Submissions Accepted Until March 31, 2012

Feb. 2, 2012 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality is announcing the availability of the draft 2012 Water Quality Integrated Report and the opportunity for public comment. Copies of the draft report and methodology can be found below on this web page.

February 10, 2012 – The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled the annual Environmental Update on March 22, 2012 at the Lincoln Firefighter’s Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane, Lincoln. Representatives from businesses and industries are invited to attend, ask questions, pick up new information, and provide feedback. Registration begins at 8:00 am.

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Mike Linder has announced the awarding of $1,554,178 in 57 grants for litter cleanup, recycling, and public education programs and activities. Funds for the Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program are generated from a fee charged to certain manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of products that commonly contribute to litter.

February 22, 2012 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality will participate in seven meetings across the state in March for livestock producers to learn about new and expanded nutrient management regulations. These meetings are being announced and supported by Nebraska Cattlemen, Nebraska Farm Bureau, Nebraska Poultry Industries, Nebraska Pork Producers and the Nebraska State Dairy Association.

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality announced a new rebate application opportunity through the Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program, which provides assistance to trucking companies and independent diesel owner-operators to purchase equipment to reduce engine idling, which reduces air pollution and fuel costs. Please note that a previous solicitation allowing additional types of units for certain trucks remains available until March 31, 2012.

Some Guidelines On Ways to Protect Our Groundwater

March 6, 2012 -- As part of National Ground Water Awareness Week (March 11-17, 2012), the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality is joining the Ground Water Protection Council and the National Ground Water Association in providing some useful guidelines on ways we can protect our ground water resources.
 

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality will conduct a public information session in Milford on March 27, to provide members of the public the opportunity to discuss a permit renewal and modification proposal for a solid waste landfill operated by G & P Development, Inc.

March 29, 2012 – Presentations from NDEQ's annual Environmental Update, which was held March 22, 2012, are posted below. NDEQ provides updates on a variety of environmental topics at this annual event, and representatives from businesses and industries were invited to ask questions, pick up new information, and provide feedback.

Below are copies of the meeting agenda, and PDF versions of Powerpoint presentations and handouts:

Meeting Agenda

(See attached file: 2012 Env Update Agenda.pdf)
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April 18, 2012 – The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has announced a reduction in the interest rates available to communities to obtain low-interest loans for drinking water and wastewater treatment projects. Interest rates have been reduced in both the Nebraska Clean Water (wastewater) State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) and the Nebraska Drinking Water SRF.