by Jeff Della Rosa (JDellaRosa@nwabj.com)

The Federal Highway Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced Thursday (April 21) an emissions reduction program that will provide $6.4 billion for states and metro areas over five years, including up to $86.9 million for Arkansas.

The new Carbon Reduction Program, created under the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is expected to help states develop carbon reduction strategies and address climate change. Program funding can be used to expand transportation options to help families save money on gas, according to a news release.

Arkansas is set to receive $16.7 million in fiscal 2022 as a result of the program.

https://talkbusiness.net/2022/04/arkansas-getting-up-to-86-9-million-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/

By Jacqueline Froelich

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under the Biden Administration, has renewed efforts — greatly curtailed during the Trump administration — to reduce harmful industrial ozone-forming emissions from industry, including coal-powered energy facilities. The non-profit Sierra Club, which works in Arkansas, supports the rule. But Southwestern Electric Power Company says its Flint Creek Power Plant in Gentry, Benton County operates with some of the lowest permitted emissions limits of any coal-fueled generating unit in the country.

https://www.kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at-large/2022-03-29/epa-pressing-for-cross-state-air-pollution-control-rule

Arkansas getting up to $86.9 million to reduce carbon emissions

EPA Pressing for Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule