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Vol. 41, Nos. 1-51, pp. 1-2896 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2010 A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
ECONOMIC POLICY
– ARRA provisions
– Clean energy, incorporation into Senate jobs creation bill, 602 – Climate change
– – Cal. law implementation, impact on jobs, 567
– – Stationary source GHG regulation
– – – Governors' support, 604
– – – Job losses due to denying EPA authority, 531; Jackson on EPA action as spurring innovation, investment, 603 – – – State resolutions supporting delay, Tenn. and Ill., 603
– – Carbon emissions increase smaller due to economy, DOC report, 938
– – Jobs creation proposal, 205; Reid on inclusion in bill, 323; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 2847 – Green economy initiatives – Water infrastructure projects, jobs creation emphasis on Congressional funding, 686
– Ammonia, water quality criteria to protect freshwater life, 26
– Climate change threats in Montana, 837 – Conservation, administration adoption of national policy on oceans, 1650 – Gulf Coast restoration after BP oil spill
– – Assessment of damages, early stages, 1716; task unprecedented, Special Report, 1854
– – Federal commitment affirmation, 1950 – – Funding plans, 2208; 80 percent plan for penalty assessments, 2757 – – Natural resource damages, assessment and restoration planning, 2207; BP reimbursement of assessment costs, 2420 – – Task force creation, executive order, 2268; executive director appointment, 2421 – San Joaquin Bay restoration plan, 2817 – Water projects, systematic approach to non-monetary benefit valuation, 21
– Amazon environmental damage suit against Chevron
– – Arbitration may proceed (S.D.N.Y.), 625; order to produce documents, 2747
– – Court delays violated Bilateral Investment Treaty (Perm. Ct. Arb.), 754 – – Fraudulent evidence, Chevron claims (N.D. Ga.), 799 – – Removal of judge by Ecuadorian court, 2267
– Energy efficiency, Md. community college projects, bill, 860; governor signs, 1199
– HAPs monitoring, EPA results for Eden Gardens Elem., 1927 – Hazardous materials, San Diego school district settlement with state, 137 – Lead in drinking water, pilot testing program, 951 – Schools
– – Identification of potential hazards, guidance, 2644
– – Toxic ash site, pollution exclusion applies (11th Cir.), 1582
– Mercury in dental fillings, EPA consideration, 1250; proposed rulemaking plans, 2202
– Oil and gas industry, study of potential pollution, 499 – Steam electric power generation
– – Deadlines for issuing rule (D.D.C.), 2524
– – Rule revisions, 73
– Air toxics, Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–5
– CAIR
– – Emissions reductions
– – – Allocation data, release, 1455
– – – Distribution, challenge (D.C. Cir.), 359
– – Carbon reduction surcharge, Los Angeles utility approval, 700; city council rejects increase, 802
– – Hurricane damage intensification, reconsideration of decision (5th Cir.), 471; lack of quorum, dismissal, 1235; (U.S., rev sought), 1993 – – Nuisance
– – – Second Circuit ruling leaves several issues open, 472; (U.S., rev sought), 1753; request to vacate ruling (brief filed), 1934; labor union support of utilities (brief filed), 1991; 12 states join brief (brief filed), 1991; (rev grant), 2738
See COAL ASH
– – Basin Electric proposed plant, EIS cancellation, 2848
