Regulations & Legislation


West Basin District Supports Water Supply Act

The West Basin Municipal Water board supports the Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010 that will bring more than $11 billion in bond funding to improve California's water situation.

EPA Orders Dolberry Energy to Cease Brine Discharges

Dallas, Texas, company has 30 days to comply and remove brine from the flow path to the tributary of Little Salt Creek.

4 More Maine Towns Protect Coastal Waters

"No Discharge Area" designations will end boat sewage in Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and portions of Owls Head, Maine.

N.Y. Group Wants Environmental Fund Restored

Gov. Paterson's budget proposal guts New York's environmental fund by one-third, jeopardizes water and air quality protection.

Redondo Beach Breaks Ground for Stormwater Control Project

With $2.2 million in stimulus funds, the city will divert stormwater from coastal waters and used the collected rainwater for park irrigation.

Regulations.gov Eases Access to Federal Regulations

Online forum allowed EPA to understand user needs, and now the agency has implemented new tools to meet those needs on the Web site.

Obama Announces 3 Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal

EPA and USDA finalize rules on renewables and biomass, respectively, while agencies lay out commercialization strategy in the new report, "Growing America's Fuel."

Texas' Columbia Lake Impact Statement Ready for Comment

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on its draft environmental impact statement on the Angelina & Neches River Authority project under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.



EPA, DOE Create Action Network for Energy Efficiency

Agencies seek to meet National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency goals five years earlier than originally envisioned.

EPA, N.Y. Order Tonawanda Coke Corp. to Clean Up Multiple Issues

The foundry coke manufacturer is being investigated for uncontrolled releases of ammonia and benezene, improper handling of coal tar sludge, and unpermitted discharges of its process and nonprocess wastewater.

Century Oil's Delay Costs $1.3 M for UST Violations

Company did not comply with order to close underground storage tanks at two former Texaco gas stations in Pennsylvania.

EPA's 2011 Budget Proposal Slightly Less than 2010 Funding

Agency would apply funds to its core priorities of cleaning the air, land and water while growing the green economy and strengthening enforcement.

EPA Financial Assurance

Latest Financial Assurance Proposal May be Costly

EPA has added chemical, petroleum and coal, and electric power facilities to its list of industries that are responsible for assuring their financial ability to take care of cleanups.

Chemical Makers to Focus on Security, TSCA Reform Bills

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates will use its national grassroots program to engage members and get out the vote for midterm elections this year.

Minnesota: Atrazine Rules Protect Humans and Environment

When used as currently managed and regulated, the herbicide is not harmful, state agency reviewers said.

EPA Extends Stormwater General Permits under Its Authority

The extension will give the agency time to incorporate new federal effluent requirements for the construction and development industry that were announced on Dec. 1, 2009.

EPA Proposes New Nitrogen Dioxide Standard for Air

The agency set the new one-hour standard for nitrogen dioxide at 100 ppb and communities, depending on their population size, will have to locate monitors near roadways.

Lime Facility in Virginia Settles Air Pollution Charges

O-N Minerals Co. will install a continuous emissions monitoring system to help manage sulfur dioxide emissions from its rotary kiln at a lime production facility in Strasburg.

Pipeline Firm to Pay $1.3 M to Resolve Oil Discharges in Lake

Pacific Pipeline Systems will pay for the discharge of crude oil into Pyramid Lake in 2005, according to a settlement negotiated by the Justice Department and EPA.

Guam Waterworks Failed to Complete Water Tank Assessment

EPA orders authority to pay $57,000 for failing to comply with order to improve drinking water and wastewater systems.