U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s efforts to prevent increased federal regulations on waterways have fallen short. Continue reading
Donnelly’s Efforts to Stop Additional Water Regulations Fall Short
EPA Promotes Septic Maintenance
Septic system maintenance is being promoted with the Environmental Protection Agency’s third annual SepticSmart Week. Continue reading
Gov. Pence Signs Letter Opposing EPA Changes
Indiana was on a list of 10 governors pushing back against plans proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The EPA is calling for a reduction is carbon emissions from the current 75 parts per billion to between 65 and 70 parts per billion. As things stand, 91 of Indiana’s 92 counties meet federal ozone clean air standards.
Congresswoman Walorski Aims to Pass GAS Act
“It’s certainly a big step in the right direction. Politicians have long looked at price gouging and other factors behind gas prices, but I think this is the root of all evil here, is the fragmentation that exists with boutique fuels – that is, different cities, different counties, maybe utilizing and consuming different types of gasoline than other nearby cities,” said DeHaan.
Starke County Mint Farmer to be Sentenced Wednesday
Mint farmer, Mike Materna, of Hamlet, will be sentenced in U.S. District Court on Wednesday, October 5th. He plead guilty to one count of Discharge of Pollutants without a Permit in violation of the Clean Air Act. He reportedly admitted in court that he discharged hot water into a ditch without the proper permit.
