The Air Update Workshops will provide the attendee updates on current air quality regulations and issues. NDEQ encourages anyone working with air quality regulations to attend.

 

Sept. 1, 2011 -- A meeting of the Nebraska Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel is scheduled for Friday, September 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality offices in Lincoln, 1200 N St. For additional information, please see the meeting agenda below, or contact Ryan Green, NDEQ Small Business and Public Assistance Coordinator, at 402-471-8697.
 

(See attached file: SBCAP agenda 09-23-11.pdf)
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Sept. 23, 2011 – Starting in the Spring of 2012, the public will be seeing new signs sprouting across the state, indicating that they are entering a Drinking Water Protection Area. The signs are designed to raise public awareness about cooperative efforts between the state and local groups to protect the drinking water from contamination in the area.

October 7, 2011 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) has prepared an Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Infrastructure SIPs, which are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are plans that provide for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS.

October 19, 2011 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has drafted proposed revisions to the rules that apply to septic systems and private lagoons, and is currently seeking comment from the public. After receiving input, NDEQ intends to prepare final draft proposed amendments to Title 124 – “Rules and Regulations for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of On-site Wastewater Systems,” which will then be placed on public notice for additional review and public comment.

October 25, 2011 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled public input meetings in four Nebraska communties to present a short summary of draft changes being considered and to receive comments regarding Title 124 – Rules and Regulations for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems.

Nov. 17, 2011 -- The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality is considering revisions to Title 122 – Rules and Regulations for Underground Injection and Mineral Production Wells. The Department is hosting an associated Title 122 Stakeholder meeting on December 15, 2011 beginning at 9:30 AM at the Department’s Van Dorn Annex located at 2717 S 8th Street, Suite #4 in Lincoln to discuss these possible changes.

The petroleum product spill from the ruptured Magellan pipeline near Nemaha NE has been mostly contained and the contractors on site are transitioning into the long-term cleanup phase of operation.

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.