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EPA Proposes Endangerment Finding For Lead Emissions From Aircraft Engines That Operate On Leaded Fuel

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Proposed Endangerment Finding, if finalized, is an important step forward to address the largest remaining source of lead pollution to air

WASHINGTON (October 7, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from aircraft that operate on leaded fuel cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health and welfare. Under the Clean Air Act, EPA reviews information on air pollutants and sources of air pollution to determine whether they threaten human health or welfare. This is referred to as an “endangerment finding” – a first step in using EPA’s authority to address this source of lead pollution.

“When it comes to our children the science is clear, exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Aircraft that use leaded fuel are the dominant source of lead emissions to air in the country.Today’s proposal is an important step forward as we work to reduce lead exposure and protect children’s health.”

While levels of airborne lead in the United States have declined 99 percent since 1980, aircraft that operate on leaded fuel are the largest remaining source of lead emissions into the air. The majority of aircraft that operate on leaded aviation gasoline are piston-engine aircraft. These are typically small aircraft that carry 2-10 passengers. Jet aircraft used for commercial transport do not operate on a fuel containing lead.

This proposed endangerment finding will undergo public notice and comment, and after evaluating comments on the proposal, EPA plans to issue any final endangerment finding in 2023. EPA is not proposing aircraft engine lead emission standards with this action. EPA’s consideration of endangerment is a first step toward application of EPA’s authority to address lead pollution. If the proposed finding is finalized, EPA would subsequently propose regulatory standards for lead emissions from aircraft engines.

Lead exposure can come from multiple sources, including leaded paint, contaminated soil, industrial emissions from battery recycling or metals processing, and the combustion of fuel or waste containing lead. Children’s exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. In adults, health impacts from lead exposure can include cardiovascular effects, increased blood pressure and incidence of hypertension, decreased kidney function, and reproductive issues.

Hunting Seasons Beginning Soon

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By Frank Oliver/DNR-- Pheasant hunting on DNR property at Willow Slough in December of 2019.

Wild Turkey Fall Archery: Oct. 1 – 30
Deer Archery: Oct. 1 – Jan. 1, 2023
Woodcock: Oct. 15 – Nov. 28
Red and Gray Fox: Oct. 15 – Feb. 28, 2023
Coyote and Striped Skunk: Oct. 15 – Mar. 15, 2023
Wild Turkey Fall Firearms: Oct. 19 – 30

Ducks, Coots, Mergansers:
North Zone: Oct. 22 – Dec. 11
Central Zone: Oct. 29 – Nov. 6
South Zone: Nov. 26, 2022 – Jan. 22, 2023

Canada Geese:
North Zone: Oct. 22 – Oct. 30
Central Zone: Oct. 29 – Nov. 6
South Zone: Nov. 5 – Nov. 20

Youth & Veteran Waterfowl
North Zone: Oct. 15 – 16
Central Zone: Oct. 22 – 23
South Zone: Oct. 29 – 30

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

ZACKARY PARKSEY CHARGED WITH MURDER

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On October 8th, around 5:00 p.m., EPD Officers were dispatched to 1114 Parrett Street for an assault in progress. The caller told dispatch that a victim was covered with blood and appeared to have been stabbed. Officers arrived and located an adult male victim inside of the establishment. The victim had a stab wound to his neck and appeared to be in critical condition. Officers attempted life-saving measures until an ambulance arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital but, unfortunately, passed away.

According to witnesses, the suspect and the victim seemed to know each other. They had an argument inside of the men’s restroom where the suspect then stabbed the victim. Officers were able to obtain suspect information from witnesses. The suspect, 29-year-old Zachary Parksey, was located by officers. He was covered in blood and walking away from the scene. He was detained by officers but acted as if he could not walk or stay awake. Parksey was transported to the hospital for medical clearance. Once he was medically cleared, Parksey was transported to the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center and charged with Murder.

Mallory Russell in second place at Coyote Creek Classic

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Aces rank in 6th place

 

BARTONVILLE, Ill. – With two rounds complete at the Coyote Creek Classic, University of Evansville junior Mallory Russell is in second place with 18 holes remaining.

