EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal Program Honors 14 Partners for Achievements in Recycling
EPA Awards Over $1.3 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects in South Carolina
EPA Awards Over $2 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects in Georgia
EPA Awards over $77 Million for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects (PR)
USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint six U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two Rural Development (RD) State Directors.
“These talented individuals joining USDA will play an integral role in advancing and promoting USDA’s mission by ensuring that we touch the lives of individuals throughout the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Each of them is a valued addition to our growing team.”
“These talented individuals joining USDA will play an integral role in advancing and promoting USDA’s mission by ensuring that we touch the lives of individuals throughout the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Each of them is a valued addition to our growing team.”
USDA Invests $86 Million to Improve Equitable Access to Jobs, Business Opportunities, Education, Health Care and Housing for Rural People
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $86 million to improve equitable access (PDF, 238 KB) to jobs, business opportunities, education, housing and health care for people who live and work in rural areas.
APM Terminals signs on to operate proposed US Gulf port project
[caption caption="The proposed container terminal at Plaquemines will be built 16 feet above sea level, with reinforced levees to protect against hurricane storm surges. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]APM Terminals has officially signed on to operate an as-yet-undeveloped container terminal in Louisiana that would rank among the largest in the US and be able to serve ultra-large container vessels. The Maersk subsidiary said...
Biden endorses shipping reform, urges FMC to challenge alliances
[caption caption="The Biden administration noted that although container lines enjoy antitrust immunity, the FMC can challenge alliances if they are found to violate the US Shipping Act by causing an unreasonable increase in transport costs or unreasonable decrease in service. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]The Biden administration has endorsed proposed legislation that would dramatically...