Energy country is celebrating the EPA’s latest announcement that proposes to repeal the Obama administration’s “Clean Power Plan”. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt issued the notice which determined that the plan’s regulations exceed the EPA’s statutory authority.
Month: October 2017
Local Education Mentor Named “American Graduate Champion”
A local champion for education is being honored tonight at the UtahFutures Celebrates Stories of Champions Dinner at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. UBTech Admissions Specialist, Jim LaMuth, is one of only 14 in the state being named as an American Graduate Champion by helping Utah learners reach academic and professional milestones. Jim invests in far more than just helping students with admissions.
Ute Tribe on Tenth Circuit Court Decision Regarding BLM Fracking Rules
The Ute Tribe issued a press release regarding the September 21st Tenth Circuit court decision to dismiss Wyoming v. United States. Because the United States already published its intent to repeal costly fracking rules published in 2015, the Tenth Circuit court followed by dismissing the appeals and suit related to those rules.
Ashley National Forest Duchesne/Roosevelt District Prescribed Burning Underway
Prescribed burning in the Ashley National Forest is underway. The planned burning on Reservation Ridge, west of the Avintaquin Campground, will be in progress the remainder of this week and into next week.
Federal Funding the Key for Plans to Improve Highway Between Rifle and Craig
Colorado’s Highway 13 may be getting some major upgrades if federal funding comes through at the request of the Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT has applied for $21 million dollars in federal funding that would be added to $60 million dollars from the state to see major safety upgrades complete on the stretch of road that runs north from Rifle, through Meeker and up to Craig and beyond.
Roosevelt Fandom Event Draws Local Crowd
The Roosevelt City Library pulled off another successful Fandom event on Saturday providing locals with an unforgettable cosplay experience. Dressing up as a favorite superhero or sci-fi star is a growing hobby for fans of all ages and over 140 people showed up for the event at the Grace Event Center.
Trees for Charity Spots Filling Up Fast
If you’re hoping to submit a tree in the Trees for Charity event next month, you better hurry and get an application in. The Vernal Area Chamber has started accepting applications and time is of the essence for those hoping for a spot, shares Chamber Director Joel Brown. There will be 40 trees this year.
UBYCO Receives High Compliments From Director Who Would Know
Dr. Michael Bankhead has directed orchestras around the world and is also a household name for many in the Uintah Basin arts community. As the artistic director of the Uintah Basin Orchestra and Chorus, Dr. Bankhead has invested many hours in eastern Utah over the last 4 years and will likely spend many more in the years to come.
Department of Interior Hitting Energy Dominance Goals
Less regulations and a push to promote America’s energy dominance by the Department of the Interior are hoped to have a positive effect on rural economies. A report from the Department of the Interior shows that seven BLM state offices generated $170.7 million dollars in bonus bids during their third quarter oil and gas lease sales, with over 134,000 acres actually sold.
Bureau of Reclamation Announcement
There’s been an adjustment to the schedule of releases from the Flaming Gorge Dam. According to Hydraulic Engineer Heather Patno, the Bureau of Reclamation encountered some unexpected issues during the annual maintenance of the generation units at Flaming Gorge Dam resulting in only one unit available beginning Tuesday, October 10th.