the Hells Canyon Chemist, L.L.C.

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Regulatory Distillations

Washington: Carbon Offset Guidance

Summary:   The Washington Carbon Climate Act has provisions for carbon management to “reduce” carbon reduction requirements for sources regulated by the CCA. Ecology has updated its guidance on allowable carbon ...
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Environmental Solutions

The Big Picture

Introduction Often, the environmental professional’s day is consumed by the daily urgent demands:  a monitoring report is due, a production upset has resulted in problems with the wastewater treatment system, ...
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Regulatory Distillations

Idaho: Air Quality Fees

Summary:   The Department of Environmental Quality has published a draft rule to revise its air permitting fee structure to better reflect current program costs and ensure long-term sustainability of the permitting program.   Details The ...
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Regulatory Distillations

Food: Water For Ag

Summary:   A Blackfoot, Idaho couple has initiated litigation against the Idaho Department of Water Resources alleging an arbitrary state law is denying them access to irrigation water and preventing ...
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Regulatory Distillations

Washington: Cap and Invest Updates

Summary:   On September 23, 2026, the Washington Department of Ecology finalized updates to the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Program Rule.  The updates provide a linkage of the Washington carbon ...
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The original Hells Canyon Chemist

 The original Hells Canyon chemist was Clarence “Dick” Carter.  In the depths of Hells Canyon, along Kirkwood Creek, Dick created a highly sought after substance:  moonshine.  He was an accomplished chemist, as his product was reputed to be some of the best shine to ever hit the canyon bottoms.

Source:  Moonshiner’s Cabin Historical Marker

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Clarence "Dick" Carter