EPA will review 79 mountaintop coal mining permits Sep 12, 2009
"Release of this preliminary list is the first step in a process to assure that the environmental concerns raised by the 79 permit applications are addressed," EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said. "We look forward to working closely with the Army Corps of Engineers, with the involvement of the mining companies, to achieve a resolution of EPA's concerns that avoids harmful environmental impacts and meets our energy and economic needs.". (USA Today -- Money)
Bay reports call for more livestock regulations Sep 11, 2009
Details such as how many more animal feeding operations would be regulated remain to be decided, but "the message here is that there will be, there is, a commitment at EPA to increased enforcement and increased o 00004000 versight of state programs," U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said Thursday. The reports will be used to develop a bay restoration strategy, scheduled for release Nov. 9, mandated earlier this year by an executive order from President Barack... (Anchorage Daily News)
Why We Needed Van Jones On The Inside Sep 10, 2009
Along with the appointment of Lisa Jackson to head the EPA, it appeared the Obama administration was prepared to elevate environmental justice concerns to equal billing along with climate change environmentalism. It seemed one outcome of this presidency was that black politics was turning green. (CBS News)
Autumn colors are starting to show Sep 3, 2009
Congratulations go to Marilyn Pfeiffer, her daughter Lisa Jackson and her daughter Faith and her husband on the birth of baby Madeline. Lisa and Faith live in Kentucky. (Forest Republican, WI)
SPELLING BEES: WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT ON OBAMA 'SCHOOCHILDREN' SPEECH... Sep 3, 2009
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be joined by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson in a special bilingual reading event, which will culminate the Education Department's summer literacy initiative -- Read to the Top ... Who: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson Mount Vernon Community School Principal Scott Coleman. (The Drudge Report)
New EPA Rules on Arsenic Could Increase Water Costs by Billions Aug 13, 2009
However, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson revised the review process in a May 21 memorandum in which roughly parallel steps are now to be completed in about 11 months. While both scenarios would have the review process completed sometime in 2010, the new cancer slope is on track for implementation by the third quarter of 2009, said IRIS Arsenic Hotline Manager Bernard King. (Human Events Online)
Obamas EPA plans fewer toxic cleanups Aug 10, 2009
When EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson explained this trend to a Senate committee this year, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Volunteers swarm for shot at drug trial Jul 30, 2009
We dont generally ever get a response like this, said Dr. Lisa Jackson, the principal researcher whos heading the trials at Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, where nearly 1,100 people flooded phone lines within the first two days ... comDr. Lisa Jackson, a researcher with Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, isan investigator at one of eight nationwide sitesfor clinical trials of a new vaccine to prevent H1N1influenza. (MSNBC -- Health)
UMCOR Hotline for July 21, 2009 Jul 22, 2009
Bishops, disaster response coordinators and partner organizations will gather at UMCOR Philippines on July 21-24 to participate in a disaster preparedness training led by Melissa Crutchfield, head of UMCOR's International Disaster Response and Lisa Jackson, head of special projects, to implement appropriate responses to different phases of disaster. Support the new office with your gifts to Philippines Emergency, UMCOR Advance #240235. (AlertNet)
Local bookstore sees sales increase Jul 12, 2009
There are several other authors that appeal to both genders with romantic suspense, such as Lisa Jackson, she said. Perhaps one of the biggest benefits to using romance novels as a form of escape during tough economic times is the price especially if you buy used. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Stimulus funds bring clean water to Indian Country Jul 10, 2009
"Federal stimulus spending announced this week may end the long trek for water in Sweetwater and dozens of tribal communities across the nation.Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said Thursday that $90 million in funding will help eliminate unsafe water sources, build infrastructure, and create jobs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Nearly 10 percent of homes in tribal communities lack access to safe drinking water, forcing many residents to haul water... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Wyoming plant making ethanol from trees Jul 5, 2009
"One thing the president has said is that we need to move to the next generation of ethanol, to fuels that are more sustainable," said Lisa Jackson, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, during a recent trip to Wyoming. "We have corn-based ethanol now, and that was a good start and actually got a lot of industry and infrastructure going," she said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Serving California and the other America Jul 2, 2009
