2011 PFAS Risk Alert Triggered No Action
An inspector general report from 2020 found DoD issued a “risk alert” regarding PFAS in 2011 without accompanying action instructions. The first risk management actions regarding the toxic chemicals used throughout the military for firefighting came in 2016. The IG report comes two years after dozens of lawmakers requested a review.
VFDs Awarded American Rescue Plan Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced $1,037,955 in American Rescue Plan funding for fire and emergency rescue departments in Southern Maryland.
PG Delegate Tapped for MD US Attorney
President Joe Biden has nominated Prince George’s County Del. Erek Barron to become the next US Attorney for Maryland. If confirmed, he would be the first Black person to hold the post, and the first Democrat in 20 years.
SMECO Meeting Ballots on Way to Members
Annual meeting ballots and notices are being mailed to all Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative members. Many members will also receive an email.
TPP’s Green Named to USMSM Board
Bonnie M. Green, executive director of The Patuxent Partnership, has been appointed as a member of the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (USMSM) Board of Advisors.
Will Women Register for the Draft in FY22?
In addition to wanting more equipment for all services, the Senate Armed Services Committee would like women to begin registering, as to men, for the possibility of a future draft. Currently the US has an all-voluntary military, but almost all male US citizens and immigrants between 18 and 25 must register with the US Selective Service System.
Hoyer Supports Funding for Local Projects
Funding for Southern Maryland projects has been included in several of the fiscal 2022 appropriations bills that advanced out of a House committee earlier this month, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Entries Sought for DNR Photo Contest
Calling all shutterbugs! The 18th annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest is accepting entries through August 5, 2021.
Greenwell Foundation Has Programs for Vets
Being close to Naval Air Station Patuxent River puts the Greenwell Foundation in a position to reach out to local service members, both active and veterans alike, to offer nature-based therapeutic and recreational programming.
Navy Implements New Fire Safety Practices
VADM Roy Kitchener said he is encouraged by new fire safety protocols for ships undergoing maintenance in port. He said among the changes the Navy has invested in fire detection systems and added industrial-environment safety training at surface officer school.