– – Big Stone Generating Station, impermissible challenge to operating permit (8th Cir.), 1872 – – Biomass electricity compares unfavorably, Mass. study, 1324 – – Carbon sequestration – – Coleto Creek Power Station, Tex. ALJs recommendation on permits, 396; approval of permits, 1025 – – Dominion Power proposed plant in southwestern Va., permit upheld (Va. Ct. App.), 1264 – – Edgewater Generating Station operating permit review, EPA consent decree (W.D. Wis.), 1549; Wis. to review permit, 2054 – – Edwardsport Generating Station, PSD claim time-barred (S.D. Ind.), 2113 – – Fayette Power Project, threat of lawsuit over Tex. flexible permit, 1673 – – Four Corners Power Plant, best available retrofit technology under regional haze rule, 2295; partial shutdown agreement, 2561; comment period extension, 2736 – – Hoosier Energy agreement to upgrade pollution controls (S.D. Ind.), 1687 – – Hugh L. Spurlock Generating Station, cost analysis of low-sulfur coal use, 33 – – India, Ex-Im Bank loan guarantees, 1516 – – J.P. Pulliam Generating Station, petition challenging operating permit (W.D. Wis.), 979; EPA orders state review, 1631 – – Michigan not required to regulate CO2 emissions (Mich. Ct. App.), 393 – – Mirant Corp., Md. county imposition of carbon tax, 1202; Mirant files suit (D. Md.), 1323 – – Natural gas conversion consideration, Colo. bill, 912 – – Navajo Generating Station federal implementation plan, 599 – – NSR enforcement initiative, 2731 – – Okla. petition for EPA review of Tex. operating permit procedures, 1119 – – Pacific Northwest plants consider fuel switch, 992 – – Plant Washington, rejection of Ga.-issued permit, 2875 – – Portland Generating Station, EPA settles N.J. suit to review Pa. operating permit (3d Cir.), 720; N.J. seeks emissions reduction order, 1119; EPA extension of deadline to respond, 1565; N.J. supplemental petition, 2113; extension of response deadline, 2558 – – Premature deaths, estimates, 2055 – – Reporting of GHG emissions, petition stricter nitrous oxide requirements, 2451 – – Riesel, Tex. plant, MACT determination required (5th Cir.), 2613 – – Seminole Electric construction application for Palatka power plant, withdrawal, 33 – – State Line Generating Station, notice of intent to sue, 2056 – – Sunflower Elec. expansion, PSD permit approval, 2876 – – Tenaska Trailblazer Energy Center
– – – Air quality permit approval, 2822
– – – Carbon dioxide capture agreement, 914 – – Wabash River Power Station, remedy of NSR violations (S.D. Ind.), 7; reversal of decision (7th Cir.), 2293; request for rehearing, 2732 – – White Stallion Energy Center, Tex. air permit approval, 2274 – – Xcel Energy
– – – Emissions reduction, Colo. bill requiring sharp cuts, 637; House approval, 701; new law, 912; commission approval of plan, 2818; final approval, 2875
– – – Hayden plant, EPA to review operating permit, 102 – Cooling water intake systems – Effluent guidelines and standards for steam electric power industry
– – Deadlines for issuing rule (D.D.C.), 73
– – Rule revisions, 73 – Emissions reduction, New York, 2160 – Emissions survey, 2008 benchmark, 1455 – Interstate transport of pollutants – Natural gas-fired plants
– – Russell City Energy Center, EPA permit approval, 2619
– – Va. plant to address power shortages, 2770 – New source performance standards, EPA agreement to propose sector-wide GHG controls (D.C. Cir.), 2845 – New source review program
See NUCLEAR ENERGY
– Renewable energy sources, standard
See RENEWABLE ENERGY
– Sulfur hexafluoride, Cal. emissions limits, 506 – Superfund, financial responsibility proposed rule, 71 – Technology development, DOE funding, 475; small business awards, 1758 – Transboundary pollution
– – Grid protection against cyberattacks
– – One Nevada Transmission Line, DOE loan guarantee, 2355 – – Policy, eastern governors' opposition, 1572 – – Research projects, DOE grant awards, 1576 – – Smart grid
– – – Cal. deployment guidance, commission approval, 1478
– – – Consumer options, request for comments, 323 – – – Global development, administration support, 2356 – – – International organization to accelerate deployment, 2125 – – – Planning regulation revisions needed, 937 – – – Privacy concerns, challenges, 1460 – – – Renewable energy integration, proposal, 2622; request for comments, 2741 – – – Standards development on course, 1518 – – – Utilities impeding expansion of renewables, wind energy group opinion, 834 – – Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project approval, 32 – – Wind energy, Midwest proposal, 2850
