The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is set to hold a public meeting with Seabrook Station’s owners NextEra on Tuesday, March 19, at 10:00 am ET, which the public may observe via online video conferencing.
Environment & Science
U.S. Sens. Shaheen, Collins, Kelly, King Introduce Legislation On PFAS Contamination in Private Wells
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“All Granite Staters deserve access to clean drinking water without having to worry about contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals,” said Senator Shaheen.
Energy
Ashland Voters Earmark Only $1 for $135M Waste Facility, Killing the Project For Now
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During the deliberative session for the SB-2 town, voters passed warrant 15 on the ballot for March 12; it will read the sum of $1. It passed 41-29, said Town Clerk Pat Tucker.
Environment & Science
House Panel Favors Bill To Restrict Sale of Some Consumer Products with PFAS
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During its executive session on Wednesday, the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee voted on two bills that would substantially impact environmental concerns in consumer products.
Environment & Science
NH Tackles Loss of Timber Tax From Shift To Less Logging With Carbon Credit Programs
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With the potential loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in timber tax revenues for North Country communities and county government because of a shift from logging trees to saving them for carbon credits, lawmakers are beginning to turn their attention to finding replacement revenue.
Environment & Science
Board Says No To Changing Mount Washington to Agiocochook, Says It Can Be Used Alongside
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“The members noted that the name Agiocochook is recorded as a variant name in the BGN’s database entry for Mount Washington, and as such it is permitted to be shown, where warranted, on Federal products alongside (or below) the official name.”
Business & Economy
NH Safety Leaders Focus on Seabrook Nuclear Plant’s Emergency Plan Proposal
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NextEra’s proposed changes to the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant’s 40-year-old emergency plan has the attention of Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn and his director of Homeland Security.
Environment & Science
Bill Would Prohibit Some Products From Adding PFAS Forever Chemicals
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“We have to stop using products with PFAS,” Karen Ebel said.
Environment & Science
New Bottle Bill Would Put the Onus on Producers, Not Municipalities
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A new version of a “bottle bill” would transfer responsibility for redeeming bottles and cans to their producers, help municipalities and reduce litter.
Business & Economy
PFAS Continue To Be a Priority Among Some NH Lawmakers
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In the months that followed the sudden announcement that Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics would be closing their Merrimack plant, the fight against PFAS pollution continued.