BREDL 2003 News

2003 NEWS ITEMS

Dec. 15, 2003: BREDL additional comments on NC DAQ rulemaking for Hydrogen Sulfide limits.

Dec. 05, 2003: Earthjustice files lawsuit challenging regulations published by the EPA that will allow hazardous chemicals at toxic waste sites to be pumped into the air without any control measures. Earthjustice filed the lawsuit on behalf of the Sierra Club, the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League and Concerned Citizens for Nuclear Safety.
More info: BREDL October 2002 comments on proposed rule.

Dec. 03, 2003: BREDL's second supplemental petition before the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to intervene to set forth contentions. (in .pdf) | Dr. Edwin Lyman's Declaration in support of BREDL contentions.(in .pdf)

Nov. 12, 2003: BREDL comments on CASAC review of the air quality criteria document for particulate matter.

Nov. 5, 2003: BREDL 's Dr. Rick Weisler letter to NC Environmental Management Commission Air Quality Committee Chair Marion E. Deerhake regarding acceptable ambient levels for Hydrogen Sulfide.

Nov. 04, 2003: BREDL petitions the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for review of LBP-03-17, in which the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (“ASLB”) rejected BREDL’s Amended Contention 2. (in .pdf)

Oct. 30, 2003: Pictures from "Halloween with Hightower".

NC EMC Public Hearing Nov. 5, 2003 in Enka, NC regarding hydrogen sulfide regulations and reductions. Action Alert and more details. Comment deadline ended on Dec. 15, 2003.

Particulate matter standards under review. EPA Nov. 12 & 13, 2003 MEETING in Research Triangle Park, NC. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Particulate Matter (PM) Review Panel. Public comment period will probably happen on Nov. 12.

Oct. 24, 2003: BREDL requests a new supplemental EIS for surplus plutonium disposition by DOE based on weaknesses at Catawba and McGuire and the international shipping of plutonium questions. Shipping is now required because the test fuel rods will not be manufactured in the USA as originally proposed but in France. (in .pdf)

Oct. 21, 2003: BREDL submits supplemental petition in Duke Energy Catawba Nuclear Power Plant license amendment proposing use of mixed oxide Lead Test Assemblies. Duke Energy has requested NRC grant permission to test plutonium rod assemblies at the Catawba plant. (in .pdf)

Oct. 20, 2003: Factsheet: Hydrogen Sulfide - The Human Health Effect of a Toxic Pollutant. (.pdf)

Sept 19, 2003: BREDL comments on Title V permit for Stericycle, Inc, Haw River, Alamance County, NC (.pdf)

Sept. 16, 2003: BREDL comments on Phase One North American Regional Action Plan for Dioxins and Furans, and Hexachlorobenzene. (.pdf)

Sept. 11, 2003: BREDL Factsheet on Waste Industries USA, Inc. which has operations throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. (.pdf)

Sept. 06, 2003: BREDL comments on Title V permit for Weyerhaeuser Company, Elkin Plant, Surry County, NC (.pdf)

Aug. 25, 2003: BREDL requests a hearing and petitions to intervene in Duke Energy McGuire and Catawba Nuclear Power Plant license amendments proposing use of mixed oxide Lead Test Assemblies. (in .pdf)

Aug. 24, 2003: North Carolina Ridge Law Fact Sheet: NC Ridge Law is no obstacle to wind power. (in .pdf)

Aug. 22, 2003: North Carolina Green Power Fact Sheet: NC Green Power Program - Don't Buy It! (in .pdf)

Aug. 14, 2003: Lou Zeller's oral remarks at the EPA hearing held at Research Triangle Park regarding proposed changes to New Source Review

Aug 9, 2003: Triad Environmental Action outing with members of Community for Peace to visit Solar Village. Read about the trip and how one person is living life independent of the power grid.

August 2, 2003: Photos of the HMS GW Strangelove, which won for "best sculpture"and the People's Choice Award on Saturday, August 2, at the 2003 Catawba River Romp Kinetic Eco-Race in NC. BREDL's David Mickey piloted the craft and BREDL member Mischi Binkley created it.

