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Federal Tipoffs Involving Nebraska Newsletter for Sunday February 04, 2024 ( 6 items )  

EPA Issues Explanation of Significant Differences for PCE Southeast Contamination Superfund Site in York, Nebraska
LENEXA, Kansas, Feb. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Changes outlined by document are necessary for installation of remedial system * * * LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 2, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has issued an Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) for Operable Unit (OU) 1 of the PCE Southeast Contamination Superfund Site in York, Nebraska. Per the ESD, EPA Region 7 plans to demolish a vacant building at the  more

EPA Region 7 Invites Public to Attend Virtual Environmental Justice Community Stakeholder Meeting
LENEXA, Kansas, Feb. 1 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * The Feb. 22 outreach event will enable attendees to learn more about Region 7's environmental justice efforts * * * EPA Region 7's Environmental Justice (EJ) Program invites the public to join a new quarterly Community Stakeholder Meeting that is open to all community members in Region 7, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. EPA will hold the   more

Offutt AFB Remains a No Drone Zone
OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By Charles J. Haymond, 55th Wing Public Affairs As the popularity of small, unmanned aircraft systems or drones, continues to grow, Offutt Air Force Base remains a no drone zone. Charged with ensuring Offutt's air space remains free of drones is part of the 55th Security Forces Squadron's overall mission of protecting the installation's personnel, facilities, and assets. "The s  more

Offutt AFB: The Mighty Eighth Commander Qualifies on E-4B Nightwatch
OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble While the rest of The Eighth Air Force was waiting in anticipation for the release of the WWII bomber series Masters of the Air, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander of the Mighty Eighth and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, traveled to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, focused on another aspect of the Mighty Eighth mission - The National Airborne O  more

The Mighty Eighth Commander Qualifies on E-4B Night-Watch
OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble While the rest of the Eighth Air Force was waiting in anticipation for the release of the WWII bomber series Masters of the Air, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander of the Mighty Eighth and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, traveled to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, focused on another aspect of the Mighty Eighth mission - The National Airborne Operations Center  more

The Mighty Eighth Commander Qualifies on E-4B Nightwatch
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Codie Trimble While the rest of The Eighth Air Force was waiting in anticipation for the release of the WWII bomber series Masters of the Air, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, commander of the Mighty Eighth and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, traveled to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, focused on another aspect of the Mighty Eighth mission - The National Airborne Operations Center.   more