Hearing Scheduled September 23 in Crawford for Injection Well Permit
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The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposal to issue a permit to Crow Butte Resources, Inc. (CBR) for the construction and operation of a Class 1 non-hazardous waste injection well.
$2.5 Million Awarded to Recycling, Litter Programs
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Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Jim Macy has announced the awarding of $2,491,087 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. The program has been providing grants annually since 1979.
Public Hearing Scheduled May 31 for Milford Landfill Permit Renewal
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The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has announced a public comment period and a public hearing regarding the proposal to renew the operating permit for G&P Development, Inc. Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Milford. The public comment period is open through May 23, 2017. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. May 31 at the Milford Webermeier Public Library, 617 2nd Street, Milford.
Governor Ricketts Announces Approval of 1,000+ Online Stormwater Construction Permits
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LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) announced the approval of over 1,000 online applications for coverage under the stormwater construction general permit. The online process has been in effect since November 2016.
$1.7 Million Awarded For Tire Collection, Recycling Projects
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Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Jim Macy announced today that the state is awarding $1.71 million to support 100 tire recycling and cleanup projects across the state.
"The agency received many outstanding applications from across the state,” Macy said. “These funds will provide needed support to local efforts which effectively deal with scrap tires in Nebraska.”
NDEQ Awards $2.62 Million in Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants
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Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Director Jim Macy today announced the awarding of $2,623,217 in grants through the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grant Fund.
Integrated DHHS Drinking Water, DEQ Wastewater Efforts will Streamline Services to Communities
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The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services today announced a Memorandum of Agreement to improve coordination of Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act programs. Through the agreement, 24 DHHS staff will move to shared office space with NDEQ wastewater staff effective August 1, 2017, and seven DHHS field staff will begin working with NDEQ field staff.
Governor Pete Ricketts said the agreement is an effective means of ensuring improved services to Nebraska’s communities.
August 8 Hearing on Lincoln Premium Poultry Proposed Air Permit
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The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has announced that a public hearing will be held Aug. 8 in Fremont to accept testimony on a proposed air quality construction permit for Lincoln Premium Poultry for a chicken hatchery located at 1015 East Cloverly, a poultry processing plant located at 1325 East Cloverly, and an animal feed mill located at 2045 South Downing, Fremont.
Nebraska Students' Environmental Artwork to be Featured in 2018 "Nebraska: Don't Waste It" Calendar
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The artwork of 13 Nebraska students will be featured in the 2018 “Nebraska: Don’t Waste It!” environmental calendar. The statewide contest is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and focuses on the importance of waste reduction, recycling and litter cleanup.
Public Comment Invited on Nebraska Solvents Cleanup Plan; Hearing Scheduled Feb. 10 in Grand Island
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NDEQ has scheduled a Feb. 10 public hearing and is inviting public comment on the proposed Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the former Nebraska Solvents Company site located at 1200 Highway 30 East in Grand Island.
Public hearing: The hearing is scheduled at 7 p.m. February 10 at the Grand Island City Hall, 100 East 1st St. The public is invited to provide testimony on the Remedial Action Plan during the hearing. An informal public information session with NDEQ staff will be held at the same location from 5 to 6:30 p.m.