– Superfund financial responsibility, advance notice of proposed rulemaking, 114
– Discharge permits, EPA request for comments, 1530; progress on proposed rule, 2078
– Emissions data, Conn. system, 392
– Basel Action Network, NRDC endorsement of stewardship program, 333
– Certified electronics recycler, cancellation of trademark registration (W.D. Wash.), 1308 – CRT importers and exporters, confidential information identification, 1762 – Export to developing countries, EPA push for bill limiting, 1307; GAO recommendations to EPA, 1827; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 6252 – International priorities, Jackson on, 1902 – N.Y. collection program
– – Challenge to New York City law dropped (S.D.N.Y.), 1482
– – Governor signs bill, 1262 – Or. collection program, 296; industry funding, 2597 – Recycling by federal agencies, task force, 2572 – Vt. collection program, governor signs bill, 1026 – Wash. collection program, 296
– Chromium electroplating NESHAP, minor revisions, 2110; proposed rule, 2402
– Equipment ownership opens CERCLA liability (N.D. Ill.), 376 – Hazardous waste storage, exclusion of evidence of prior waste conviction (S.D. W.Va.), 840
– Aluminum industry, penalties for violations at 16 sites nationwide, 284
– Ammonia release, compliance agreement with Cal. meat processor, 462 – Chlorine leak, residents outside mandatory evacuation area cannot sue (4th Cir.), 2535 – Disaster planning, DHS role, 2152 – Oil spills
– – Alaska contingency plans, intent to sue, 2588
– – BP Gulf spill
See GULF OF MEXICO
– – Federal contingency plan, Allen on clarification, 2264 – – Industry task force reports, 2019 – – Marine firefighting requirements, information collection request, 2014 – – Removal equipment, information collection request, 2014 – – Response plans
– – – Flaws, lawmakers seek more details on company plans, 1487
– – – Policy updating needed, 1486 – Toxics Release Inventory
– Utah governor signs bills authorizing procedures against U.S. government property, 762
– Accounting standards, liabilities for allocations, 2066
– Acid rain program
See ACID RAIN
– – Administration support, push for Senate action, 258
– – Agriculture, Vilsack on benefits, 605 – – Allowance distribution, GAO recommendations, 731 – – Auction proceeds refunded to public – – California
– – – Air Resources Bd. 2010 priorities, 289
– – – Allowance distribution restrictions, bill stalls, 1545 – – – Auctions, governor on phase-in of program, 757 – – – Carbon offsets, compliance-based accounting tools development, 506 – – – Draft rules, 2478; CARB approval, 2872 – – – Emerging markets, link with, 2592 – – – Implementation, proposed regulations, Analysis & Perspective, 2657 – – – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–13 – – – Revenue estimate, 130 – – – Workshops to provide feedback, 1147 – – Economics, passage necessary to reduce emissions, develop renewable energy, 369 – – FY2011 EPA budget, revenue uncertain, 298 – – House Republican pledge to America, opposition to bill, 2180 – – Job losses, CBO prediction, 1056 – – Key to transition to clean energy economy, Obama position, 413 – – New Mexico
– – – Complaint to stop adoption of emissions cap (N.M. Dist. Ct.), 185; preliminary injunction, 913
– – – Proposed rule establishing program, 1150; hearing scheduled, 1908; approval, 2481 – – Senate proposal – GHG emission regulation better done with CAA, coal executive says, 161 – Power plants, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury emissions – Western states initiative
– Hazardous waste, no intentional targeting of individuals found (N.D. Cal.), 276
– Atlantic bluefin tuna, petition for listing, 2153
– Black-backed woodpecker, post-forest fire logging approval (9th Cir.), 2589 – Bull trout
– – Critical habitat designation revision proposal, 177; final rule, 2331
– – Salmon hatchery, reassessment of biological opinion (9th Cir.), 2763 – Candidate Notice of Review, additions, 2589 – Climate change
