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Arizona, other states, seek stay of new clean air rule
As the state’s energy officials continue to sift through a final federal rule to curb carbon emissions, Attorney General Mark Brnovich has already decided the rule itself is unlawful and has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to stay its implementation.
Obama’s final Clean Power Plan leaves many big questions
The Obama administration’s revised Clean Power Plan goals could be more palatable for Arizona, but big questions remain as to how they will affect the state’s utilities, their customers and the fate of the Apache Generating Station.
Navajo utility fined for violating Clean Water Act
A Navajo Nation utility has been fined $25,000 for discharging more pollutants into a waterway than its permit allowed.
Arizona energy regulators cheer ruling on EPA suit
In a much anticipated environmental case, a divided U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency may not disregard costs in deciding whether to regulate coal-fired plants in order to reduce mercury and other toxic emissions.
EPA tells Arizona: Not a drop is yours!
Once again the bright lights are shown on the caricature of the federal government regulating everything from cradle to grave – only this time it is from stock pond to ditch.
Legislative committee would oversee state carbon emissions plan
A Senate panel unanimously approved a strike-everything amendment that would provide legislative oversight while allowing a state agency to submit a clean power plan to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Arizona’s emissions dilemma – tough state plan or federal crackdown?
A federal environmental mandate could force the state to choose between implementing strict carbon emissions rules on its own terms or enduring a federal takeover if it refuses – an option policymakers and utilities say could be far worse.
Coal vs. Climate: State poised to take on EPA over carbon rules
State officials are gearing up to oppose another example of what they call federal overreach, this time in the form of an Environmental Protection Agency plan to draw down carbon emissions.
Who, exactly, will speak for Arizona?
A turf war is brewing among policymakers even before Arizona has officially responded to the EPA’s proposed carbon rule. Corp commissioners met yesterday to discuss potential legislation to allow DEQ to draft a state compliance plan.
EPA should ditch proposed water rule modification
Water is a very precious and scarce resource in Arizona. We are fortunate to have innovative water management that has enabled Arizona to prosper while providing a quality water supply for industries, businesses, residents and visitors.
Controversial copper mine wins key environmental permit
A planned controversial underground copper leaching process has cleared a key hurdle in its bid to start pumping sulfuric acid into wells below Florence.
Feds order six AZ plants to clear national park skies by cutting emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency set new limits Wednesday on emissions from six Arizona industrial facilities in order to reduce haze at 17 national parks and wilderness areas, including the Grand Canyon.
