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EPA Announces New Method To Test For Additional PFAS In Drinking Water

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another key step in implementing the agency’s PFAS Action Plan by announcing a new validated method for testing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This new validated test method complements other actions the agency is taking under the Action Plan to help communities address PFAS nationwide.

“EPA’s important scientific advancement makes it possible for both government and private laboratories to effectively measure more PFAS chemicals in drinking water than ever before,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “We can now measure 29 chemicals, marking a critical step in implementing the agency’s PFAS Action Plan—the most comprehensive cross-agency plan ever to address an emerging chemical of concern.”

EPA’s new validated Method 533 focuses on “short chain” PFAS, those PFAS with carbon chain lengths of four to 12. Method 533 complements EPA Method 537.1 and can be used to test for 11 additional PFAS.

Method 533 accomplishes a key milestone in the EPA PFAS Action Plan by meeting the agency’s commitment to develop new validated methods to accurately test for additional PFAS in drinking water. Method 533 also incorporates an analytical technique called isotope dilution, which can minimize sample matrix interference and improve data quality.

For more information visit: www.epa.gov/pfas

Background on the PFAS Action Plan

PFAS are a large group of man-made chemicals used in consumer products and industrial processes. In use since the 1940s, PFAS are resistant to heat, oils, stains, grease, and water—properties which contribute to their persistence in the environment.

The agency’s PFAS Action Plan is the first multi-media, multi-program, national research, management, and risk communication plan to address a challenge like PFAS. The plan responds to the extensive public input the agency received during the PFAS National Leadership Summit, multiple community engagements, and through the public docket. The PFAS Action Plan outlines the tools EPA is developing to assist states, tribes, and communities in addressing PFAS.

EPA is taking the following highlighted actions:

Highlighted Action: Drinking Water

  • EPA is committed to following the national primary drinking water regulation rulemaking process as established by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
  • EPA has sent the proposed regulatory determination for PFOA and PFOS to the Office of Management and Budget for interagency review.
  • The agency is also gathering and evaluating information to determine if regulation is appropriate for other chemicals in the PFAS family.

Highlighted Action: Cleanup

  • On June 10, 2019, EPA concluded public comment on the draft Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated with PFOA and PFOS, when finalized it will provide cleanup guidance for federal cleanup programs (e.g., CERCLA and RCRA) that will be helpful to states and tribes.
  • EPA will follow through on the regulatory development process for listing perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Highlighted Action: Monitoring

  • EPA will propose nationwide drinking water monitoring for PFAS under the next UCMR monitoring cycle.

Highlighted Action: Toxics

  • EPA has issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow the public to provide input on adding PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory toxic chemical list.
  • A supplemental proposal to ensure that certain persistent long-chain PFAS chemicals cannot be manufactured in or imported into the United States without notification and review under TSCA is currently undergoing interagency review at the Office of Management and Budget.

Highlighted Action: Surface Water Protection

  • EPA is exploring data availability and research to support the development of Clean Water Act human health and aquatic life criteria for certain PFAS
  • EPA is examining available information about PFAS released into surface waters by industrial sources to determine if additional study is needed for potential regulation.

Highlighted Action: Biosolids

  • EPA is in the early scoping stages of risk assessments for PFOA and PFOS in biosolids to better understand any potential health impacts.

Highlighted Action: Research

  • On November 22, 2019, EPA announced availability of $4.8 million in funding for new research on managing PFAS in agriculture.
  • EPA continues to compile and assess human and ecological toxicity information on PFAS to support risk management decisions.
  • EPA continues to develop new methods to test for additional PFAS in drinking water.
  • The agency is also validating analytical methods for surface water, ground water, wastewater, soils, sediments and biosolids; developing new methods to test for PFAS in air and emissions; and improving laboratory methods to discover unknown PFAS.
  • EPA is developing exposure models to understand how PFAS moves through the environment to impact people and ecosystems.
  • EPA continues to assess and review treatment methods for removing PFAS in drinking water.
  • EPA is working to develop tools to assist officials with the cleanup of contaminated sites.

