Water Quality and Regulatory Discussions

This group includes emails discussing meetings and initiatives related to water quality, infrastructure challenges, and regulatory changes by the EPA.

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The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is advocating for the inclusion of source water protection measures in the upcoming Farm Bill, emphasizing the need for collaboration between water providers and farmers to address nutrient runoff that threatens drinking water quality. 2014
ED_002061_00097176
Lee Forsgren
1
The National Governors Association is requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to enhance clarity and consultation with states regarding the proposed rule defining jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the importance of state input in the rulemaking process. 2014
ED_002061_00035409
Layne Bangerter
1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources communicated with Governor Scott Walker regarding the management and regulatory actions related to water quality and environmental protection in the state. 2014
ED_002061_00173715
Kenneth Wagner
9
The Wyoming Governor's Office submitted comments to the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers expressing strong objections to the proposed rule defining "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act, citing concerns over lack of state consultation, jurisdictional overreach, and insufficient scientific support. 2014
ED_002061_00035412
Layne Bangerter
9
Governor Matthew H. Mead of Wyoming expresses concerns in a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and Assistant Secretary of the Army Jo-Ellen Darcy regarding the proposed Interpretative Rule on the Waters of the United States, arguing that it expands government oversight and imposes new regulatory burdens on landowners contrary to the agencies' stated goals. 2014
ED_002061_00035410
Layne Bangerter
3
The Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead expresses concerns to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed rule defining "Waters of the United States," urging its withdrawal due to inadequate public consultation and process issues. 2014
ED_002061_00035411
Layne Bangerter
2
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is following up with Iowa's Department of Natural Resources regarding the approval of Iowa's Antidegradation Water Quality Rules and is committed to collaborating to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act. 2013
ED_002061_00068191
Tate Bennett
1
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is following up with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources regarding the approval of Iowa's Antidegradation Water Quality Rules and is committed to providing options for compliance consistent with the Clean Water Act. 2013
ED_002061_00067443
Tate Bennett
1
The document is a treatment technology review and assessment related to wastewater management, prepared by various Washington state associations, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2013
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64
The document is a treatment technology review and assessment related to wastewater management, prepared by various Washington state associations, in the context of the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2013
ED_002061_00163679
Justin Schwab
64
The Association of Washington Business, along with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, released a report indicating that current technology cannot meet the proposed water quality standards set by the Washington State Department of Ecology, which could impose significant costs on municipal ratepayers and consumers without environmental benefits. 2013
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3
The Association of Washington Business, along with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Counties, released a report indicating that current technology cannot meet proposed water quality standards in Washington State, which could impose significant costs on municipal ratepayers and consumers without environmental benefits. 2013
ED_002061_00163681
Justin Schwab
3
The EPA Region 8 document outlines Montana's definitions and regulations regarding Waters of the State and wetlands, detailing state limitations on regulatory stringency and the Streamside Management Program. 2013
ED_002061_00091080
Patrick Davis
13
The document is a draft legislative proposal from the Senate to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Act to allow the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to accept gifts, transfers, and borrow funds for its operations. 2012
ED_002061_00174528
Bill Wehrum
2
The document is a draft legislative proposal from the Senate to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Act to allow the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council to accept gifts, transfers, and borrow funds for its operations. 2012
ED_002061_00174528
Kenneth Wagner
2
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a lawsuit filed by several environmental organizations against Scott Pruitt, Administrator of the EPA, challenging the agency's approval of Maryland's 2012 Integrated Report of Surface Water Quality, based on grounds of mootness, lack of standing, and failure to state a claim. 2012
ED_002061_00099287
Lee Forsgren
15
The Citizens Energy Group in Indianapolis assures that its water supply meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards, continuously monitors for contaminants, and has invested over $250 million since 2011 to enhance water quality and system reliability. 2011