– – American Pika, determination of adaptability, 341
– – Corals, status review, 387 – – Polar bears, 2009 status report, 84
– – Alaska seeks overturning of listing (D.D.C.), 1319
– – Comment period extension, 129
– – Economic analysis of designations (U.S., rev sought), 2588
– – Tighter protections, 561
– – Human consequences of biological opinion, failure to weigh harm (E.D. Cal.), 1196; new opinion ordered, 2869
– – Water pumping reduction (E.D. Cal.), 387 – Ecosystem-based approach for listing, habitat designation on Kauai, 852 – Findings, lawsuits seeking protection of 93 species (D.D.C.) (D. Ariz.) (D. Or.) (E.D. Cal.), 443 – Florida manatee, critical habitat designation revisions, 126 – Georgia Pigtoe mussel, listing, 2474 – Gravel mine expansion incidental take permit, rejection of biological opinions (W.D. Wash.), 439 – Gray wolves, restoration of protection (D. Mont.), 1844 – Grizzly bears, Forest Serv. herbicide spraying plan halted (D. Mont.), 851 – Gulf of Mexico oil and gas extraction
– – Challenge of activities as violation of act, 1161
– – Dispersant use in BP oil spill, notice of intent to sue, 1272 – Indiana bats, incidental take permit proposal for Ohio wind farm, 286 – Interrupted rocksnail, listing, 2474 – Kenk's amphipod, candidate for protection, 2589 – Kentucky arrow darter, candidate for protection, 2589 – Klamath River farmers to reduce irrigation use due to needs of endangered fish, 1080 – Leatherback sea turtle, critical habitat proposal, 84 – Levee vegetation, planned lawsuit over revision of rules without consultation, 1784 – Litigation costs, impact on FWS budget, 561 – Marbled murrelet, Shell WindEnergy incidental take permit, 31 – Mexican spotted owl, critical habitat designation upheld (9th Cir.), 1315; (U.S., rev sought), 2376 – Northern spotted owl
– – Critical habitat designation, remand request (D.D.C.), 176
– – Forest management, DOI proposals, 1725 – – High-quality habitat, draft revised recovery plan, 2088; comment period extension, 2702 – – Incidental take permit, Shell WindEnergy, 31
– – Consultations, DOI policy revisions, 1382
– – Gulf of Mexico activities
See Gulf of Mexico oil and gas extraction, this heading
– Pacific smelt, listing as threatened due to climate change, 629 – Pacific walrus
– – Preliminary decision, deadline extension (D. Alaska), 2154
– – Survey results, 84 – Penguins, groups threaten suit to complete proposed listing, 85; EPA to complete proposed listings (N.D. Cal.), 1316 – Pesticide exposure, environmental group threatens lawsuit, 286 – Polar bears
– – Alaska notice of intent to sue over critical habitat designation, 2867
– – Critical habitat designation, draft economic analysis, 1255; designation, 2701 – – Government to provide new argument against listing (D.D.C.), 2375; decision remanded, 2536; constant population warrants listing as threatened, 2868 – – Oil drilling, notice of intent to sue over impact of potential Arctic oil spill, 1014 – Ringed seals, proposed listing as threatened, 2742 – Rio Grande silvery minnow, scope of actions available to DOI (10th Cir.), 954 – Rock Creek Mine, EIS not updated with latest information (D. Mont.), 1195 – Rosemont talussnail, candidate for protection, 2589 – Rough hornsnail, listing, 2474 – Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta biological opinions, scientific review, 696 – Sage grouse
– – Agriculture, population and habitat protection initiative, 630; USDA-DOI agreement, 851
– – Cattle grazing allotments, remand of Forest Serv. study (9th Cir.), 630; sliding scale test justifies injunction, 1781 – – Core area protection strategy, impact, 82 – – Precluded listing, criticism, 562; conservation groups challenge determination (D. Idaho), 1540
See SALMON
– Seabirds, lead pollution at Midway Atoll, 285 – Steller sea lions
– – Alaska governor petition to delist as threatened, 2029
