Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Mike Linder today announced the awarding of $1,692,426 in grants for waste reduction and recycling projects. The grants are available through the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant Fund. This fund is generated by a fee on solid waste disposed of in landfills (disposal fee), an annual retail business sales fee (business fee), and a fee assessed on the sale of new tires for motor vehicles (tire fee). Tire fee grants totaling $1.86 million for projects related to tire recycling were previously announced in May.

Public Hearing, Information Session to be Held in Albion Dec. 4

The state has issued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Big Indian Creek Lake in Gage County. This is the only health alert currently in effect.

NDEQ is providing a web-based, electronic version of reporting for those businesses that are required to submit Tier II reports in accordance with federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, also known SARA Title III. Forms should be submitted by March 1, 2013.

The Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled four meetings to discuss proposed revisions to Title 133 - Litter Reduction and Recycling Grants Program. A draft of the proposed revisions is on the NDEQ web page at https://dee.nebraska.gov/home then choose “Laws & Regulations” then select “Proposed Rules and Regulations” or click here Proposed Regulations.

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Mike Linder has announced the awarding of $1,765,776 in 55 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.

Some Guidelines on Ways to Protect Our Groundwater

Submission deadline April 12

April 2, 2013 – The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled the annual Environmental Update in Lincoln on May 14, 2013 at the Towers Event Center, 6981 A Street, #111. Representatives from businesses and industries are invited to attend, ask questions, pick up new information, and provide feedback. Registration begins at 8:00 am.

The event will focus on environmental risks and various Nebraska and EPA regulations and requirements. Highlights include:
 

The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has announced a new deadline for submissions for Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant applications. Applications for 2014 grants are due August 1, 2013.

The Litter Reduction and Recycling Grant Program provides funds annually to support programs to reduce litter, provide education and promote recycling in Nebraska. Grants may be awarded to both public and private entities.