This decision puts the law and science first, said EPA administrator Lisa Jackson. Those are the buzzwords law and science that the Obama administration uses to gloss over serious philosophical disagreements, as it did with federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
EPA approves California pollution rule Jul 1, 2009
"This decision puts the law and science first," EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said in a statement, suggesting that Stephen Johnson, her predecessor at EPA, had ignored historic and traditional legal interpretations on how the Clean Air Act should address the issue when he denied the waiver in March 2008. Granting California's request "is consistent with the Clean Air Act as it has been used for the last 40 years," Jackson said. (Fresno Bee)
EPA's Game of Global Warming Hide-and-Seek Jun 29, 2009
In her message to the public about the radical greenhouse gas rules, EPA administrator Lisa Jackson requested "comment on the data on which the proposed findings are based, the methodology used in obtaining and analyzing the data, and the major legal interpretations and policy considerations underlying the proposed findings." Jackson, meet Carlin. The EPA now justifies the suppression of the study because economist Carlin (a 35-year veteran of the agency who also holds a B.S. in physics) "is an... (Human Events Online)
Barack Hoover Obama? Jun 23, 2009
With Lisa Jackson at the EPA, Carol Browner in the White House, and John Holdren and Jane Lubchenco in key science posts, Obama has put together the most progressive group of advisers and cabinet members on energy and environment issues ever assembled. He's already passed a stimulus bill directing around $80 billion into renewable energy, transportation and energy efficiency, and his EPA has already determined that greenhouse gases are a pollutant covered by the Clean Air Act. (Salon)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Excuse me! Lobby wins on burps Jun 21, 2009
EPA administrator Lisa Jackson has called rumors of the cow tax "ridiculous notions" and a "distraction.". House aides and EPA officials say that controlling such emissions is unworkable. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cameron Davis appointed as Great Lakes czar Jun 5, 2009
He was appointed by Lisa Jackson, head of the Environmental Protection Agency. "I'm excited, and this is a real testament to the passion and work that so many citizens are doing to put the Great Lakes on the map," Davis said Thursday. (Anchorage Daily News)
CO2 Memo: Ticking Time Bomb May 25, 2009
In April, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson issued a sweeping memo to all EPA employees committing the agency to an unprecedented level of transparency. I applaud her for this action. (Human Events Online)
EPA chief: Wyo. will remain energy king May 24, 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson talks during a press conference Thursday afternoon in Gillette after touring Black Thunder coal mine ... Published: Friday, May 22, 2009 4:21 PM MDT Wyoming will remain at the heart of the national energy production as the nation turns to cleaner energy solutions, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said during a visit to Gillette on Thursday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
EPA chief to visit area coal mine, natural gas site May 17, 2009
Published: Friday, May 15, 2009 5:10 PM MDT The visit by Lisa Jackson, administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, to Wyoming next week will put the states energy development in context of the national energy discussion, state officials said. Jackson will tour a wind farm near Cheyenne on Wednesday. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The geek in charge at the Department of Energy May 15, 2009
" But who is to blame for that? Nosy, intrusive government officials, or bankers who failed to properly manage risk?If you want to bid adieu to free markets, please direct your sweet sorrowful parting words to the people who were primarily responsible for blowing up the global economy -- and not to the governmental officials attempting to clean up the wreckage. Andrew Leonard Wednesday, May 13, 2009 07:06 PDT Those green shoots that were getting the economic recovery optimists so hot and... (Salon)
Did the White House just declare climate change war on itself? May 13, 2009
on EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson during a hearing of the Environment and Public Works Committee Tuesday morning, calling it a "smoking gun.". The Journal further observes. (Salon)
• New at M-C libraries May 9, 2009
"Malice" by Lisa Jackson, "Lost Quilter" by Jennifer "Chiaverini; Execution Dock" by Anne Perry, "Long Fall" by Walter Mosley. Nonfiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ethanol test for Obama on climate change, science May 6, 2009
He was one of 12 farm-state senators, both Democrats and Republicans, who wrote EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson in March, urging the agency to stick to assessing only the direct emissions. Ethanol, which in the future may come from cellulosic sources such as switchgrass and wood chips, is promoted by its advocates as a "green" substitute for gasoline that will help the U.S. reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, especially foreign oil. (Yahoo News)