ED_002061_00065294
Tate Bennett
1
The California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) is working with the EPA to update Aquifer Exemption applications for over 40 oil fields in California, following directives to reassess underground aquifer boundaries for the reinjection of produced water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2010
ED_002061_00082591
Brittany Bolen
1
The EPA is conducting sanitary surveys of public water systems in Wyoming to identify significant deficiencies that threaten drinking water safety, leading to potential enforcement actions against municipalities that fail to address these issues, while facing disagreements with the DEG over the criteria for what constitutes a significant deficiency, particularly regarding water storage tanks. 2010
ED_002061_00094595
Lee Forsgren
1
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) provided an update on the West Davis Corridor project, detailing the completion of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and ongoing collaboration with the EPA and other agencies regarding a 404 wetlands permit, while addressing concerns about the feasibility and costs of bridging wetlands. 2010
ED_002061_00073139
Tate Bennett
2
The document discusses various court cases regarding the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction over hydrologically connected groundwater, specifically focusing on rulings from the District of Puerto Rico and the First Circuit Court of Appeals related to environmental contamination and permit decisions by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2009
ED_002061_00106945
Sarah Greenwalt
14
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is requesting the U.S. EPA to reverse its decision disapproving Iowa's revised Clean Water Act antidegradation provisions, which were modified to reduce the financial burden on communities by clarifying the definition of "economically viable" alternatives. 2009
ED_002061_00078826
Tate Bennett
1
Iowa is requesting the U.S. EPA to reverse its decision disapproving the state's revised Clean Water Act antidegradation provisions, arguing that the changes provide necessary clarity and economic viability for wastewater facility improvements, particularly in light of increased costs stemming from a court ruling. 2009
ED_002061_00070798
Tate Bennett
1
The document from the EPA evaluates the existing and designated uses of Straight Creek in Lee County, VA, using current macroinvertebrate, habitat, and water quality data, with contributions from various agencies and individuals. 2009
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2 Tier
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, in collaboration with the EPA and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is evaluating the fiscal impact of increasing human health water quality criteria due to higher fish consumption rates among tribal members, as detailed in a report by HDR Engineering. 2008
ED_002061_00094895
4
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, in collaboration with the EPA and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, is assessing the fiscal impact of increasing human health water quality criteria due to higher fish consumption rates among tribal members, as outlined in a report by HDR Engineering. 2008
ED_002061_00163680
Justin Schwab
4
The email correspondence between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of Governor Phil Bryant discusses scheduling a meeting regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) topic, with a proposed date change from October 13 to October 12. 2008 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of Governor Phil Bryant discusses scheduling a meeting for Governor Bryant to meet with the EPA Administrator regarding the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) topic, with a proposed date change to October 12. 2008 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The letter from Congress requests EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to facilitate the issuance of a Use Attainability Analysis for the City of Indianapolis' Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan, which is crucial for compliance with a 2006 consent decree and improving local water quality. 2006
ED_002061_00105611
Sarah Greenwalt
4
The document discusses the jurisdictional status of various reservoir sites in Wyoming as determined by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the implications of the 2015 WOTUS rule, highlighting conflicts between the Corps and the EPA regarding NPDES permits. 2005
ED_002061_00160316
David Ross
1
The document from the Corps discusses the Cottonwood Creek Watershed near Arvada, WY, highlighting the locations of reservoirs bonded for reclamation and their evaluation for Clean Water Act jurisdiction. 2005
ED_002061_00160314
David Ross
2
The document is a petition for a writ of certiorari from the State of Wisconsin to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to treat the Sokaogon Chippewa Community as a state for Clean Water Act regulations concerning Rice Lake. 2002
ED_002061_00173714
Kenneth Wagner
14
The Colorado Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) is implementing sublethal Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) requirements into Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) permits, while acknowledging the limitations and variability of WET testing methods promoted by the USEPA for assessing aquatic toxicity. 2000
ED_002061_00092075
Patrick Davis
