The 2008 hazardous waste recycling facility directory will help users identify potential facilities by location and type of waste handled, and was developed using Internet resources and information provided by state regulatory contacts.

GACT Standards Proposed for Nine Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source Categories

On April 3, 2008 (73 FR 18334–18381), EPA proposed generally available control technology (GACT) standards for nine categories of metal fabrication and finishing operations at area sources that are expected to apply to about 5,800 existing facilities.

Revised NSPS Proposed for Coal Processing Plants

On April 28, 2008 (73 FR 22901–22913), EPA proposed revised standards for new coal preparation plants that would establish new emission limits and monitoring requirements for affected facilities constructed, reconstructed, or modified after April 28, 2008.

Final Rule Sets Standards for Compensatory Mitigation of Wetlands Losses

On April 10, 2008 (73 FR 19594–19705), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA issued a final rule addressing compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable adverse impacts to wetlands, streams, and other aquatic resources.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Energy Efficiency: A Global “Keystone Species”?

In ecology, a “keystone species” supports linkages among members of a food web and, if the keystone species is harmed, the interconnections are weakened. And so it is with “energy efficiency.”

CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate Change Proponents Optimistic for Future Passage

By a 48 to 36 vote on June 6, 2008, the Senate was unable to invoke cloture on S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, which would have established a cap-and-trade system to limit carbon emissions. Despite the inability to move to a final vote on climate change legislation, Senate proponents of the bill are optimistic that a change in administration will result in passage of the bill next year (CCH Washington News, June 6, 2008).