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CP Crane’s application to the PSC for its new gas plant
The Maryland Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing on April, 1 2019, regarding CP Crane’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to modify its operations by decommissioning its coal plant and constructing and operating a new natural gas plant. EAC is representing local environmental and community organizations as intervenors in the proceeding....
read moreMDE Policy Change Favoring Environmental Protection
In response to EAC's victory over Worcester County CAFO, MDE has removed a policy that delayed implementation of environmental protection requirements. Read more here: MDE Policy Change for Poultry CAFOs
read moreMDE Revokes Permit for Cecil County CAFO
Maryland Department of the Environment decided to revoke final approval of a poultry CAFO in Cecil County after the local community challenged the action through EAC representation. Zion CAFO Press Release
read moreMaryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Permit Challenge: Settlement to Protect the Gunpowder River Watershed
BREAKING: The Gunpowder Riverkeeper, represented by Patrick DeArmey of the EAC, recently reached a settlement with MDE and Carroll County following GRK's challenge to the Hampstead Waste Water Treatment Plant CWA NPDES permit. This is a big win for the Gunpowder...
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In much of EAC’s work, environmental justice (“EJ”) concerns are pervasive. Each approach to tackling environmental problems requires careful consideration of the EJ issues at play. Whether our projects address point source pollution from industrial facilities, broadly distributed air pollution, or the seemingly entrenched practice of siting facilities with hazardous wastes in communities already affected by EJ concerns, we carefully consider the socio-economic framework, and we consider education and empowerment a critical aspect of any solution.
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CP Crane’s application to the PSC for its new gas plant
The Maryland Public Service Commission is holding a public hearing on April, 1 2019, regarding CP Crane’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to modify its operations by decommissioning its coal plant and constructing and operating...
read moreMDE Policy Change Favoring Environmental Protection
In response to EAC's victory over Worcester County CAFO, MDE has removed a policy that delayed implementation of environmental protection requirements. Read more here: MDE Policy Change for Poultry CAFOs
read moreMDE Revokes Permit for Cecil County CAFO
Maryland Department of the Environment decided to revoke final approval of a poultry CAFO in Cecil County after the local community challenged the action through EAC representation. Zion CAFO Press Release
read moreCAFO Permitting in Maryland: A Public Participation Handbook
EAC publishes a handbook for community groups or residents concerned about proposed concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in their area. Use this guide to learn more about the permitting process and how the public can get involved in the process.
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