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Commerce Committee hears one side of federal regulation problem
The chairman of the House Commerce Committee said during an informational session Wednesday that the U.S. Environmental Agency is pandering to the far left wing of the Democratic Party as it burdens Arizona with unnecessary regulations.
Clearing the polluted air
We know when our opponents do not have a strong argument, they resort to personal attacks and don’t really address the key issue, in this case, clean air. In its hit piece “Sierra Club 'Clearing the Haze' comments undermine its credibility” published March 15 in the Arizona Capitol Times, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) leaves out key factors regarding the cleanup of its coal-fire[...]
ADEQ declares one of its superfund sites safe
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality declared today that one of its 36 superfund sites is safe, nearly 15 years and $12 million after the project began.
Sierra Club, National Parks organization seek to intervene in Arizona’s case vs. EPA
Two environmental activist groups are seeking to intervene in the lawsuit that Arizona filed against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over regional haze.
Arizona withdraws from Western Climate Initiative
Arizona is formally withdrawing from the Western Climate Initiative, a regional collaboration to establish a cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
Brewer names Darwin as next ADEQ director
The nationwide search for a new Arizona Department of Environmental Quality director led Gov. Jan Brewer straight back to Phoenix.
Grumbles announces resignation from ADEQ
Ben Grumbles, the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, announced that he'll step down from the agency by the end of the year. Grumbles announced the resignation to the ADEQ staff in an email Oct. 28.
Jones tries again to allow waste tires to fill abandoned mines
PEORIA - Jerry Tyra points to ATV and motorcycle tire tracks, bullet shells and garbage. People frequent this patch of desert.
Appointments for key posts in ADEQ
Several appointments have been announced for senior positions in the state's environmental protection agency. Department of Environmental Quality Director Ben Grumbles on Dec. 14 announced that administrative counsel Henry Darwin is the new deputy director. Darwin replaces Patrick Cunningham, who is leaving for a senior post in the U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona.
State looks at dropping emissions tests on cycles
Chopper, Honda, Harley riders, the state wants to give you and all motorcycle owners a pass on emissions tests. The state argues that testing motorcycles is more trouble than it's worth.
Lawmakers’ dilemma: Raise ADEQ fees or risk EPA intervention
Policymakers in Arizona may have to choose between two undesirable options - greater environmental fees for businesses or greater federal intervention in local affairs.
DEQ says emissions testing might be delayed by further cuts
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has informed Gov. Jan Brewer that implementing a 15-percent reduction to the department will leave it in a poor position to protect the health of state residents and the environment.
