Tentative Schedule for Final Resolution October 2011 Ongoing communication toward GNA Terms Agreement between ESCO & Neighbors; DEQ issues draft of permit November 4th, 2011 GNA signed by all parties – or not November 2011 Public Forum January 2012 DEQ initiates permit renewal process February 2012 DEQ issues new Title V permit to ESCO… Read more »
Posts By: Mary
Calling on Senator Merkley to defend the Clean Air Act
Watching the recent congressional attacks on the EPA’s work to protect the public and our planet from the devastation of toxic air pollution, it was heartening to see Oregon leaders stand up to the bullying and special interests. Specifically, Senator Merkley spoke on the floor against amendments that would undermine the effectiveness of the Clean… Read more »
Senator Wyden’s bill threatens public health and the Clean Air Act
Back-to-school around my house creates a mix of excitement and dread. This year, thanks to a new bill co-authored by Oregon’s Senator Ron Wyden, there will be another concern and source of anxiety beyond wondering if my kids have good teachers, will schools have the resources to meet the considerable challenges in today’s budget climate,… Read more »
Salem Update: DEQ Air Monitoring Grant
None of us want to have to wear gas masks when we walk outside on these beautiful days. But the problem with air pollution, especially some of the most dangerous particulate matter pollution associated with heavy diesel transportation and industrial production, is that it is nearly invisible. That is why Oregon needs to monitor. And… Read more »
A very harsh civic lesson: HB 2081, the trucker’s anti-idling bill
The Republicans have it figured out. They understand that without a majority, with a simple tie in the legislation, they can prevail. They do it by banding together behind a single ideology. So the Democrats are now dividing to conquer, making strange bedfellows and alliances like Oregon Environmental Council and the Oregon Trucking Association, not… Read more »