– – Fishery closure recommendations, 1844; Alaska challenges commercial fishing limits (D. Alaska), 2815 – Voluntary habitat protection programs, Senate hearing, 953 – Wolverines in northern Rockies, 12-month finding, 2815
– Alaska natural gas transportation projects coordinator, Persily nomination advancement, 479
– ARRA implementation adviser, Rogers resignation, 2124 – Assistant sec'y for electricity delivery and energy reliability, Hoffman nomination advancement, 479 – Energy efficiency, audit report, 1574 – FY2011 appropriations, Senate committee approves funding bill, 1635 – FY2011 budget, administration proposal, 299; clean energy technology development, 300; renewable energy and other technology loan guarantee program, 301; legacy radioactive waste site cleanup, 302; Yucca Mountain funding elimination, 303; Senate committee hearing, 332; criticism of proposed funding cuts for fossil fuel programs, 607; defense of budget request for environmental management, 618; support of nuclear technology research funding, 673 – Loan programs, defense of, 2186 – Research programs, House panel approval of American COMPETES Act reauthorization bill, 730; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 5116, HR 5325 – Undersecretary, Johnson resignation, 2124 – Yucca Mountain project
– Appliances
– – Carbon footprint, full fuel-cycle analysis, DOE proposal, 1936; opposition, 2302
– – Energy Star program
– – – Fraud and abuse, certification of fictitious products, 732; EPA announces stricter requirements, 829
– – – Reforms planned for 2009, lack of implementation, 2453 – – Labeling, Energy Star product testing plan, 669 – – National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, introduction, 2246 – – Noncompliance of products sold, DOE penalties, 2064 – – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–18 – – Refrigerators
– – – Tougher standards, proposal, 2118
– – – Violations, 112 – – Televisions, labeling proposal, 542; approval, 2406 – – Water heaters, two-tiered standard based on capacity, 784 – Boiler and industrial furnace emissions, compliance tool, 2728 – Brownfields, component of due diligence, 899 – Building codes
– – Decisionmaker survey finds priority in construction, retrofit projects, 1300
– – Energy Star award-winning cities, list, 670 – – International code
– – – Incorporation of local needs, 627
– – – Model code, approval, 2514 – – Md. community college projects, bill, 860; governor signs, 1199 – – New York City
– – – Legislative package, 36
– – – Task force recommendations, implementation bill, 294; mayor signs, 702; legislative package, 2336 – – Retrofits, states to develop comprehensive plans, 69 – Data centers, Energy Star program, 1301 – DOE enforcement authority, expansion proposal, 2119 – Emissions reduction, congressional consideration, Special Report, 2651 – Enforcement, DOE culture changes, Special Report, 2433 – Export initiative, Commerce plans, 325 – Federal agencies – Fuel efficiency
See FUEL ECONOMY
– Gas turbines, research and development
– – Block grant program, expenditures, 1876
– – EPA announcement, 1300 – Homes
– – Energy Star program, stricter standards for participating builders, 890
– – Green financing benefits
– – – California suit alleging finance firms of hampering state efforts (N.D. Cal.), 1571
– – – Finance firms exposed to losses, 1570 – – Retrofit incentives – Investment, Mass. requirements for utilities, 292 – Jobs creation, Senate proposal, 205; Reid on inclusion in bill, 323; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 2847 – Lights
– – Commercial and residential buildings
– – Guarantee appropriations – Neighborhoods, new LEED rating, 995 – N.Y. governor signs bills, 1791 – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–17; SplRpt (1/22/10) S–18 – Power demand, Pacific Northwest council plan includes measures, 372 – Research projects, DOE grant awards, 1576 – Small motors, final rule, 540 – Smart meters, privacy challenges, 1460 – Standards backlog, DOE plans for expedited rulemaking, 2568 – Supply-chain promotion – Testing methods, U.S.-EU discussions on harmonization, 2456 – Waste energy recovery, groups on tax credits, 835
