October 26, 2016 – News 4 Jax by Ryan Ray, The News Service of Florida Representatives of utility companies and municipalities told environmental regulators this week they are concerned that a proposed pollution-notification rule could place excessive reporting burdens on industry and local governments. The Department of Environmental Protection held its seventh and final workshop […]
Utilities, businesses raise concerns with DEP pollution notification rule
October 27, 2016 – Politico by Bruce Ritchie Representatives of utilities and businesses are raising concerns about a proposed state rule requiring public notification after pollution incidents. When the public wasn’t told for nearly a month after a sinkhole opening at a phosphate plant in Polk County, Gov. Rick Scott in September ordered the Department […]