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Environmental Crimes Bulletin - October 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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November 20, 2024
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Indictments United States v. Visionary Bowling Products, et al. No. 4:24-CR-00418 (Eastern District of Missouri) AUSA Dianna Collins On October 2, 2024, prosecutors...
USDA Designates Vermont as Natural Disaster Area for July 2024 Flooding
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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August 29, 2024
Declaration marks consecutive years with farm disaster impacts and recovery needs Montpelier, VT - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for six Vermont counties...
USDA Designates Vermont as Natural Disaster Area for July 2024 Flooding
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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August 29, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a Secretarial Disaster Designation for six Vermont counties in response to this July’s rain and flooding events. Caledonia, Essex, Orange, Chittenden,...
Vermonters Have One Month to Apply for Federal Assistance Following July Storms
FEMA
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October 23, 2024
Vermonters impacted by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have one more month to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include housing repair grants from FEMA or low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small...
Update - Berlin Barracks / Fatal Crash
Vermont State Police
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July 6, 2025
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH CASE#: 25A3004518 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Riegler STATION: Berlin Barracks CONTACT#: 802-229-9191 DATE/TIME: 7/5/25 at 1319 hours...
Wood Pellets Market Poised for Strong Growth Amid Rising Demand for Sustainable Fuel Sources | FMI Study
EIN Presswire
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January 27, 2025
The wood pellets market grows as demand for carbon-neutral fuel rises, driven by sustainability goals, government support, and industrial adoption | FMI study NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global wood...
Governor Phil Scott and Vermont Bond Bank Launch Rural Water Infrastructure Funding Program with $6.8 Million ARPA Funding
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation
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January 29, 2025
For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Contacts Amanda Wheeler, Press Secretary Office of the Governor Amanda.Wheeler@vermont.gov Neil Kamman, Water Investment Division Director Department of Environmental Conservation Neil.Kamman@Vermont.gov...
Vermont’s Regular Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov. 16
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
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November 6, 2024
Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, November 16 and ends Sunday, December 1. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if they did not already take one...
Vermont’s Regular Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov. 16
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
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November 6, 2024
Hunters are gearing up for the start of Vermont’s traditionally popular 16-day regular deer season that begins Saturday, November 16 and ends Sunday, December 1. A hunter may take one legal buck during this season if they did not already take one...
THE QUIETEST YEAR, an Award-winning Documentary on Noise Pollution, To Air on Vermont Public’s "Made Here" Feb. 6th
EIN Presswire
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January 13, 2025
Vermont filmmaker's documentary on noise pollution airs on Vermont Public's "Made Here" on Feb. 6th. The film explores the harmful impacts of noise on health. STOWE, VT, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- THE QUIETEST YEAR, an...
New State Solid Waste Plan Goes Beyond Recycling and Composting
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation
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January 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – January 16, 2025 Media Contacts: Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager Department of Environmental Conservation 802-522-5897, Josh.Kelly@Vermont.gov Anne Bijur, Materials Management Section Supervisor...
New State Solid Waste Plan Goes Beyond Recycling and Composting
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation
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January 16, 2025
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – January 16, 2025 Media Contacts: Josh Kelly, Solid Waste Program Manager Department of Environmental Conservation 802-522-5897, Josh.Kelly@Vermont.gov Anne Bijur, Materials Management Section Supervisor...
Announcing the Vermont Clean Water Initiative 2024 Performance Report
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation
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January 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – January 21, 2025 Media Contacts: Claire Madden, Tracking and Accounting Supervisor Department of Environmental Conservation 802-636-7536, Claire.Madden@Vermont.gov Emily Bird, Program Manager Department of...
Captive Insurance Formations Among Top Ten Highest in Vermont's History
State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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January 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2025 CAPTIVE INSURANCE FORMATIONS AMONG TOP TEN HIGHEST IN VERMONT’S HISTORY Another Year of Continued Growth in Vermont’s Captive Insurance Industry Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Economic...
Captive Insurance Formations Among Top Ten Highest in Vermont's History
State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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January 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2025 CAPTIVE INSURANCE FORMATIONS AMONG TOP TEN HIGHEST IN VERMONT’S HISTORY Another Year of Continued Growth in Vermont’s Captive Insurance Industry Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont Department of Economic...
RoofSmart Partners with Euroshield to Deliver Sustainable, High-Performance Roofing Solutions
EIN Presswire
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January 13, 2025
Eco-Friendly Innovation: RoofSmart Teams Up with Euroshield to Offer Durable Roofing Solutions Made from Recycled Materials AUBURN, WA, WA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RoofSmart, a leading roofing company based in...
Increase in Off-site Construction Examined As Possible Tool to Boost Vermont’s Housing Supply
State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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January 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 Increase in Off-site Construction Examined As Possible Tool to Boost Vermont’s Housing Supply Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA),...
Increase in Off-site Construction Examined As Possible Tool to Boost Vermont’s Housing Supply
State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
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January 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 Increase in Off-site Construction Examined As Possible Tool to Boost Vermont’s Housing Supply Montpelier, Vt. – The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA),...
Vermont ANR Announces Revised Rules for Aboveground Storage Tanks: Tanks in Flood Prone Areas Must Follow New Requirements
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation
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October 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – October 23, 2024 Media Contact: Anna Bourakovsky, Hazardous Materials Program Manager Department of Environmental Conservation 802-477-2981, Anna.Bourakovsky@Vermont.gov Vermont ANR Announces Revised Rules for...
Vermont ANR Announces Revised Rules for Aboveground Storage Tanks: Tanks in Flood Prone Areas Must Follow New Requirements
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation
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October 24, 2024
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – October 23, 2024 Media Contact: Anna Bourakovsky, Hazardous Materials Program Manager Department of Environmental Conservation 802-477-2981, Anna.Bourakovsky@Vermont.gov Vermont ANR Announces Revised Rules for...