– Cellulosic biofuels, DOE reverse auction to award financial incentives, 1645
– Ethanol pipeline proposal, feasibility study, 1642
– Climate change
– – Carbon caps as key to transition to clean energy economy, Obama position, 413
– – Jobs focus more favorable than health and environment, poll, 207
– – Administration support, push for Senate action, 258
– – Dorgan retirement impact on Senate, 66 – – Health care uncertainty may boost prospects, 204 – – House
– – – Republican takeover, impact, 2483
– – – Ways and Means draft bill, analysis of benefits, 2357 – – Senate
– – – Climate change, compromise bill
See CLIMATE CHANGE, subheading: Congressional actions
– – – Energy bill – – State of the Union address, priority for 2010, 202 – League of Conservation Voters report card, 160 – Offshore oil extraction, announcement of new plan, 724; Alaskans' opinions, 726; proposal part of push for legislation, 780 – Oil independence, introduction of Senate bill, 1636 – Research, advisers on increased investment in technology, 2680 – Sustainable development, U.N. advisory group on, 935
See also specific subject of enforcement
– Criminal prosecution – FY2010 EPA actions, report, 2757 – National priorities, EPA list, 27; proposal, 79; comments, 225; fewer priorities in 2011 and beyond, 282; addition of energy extraction to list, 434; Analysis & Perspective, 574 – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–32; SplRpt (1/22/10) S–32 – Penalties
See PENALTIES
– Diesel engines
See DIESEL ENGINES
– Marine engine sales without compliance certification (D.D.C.), 2242 – Nonroad engines, transportation construction industry challenge untimely (U.S., rev sought), 1351; (rev den), 2241 – Small motor energy efficiency standards, final rule, 540 – Stationary spark-ignition reciprocating internal combustion engine NESHAP, final rule publication, 1932
– Voluntary program, Tex. flexible permits, 1377
– Chemical weapons disposal by explosion, Colo. pilot plant, 486
– Cogeneration plant, siting board jurisdiction to assess impact (Ohio), 2707 – Energy projects, permit process flaws, 1576 – GHG emissions, impact
– – Bridges
– – – Finding vacated (D. Minn.), 695
– – – Job creation mandate trumps environmental laws (11th Cir.), 2142 – Mitigation, draft guidance on oversight, 497 – Natural gas development
– – Papua New Guinea, threat of suit over U.S. funding, 631
– – Wyo. project, BLM approval upheld (D.C. Cir.), 1721 – Neches River tract slated for reservoir selection as wildlife refuge (U.S., rev den), 441 – Offshore dredging for sand and gravel, release of documents on 3 projects, 224 – Outreach by federal agencies, recommendations, 2087 – Plastic bags, single-use, 613; Cal. committee approval of ban, 1543 – San Diego fire prevention plan, environmental review exemption invalid (Cal. Super. Ct.), 573 – Tongass Natl. Forest, timber sale may proceed (9th Cir.), 1540 – Water pipeline project, review extension, 2082 – Western Canada oil sands pipelines, U.S. predicts minimal impact, 832; groups urge denial of presidential permit, 1513; supplemental EIS with GHG emissions accounting urged, 1514; request for State Dept. analysis, 2455; Republican request for State Dept. approval, 2568; Republicans urge approval, 2851 – Wind energy, proposed N.J. projects would have minimal impact, 1428
– Carbon sequestration
– – Kern County, Cal. project, preparation, 782
– – Mountaineer coal-fired power plant, W.Va., request for comments, 1298 – – Summit Power Group gasification plant, Tex., request for comments, 1298
– – Challenge of guidance as unlawful rewrite (D. Wyo.), 2422
