Sep 30, 2020
On Sept. 29, the U.S. the Senate voted to limit debate on short-term agency spending through Dec. 11, clearing the way for a final vote Wednesday to avoid a partial government shutdown.
The
Sep 15, 2020
The White House National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulation took effect on Sept. 14th. The rule, which aims to speed up federal reviews is taking effect as planned after a Federal judge
Mar 23, 2020
On March 20, WEF hosted a webcast on Clean Water Act regulatory issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, water and wastewater utilities are currently triggering
Feb 14, 2020
On Feb. 13, the U.S. EPA announced it will be seeking public comment on the proposed 2020 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater
Feb 10, 2020
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is one of the first laws ever written (1969) that establishes the broad national framework for protecting our environment. NEPA's basic policy is to
Jul 10, 2019
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who contacted Congress in opposition to the Dingell PFAS amendment. Unfortunately, it was ruled in order by the Rules Committee and will be on the House Floor for a vote
Apr 11, 2019
On April 9, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change, which again seeks deep cuts to the agency’s budget and
Mar 21, 2019
On March 20, EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said water, not climate change, is the most pressing environmental issue the world is facing. Wheeler also said he wants to change the discussion
Mar 15, 2019
On March 11, President Trump released his budget for fiscal 2020 which includes a large cut in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff, as well as cuts in grants to EPA’s state and tribal
Feb 26, 2019
On Feb. 26, EPA's top enforcement officer Susan Bodine, told the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations that the agency has not become lax at enforcing laws stating,
