Fwd: News Release: EPA Awards Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors a 2014 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2014   EPA Awards Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors a 2014 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement   CONTACT: Jason McDonald, (404) 562-9203 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main) mcdonald.jason@epa.gov   ATLANTA – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a competitive cooperative agreement with the Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors (MCBM) to reduce lead exposure and mitigate the negative impacts of old, inadequate housing stock for low-income, minority families and children throughout the Mississippi Delta. The agreement is one of 12 EPA has reached with community-based organizations nationwide, totaling about $1.4 million in funding, under this initiative.   "These cooperative agreements empower communities to implement environmental protection projects locally," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. "With these agreements, EPA advances our commitment to communities by providing financial and technical assistance to take action against environmental harm."   The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides funding for non-profit and tribal organizations to partner with stakeholders from across industry, government, and academia to develop and implement solutions that significantly address environmental and/or public health issues in American communities.   Through its "Mississippi Delta Child Lead Reduction Plan", the MCBM will create a network of African American mayors, health care providers, and community members. These groups will be tasked with increasing community awareness and education about the harmful effects of lead exposure, common sources of household sources of lead, and preventative techniques. This collaborative effort seeks to develop and implement a "Lead Contamination Action Plan" that will help to identify the homes that have significant exposures, work with area health care facilities to test children's toys and clothing for lead residue, and develop and implement lead abatement measures.   In 2003, EPA's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) launched the first solicitation for the EJCPS Cooperative Agreement Program. Since the Program's inception, EPA has provided funding to 50 projects to help communities understand and address exposure to environmental harms and risks. Each of this year's recipients are awarded up to $120,000 to support two-year projects, including identifying and reducing sources of air pollution, reducing lead exposure in homes of low-income residents, and the cleanup and repurposing of community dump sites. Projects must use the Collaborative Problem Solving model, comprised of seven elements of a successful collaborative partnership, to address local environmental and/or public health issues.   Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race or income, in the environmental decision-making process. These awards represent EPA's commitment to promoting localized, community-based actions to address environmental justice issues. Please visit http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/resources/publications/grants/cps-project-abstracts-2014.pdf for a complete listing of the 2014 Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement recipients and project descriptions.   In the fall of 2014, EPA plans to release a Request for Applications for the fiscal year 2015 Environmental Justice Small Grants Program. A schedule of pre-application teleconference calls will be announced at that time.   More information about EPA's Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-cps-grants.html   R206 You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355

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Fwd: DEP AND FWC SEEK PUBLIC INPUT ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO HELP WITH OIL SPILL RECOVERY

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Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 7:59 AM
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sept. 16, 2014 CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us DEP AND FWC SEEK PUBLIC INPUT ON PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TO HELP WITH OIL SPILL RECOVERY ~Webinar offers information about RESTORE Act projects and future outlook~ TALLAHASSEE – Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act) funding and projects webinar on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. WHAT:              Deepwater Horizon RESTORE Act Webinar   WHEN:              Sept. 23 from 1-2 p.m. REGISTER:       Deepwater Horizon RESTORE Act Webinar  The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council recently announced the process by which council members may submit projects for funding consideration under the Council-Selected Restoration Component. The submission window for council members to submit projects and proposals closes on Nov.17. The council has noted that the initial projects to be funded will focus on water quality and habitat restoration. DEP and FWC are considering many project proposals that align with these focus areas, such as watershed restoration. All the projects submitted through DEP's online portal will be considered, but we are requesting that any new project proposals or updates to existing proposals be submitted through the portal as soon as possible. DEP and FWC will host a public meeting in Panama City on Oct. 22 in addition to the webinar. You can find more information at www.deepwaterhorizonflorida.com. About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state's principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida's environment and natural resources. The department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida's air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally-sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. To view the department's website log on to www.dep.state.fl.us. http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/cfa0f4 SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Delete Profile  |  Help CHECK OUT DEP'S ONLINE NEWSROOM This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Florida Department of Environmental Protection · 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard · Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 · 850.245.2118

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Fwd: Special Import Quota 5 for Upland Cotton

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Fwd: STATE LAND SALE GARNERS MORE THAN $15 MILLION FOR CONSERVATION PURCHASES

