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EPA Participates in Oil and Natural Gas Stakeholder Roundtable
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded a two-day oil and natural gas roundtable with stakeholders including state and local leaders, tribes, industry, trade groups, and environmental nongovernmental organizations. Convened by the State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations (STRONGER) and the Environmental Council of States (ECOS) with EPA funding and facilitated by Jill Cooper of Geosyntec Consultants, the purpose of the roundtable was to discuss challenges to responsible energy production and identify innovative and effective solutions to overcoming these challenges.
“EPA is committed to working together with stakeholders to improve regulatory certainty and find solutions to environmental challenges,†said EPA Associate Deputy Administrator Doug Benevento. “It is important that we build upon the efforts of the previous roundtable to coordinate and provide a forum for all sides to listen and learn from each other.â€
“I am grateful to the diverse group of stakeholders who participated in the roundtable and I look forward to continued collaboration as STRONGER works to enhance protection of human health and the environment,” said STRONGER Executive Director Ryan Steadley.
In February 2018, EPA partnered with ECOS and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) to host the first Oil and Natural Gas Roundtable. The inaugural roundtable focused on identifying practical solutions to various environmental regulatory, permitting, and compliance challenges to achieve more effective and efficient environmental outcomes. Following the 2018 Roundtable, EPA produced a Highlights Document capturing various individual stakeholder ideas, experiences, and practices.
With the goal of continuing the dialogue from the 2018 Roundtable, stakeholders worked together Monday and today to provide individual input on cross-cutting issues and solutions to challenges at the intersection of technology, regulation, and environmental protection. EPA’s engagement with the oil and gas sector and its co-regulators continues through such mechanisms as a Memorandum of Understanding with STRONGER (signed in November 2018) and an MOU with IOGCC (signed in October 2019), with the goal of improving communication, coordination, and collaboration in the protection of public health and the environment through responsible oil and natural gas exploration and development.
“Wyoming is encouraged by the positive work considered through this roundtable,†said Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Director Todd Parfitt. “A multifaceted group of interests are participating to find innovative regulatory and private sector solutions for methane, produced water and more within the oil and gas industry. This is a fundamental industry to Wyoming’s economy, and we appreciate the partnership between STRONGER, ECOS and the U.S. EPA.â€
“In Oklahoma, we are working together with our oil & gas industry to create a culture of environmental compliance to benefit all of our citizens,†said Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Kenneth Wagner. “Working with EPA, ECOS and IOGCC is vital to ensuring that our producers continue meeting the nation’s demand for energy in the safest and most environmentally sensitive manner possible. This Roundtable is another example of how bringing Industry, State & Federal regulators, and NGO’s together fosters constructive discourse around these important issues.â€
“I was proud to be a part of history in signing the STRONGER MOU with the EPA and now, we are seeing the fruits of our labor,” said Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy Deputy Director Butch Lambert. “When all those involved come to the same table we end up with a successful, environmentally sound and economically productive natural gas and oil industry.â€
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Gov. Holcomb Public Schedule for November 9-11
Below find Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s public schedule for November 9-11, 2019.
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Saturday, November 9: Shining A Light Premiere
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
First Lady Janet Holcomb
Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Dale Lyles
Brig. Gen. Stewart Goodwin
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will deliver remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Monument Circle
1 Monument Cir.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Saturday, November 9: 2019 Pathway to Recovery Masquerade
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will deliver remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Biltwell Event Center
950 S. White River Pkwy W. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Program and Parade
WHO:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gov. Holcomb
Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Dale Lyles
Indiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs Director Dennis Wimer
WHAT:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The governor will deliver remarks.
WHEN:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 11
WHERE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Indiana War Memorial
55 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Men’s basketball opens season on Saturday at Ford Center
Evansville welcomes Ball State for a 6 p.m. game
 It is time for some basketball as the University of Evansville men’s basketball team officially kicks off the 2019-20 regular season on Saturday against Ball State. Tip will be at 6 p.m. inside the Ford Center. Fans are encouraged to cheer on the contestants of the “Ace Ace Baby Race†at halftime, which will be presented by The Women’s Hospital.
