Call it a big loss for Illinois: environmental services firm Crystal Clean will be opening a new oil recycling facility in Indianapolis, dashing hopes of more environmental jobs in Illinois.

According to a press release, Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCCI) has selected Indianapolis as the site for its used oil re-refining facility and intends to create up to 75 new jobs by 2013.
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The approval of several new projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act would help create and maintain many Illinois environmental jobs. Click here to view environmental job listings.

Doug Scott, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency director recently announced the draft Intended Use Plans for federal stimulus funds have been submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The plans also are available on the agency’s Web site for public review and comment. Public comments will be accepted through April 24.

The list includes state funding of eligible entities that have applied to the IEPA seeking financial assistance to fund waste water and drinking projects. The IUPs serve as planning documents for the agency and explain the activities anticipated under the funding.

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