Russell opened the day with a 1-over 73 before recording a 77 in the second 18 to wrap up the day with a 150.  She goes into Sunday’s round just one shot behind Avalon Woodward of Illinois State.  The top three are separated by just two strokes.

Days after leading the Purple Aces at the Butler Fall Invitational, Kate Petrova ranks in the top 20.  Scores of 80 and 77 have the freshman tied for 18th.  Allison Enchelmayer began the day strong, carding a 76 in round one before dropping to an 86 in the second 18.  Her 162 is tied for 34th.

Magdalena Borisova completed Saturday’s rounds with tallies of 85 and 80.  Her 165 is tied for 40th.  Alyssa McMinn rounded out the team scores.  Totals of 86 and 87 have her tied for 52nd with a 173.  Carly Frazier paced the Aces’ three individuals.  Following a round of 83, Frazier lowered her score to a 78 to rank in a tie for 30th with a 161.  Behind her was Destynie Sheridan.  The freshman struggled in round one, carding a 90, but regrouped to shoot an 81 in round two.  Caitlin O’Donnell completed the day two behind Sheridan with rounds of 88 and 85.

Leading the team standings entering the final round is Green Bay.  With a 617, the Phoenix lead Butler by three strokes.  Evansville is in 6th place with a 634.  They lead UNI by three shots.

Senior Day Spoiled by Mavericks

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer fell to the University of Nebraska Omaha on Saturday night, 4-1. The Screaming Eagles fall to 1-9-2, 1-2-0 Summit League, while the Mavericks improve to 5-4-1, 2-1-0 Summit League.
 
USI honored their seven seniors before the match on Saturday. The Eagles honored Brian Winkler (Philpot, Kentucky), Ryan Olwig (St. Peters, Missouri), Mical Hardtman (Hamilton Parrish, Bahamas), Colten Walsh (St. Louis, Missouri, Luke Lindsay (Plymouth, Minnesota), Ryan Nevins (St. Peters, Missouri), and Alec Meissner (St. Charles, Missouri).
 
USI came out of the game hot with an early goal to take a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute off a goal from Nevins who scored off two beautiful passes by Ednilson Voiles (Jeremie, Haiti) and Zach Barton (St. Louis, Missouri). Omaha was able to equalize late in the first half off a goal from Theo Klein to head into halftime tied at 1-1.
 
The second half was all Mavericks, scoring just three minutes into the half as Klein earned his brace. Later in the second half, Omaha scored two goals in six minutes off the boots of Kenji Mboma Dem and Tevin Rochester to finish off the Eagles and win the match 4-1.
 
USI finished the match with 10 shots, their first time finishing a match with double-digit shots this season. The Eagles were outshot 19-10 and the Mavericks had an 11-4 advantage in shots on goal. Nevins and Barton led the Eagles with two shots while six other Eagles tallied shots. Nevins, Barton, Voiles, and Hardtman all recorded one shot on goal for USI. Meissner finished the match with the four goals allowed, he made seven saves on the 19 shots faced.
 

VANDERBURGH COUNTY RECENT BOOKING RECORDS

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

Todd Rokita Warns Hoosiers To Beware Of Government Imposter Scams

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Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds. Scammers pretend to call from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, but it’s then later exposed as a scam.  

“It all starts with a seemingly harmless text, call, or email, but it ultimately results in a devastating blow to Hoosiers’ hard-earned savings,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Do not disclose your financial or other personal information. If you get a scam call asking you to wire money, use cryptocurrency, or gift cards, hang up the phone and contact my office. Scammers are real and create real problems for innocent people.” 

These fraudsters will use crafty tricks to fool you. They might tell you that you’ll miss out on some government benefit or offer to send you something for free, but it’s a scam. 