2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's study highlights the prevalence of legacy and emerging perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as significant drinking water contaminants in the Cape Fear River watershed, revealing that health advisory levels for certain PFAS were exceeded on multiple sampling days. 2000
ED_002061_00270551
Richard Yamada
17
The document outlines the regulatory framework established by the EPA under the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, detailing eleven regulations aimed at improving drinking water quality in the United States and their associated implementation costs. 1996
ED_002061_00094359
Lee Forsgren
5
The document outlines the regulatory framework established by the EPA under the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, detailing eleven regulations aimed at improving drinking water quality in the United States and their associated implementation costs. 1996
ED_002061_00159773
David Ross
5
The email from Enesta Jones to Jasmine Spearing-Bowen discusses the EPA's ongoing efforts to regulate drinking water contaminants, specifically mentioning the development of a proposed regulation for perchlorate and the issuance of the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 4. 1996
ED_002061_00028206
13 Tier
12
The document outlines the enforcement activities and regulatory responsibilities of the EPA Region 9, detailing the delegation of Clean Water Act programs to states and the agency's oversight of lead renovation programs. 1994
ED_002061_00173857
Kenneth Wagner
1
The email from Marie Jennings discusses the interim water quality measures implemented by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Portland Water Bureau (PWB) to address lead corrosion issues in Portland's water supply. 1994
ED_002061_00040289
3
The EPA's revised interpretation of the Clean Water Act's Tribal Provision under Section 518 streamlines the application process for Indian tribes to administer water quality regulatory programs by eliminating the requirement to demonstrate inherent authority, thereby enhancing tribal involvement in water quality protection on reservations. 1991
ED_002061_00176689
Kenneth Wagner
2
The document outlines a meeting organized by the NSW government and public/private entities to discuss water quality and sustainability initiatives for Sydney Harbour, including a tour and participation from notable figures like Ian Kiernan, founder of Clean Up Australia Day. 1987 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The EPA's Permits Division, led by Martha G. Prothro, issued a memorandum addressing the implications of privatization on NPDES permits and pre-treatment requirements for municipal wastewater treatment facilities, clarifying misunderstandings regarding ownership and regulatory obligations under the Clean Water Act. 1985
ED_002061_00094408
Lee Forsgren
14
The National Association of Home Builders recommends that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reform its Nationwide Permit Program and stop expanding Clean Water Act jurisdiction to alleviate regulatory barriers hindering residential construction and essential infrastructure projects. 1977
ED_002061_00057298
Tate Bennett
4
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers finalized the "Clean Water Rule" defining "waters of the United States," which has faced legal challenges from industry groups and states claiming it exceeds jurisdiction and lacks proper procedural adherence. 1972
ED_002061_00065185
Tate Bennett
1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a meeting request from James Peterson, CEO of Frontier Water Systems, to discuss advancements in FGD wastewater treatment technology and potential modifications to the ELG rule on May 16, 2017. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the need for the EPA to mobilize an incident team to address damages to wastewater and drinking water infrastructure in Texas. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The email correspondence between Annette Ivey of the Association of Clean Water Administrators and Millan Hupp of the EPA discusses the logistics for an advance onsite visit by Administrator Pruitt to the Hilton Garden Hotel for the ACWA 2017 Mid-Year Meeting. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Millan Hupp from the EPA and Annette Ivey from the Association of Clean Water Administrators discusses the logistics and press arrangements for the ACWA 2017 Mid-Year Meeting. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email correspondence between Millan Hupp from the EPA and Annette Ivey from the Association of Clean Water Administrators discusses the logistics and press management for the ACWA 2017 Mid-Year Meeting. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email discusses the need for the EPA to mobilize an incident team in response to damages to wastewater and drinking water infrastructure in Texas. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received a meeting request from James Peterson, CEO of Frontier Water Systems, for Administrator E. Scott Pruitt to discuss advancements in FGD wastewater treatment technology and potential modifications to the ELG rule on May 16, 2017. 1906 EPA-HQ-2017-008402 2
The email from Jessica Garrison discusses the preparation of draft remarks for World Water Day, highlighting Lincoln Ferguson's role in assisting Administrator Pruitt with public comments, and suggests setting up a call for further context and briefing. 1901
ED_002061_00111892
Michelle Hale
2
The document outlines the Portland Harbor Pre-Remedial Design Investigation Work Plan, detailing various studies and sampling methods to assess sediment, water quality, and fish tissue in Portland, OR, as part of the environmental remediation efforts by the responsible agency.