Highlighted Action: Enforcement

  • EPA uses enforcement tools, when appropriate, to address PFAS exposure in the environment and assists states in enforcement activities.
  • EPA has already taken actions to address PFAS, including issuing Safe Drinking Water Act orders and providing support to states. See examples in the PFAS Action Plan.

Highlighted Action: Risk Communications

  • EPA will work collaboratively to develop a risk communication toolbox that includes multi-media materials and messaging for federal, state, tribal, and local partners to use with the public.

Vanderburgh County Election Supervisor Named Election Employee of the Year

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 Vanderburgh County Election Supervisor Named Election Employee of the Year

Marc Toone was named the Indiana Election Division County Election Employee of the Year at the Indiana Election Administrators Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Circuit Court Clerks, Election Board members, Voter Registration officials, and other eligible employees, officials, and vendors attend the annual conference.

Toone was nominated by Vanderburgh County Clerk Carla Hayden. Hayden said of Toone, “Marc became Election Supervisor following the 2018 Primary Election.

He jumped in with both feet and whipped the office into shape. His first election as the supervisor was the hellacious 2018 General Election. He learned much from it and by the 2019 Primary, he had everything running smoother than it ever has.

I am so lucky to have him. The award was well-deserved and I know he’ll do a great job during the Presidential Election next year.

Eagles Baseball Team Are 31st In Preseason Poll

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University of Southern Indiana Baseball is ranked 31st nationally in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Division II Preseason Top 40 Poll as it prepares for the first pitch of 2020 on February 14 versus Davenport University. The Screaming Eagles have been ranked 10 times in the last 13 preseason polls, getting the top spot in 2011 and 2015.

USI throws out the first pitch in eight weeks when it plays a neutral site region three-game series with Davenport February 14-15 in Birmingham, Alabama. The Eagles open the 2020 home schedule with the Dunn Hospitality Classic February 21-22 versus Trevecca Nazarene University.

The early non-conference schedule also is highlighted by a visit by eighth-ranked Ashland University (February 28-March 1) for a three-game set at home; and two-game road series at 22nd-ranked West Florida University (March 10-11). Locally, the non-conference schedule has a home-and-home series with Kentucky Wesleyan College (March 24 and April 28) and a home game with Oakland City University (April 7).

The 35-game 2020 Great Lakes Valley Conference schedule starts March 7-8 when USI visits the 40th-ranked University of Illinois Springfield for a three-game series. USI begins the home portion of the league schedule March 14-15 when Drury University visits the USI Baseball Field.

The conference home campaign, in addition to the three-game set with Drury, includes Rockhurst University (March 28-29); University of Missouri-St. Louis (March 31); 38th-ranked Quincy University (March 4-5); McKendree University (April 14); and Lindenwood University (April 18-19). The Eagles are on the road in the GLVC against 14th-ranked Bellarmine University (March 18); Missouri University of Science & Technology (March 21-22); Maryville University (April 10-11); University of Indianapolis (April 22); Truman State University (April 25-26); and Lewis University (May 2-3).

The GLVC Tournament is May 7-10 and will be played at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark, Missouri.

The NCAA Division II Tournament has changed this season to include a super-regional format. The Midwest Regional is May 15-17, followed by the Midwest Super-Regional May 23-24. The NCAA II Championship Series is May 30-June 6 in Cary, North Carolina.

The Eagles begin their 14th season under the direction of Head Coach Tracy Archuleta, who has a 477-257 (.650) record at USI and is the all-time winningest coach in the history of the program. USI completed the 2019 campaign with a 30-21 overall record, 21-12 in the GLVC, and a tie for third in the GLVC Tournament.

CrossPointe Trinity Church’sDrive Thru Nativity

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CrossPointe Trinity Church’s annual Drive-Thru Nativity returns again for 2019! Come see and hear the original Christmas story without getting out of your car.

