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Clean Water Continues to Be a Focus Point at EPA

By desconsultants | Published: March 18, 2010
The folks at the EPA are serious about enacting new legislation and enforcement relating to water pollution.  They are asking for input from water professionals around the country.  This is a chance for those who want things done right to have an impact on future regulation.  Clean water is an important issue, but it can [...]
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Sonny Perdue Signs Proclamation Saluting General Aviation

By desconsultants | Published: October 12, 2009
NBAA Applauds Georgia Governor’s Proclamation Saluting General Aviation Association Staff On-Hand at Signing Ceremony Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org Patrick Dunne, (202) 783-9263, pdunne@nbaa.org Washington, DC, October 7, 2009 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed a proclamation by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R-GA) recognizing the essential role general aviation plays for the state and its [...]
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New Natural Ways to Clean Contaminated Soil

By desconsultants | Published: September 24, 2009
ScienceDaily (Sep. 24, 2009) — Researchers at North Carolina State University are working to demonstrate that trees can be used to degrade or capture fuels that leak into soil and ground water. Through a process called phytoremediation – literally a “green” technology – plants and trees remove pollutants from the environment or render them harmless.  Through [...]
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DEF is for real folks….. Kudos to Pilot for announcing their plan. Check out this article from the Knoxville News Sentinel

By desconsultants | Published: July 23, 2009
A new generation of cleaner diesel engines is creating the market for a new product that truck stop giant Pilot Travel Centers will begin offering in the coming months.
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DEF- What the New Regulation Means for YOUR Business.

By desconsultants | Published: June 29, 2009
Does your business use diesel powered vehicles? If so, pay attention. An upcoming 2010 (that’s in six months folks) Federal Regulation affects YOU. As you may or may not know, ALL 2010 model year vehicles with a diesel fuel powered engine will have some new requirements. The EPA’s “Clean Diesel Rule” mandates diesel engines eliminate 90% [...]
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