ED_002061_00116433
Albert Kelly
14
The document is a memo from the EPA's Deputy Assistant Administrator, Ilene C. Beale, responding to a request regarding the environmental impact of a proposed project and discussing the application of certain methodologies to assess potential effects on water quality.
ED_002061_00163759
Justin Schwab
1
The document is a memo from the EPA's Deputy Assistant Administrator, Ilene C. Beale, responding to a request regarding the environmental impact of a proposed project and discussing the application of certain methodologies for assessing water quality.
ED_002061_00163299
Justin Schwab
1
The EPA, Walmart, Opti, and The Nature Conservancy are collaborating to design and install water quality retrofits on Walmart's stormwater assets in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, aiming to improve water quality and fund the project through the sale of water quality credits.
ED_002061_00175392
Kenneth Wagner
3
The National Association of Home Builders expresses strong support for EPA Administrator Pruitt's efforts to streamline environmental regulations, particularly regarding the withdrawal of the Clean Water Rule (WOTUS), which they believe will alleviate burdens on builders and developers.
ED_002061_00173859
Kenneth Wagner
5
The email from Jeff More discusses advancing water quality improvement partnerships through the Water Quality Improvement Partnership Act and the SRF WIN Act, highlighting bipartisan support and collaboration with key stakeholders in the water conservation sector.
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Lee Forsgren
1
The document from the EPA proposes a specific definition of "waters of the United States" under 33 C.F.R. 328.3, outlining criteria for navigable waters, permanent streams, and wetlands that are directly connected to these waters.
ED_002061_00067671
Tate Bennett
1
The Chemours Company announced voluntary actions to eliminate GenX wastewater emissions from its Fayetteville site in North Carolina, addressing community concerns.
ED_002061_00044501
Nancy Beck
2
The EPA, Walmart, Opti, and The Nature Conservancy are collaborating to design and install water quality retrofits on Walmart's stormwater assets in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to improve water quality and generate funding through the sale of water quality credits.
ED_002061_00174985
Kenneth Wagner
3
The document outlines the Water Quality Improvement Partnership Act (H.R. 6465), which amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a permit program that encourages publicly owned treatment works and MS4s to invest in watershed projects for improving water quality, while emphasizing the need for bipartisan support and voluntary participation.
ED_002061_00096073
Lee Forsgren
1
The document is an invitation to an exclusive event hosted by the EPA and NAHB, featuring Administrator Scott Pruitt discussing EPA regulations and their impact on the construction industry, specifically regarding the Clean Water Act.
ED_002061_00063071
Tate Bennett
1
The document is an invitation to an exclusive event hosted by the EPA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) featuring Administrator Scott Pruitt, focusing on EPA regulations related to the construction industry, including discussions on the Clean Water Act.
ED_002061_00063019
Tate Bennett
1
The document is a draft compliance assistance report from the EPA regarding stormwater management and potential violations at a specific site, intended for internal deliberation and not for public distribution.
ED_002061_00174852
Kenneth Wagner
2
The document outlines a partnership between the US EPA and Walmart to optimize stormwater management through the High Performance Partnership program, focusing on improving water quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed by retrofitting privately owned stormwater ponds.
ED_002061_00174247
Kenneth Wagner
1
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's NPDES/SDS Permit Program Fact Sheet outlines the distinctions between various types of water discharges and establishes conditions and limits for managing industrial process wastewater, stormwater, and domestic wastewater effluent under state and federal regulations.
ED_002061_00107147
Sarah Greenwalt
2
The document outlines an invitation-only event hosted by the EPA and NAHB to discuss the impact of EPA regulations on the construction industry, specifically addressing the Clean Water Act and future plans, featuring Administrator Scott Pruitt and NAHB CEO Jerry Howard.