Attorney General Rokita shares the following tips for Hoosiers to avoid these types of scammers: 

  • Don’t wire money, send cash, or use gift cards or cryptocurrency to pay someone who says they’re with the government. 
  • Don’t give your financial or other personal information to someone who calls, texts, or emails and says they’re with the government. 
  • Don’t trust your caller ID. Your caller ID might show the government agency’s real phone number, but caller ID can be faked.  
  • Don’t click on links in unexpected emails or text messages. Don’t click on any link, and don’t pass it on to others. Simply delete the message. 
  • Look out for prerecorded calls from imposters posing as government agencies. Typically, neither the Internal Revenue Service nor the Social Security Administration make phone calls to
  • If you suspect fraudulent activity, immediately terminate the communication, and do not provide any personal information. 
  • Add your number to the Indiana Do Not Call List. 
  • Contact our Consumer Protection Division at 1-888-834-9969 or donotcall@atg.in.gov. 

EPA Announces Innovative Effort to Bring New Chemicals Used in Electric Vehicle

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new effort under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to implement a streamlined and efficient process under the New Chemicals Program to assess risk and apply mitigation measures, as appropriate, for new chemicals with applications in batteries, electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy generation.

Under TSCA, EPA’s New Chemicals Program plays an important role by reviewing all new chemical substances before they enter the marketplace in order to bring innovative chemistries to market in a way that does not harm human health or the environment.

“From job creation to energy security – clean energy sectors will power the future of our country,” said Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Michal Freedhoff. “Streamlining our review of new chemical substances that make up electric vehicle batteries and that can be used in other vital emerging markets will allow manufacturers to super-charge production, bolstering our economy and advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals to protect the environment and combat the climate crisis.”

The new process is for mixed metal oxides (MMOs), including new and modified cathode active materials (CAMs). MMOs are innovative chemistries and have numerous electrical applications in batteries as well as use as catalysts, adsorbents, and in ceramics. Notably, MMOs, including CAMs, are a key component in lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, which are a growing and important industry. New MMOs can also be used for semi-conductors, and renewable energy generation and storage, such as solar cells and wind power turbines. They typically consist of lithium, nickel, cobalt and other metals, and they are the key material used in the production of the cathode in battery cells, which are subsequently assembled into a battery.

This effort supports President Biden’s bold agenda to tackle the climate crisis, and will complement the resources flowing to EPA from historic legislation signed by the President. There are incentives attached to clean energy under the Inflation Reduction Act, including tax credits for electric vehicles. Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there are also incentives to build a national network of electric vehicle chargers.

Like all chemical substances not listed on the TSCA Inventory, MMOs, including new and modified CAMs, are subject to section 5 of TSCA, which requires manufacturers (including importers) of new chemical substances to provide EPA with notice before initiating the activity by submitting a Premanufacture Notice (PMN). When EPA receives a PMN, TSCA requires the agency to fully assess all the potential hazards and exposures of the new chemical substance, make a determination as to whether it presents an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment, and take steps to address that risk before it can enter commerce

EPA has reviewed hundreds of TSCA section 5 submissions for MMOs, including CAMs and modified CAMs, since the 1980’s. To further describe this new effort, EPA will launch outreach and training for interested stakeholders to outline the new streamlined approach to reviewing MMOs, basics of TSCA statutory and regulatory requirements, and steps for navigating the new chemicals submission process.

2022 Latinx Heritage Month Keynote To Feature Award-Winning Spoken Word Poet

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The University of Southern Indiana Multicultural Center and the Activities Programming Board will present “Embracing Our Identity, Culture & History” by Carlos Andrés Gómez from 6 to 8 p.m. October 19 in Carter Hall, located in University Center West. This event will honor Latinx Heritage Month and is open to the public at no charge.

Gómez is a Colombian American poet, speaker, actor and equity and inclusion strategist from New York City. He is the author of Fractures; winner of the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, Hijito; winner of the Broken River Prize; and a number one Small Press Distribution bestseller.

A star of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, TV One’s Verses and Flow and Spike Lee’s number one box office movie Inside Man with Denzel Washington, Gómez’s honors include the Sandy Crimmins National Prize for Poetry, Atlanta Review International Poetry Prize, Foreword INDIES Gold Medal and the International Book Award. He has also partnered with John Legend on Senior Orientation, a program to counteract bullying and champion inclusive masculinity among high school students.

Latinx Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 through October 15, and it celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens who have ties to Spain, Mexico, the Carribean, and Central and South America.

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