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*NMED among winners of first EPA environmental justice awards *Agency recognized for outstanding leadership in addressing community issues
(Dallas, Texas - October 21, 2008) The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is one of 12 winners of the first annual Environmental Justice (EJ) Achievement Awards announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The awards recognize organizations for their distinguished accomplishments in addressing environmental justice issues, ranging from developing a tool to target high-risk homes with lead contamination to empowering residents to clean up New Orleans East for a safe return after Hurricane Katrina.
“EPA commends NMED and its fellow award recipients for their leadership in the field of environmental justice,” said EPA Regional Administrator Richard E. Greene. “These organizations are making a positive impact in their communities by promoting a clean and healthy environment for all people.”
Award recipients include representatives from community-based organizations; universities; and state and local governments from nine states. EPA received dozens of nominations from across the United States.
NMED began its environmental justice program by seeking public input about the nature and extent of environmental justice in New Mexico. The agency later convened an Environmental Justice Planning Committee comprised of representatives of local government, American Indian tribes, industry, and grassroots and community organizations. As a result of NMED’s environmental justice outreach, collaboration and planning, the State implemented permitting reforms, new training programs, and improved public notification, comment, and participation. Major milestones of NMED’s efforts included the creation of the Environmental Justice Policy Committee, the Environmental Justice Task Force, and the New Mexico Environmental Justice Executive Order signed by the governor on November 18, 2005.
Additional information on the EJ Achievement Award Program, including more details about this year’s recipients, is available at http://epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/.
To learn more about activities in EPA Region 6, please visit http://www.epa.gov/region6.
An EPA audio file is available at http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio102108_ejawards_nmed.
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*El Paso wastewater facility wins national environmental award*
**”EPA recognizes Northwest Wastewater Treatment Facility”

(Dallas, Texas - October 21, 2008) The El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board’s Northwest Wastewater Treatment Facility received the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Water Act (CWA) Recognition Award today. The facility is one of only 24 organizations nationwide to be honored for achievements in wastewater management. It won first place in the Operations and Maintenance category for large advanced plants.

“El Paso is going above and beyond just meeting the requirements of the Clean Water Act,” EPA Regional Administrator Richard E. Greene said. “The city’s Northwest Wastewater Treatment Facility uses innovative techniques to provide a reliable, safe water source for its citizens.”

Award recipients were honored during the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exposition and Conference in Chicago. For 23 years the CWA Recognition Awards have honored municipalities and industries for creative and technical achievements in wastewater treatment and pollution abatement programs. The awards encourage support for programs that protect public health by safeguarding the nation’s water supply.

Additional information on the CWA Recognition Awards is available at http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/intnet.htm.

To learn more about activities in EPA Region 6, please visit http://www.epa.gov/region6.

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*Tahlequah compost facility wins national environmental award*
*”EPA recognizes Tahlequah Public Works Authority Compost Operation”*

(Dallas, Texas - October 21, 2008) The Tahlequah Public Works Authority Compost Operation
received the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Water Act (CWA) Recognition Award today. The facility is one of only 24 organizations nationwide to be honored for achievements in wastewater management. It won first place in the Exemplary Biosolids Management category for small operating projects.

“Tahlequah is going above and beyond just meeting the requirements of the Clean Water Act,” EPA Regional Administrator Richard E. Greene said. “The Public Works Authority’s innovative techniques for dealing with solid wastes benefit the city and the area’s natural resources while serving as an example for similar facilities around the country.”

Award recipients were honored during the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exposition and Conference in Chicago. For 23 years the CWA Recognition Awards have honored municipalities and industries for creative and technical achievements in wastewater treatment and pollution abatement programs. The awards encourage support for programs that protect public health by safeguarding the nation’s water supply.

Additional information on the CWA Recognition Awards is available at http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/intnet.htm.

To learn more about activities in EPA Region 6, please visit http://www.epa.gov/region6.

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*Dillard University among winners of first environmental justice awards* Deep South Center for Environmental Justice honored for efforts after Hurricane Katrina
(Dallas, Texas - October 21, 2008) Dillard University and the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice is one of 12 winners of the first annual Environmental Justice (EJ) Achievement Awards announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The awards recognize organizations for their distinguished accomplishments in addressing environmental justice issues, ranging from developing a tool to target high-risk homes with lead contamination to empowering residents to clean up New Orleans East for a safe return after Hurricane Katrina.
“EPA commends the Deep South Center and its fellow award recipients for their leadership in the field of environmental justice,” said EPA Regional Administrator Richard E. Greene. “These organizations are making a positive impact in their communities by promoting a clean and healthy environment for all people.”
Award recipients include representatives from community-based organizations; universities; and state and local governments from nine states. EPA received dozens of nominations from across the United States.
Since Hurricane Katrina, the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at Dillard University has focused much of its work on the research, policy, and community outreach needs of the displaced minority population of New Orleans. The center has been engaged in job training and placement related to environmental cleanups, with a focus on training displaced New Orleans residents. As a result, the center has mobilized minority residents and minority contractors to participate in the cleanup and rebuilding of New Orleans.
Additional information on the EJ Achievement Award Program, including more details about this year’s recipients, is available at http://epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/.
To learn more about activities in EPA Region 6, please visit http://www.epa.gov/region6.
An EPA audio file is available at http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/audio.htm#audio102108_ejawards_dillard.
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HARRISBURG - Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of nearly $12 million in alternative clean energy projects that will create at least 1,200 full- and part-time jobs and attract nearly $118 million in private investment.
Complete news release available at http://www.ahs.dep.state.pa.us/newsreleases/default.asp?ID=5332

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HARRISBURG - In response to a request from Bear Valley Joint Authority, the Department of Environmental Protection has issued a new emergency public water supply permit authorizing the authority to use existing filtration facilities temporarily while work on new drinking water source and filtration plant continues in Franklin County.
Complete news release available at http://www.ahs.dep.state.pa.us/newsreleases/default.asp?ID=5331

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NORRISTOWN - The Department of Environmental Protection has fined Covanta Delaware Valley $45,600 in civil penalties for air quality permit violations at its Delaware County facility.
Complete news release available at http://www.ahs.dep.state.pa.us/newsreleases/default.asp?ID=5330

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Phone: (202) 586-1251

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October 20, 2008

The Coal News and Markets Report has been updated for the business week ended
October 17, 2008. For the week, spot prices had:

* no change in Central Appalachia, Northern Appalachia, Illinois Basin, Uinta Basin,
and Powder River Basin.

For more information: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/coalnews/coalmar.html

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US=$3.482 EastCst=$3.553 NewEng=$3.729 CenAtl=$3.633 LwrAtl=$3.503 Midwst=$3.447 GulfCst=$3.453 RkyMt=$3.555 WCst=$3.433 CA=$3.460

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