CONCORD, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Regulatory permitting program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District continues to operate while still complying with national, state, and local recommendations for social distancing to curb the spread of the virus and has immediately implemented electronic procedures due to COVID-19. The Regulatory office at District headquarters i  more

CONCORD, Massachusetts, March 26 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Regulatory permitting program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District continues to operate while still complying with national, state, and local recommendations for social distancing to curb the spread of the virus and has immediately implemented electronic procedures due to COVID-19. The Regulatory office at District headquarters in Co  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on March 24, entitled: "Approval and Promulgation of State Plan (Negative Declaration) for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Vermont". The proposed rule was issued by Dennis Deziel, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before April 23, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica Kilpatrick, Air Permits, Toxi  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, March 25 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont, Christina E. Nolan, issued the following news release: U.S. Attorney Christina E. Nolan has announced that her office will prioritize the investigation and prosecution of fraud schemes, and other crime related to COVID-19 that seek to exploit the public or harm the vulnerable during this national health emergency. U.S. Attorney Nolan urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronav  more