– – Draft guidance, 498; comments, 906; criticism, 1095; CEQ review in wake of Gulf oil spill, 1267; DOI restriction of use, 1893; case-by-case review plans, 2146; request for comments, 2323; final guidance, 2697 – Factors contributing to size, cost, complexity, 2534 – Gold mine interference with tribal religious practice, rejection of injunction request (D. Nev.), 2007 – Grand Canyon area moratorium on uranium mining, comments on content, 617 – Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup plan, public hearings, 219; moratorium on moving off-site waste to facility, 1005 – Mercury repository, release of draft for Tex. site, 329 – Mines and mining
– – Cumulative impact consideration (9th Cir.), 1410
– – Endangered species impact not updated with latest information (D. Mont.), 1195 – Natural gas drilling in Marcellus Shale
– – Comments, 89
– – Horizontal drilling, N.Y. orders case-by-case review, 962
– – Exemption, challenge (D.D.C.), 1160
– – Gulf of Mexico, additional studies impact on lease sales, 2583 – – Lease Sale 193, order allowing exploratory well tests in Chukchi Sea (D. Alaska), 1842; start of new impact study, 2265 – – Leasing plan for Chukchi, Beaufort, and Bering Seas, missed deadline, 500; Senate hearing, 500 – – Little Snake area, proposed resource management plan, 1902 – – NEPA policy review, order, 1155 – – North Aleutian Basin, lack of guidance, 849 – – Outer Continental Shelf leasing program, postponement of scoping meetings, 1539 – – Shell Beaufort Sea drilling plan, challenge (9th Cir.), 30; approval upheld, 1146 – – West Tavaputs Natural Gas Full Field Development Plan, record of decision, 1842 – Refinery analysis inadequate, Chevron project proposal (Cal. Ct. App.), 958 – Spent nuclear fuel storage facility on tribal lands, DOI rejection of lease (D. Utah), 2260 – Stream protection rule, state officials critical of EPA work performance, 2633 – Wetlands, Cypress Creek Town Center dredge-and-fill permit (D.D.C), 1530
– Air emissions
– – Movement of goods, report, 951
– – Sector-wide regulation, considerations, 2585 – Community participation, EPA initiative, 2412 – DOJ assistant attorney general on enforcement issues, 559 – EIS process complexities, 2534 – EPA activities
– – Associate assistant administrator position in enforcement office, 2535
– – Consideration of effects on vulnerable communities, 227; guidance, 281; defining issue in review of process, 629; agreement to develop action plan, 693; cost-benefit model development, 694; workgroup to review recommendations, 1474; guidance on identification of disproportionate impacts, 1723; draft plan, 1724; clarification of policy needed, Special Report, 2430; advisory council draft comments, 2585 – – Systematic challenge, Perciasepe on, 2587 – Federal-state coordination, advocates on, 2811 – Hazardous waste recycling rule
– – Impact assessment, 165
– – Outlook 2010, SplRpt (1/22/10) S–21 – Permitting process, advisory council recommendations, 2586 – Promotion, report cites opportunities, 798 – Research, state-federal collaboration sought, 798 – School siting, guidance on identifying potential hazards, 2644 – Stationary source GHG regulation, consideration in permitting, 2180
– Agency priorities, 2010, 126
– Criminal Investigation Div., accountability program abuses, 2418 – Deputy administrator, Perciasepe confirmation, 28 – Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Office
– – Deputy assistant administrator, Bogoshian appointment, 385
– – Environmental justice oversight, 2535 – Environmental justice, consideration of effects on vulnerable communities, 227; guidance, 281; defining issue in review of process, 629; agreement to develop action plan, 693; cost-benefit model development, 694; workgroup to review recommendations, 1474; guidance on identification of disproportionate impacts, 1723; draft plan, 1724; clarification of policy needed, Special Report, 2430; advisory council draft comments, 2585 – 5-year strategic plan, priorities, 2329 – FY2010 appropriations, water program spending priorities, 1008; further action, see LEGISLATION, FEDERAL, HR 2996 – FY2011 appropriations bill, climate