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EPA Nominee Regan Touts Collaboration during Senate Confirmation Hearing
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North Carolina’s top environmental regulator would seek “common ground” if confirmed in the federal role.
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EPA Says It Will Regulate Two PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water
The EPA’s PFAS action plan includes steps for regulation, monitoring, detection, and cleanup.
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In Flint Water Crisis, EPA’s Friendly Relationship with State Regulators Delayed Use of Legal Authority
Despite warning signs, federal authorities were slow to act in Flint, the agency’s internal watchdog says.
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EPA Delays Lead and Copper Rule Again, Promises ‘War on Lead’
Draft proposal now expected in August 2018, a seven-month delay.
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Panel Recommends Changes to Two-Decade-Old EPA Water Affordability Guidelines
The EPA has heard similar suggestions before. Will the agency act decisively this time?
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EPA Cleanup Plan for Houston Superfund Site Opposed by Industry
The San Jacinto waste pits were flooded during Hurricane Harvey.…
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Undermanned EPA Delays Action on Lead in Drinking Water
For second time, draft of new health regulation is deferred.
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Clean Water Rule Repeal Cannot Come at a Pen Stroke
Trump executive order seeks to remove federal protections for…
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2017 Preview: Window of Opportunity for U.S. Department of Agriculture
Can the USDA make inroads for water quality and water infrastructure…
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EPA Turns Away from CAFO Water Pollution
Inspections and enforcement have declined since 2011, but fines…
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After Flint Failure, EPA Refocuses Federal Drinking Water Role
Agency notes that safe water is a communal effort.
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EPA Announces National Wastewater Nutrient Pollution Census
Agency will study nitrogen and phosphorus removal at wastewater…