This month SAEMS had Dr Chuck Gerba, Professor of Virology in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. He spoke to use about Using Wastewater Testing for Early Detection of Covid-19. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZVrQk6VT6CAZ_qOkItsrIGp5x0R2Rin/view?usp=sharing
ADEQ is holding a Solid and Hazardous Waste – Back to Basics Workshop on July 1st, 2020 for those interested. This event has been canceled This was the email receive this morning on the training. Good morning,Thank you for registering for ADEQ’s Waste Programs Division’s “Solid & Hazardous Waste: Back to Basics” Webinar scheduled to …
ADEQ has started creating a wildfire smoke forecast for those areas affected by wildfire. Please note, not all wildfire active in Arizona are listed at the moment. Wildfire Smoke Forecasts: https://azdeq.gov/WildfireForecast
For those of you needed to complete vehicle emission for personal or work vehicles, in this time of Covid-19, you might want to check out ADEQs Vehicle Emissions Testing page. https://azdeq.gov/emissions-testing-essential#overlay-context=COVID-19 There is a no contact testing option, please read this carefully to fully understand how this works. https://azdeq.gov/node/7170
Safe Drinking Water Rule Review for Owners/Operators/Managers of Water Systems on June 30th, 2020 http://azdeq.gov/events/webinar-safe-drinking-water-rule-review-ownersoperatorsmanagers-water-systems
On July 6th, 2020, ADEQ will perform a demonstration of the MyDEQ website on submitting a Construction NOI for a project. https://azdeq.gov/events/webinar-2020-construction-general-permit-cgp-mydeq-demonstration
In this post we have linked important information about this developing topic. We have listed the Federal rule, ADEQ information about the rule, and ADEQ’s actions towards Waters of the State. Federal Waters of the US Rule, in effect as of June 22, 2020 https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-01/documents/navigable_waters_protection_rule_prepbulication.pdf ADEQ information for Stormwater Permit Holders https://azdeq.gov/permittee-meeting-resources ADEQ Information …
Thank you to all those who participated in the June 15, 2020, ADEQ Web Conference for the Federal Navigable Waters Protection Rule. A total of 378 interested parties participated and asked more than 80 questions; thank you for making the event a success. As ADEQ learns more from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of …
ADEQ Updates & Meeting Resources for Federal Navigable Waters Protection Rule Read More »
As promised, ADEQ is providing this update regarding the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Today, the United States District Court of the Northern District of California denied a motion for a stay of the Rule. Please find attached a copy of the court’s decision. We will continue to keep you informed. Thank you, David LelszProject Manager, Water Quality Division …
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