rules rider lacks Democrat support, 2058 – FY2011 budget, administration proposal, 297; increased climate change research funding, 298; House appropriations panel members' concerns, 415; Jackson testifies at Senate hearing, 435; House hearing, 548; House subcommittee approval, 1658; presentation, 1718 – Hiring of scientists, special authority, 1015 – Inspector General, Senate panel approval of Elkins, 560; Senate confirmation, 1419 – International priorities, Jackson on, 1902 – Library reorganization, 2471 – Open Government Plan, announcement, 798 – Policy Office, Heinzerling resignation, 2508 – Region 4, Fleming appointment as administrator, 2026 – Region 5, Hedman appointment as administrator, 907 – Region 8, Martin appointment as administrator, 953 – Research and Dev. Office, Anastas confirmation as assistant administrator, 28; priorities outlined to SAB, 850; scientists work on path forward, 1421 – Sustainability, incorporation study, 2699 – Water Office, Stoner assumes deputy administrator post, 339
– Drinking water standard, 6-year review, 685; comment period, 752
– Conservation Reserve Program, enrollment numbers, 2088
– Stormwater retention, Western states' concerns, 220
– Bayou Verdine, natural resource damages settlement, 2312
– Chesapeake Bay
See CHESAPEAKE BAY
– Jamaica Bay restoration projects, 509 – National Estuary Program reauthorization
– Internal floating roof violations, consent decrees (D.S.D.), 2243
– Permit violations
– – Iowa plant, consent decree (Iowa Dist. Ct.), 859
– – Minn. plant, penalty agreements, 2270 – Production goals
– – Cellulosic ethanol
– – – POET 2022 goals, 894
– – – Renewable fuel standard, lower target than required in law, 1569; OMB review complete, 2618 – Pump deployment, USDA plans, 2408 – Renewable fuels standard
– – Ethanol content waiver
– – – Automakers challenge E15 rule (D.D.C.), 2842
– – – Decision due this fall, 1404; partial waiver likely, 1509 – – 15 percent ethanol blends
– – – Congressmen request to postpone approval, 1756; coalition request for congressional hearings on increase, 1936; approval, 2300; delay of decision, 2618
– – – Industry challenge (D.C. Cir.), 2511 – – – UST compatibility, proposed guidance, 2571 – Wastewater discharges, Minn. producer settlement of alleged state violations, 294
– Kyoto Protocol successor agreement, prime minister on united front for Africa, 2570
– Class actions, remand to state court (5th Cir.), 1829
– Chemicals, REACH system
– Energy efficiency, discussions with U.S. on testing harmonization, 2456 – Kyoto Protocol successor agreement
– Discharge permits, unitary waters theory
– – Environmental groups suit (U.S., rev sought), 1890; (rev den), 2691
– – Miccosukee Tribe petition (U.S., rev sought), 2016; (rev den), 2691 – Highway bridge construction, job creation mandate (11th Cir.), 2142 – Limestone mines, vacating of dredge-and-fill permits (11th Cir.), 214 – Phosphorus pollution reduction deadlines
– – Civil contempt threat (S.D. Fla.), 843; order requires Jackson to appear, 2141; stay of appearance order (11th Cir.), 2262; substitute may appear, 2465
– – EPA directive on short-term actions, 2034
– – Bonds approval, challenge (Fla.), 292; dismissal upheld, 2646
– – Governing board vote to scale back purchase, 1848; approval of new terms, 1906; completion of purchase, 2320
– Best available technology exemption for small emitters violation of CAA (S.D. Ohio), 345
– Hazardous waste listing
– – Incinerator waste, Eastman Chem. Co., 2191
– – Refining waste, Valero Refining, 554
See DIESEL ENGINES
– Roadless Rule, challenge of Tongass Natl. Forest exemption (D. Alaska), 30 – Superfund, fiduciary exemption protects trustee/cleanup contractor (N.D. Cal.), 2313 – Texas SIP, EPA rejection of qualified facilities exemption, 761; state, industry challenges of decision (5th Cir.), 1378
– Apache Powder Superfund site, consent decree (D. Ariz.), 16
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