Environmental Groups to Sue EPA Over Stormwater Pollution Standards

Two national conservation groups in early July notified the Environmental Protection Agency they intend to sue the agency for failing to set standards controlling stormwater pollution from strip malls, subdivisions and other new development. The groups, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Waterkeeper Alliance, charge that EPA's unwillingness to control this pollution will lead to harm to the environment and violates the law. The notification gave the EPA 60 days to establish standards to avoid the lawsuit.

"The EPA isn't protecting our water, its protecting asphalt," said Nancy Stoner, director of the Clean Water Project at NRDC. "The parking lot lobby may be happy about that, but Americans who like to swim, fish and drink clean water are out of luck."

Through a press release, the groups stated that EPA's failure to control urban stormwater pollution "inevitably will despoil the environment and threaten public health, particularly in coastal areas, where stormwater already is the largest source of water pollution and population is growing rapidly."

The NRDC is a national, non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists. Waterkeeper Alliance is an international non-profit organization that serves as an umbrella association for 121 member programs throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Europe and Australia.

Scott Powerline Opens Facility in Metro Atlanta

Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment, headquartered in Monroe, La., has opened a regional office in Lake City, near Atlanta. The branch will stock equipment for rentals and sales, and provide area customers with field service and shop repairs.

In addition to providing equipment rentals, sales, and services, Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment is now the authorized dealer for Mantis Cranes in the entire Southeast. Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment provides equipment and services to power line construction contractors and electrical contractors.

Community Asphalt Achieves NAPA 'Diamond' Commendations

Community Asphalt Corp. of West Palm Beach has earned "Diamond Achievement Commendations" from the National Asphalt Pavement Association for "Excellence in Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations." The company was recognized for its operations of its Plant 3 West Palm Beach and Plant 4 Vero Beach facilities.

The commendation is designed to recognize hot-mix asphalt production facilities that operate in an exemplary manner.

TLC Engineering Moves to New Miami Offices

The Miami office of TLC Engineering for Architecture has moved to new offices at 5757 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 400, Miami, on the fourth floor of the Waterford Building.