Views on the Latest Regulations
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New Rules: A Review Of Regulatory Reform Proposals
4/28/2015
What does a Republican-led Congress mean for the future of environmental regulations? A legislative insider provides the scoop.
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What’s Going On At The EPA?
4/24/2015
Three U.S. EPA officials share their perspective on the hottest topics in water and wastewater and the current state of rulemaking.
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EPA Has New Ammunition For 'Waters Of The U.S.'
2/2/2015
A new report, designed to inform rulemaking on a controversial rule being developed by the U.S. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), strengthens the agencies’ position.
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Everything You Need To Know About Microbial Risk Assessment
1/15/2015
The answer to the question “How bad could it be?” is within your grasp, compliments of the U.S. EPA.
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Size Matters At EPA
12/5/2014
Despite being shorthanded and missing goals, the EPA hasn’t slowed its ambition. In fact, the agency is taking on more responsibilities.
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'Waters Of The U.S.' And WIFIA: A View From The States
11/19/2014
The president of the Association of Clean Water Agencies shares his thoughts on the controversial “Waters of the United States” rule and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA).
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Myths And Truths About The Waters Of The U.S. Rule
9/16/2014
Last week the House of Representatives approved a bill to block the proposed “Waters of the United States” rule, which would expand the U.S. EPA’s authority to include many streams and wetlands that currently go unregulated under the Clean Water Act. Has the EPA gone too far, or are they just doing what is necessary to protect and enhance water quality?
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New Standard Applies To Every Water Manager, Everywhere
8/18/2014
Innovation can take many forms. In the water and wastewater industry, new and emerging technologies get most of the credit for being innovative and potentially transformative. However, new modes of thinking can have equal and sometimes greater impact.
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The Water Industry To-Do List: WWEMA Helps Set The Agenda
6/23/2014
Vanessa Leiby, the new executive director for the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA), has a lot on her plate. The following are just some of the initiatives the trade organization representing water and wastewater solution providers is addressing…
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Predicting The Impact Of EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Effluent Limits
5/21/2014
The EPA has proposed a regulation that, if passed, would set the first federal limits on the levels of toxic metals in wastewater discharged from power plants in over three decades.