ED_002061_00063018
Tate Bennett
1
The meeting summary details a June 25, 2023, discussion between the US EPA and North Dakota Departments of Agriculture and Health regarding stakeholder input on water issues under the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the need for regulatory reform, better farmer education on nutrient management, and collaboration between agencies to address environmental concerns.
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Patrick Davis
3
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies is evaluating the creation of a federal Low-Income Water Ratepayer Assistance Program to help low-income households afford water utility bills and facilitate infrastructure investment in the water sector.
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Sarah Greenwalt
16
The document outlines a proposal for a Presidential Policy Directive aimed at reforming water infrastructure legislation during the Trump Administration's first 100 days, emphasizing clean water as a top priority and addressing inefficiencies caused by the fragmented management of water policy across multiple federal agencies.
ED_002061_00111396
Michelle Hale
1
The Department of Commerce (DOC) and NOAA are implementing the Robinson Preserve Wetlands Restoration project in Florida, with a budget of $1,790,546, to restore 118.2 acres of coastal and upland habitats as part of the Connecting Coastal Waters initiative.
ED_002061_00176828
Bill Wehrum
5
The National Academy of Public Administration provided a report for the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2017, focusing on developing a new framework for community affordability of clean water services.
ED_002061_00097676
Lee Forsgren
238
The Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative has developed and made available Spanish-language resources to educate Spanish-speaking communities about lead in drinking water.
ED_002061_00096133
Lee Forsgren
2
The U.S. EPA memo analyzes the regulatory implications of redefining "publicly owned treatment works" (POTWs) under the Clean Water Act to potentially include privately owned wastewater treatment facilities, arguing that a reinterpretation could be legally defensible and beneficial for private ownership.
ED_002061_00095520
Lee Forsgren
9
The email from Perry Aasness of the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council invites Tate Bennett to a "Waters of the U.S." roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt scheduled for July 19, 2017, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
ED_002061_00066709
Tate Bennett
1
The document outlines the antidegradation implementation procedures for the Water Quality Board and the Water Quality Division to maintain and protect surface water quality in accordance with state and federal policies.
ED_002061_00065059
Tate Bennett
36
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies is evaluating the creation of a federal Low-Income Water Ratepayer Assistance Program to help low-income households pay water utility bills and facilitate infrastructure investment in the water sector.
ED_002061_00086740
Byron Brown
16
The document discusses the Tittabawassee River and floodplain cleanup efforts related to the Sierra Club's lawsuit against the EPA concerning contamination from furans, detailing the historical release of these chemicals and extensive investigation activities conducted to assess the extent of contamination.
ED_002061_00173015
Bill Wehrum
138
The document discusses the cleanup efforts of the Tittabawassee River and floodplain by the EPA and Dow Chemical Company, focusing on the investigation of dioxin and furan contamination and the implementation of remedial actions under the Superfund Alternative Process.
ED_002061_00173016
Bill Wehrum
24
The document outlines the contamination of the Tittabawassee River and its floodplain by furans, detailing historical discharges from Dow's manufacturing processes and extensive investigation activities conducted by the EPA from 2006 to 2010 to assess the extent of the pollution in relation to the Sierra Club's lawsuit against the agency.
ED_002061_00173015
Kenneth Wagner
138
The document discusses the cleanup efforts of the Tittabawassee River and floodplain, detailing the historical contamination by dioxins and furans from Dow Chemical Company, and the extensive investigation and remediation activities conducted in partnership with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) since 2006.
ED_002061_00173016
Kenneth Wagner
24
The document is an RSVP list for a speaker dinner organized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), detailing attendees from various law firms and organizations.
ED_002061_00098339
Lee Forsgren
1
The National Rural Water Association and the U.S. Department of Labor are hosting a signing ceremony for the NRWA Apprenticeship Program aimed at training water and wastewater specialists on November 14, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
ED_002061_00098286
Lee Forsgren
1
The document is an amendment to the Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill proposed by Mr. Cole of Oklahoma, urging the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize guidance on Clean Water Act Section 401 to ensure a one-year review period for water quality certification decisions by states.