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 2, 2014 CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us  STATE LAND SALE GARNERS MORE THAN $15 MILLION FOR CONSERVATION PURCHASES ~State closes on former A.G. Holley property in Palm Beach County~ TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of State Lands closed on the sale of A.G. Holley. The approximately 79.91-acre parcel of improved state-owned non-conservation land was the site of a former state hospital, which closed in 2012. Governor Scott and the Board of Trustees voted to approve the sale of this property on March 6, 2014, to Southeast Legacy Investments, LLC for $15.6 million.   "The closing of the A.G. Holley sale is a significant achievement in our endeavor to purchase high-priority conservation land," said DEP Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard Jr. "The substantial revenue coming from this sale alone will allow the department to fund crucial Florida Forever projects."  The department is in the process of selling many state-owned, surplus, non-conservation lands to increase the budget for future purchases of environmentally sensitive conservation lands. The 2014-2015 Florida Legislature gave DEP spending authority to utilize up to $40 million of the proceeds of non-conservation land sales to acquire valuable land needed for conservation and public recreation.  "It is exciting to see this sale come to fruition knowing how the sale of non-conservation lands will benefit Florida's precious resources and will assist the town of Lantana in developing a new public sports complex," said Kelley Boree, director of DEP's Division of State Lands. "This closing, along with additional imminent sales, will amplify our ability to acquire environmentally sensitive lands."  Multiple land sales are anticipated to close over the next several months for a total of approximately $43 million. Approximately $22 million will be collected from the sale of four correctional institutes located in Hendry, Broward, Hillsborough and Palm Beach counties. The facilities were closed due to correctional institute consolidations.     "I am delighted to know that the sale of the A.G. Holley property will be used to preserve Florida's natural beauty as well as promote physical activity with a new sports complex," said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. "This milestone demonstrates the collaboration and responsiveness of partners across our state who are committed to the health of Florida's families and the preservation of our environment."  About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state's principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida's environment and natural resources. The department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida's air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally-sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. To view the department's website log on to www.dep.state.fl.us. http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/cc20ee  SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Delete Profile  |  Help CHECK OUT DEP'S ONLINE NEWSROOM This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Florida Department of Environmental Protection · 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard · Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000 · 850.245.2118

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Fwd: Kraft Foods Group Voluntarily Recalls Select Varieties of Regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Due to Ingredient Supplier's Out-of-Standard Storage Temperatures

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Kraft Foods Group Voluntarily Recalls Select Varieties of Regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product Due to Ingredient Supplier's Out-of-Standard Storage Temperatures

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Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 7,691 cases of select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product. A supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft's temperature standards.

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Fwd: SBA Loan Guaranty Workshop

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA Mississippi District Office SBA Loan Guaranty Workshop September 24                                                     Small Business Financing                               A Free Workshop from the SBA's Gulfport Branch Office                                                          September 24, 2014                                                            12:00pm-1:30pm                                                           Hancock Bank Plaza                                                          2510 14th St. Suite 103                                                           Gulfport, MS  39501 A detailed overview and discussion of SBA Loan Guaranty Programs and commercial financing programs including what you as a small business should prepare for when seeking commercial lending.  Topics discussed include: Credit Criteria, Preparing a Loan Application, Credit Factors, Determining your financing needs, Alternative Financing, What a lender looks for and the next step in accessing capital as a small business. This workshop will better prepare you and your business when approaching commercial lenders. To register, email Lance Foster at lance.foster@sba.gov or call (228) 863-4449 Ext. 222 PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR:  NAME PHONE NUMBER  EMAIL ADDRESS DATE YOU ARE  REGISTERING FOR   After completing this workshop participants: Understand the SBA loan process Understand the different types of SBA loans Prepare a solid loan package Identify what banks look for in an applicant Basic finance curriculum Determine eligibility for SBA programs               Gulfport Branch Office Workshops can be found online at: www.sba.gov/events                               Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.   Date: 09/02/2014 Author Information: Bridget J. Fells     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Your Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: All SBA programs and services are provided on a nondiscriminatory basis | Reasonable accommodations will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance  This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com by Small Business Administration (SBA) · 409 3rd St, SW · Washington DC 20416 · 1-800-827-5722

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Fwd: Daily Market Rates effective 09/02/2014

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