Setting the Scene
– For the fifth time since 2013, the Purple Aces open up the season at home; overall – Evansville has won seven out of eight Ford Center openers
– The Aces open up against a familiar opponent in Ball State; last season, the teams played a home-and-home series
– Evansville has enjoyed success at home against the Cardinals, going 23-5 in 25 home games
– That includes an 89-77 win last season that saw the Aces erupt for a 44-11 run that saw them erase a 16-point deficit before winning by 12
– Saturday’s game ties the arena mark for the earliest regular-season game played; in 2013, UE also played a Nov. 9 game, taking on Martin Methodist
Coach McCarty’s Thoughts
“It should be a lot of fun, just sitting there, it is almost like you are playing a waiting game. Every school is playing and we still have a few days left before we play. Getting out there in a real game and letting our guys get acquainted and get going is what we are looking for. Once it gets going, it is not going to stop. We’re excited. Our guys are really anxious to get out there and play the right way.â€
Exhibition Recap
– In its lone exhibition game, the Purple Aces earned a hard-fought 71-68 overtime win over the University of Southern Indiana
– K.J. Riley and Artur Labinowicz led the Aces with 14 points apiece
– One of the best in the nation at getting to the line, Riley did so on ten occasions against the Screaming Eagles, converting nine of those attempts
– DeAndre Williams had an efficient 13-point, 7-rebound outing; he was 6-of-8 from the free throw line
– Sam Cunliffe finished the night with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
– UE’s defense made a huge difference, forcing 26 turnovers while holding the Screaming Eagles to just 2-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc
Eagles open 2019-20 with win at Hillsdale Watson closes to within one win of Pearl
The 13th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team opened the 2019-20 regular season with an 82-73 victory over Hillsdale College Friday afternoon on the first day of the G-MAC/GLVC Crossover in Hillsdale, Michigan USI starts the season,1-0, while Hillsdale opens with a 0-1 mark.
The Eagles’ victory pulls Head Coach Rodney Watson to within one victory of tying Bruce Pearl for the all-time lead in victories at USI. Watson is 230-74 in 10-plus seasons (2009-Present), while Pearl was 231-46 in nine seasons (1992-2001)
USI had command of most of the opening half that included a 17-point margin of 32-15 and was shooting 68.2 percent from the field (15-22) during the run. Hillsdale’s offense came to life late in the opening half when it ignited for a 16-6 run to close the gap by the end of 20 minutes to 38-31.
USI senior guard Joe Laravie led the Eagles through the opening half with 11 points on a perfect five-of-five from the field and converted his only free throw. Junior forward Emmanuel Little and junior forward Clayton Hughes followed with seven and six points, respectively.
The Eagles regained the momentum to start the second half, going on a 6-0 run to get the lead back over double-digits, 42-31, on a jumper by Little. USI re-extended the lead to 16-points, 53-37, with 15:15 left on a pair of free throws by Larvie.
Hillsdale, however, did not surrender and closed the gap with an 8-0 run (53-45) with 12:59 to play, but USI, with a big 17-8 offensive surge, tied its biggest lead of the game (17 points), 70-53. Little led the offensive push by hitting for 13 of the 17 points during the run.
The Chargers made one more dash at the Eagles in the final minutes, cutting the advantage to eight once more, 81-73, before USI closed the door for good on the 82-73 victory.
Little finished the season-opening contest with a team-high 28 points, one short of tying a career-high. He was a blistering 11-of-15 from the field and six-of-seven from the line, while grabbing a team-high eight rebounds.
Laravie followed with 18 points in his USI regular season debut, by hitting six-of-12 from the field, including a three-pointer, and five-of-five from the line. Hughes and sophomore forward Tyler Dancy rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points and 10 points respectively. Dancy was one point shy of tying a USI career high (11 points) that he posted in last spring’s Elite Eight quarterfinal game versus the Texas A&M University.
