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EPA & USACE – 'waters of the United States'

The Environmental Protection Agency issued a news release stating that it and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are proposing to amend the effective date of the 2015 rule defining 'waters of the United States'. This amendment would give the agencies additional time to reconsider the definition. (11/16/17) [https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-army-propose-amend-effective-date-2015-rule-defining-waters-united-states].

NTSB – towing vessel explosion and fire

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the report of its investigation of engine explosion and fire aboard the towing vessel The Admiral on 14 July 2016 in Ingleside, Texas. The vessel's starboard main engine oversped and exploded, causing a fire in the engine room. Two crew members were severely burned, one later died. Damage to the vessel was estimated at $300,000. The probable cause of the casualty was a misfiring cylinder that ignited lubricating oil in the engine sump. MAB-17/35 (11/16/17) [https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/MAB1735.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.