Take a few minutes between the hustle and bustle of shopping, kid’s concerts, and Christmas parties to remind yourself and your family of the reason for the season. No charge for admittance.

Date(s) – 12/21/2019 – 12/23/2019
7:00 pm

Location
CrossPointe Trinity Church

Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for December 21

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Below find Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for December 21, 2019.

 

Saturday, December 21: Indiana University Winter Commencement

WHO:              Gov. Holcomb

 

WHAT:            The governor will give the commencement address.

 

WHEN:            10 a.m., Saturday, December 21

 

WHERE:          Indiana University

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

1001 E. 17th St.

Bloomington, IN 47408

 

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Orange Out set for Saturday when UE hosts Murray State

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Aces and Racers meet up at 6 p.m. inside Ford Center

 An Orange Out is set for Saturday evening in the Ford Center when the University of Evansville men’s basketball team welcomes Murray State for a 6 p.m. game.  Fans are encouraged to wear their orange in what will be an excellent gameday atmosphere inside the Ford Center.

 Setting the Scene

– In what is always an exciting atmosphere, the Aces and Murray State meet for the 39th time overall and the 8th time since 2011

– MSU holds a 26-12 edge in the series and have won 12 out of 20 contests played in Evansville

– In the last game at the Ford Center, the Aces earned the most lopsided win either team has enjoyed in the series, taking a 78-46 win on Dec. 10, 2016

– Evansville looks to finish its non-conference slate on a high note before beginning Missouri Valley Conference play on Dec. 31 at Missouri State

Last Time Out

– A 5-game win streak came to an end on Monday evening when UE fell at Jacksonville State by a final of 85-59

– Sam Cunliffe was the lone player in double figures for UE, scoring 11 points

– DeAndre Williams, Artur Labinowicz, K.J. Riley, Evan Kuhlman, Jawaun Newton and Thomasi Gilgeous-Alexander registered six points apiece

– The Gamecocks shot 54.8% in the game and were 11-of-22 from outside

Up-Tempo Sophomore

– Sophomore Shamar Givance continues to lead the Missouri Valley Conference in assist-to-turnover ratio with a tally of 3.4

– He has 24 assists against just 7 turnovers in his 232 minutes on the floor

– In the triple overtime thriller against Morgan State, he set his career scoring mark with 15 points while going a perfect 2-2 from outside and 4-7 from the field

Pin Point Accuracy

– Entering the Jacksonville State game, John Hall converted 61.9% of his field goal attempts and 61.5% of his lone range tries over the prior three games while averaging 11.3 PPG over that span

– Over the first eight games this season, Hall stood at just 5.8 points, but has upped his season average to 6.9 points

– He was 4-for-6 from long distance against Miami Ohio – by comparison – he took a total of just six 3-point shots in his first season with the program

– Hall added 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting at Green Bay

– The Philadelphia native has been a starter in ten games this year and poured in his top effort of the season against IU Kokomo, posting 16 points while converting three triples

Scouting the Opponent

– Murray State comes into Saturday’s game with a 6-4 record and have won their last two games, defeating Middle Tennessee State and Kennesaw State

– Tevin Brown has gotten off to an excellent start for the Racers, posting team-highs in points (14.6 PPG) and steals (11)

– KJ Williams has a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game and is second in scoring with 12.2 PPG

– Sitting at 9.9 points is Jaiveon Eaves; Eaves played for the Purple Aces during the 2016-17 season and played in 24 games as a freshman

– The Racers are 23rd in the nation in rebounding margin, finishing with an advantage of 8.2 boards per game

 

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OMB Director Cris Johnston Statement on the State Revenue F

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Indiana Office of Management and Budget Director Cris Johnston offered the following statement regarding the revenue forecast discussed at today’s State Budget Committee meeting:

“We are grateful for the work of the revenue forecasting committee. With this updated information, the state of Indiana can continue its strong fiscal position, protect our AAA credit ratings, fund our priorities, maintain the necessary reserves, and plan responsibly for the future.”

 

EPD REPORT

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