Administration Addresses Ethanol, Climate May 6, 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said the analysis shows corn ethanol emitting 16 percent less greenhouse gases than gasoline, even taking into account global future land-use changes. But that's true in only one of the scenarios the EPA examined; another showed corn ethanol would account for 5 percent more greenhouse gases than gasoline. (KSBW 8, CA)
EPA taking defective drywall issue seriously, feds say May 5, 2009
I share your concerns and can assure you that EPA is working with our federal and state partners to address the challenges posed by imported Chinese drywall, said EPA administrator Lisa Jackson in an April 30 letter to Crist. The letter was in response to one sent by Crist earlier in the month asking for federal intervention in the defective drywall investigation. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Transportation chief cites stimulus money success Apr 30, 2009
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said the EPA had distributed about $1. 8 billion of the $7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Analysis: Week of change for Obama Apr 19, 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said while the agency is prepared to move forward with regulations under the Clean Air Act, the administration would rather defer to Congress. "The (EPA) decision is a game changer," said Rep. (Anchorage Daily News)
New pollution limits seen for cars, big plants Apr 19, 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson cautioned that regulations are not imminent and made clear that the Obama administration would prefer that Congress address the climate issue through a broader "cap-and-trade" program that would limit heat-trapping pollution. But she said it was clear from the EPA analysis "that greenhouse gas pollution is a serious problem now and for future generations" and steps are needed to curtail the impact. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
U.S. Set To Regulate Global Warming Gases Apr 18, 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said the EPA analysis "confirms that greenhouse gas pollution is a serious problem now and for future generations" and warrants steps to curtail it. Environmentalists hailed the policy shift. (CBS News)
EPA finds greenhouse gases pose a danger to health Apr 18, 2009
In announcing the proposed finding, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said it "confirms that greenhouse gas pollution is a serious problem now and for future generations." She reiterated that the Obama administration prefers that climate change be address by Congress through broad, economy-wide limits on climate-changing pollution. But the EPA finding of endangerment prepares for possible regulatory action if Congress fails to act. (FOX 11, AZ)
Washington takes first step toward climate change regulations Apr 18, 2009
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said while the agency is prepared to move forward with regulations under the Clean Air Act, the Obama administration would prefer that Congress addressed the climate issue through cap-and-trade legislation limiting pollution that can contribute to global warming. Limits on carbon dioxide and the other greenhouse gases would have widespread economic and social impact, from requiring better fuel efficiency for automobiles to limiting emissions from power plants and... (Globe and Mail -- International)
EPA to rein in fossil-fuel threat Apr 18, 2009
But President Barack Obama and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said they would prefer using a new law, rather than EPA rules, to make the reductions and spur renewable energy. The EPA's announcement, however, serves notice that if Congress doesn't take action, the agency will. (AZCentral -- News)
Revived EPA Takes on Climate Change and More Apr 12, 2009
AP Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson gestures during a news conference at Port. By Kent Garber Kent Garber. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
CDC: Rocket fuel chemical found in baby formula Apr 6, 2009
The agency issued a statement Friday saying perchlorate exposure is a serious issue and "a top priority" for EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. EPA officials expect to announce a decision soon about future steps in dealing with the chemical. (Yahoo News)
Court sides with power plants over fish Apr 3, 2009
EPA administrator Lisa Jackson previously directed the New Jersey environmental protection agency. New Jersey was one of several states that challenged the EPA regulations that the court approved Wednesday. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
EPA pushes new boundary for PCS growth Mar 26, 2009
That decision is now being made by the EPA s assistant administrator for water, who reports directly to EPA Director Lisa Jackson, Jiattina said. What we have put on the table is an additional avoidance (of wetlands) and minimization that we think would be critical given the resources at the site, Jiattina said. (Washington Daily News, NC)
EPA Threatens U.S. Coal Industry With New Push Mar 25, 2009
