Stories tagged with "environmental protection agency"

The Fast Track by indystar

On the Move Name: Janet McCabe New post: Principal Deputy at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, effective Nov. 9. Previous position: Executive... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Urban farms plant seeds of hope most recent comment by ELBorbah

What a great idea. I think the city needs to... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Paint it green by indystar

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air. In fact, it’s considered one of the top five hazards to human... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Purdue's hazardous-waste permit up for renewal by indystar

Purdue University’s hazardous-waste permit, which allows 26,700 gallons of mostly chemical waste to be stored temporarily for disposal, is up for a five-year renewal. The... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Hoosier environmentalist takes EPA job by indystar

An environmental activist who lobbied for protecting Indiana’s children from toxic threats has been named to a post with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Janet... – Oct 29, 2009 at 7:06 AM in Politics & Government

Butler junior launches composting business by Jolene.Ketzenberger

From potato peels and wilted lettuce to coffee grounds and apple cores — not to mention all the leftovers scraped into the garbage — Americans throw away plenty of... – Oct 28, 2009 at 4:29 PM in Living

EPA: Indiana must rewrite BP refinery air permit by indystar

Federal officials ordered Indiana on Monday to rewrite an air permit for BP PLC’s Whiting refinery, concluding the state may not have fully assessed all the new emissions a... – Oct 20, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Business

Sewer rates, not water, increased; salary is unrelated by indystar

In response to Danny Heck’s Oct. 6 letter, I would like him to know I share his concerns regarding the continuing escalating costs of sewer bills. Heck stated one of my... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indy Water seeks 35% rate hike for upgrades by Tom Spalding

The operator of the city of Indianapolis’ water supply today petitioned the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to increase rates by about 35 percent to pay for $111... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM in Business

College students target campus coal power by indystar

COLUMBIA, Mo. — College students from Missouri to Oregon are urging their schools to stop using coal-based electricity in favor of cleaner energy sources ranging from wood... – Sep 17, 2009 at 8:07 AM in Education

Help for couch critters by Tj Banes

When man’s best friend takes over man’s favorite couch, the results can be a little hairy. Shedding is just one problem. Paws can soil or tear upholstery, and no one... – Sep 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM in Home & Garden

Energy-saving steps win school a star by Cindy Marshall

EPA honors Franklin Central and Franklin Township Schools for steps taken to limit utility use Franklin Central High School has not only gone green, it’s been recognized by... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in South Marion County

EPA chief to visit Gary for green jobs event by indystar

GARY, Ind. — The nation’s top environmental official will visit northwestern Indiana on Tuesday for an event touting clean energy’s potential to bring new jobs to... – Aug 31, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Politics & Government

Chemical maker agrees to fine, repairs by Jeff Swiatek

EPA says owner of former Reilly Tar operation to pay $425,000 and update controls at Indianapolis complex Vertellus Specialties will pay a $425,000 fine and do $705,000 in repairs... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:05 PM in Business

Feds reach agreement with Indy over bad air by indystar

An Indianapolis agricultural and nutritional chemical plant has agreed to pay a $425,000 penalty and upgrade pollution controls to resolve alleged clean air violations. Vertellus... – Aug 25, 2009 at 2:41 PM in Business

Let science lead us to strong forests by indystar

In Washington, the federal government is talking about planting 18 million acres in trees — an area about the size of West Virginia — in the next decade. If launched,... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Carmel seeks to upgrade deteriorating wastewater treatment facilities by Melanie Hayes

City says $6.1 million in improvements needed A walk through the Carmel Utilities wastewater treatment plant provides a view of rectangular pools of churning brown water, thick... – Aug 12, 2009 at 11:11 PM in Carmel

Ind. gets $4M to clean up underground tanks by indystar

Indiana is getting more than $4 million in federal stimulus funds to help the state clean up some of its leaking underground gasoline storage tanks. The money is part of $197... – Jul 20, 2009 at 8:09 AM in Politics & Government

Man wanted in Indiana is arrested in Mexico by indystar

Gary — A 65-year-old man wanted in Indiana for polluting wetlands and awaiting sentencing in a separate federal firearms case has been arrested in Mexico, according to the... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Honda plant may gain from auto tax credit by indystar

Bill would aid Indiana site that makes natural gas-powered cars The Honda factory in Greensburg, the sole assembly plant making compressed natural gas-powered cars directly for... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:59 AM in Business