July 29, 2003: BREDL comments on TEC tire incinerator in Henry Co., VA (in .pdf)

July 12, 2003: BREDL Board of Directors pass resolutions regarding Abolishing Corporate Personhood and Toxic Tort Abatement Act. BREDL Board of Directors passes resolution requesting a ban on aerial pesticide spraying in North Carolina.

June 30, 2003: EPA Region IV letter to Dr. Rick Weisler stating that current laws are not enough to offer "consistent and comprehensive environmental protection strategy." The EPA letter writer urges Dr. Weisler to continue his work to document unexpected disease clusters and contaminant associations near asphalt industry in Salisbury, NC.

June 30, 2003: BREDL comments on Jefferson National Forest Plan Revision. (.pdf)(posted July 29, 2003)

June 25, 2003: BREDL comments on reopened Title V permit for Stericycle, Inc, Haw River, Alamance County, NC (.pdf)

June 16, 2003: BREDL comments on the draft Title V permit for SGL Carbon in Morganton,(Burke Co.), NC (.pdf)

May 14, 2003: BREDL additional comments on Savannah River Site Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Draft Environmental Impact Statement. (in .pdf) (posted online June 15, 2003)

May 23, 2003: BREDL comments on the proposed air permit for the Ferebee Asphalt Corp. asphalt plant in Optimist Park in Charlotte. (.pdf)

May 18, 2003: BREDL comments on the draft Title V permit for Duke Energy's G.G. Allen power station, Gaston Co., NC (.pdf)

May 13, 2003: BREDL petitions EPA to object to Final Title V permit for Savannah River Site. (in .pdf)

May 9, 2003: BREDL comments on the aquatic restoration project at the Ore Knob mine in Ashe County, NC. (in .pdf)

May 6, 2003: Stericycle's Environmental Performance Fails to Get Passing Grade, New Report Card from Health Care Without Harm says. Report card presented at company's annual shareholder meeting. Read the HCWH press release, the report card, and statements made by HCWH and community representatives at the meeting. Statements include comments from BREDL and GASP, a BREDL chapter. Please check out HCWH's website for details. http://www.noharm.org/

April 11, 2003: BREDL & NIRS request the Atomic Safety & Licensing Board to reinstate NIRS contention regarding environmental impacts of MOX fuel use. (in .pdf)

Mar. 31, 2003: Lou Zeller's oral remarks at the EPA hearing on proposed changes to New Source Review

Mar. 31, 2003: BREDL comments on the draft Title V permit for Georgia-Pacific paper mill in Big Island, VA. (in .pdf)

Mar. 25, 2003: BREDL comments on the draft Title V permit for Duke Energy's Belews Creek coal-fired power plant in Stokes County, NC. (in .pdf)

Mar. 04, 2003: Dr. Rick Weisler letter to NC Environmental Management Commission Air Quality Committee Chair Marion E. Deerhake regarding acceptable ambient levels for Hydrogen Sulfide.

Feb. 10, 2003: BREDL letter to NC Environmental Management Commission Air Quality Committee Chair Marion E. Deerhake regarding acceptable ambient levels for Hydrogen Sulfide.

Feb. 5, 2003: BREDL Slide Show presentation by Dr. Rick Weisler: Childhood Brain Cancers Near Asphalt Industry in Salisbury, North Carolina

Feb. 3, 2003: BREDL and PRIDE letter to EPA and VA DEQ requesting ozone nonattainment status for Henry and Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia.

Jan. 29, 2003: Multi-group letter to U.S. Secretary of Interior Norton expressing concern over industry pressure to build a gas-fired power plant in close proximity to Shenandoah National Park.

Jan. 27, 2003: Multi-group letter to NC Governor Easley and Attorney General Cooper requesting North Carolina to join 9 other states in suing EPA to block weakening of the Clean Air Act.

Jan. 06, 2003: BREDL files Section 505 Petition with EPA regarding AEP Clinch River (Russell, Co. VA) coal-fired power plant Title V permit

Jan. 01, 2003: Clickable maps with info about North Carolina's 14 coal-fired electric power plants , South Carolina's 12 coal-fired electric power plants , Virginia's 9 coal-fired electric power plants , Tennessee's 8 coal-fired electric power plants , and Georgia's 11 coal-fired electric power plants. Updated Jan. 2003