ED_002061_00259339
Andrew Wheeler
1
The Department of Commerce (DOC) and NOAA are implementing the Robinson Preserve Wetlands Restoration project in Florida, with an approved funding of $1,790,546 to restore 118.2 acres of coastal wetlands and upland habitats as part of the Connecting Coastal Waters initiative.
ED_002061_00176828
Kenneth Wagner
5
The document is an email from an individual in Uganda requesting support from the Sierra Club for a research proposal on using earthworms for wastewater management, addressing environmental protection issues in industrial manufacturing.
ED_002061_00025340
13 Tier
1
The document discusses the environmental assessments conducted by the EPA regarding the Proposed Action's impact on fish and water quality, concluding that construction and demolition activities would not cause significant adverse effects, provided that mitigation measures and compliance with regulatory permits are followed.
ED_002061_00095714
Lee Forsgren
6
The email from Enesta Jones at the EPA addresses a media request from Men's Health Magazine regarding the provision and regulation of tap water in the U.S., detailing the number of Americans served by community water systems, the standards for drinking water quality, and how consumers can access their local Consumer Confidence Reports.
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13 Tier
5
The document outlines the draft agenda for a Nutrient Management and Septic System Showcase organized by various agencies including the EPA and USGS, scheduled for June 18 on Cape Cod, featuring discussions, technical demonstrations, and a field trip related to water quality and septic systems.
ED_002061_00174686
Kenneth Wagner
1
The United States Environmental Protection Agency opposes a motion for summary judgment by environmental groups and cross-moves for summary judgment regarding claims related to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's total maximum daily loads program under the Clean Water Act.
ED_002061_00106919
2 Tier
53
The document is a memorandum opinion and order from the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia regarding a lawsuit by environmental groups against the EPA, challenging the agency's failure to disapprove state submissions lacking total maximum daily loads for biologically impaired waterbodies in West Virginia under the Clean Water Act.
ED_002061_00106920
2 Tier
39
The document discusses the implications of the Sierra Club v. EPA case regarding proposed changes to human health water quality criteria under the Clean Water Act, highlighting potential legal and policy issues, including the introduction of a new fish consumption rate that could lead to more stringent permit limits and significant costs for Washington state.
ED_002061_00163678
Justin Schwab
16
The document discusses the analysis of legacy and emerging perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as significant drinking water contaminants in the Cape Fear River Watershed, detailing the analytical methods and standards used by researchers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and various universities in North Carolina.
ED_002061_00270552
Richard Yamada
12
The document outlines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) process, including its objectives to collect data on unregulated drinking water contaminants and the prioritization and selection of specific analytes for monitoring.
ED_002061_00270544
Richard Yamada
10
The document discusses the environmental and health issues related to PFAS contamination, highlighting the challenges faced by the EPA in addressing widespread human exposure and the ineffectiveness of conventional drinking water treatment methods, as part of the Sierra Club v. EPA case.
ED_002061_00270542
Richard Yamada
12
The document outlines the actions taken by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), in coordination with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. EPA, to address PFAS contamination in drinking water, including sampling and emergency orders due to elevated PFOS levels.
ED_002061_00269786
Richard Yamada
8
The EPA's Cincinnati laboratory conducts extensive environmental and public health research, significantly impacting the local economy and community through scientific advancements and partnerships aimed at improving water quality and managing chemical risks.
ED_002061_00177428
Kenneth Wagner
2
The EPA's Cincinnati laboratory conducts extensive environmental and public health research, significantly impacting the local economy and community through scientific advancements and partnerships aimed at improving water quality and managing chemical risks.
ED_002061_00177340
Kenneth Wagner
2
The document discusses the challenges faced by the EPA and states in ensuring safe drinking water and maintaining consumer confidence, particularly in light of lead contamination issues highlighted by the Flint, MI crisis, while addressing resource shortfalls and the need for improved corrosion control techniques.
ED_002061_00176090
Kenneth Wagner
19