten jobs, and ranchers citing health concerns in their call for tough federal regulation.
4Sep2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
EPA FRACKING STUDY to Take “Lifecycle” Approach to Analyzing Controversial Technique
The industry is particularly concerned about the EPA’s reference to a “lifecycle analysis” as part of the study. The agency has attempted a similar “lifecycle” approach to renewable fuels, with great controversy and little agreement among stakeholders as to the viability of such an analysis.
13Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Metro Denver, Colorado Schools in Top Five of Latest Efficiency Rankings
Denver ranks 4th nationally in the EPA’s Energy Star ratings, with 136 buildings in the metro area recognized for efficiency measures that netted nearly $30 million in utility bill savings last year. More good news: Colorado trails only Michigan’s schools for efficiency programs that contribute to environmental protection.
12Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
State Senate Gives Preliminary Approval
to Coal Plant Measure
Utilities that own coal-fired power plants would be be required to submit plans to the Public Utilities Commission by Aug. 15 on an emissions-reduction plan that covers 900 megawatts or 50 percent of the utility’s generating capacity, whichever is less. The measure received support from all but three Democrats, and only three Republican votes.
31Mar2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
Updates for Oil and Gas –
>> Support for Fed Fracking Study from Opposing Sides
>> State’s Producers Pump Up the Volume
>> La Plata County Water Attorneys Sue State Engineer
>> Planned Piceance Asset Sale Boosts Delta’s Stock
>> Black Hills’ New Plant To Use Less Water
May 22, 2012
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Going ...
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