As a team, USI shot 54.7 percent from the field (29-53), 37.5 percent from downtown (3-8), and 77.8 percent from the charity stripe (21-27). The Eagles also won the battle on the glass, 36-21.
USI concludes the G-MAC/GLVC Crossover Classic with a neutral site game with Malone University at Hillsdale. The Pioneers open the 2019-20 season when they play Oakland City University this evening.
The Eagles holds a 3-0 advantage over Malone, including last season’s 74-71 victory at the G-MAC/GLVC Crossover. Guard/forward Nate Hansen led the Eagles with 20 points, while senior guard/forward Kobe Caldwell dropped in 15 points in the win.
UE Nursing Students Plan Seizure and Choking Safety Class
Senior nursing students at the University of Evansville will host a seizure and choking safety class for area foster families on Thursday, November 14. The event is in partnership with Borrowed Hearts, a resource and support network for foster families, and will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
UE nursing student Katie Morguson explains that, “Some families may not wish to take in a child or may fear to take in a child if they have certain medical conditions, which they may not know how to manage. By teaching seizure safety and choking prevention, we are bridging this gap.”
Students are also gathering items to be donated to Borrowed Hearts for foster families. Items being collected are children’s clothing, hygiene products, and lice treatment kits.
Each year, the Senior Nursing Class at UE develops a projects that will target a health need in the community, focusing on a vulnerable population. This year, the class wanted to focus on foster children and developed a plan with Borrowed Hearts to identify the need of managing medical conditions.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located at 5130 Lincoln Avenue in Evansville. For more information on the project or how to donate email lh226@evansville.edu
No. 4/18 Indiana Defeats No. 9/13 Louisville, Falls to No. 2/8 Texas
The No. 4/18 Indiana University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams split a long-course tri-meet with No. 2/8 Texas and No. 9/13 Louisville at the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center on Friday afternoon.
TEAM SCORES
Men
No. 4 Indiana 197, No. 9 Louisville 84
No. 2 Texas 157.5, No. 4 Indiana 121.5
No. 2 Texas 187, No. 9 Louisville 88
Women
No. 18 Indiana 166, No. 13 Louisville 115
No. 8 Texas 146, No. 18 Indiana 134
No. 8 Texas 173, No. 13 Louisville 107
HOOSIER WINNERS
MEN
Mikey Calvillo – 400 freestyle (3:59.84); 800 freestyle (8:13.99)
Jack Franzman – 50 freestyle (23.14)
Jacob Steele – 200 backstroke (2:05.31)
WOMEN
Cora Dupre – 200 freestyle (2:01.94)
Josie Grote – 200 backstroke (2:17.22)
Cassy Jernberg – 400 freestyle (4:16.84); 800 freestyle (8:49.46)
Noelle Peplowski – 200 breaststroke (2:32.32)
Emily Weiss – 100 breaststroke (1:10.01)
NOTABLES
- The Indiana men’s team dropped a dual meet for the first time in the last 35 matchups dating back to Jan. 16, 2016 against the Michigan Wolverines.
- The men’s team compiled four victories in 15 contested events, while the women’s team captured six first-place finishes.
- Indiana dominated the distance events as both senior Cassy Jernberg and sophomore Mikey Calvillo swept the 400 and 800 freestyle events.
- In the diving well, four Hoosiers compiled point totals within the NCAA Zone Qualifying scores. Junior Mory Gould tallied 388.30 points in a six-dive set at 3-meters, while sophomore Cole VanDevender racked up 348.95 points and junior Seamus Scotty registered 342.25 points. Freshman Zain Smith recorded a score of 269.10 on the 1-meter board.
 NCAA Zones Qualifying Scores
1-Meter: Zain Smith (269.10)
3-Meter: Mory Gould (388.30); Cole VanDevender (348.95); Seamus Scotty (342.25)
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