DEQ

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead stuck close to home by choosing a veteran administrator at the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to lead the state agency. This week, Todd Parfitt replaces John Corra, who is retiring after nine years as DEQ director...

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The state Department of Environmental Quality has approved a deep disposal well permit for a northeast Wyoming uranium mining project. It is the last permit needed by Uranerz Energy Corp. to begin production at its Nichols Ranch uranium facility...