New Water Rule Tightens Scope of Clean Water Act
The White House finalized a rule to clarify which waters fall under the Clean Water Act, amid strong pushback from farmers and the agriculture sector. EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers expect the measure to take effect in 60 days, with officials arguing it protects drinking water and watersheds.
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Clean Water Rule Sparks Debate Across Sectors
Proposals from 2014, over 1 million comments, and a 60 day turnover sparked clashes among Republicans farmers developers and environmental groups. Natural Resources Defense Council backs the rule as protecting tens of millions of acres of wetlands and thousands of streams feeding 117 million people. In March Des Moines Water Works sued drainage boards in Buena Vista Sac and Calhoun counties over Water statute compliance.
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Marion High student Brett Wheeler drives viral bid for 1D concert
A Marion High School sophomore born at 23 weeks has inspired a viral movement. The hashtag GetBrettTo1D has generated over 200 000 tweets as the Wheeler family launches a fundraising campaign to send Brett and his family to the One Direction concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 23.
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Preservation scrutiny urged for Bakken pipeline route
Iowa state archaeologist urges the Bakken Pipeline project to undergo archaeological testing like a state project. John Doershuk notes the route across 348 miles in Iowa should be evaluated for sites of historical significance. Energy Transfer subsidiary Dakota Access seeks a permit from the Iowa Utilities Board. public comments are open, with a hearing date yet to be set.
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Dakota Access pipeline plan crosses 17 Iowa counties
Energy Transfer Partners proposes an 1100 mile crude oil line starting in North Dakota Bakken, running through 17 Iowa counties, reaching Patoka, then linking to the Energy Transfer Crude Oil system ending in southern Texas.
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FIFA officials charged in 24 year corruption scheme
U S prosecutors charged nine top FIFA officials and five others with racketeering wire fraud and money laundering in a 47 count indictment unsealed in Brooklyn The case centers on a 24 year scheme involving CONCACAF and other soccer governing bodies as officials allegedly corrupted the business of worldwide soccer to serve their interests.
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