The decision by EPA administrator Lisa Jackson targets a controversial practice that allows coal mining companies to dump waste from mountaintop mining into streams and wetlands. It could delay 150-200 surface coal mines, including mountaintop removal operations, according to the EPA.. (Newsmax)
Off the beaten 'Track' Mar 23, 2009
"Performance Track was developed in a different era and may not speak to today's challenges," concluded Lisa Jackson, the EPA administrator who formerly led New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection. "Members of Congress and stakeholders have asked us to pause and consider what approaches might be best for the future. Therefore, I have decided to halt the current Performance Track program with the intention of refining those concepts that can lead us to a stronger system of... (NJ.com -- Times)
Former rivals now partners Mar 12, 2009
"It's certainly something that has proven successful in other markets," said Lisa Jackson, news director at WRGB. "But it's brand new to this market.". The trend is evident on the print side of the business, too: Five newspapers, including the Times Union, last month announced they would begin sharing stories, photographs and graphics later this year. (Albany Times Union)
Ozone pollution amplifies risk of fatal respiratory illnesses Mar 12, 2009
President Obama's new EPA chief, Lisa Jackson, told USA TODAY last month that the agency should reconsider the ozone standard. "We need to go back to the basics here: science and the law," she said. (USA Today)
Area players on display in game Mar 6, 2009
Lisa Jackson led Clayton State with 14 points. Reach Billy Byler at (706) 823-3216 or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Obituaries for Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Mar 4, 2009
Lucille is survived by her children, Cindy Sacia and her partner, Lisa Jackson, of La Crosse, Nancy (Joe) Neitzel of Holmen and John Sacia and his partner, Robert Bergeman, of Madison; grandchildren, Nicholas (Amy) McHugh of Holmen, Brandon (Megan Buchner) McHugh of Minneapolis and Adam McHugh and Dylan Neitzel, both of Holmen; a great-granddaughter, Briell McHugh of Holmen; brothers, Robert (Ruth) Wakeen of Canton, Ohio, and Raymond (Lois) Wakeen of La Crosse; along with several nieces, nephews... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
TWO VIEWS: New EPA chief's toughness, tact will strike fear in polluters Mar 2, 2009
She will team with the new EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to formulate sensible policies that reverse the Bush administration's eight years of environmental foot-dragging. Jackson earned national plaudits as commissioner of New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Senior Subjects: Looking for a rainbow Feb 26, 2009
We look to Lisa Jackson, the new leader of the Environmental Protection Agency to push forward on these problems. Love Canal and Superfund are words that ought to be arcane in the American vocabulary. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
EPA chief reconsidering ship ballast permit Feb 25, 2009
Breaking with the Bush administration, EPA head Lisa Jackson said Tuesday the permit "doesn't begin to address some of the concerns that are out there.". "I don't have an answer for you today but I want to you know that's very much on my radar screen," she said during a meeting of the Great Lakes Commission in Washington, D.C.. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
• Gooding Public Library has new books and videos Feb 24, 2009
Adult fiction: "The Ladies Left Behind" by Jeffery Deaver, "The Associate" by John Grisham, "The Penguin Who Knew Too Much" by Donna Andrews, "Dark Light" by Jayne Castle, "Contagious" by Scott Sigler, "Zen and the Art of Vampires" by Katie MacAlister, "Old Man's War," and "Zoe's Tale" by John Scalzi, "Bones of the Dragon" by Margaret Weis, "The Virgin's Lover" by Philippa Gregory, "The Wizard Lord" by Lawrence Watt-Evans, "Extreme Measures" by Vince Flynn, "Running Hot" by Jayne Ann Krentz,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Schwarzenegger Cozies Up To New President Feb 24, 2009
He met with EPA administrator Lisa Jackson and Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Saturday to talk about the administration's timetable for regulating greenhouse gases. He talked to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about ways to address violence along the border from Mexico's drug war. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
AP Interview: EPA to rule on global-warming risk Feb 18, 2009
For Lisa Jackson, the new EPA administrator, the next step for the agency when it comes to climate change will be decided by a single question: Do heat-trapping gases pose a risk. . (Herald Sun)
• Community news Feb 14, 2009
"What I did for Love" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, "Echo" by C.L. Kelly, "Under the Radar" by Fern Michaels, "Wicked Game" by Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush. Adult non-fiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Emissions Trading: A Brief Negative Resume Feb 7, 2009
It is truly to be hoped that Lisa Jackson, incoming head of the EPA will live up to her words of doing only those things that can be supported by good science. If she does, then this labelling of carbon dioxide as a pollutant that must be controlled through draconian means, will be history. (Energy Pulse, CO)
