AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Public Health: Delaware DHSS opened cooling centers statewide (June 30–July 2, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) as dangerously hot, humid weather hits Delmarva, with locations in Smyrna, Dover, Georgetown, Laurel, Seaford, Claymont, Wilmington, and Newark. Water Quality Oversight: The EPA is facing backlash over a draft drinking-water monitoring plan that omits microplastics from its required monitoring under UCMR 6, delaying nationwide tracking until at least the next cycle. PFAS Accountability: Chemours reached a proposed $450M settlement with federal agencies over “forever chemicals” releases tied to the Delaware River and other waterways, with critics pushing for more transparency. Clean Energy Access: Delaware fast-tracked four community solar projects worth $73M+, aiming to cut bills for renters and other households that can’t install panels, with bill credits tied to generated power. Wildlife & Outdoor Safety: DNREC released the 2026-27 hunting and trapping guide, expanding Sunday hunting, setting a year-round coyote season, and updating Chronic Wasting Disease info as the state prepares for the new rules. Coastal Management: North Shores applied to renew its beach scraping permit, keeping machinery-ready options in case storms damage local shoreline. Transportation & Emissions: The Port of Baltimore opened a double-stack rail corridor through the Howard Street Tunnel after a $495M upgrade, boosting freight capacity while touting lower emissions from shifting cargo to rail.
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