AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMethane Monitoring Push: Oregon DEQ is asking for public input on new rules to curb dangerous leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill, after EPA found methane exceeding limits and DEQ hit the site with a record $3.02M penalty—now owners must use better leak-detection and faster fixes. Air Pollution Fight: Oregon’s AG coalition is joining others to oppose an EPA proposal that would roll back ethylene oxide limits, a move critics say would undo cancer-risk protections for communities near sterilization facilities. Waterway Spill Response: A tanker crash near McKenzie Bridge sent diesel and thousands of gallons of milk into the McKenzie River system; agencies are monitoring fish and assessing impacts. EV Rebates Tighten: Oregon’s popular Clean Vehicle Rebate amounts are shrinking as funding runs low, meaning fewer buyers get the same instant discounts. Coast Safety: Oregon launches its 2026 beach bacteria monitoring season, with advisories possible through September. Willamette Cemetery Plan: Gov. Kotek and Marion County leaders are urging the VA to reconsider a proposed cemetery site near Salem over water and infrastructure concerns.
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