AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate Policy Fight: Delaware AG Nick Brown is co-leading a lawsuit challenging an EPA rule that weakens phaseout deadlines for highly potent hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chemicals that can be thousands of times more warming than CO2. Delaware Lawmaking: Gov. Matt Meyer signed the Freshwater Wetlands Stewardship Act, aiming to close permitting gaps and strengthen protections for Delaware’s wetlands. Emergency Tech Upgrade: Meyer also signed HB 468 to fund Delaware’s transition to statewide Next Generation 911, with the 911 surcharge rising from 60 cents to 90 cents starting Oct. 1. PFAS in Wastewater: Pennsylvania regulators are seeking public input on draft biosolids permits that would set PFAS monitoring requirements, including for PFOA and PFOS. Bay Cleanup Governance: A Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement decision on including Virginia’s tribes has been delayed until December after a missed July 1 roadmap deadline. Wildfire Smoke Impacts: Canadian wildfire smoke has pushed air quality alerts across the region, including Delaware, with health warnings urging people to limit outdoor activity. Coastal Cleanup Call: DNREC opened volunteer registration for the Sept. 19 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, with dozens of sites along the coast and waterways.
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