Regulations & Legislation


Missouri Removes 4, Restores 15 Waterbodies to Impaired List

EPA approved Missouri's delisting of four waterbodies and added 15 waterbodies to the state's 2008 list of impaired waters.

Settlements Bring Funds for Old Southington Landfill Cleanup

Southington, Conn., GenCorp., Kraft Foods, Shell Oil Co., and United Technologies Corp. will pay millions to ensure protections from contaminated groundwater at the Superfund site; 86 other parties also will contribute.

EPA, Port of Stockton Agree on Stormwater Management

The Port of Stockton has agreed to improve its toxicity testing and oversee tenants and construction as well as stormwater facilities to prevent stormwater pollution from reaching the San Joaquin River.

Bill Tackles California Supply Problem, Eliminates Cost-Share

Money for water projects is needed now to alleviate the water supply problem and record unemployment, according to HR 4225's sponsors.

Bono Mack Bill Ratifies Water Rights Agreement in California

The settlement agreement includes the United States and California water districts and resolves longstanding claims to water rights in the Santa Margarita River Watershed.

EWG Blames EPA, Congress for Polluted Reservoirs

Environmental Working Group report analyzes 20 million tap water quality tests done by water utilities over the last five years and found 316 contaminants.

EPA Sets Final Rules on Uses of HCFCs

Specific hydrochlorofluorocarbons cannot be used in new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment nor can they be sold, distributed or imported in 2010.

Western Lawmakers Oppose Clean Water Restoration Act

Letter to congressional leaders points out that Senate bill 787 would give EPA and Army Corps of Engineers the power to regulate all inland waters.



Virginia Adopts Stormwater Rules for Construction

Enhanced regulations call for not more than 0.45 pounds of phosphorus per acre per year to run off newly developed properties.

SO2 Emissions from Power Plants Continue to Decrease

Acid rain cap-and-trade program helps plants beat 2010 sulfur dioxide emissions targets early. 

NYC OKs Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices

Mayor Bloomberg signs legislation that will prevent contaminants from buildings from getting into the public water system.

Lautenberg Bill Requires Bottled Water to Display Source, Quality

According to Sen. Lautenberg, almost 40 percent of bottled water comes from municipal water sources.

EPA Updates Risk Analysis for Solvent-contaminated Wipes

The agency has extended the comment period that was set to expire Dec. 28.

Polembros Shipping to Pay $2.7 M for Pollution, Safety Issues

The investigation into the M/V Theotokos led to the first criminal prosecutions under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act.

House Bill Directs DOE to Use Water Wisely in Research

The Energy and Water Integration Act passed the House on Dec. 1 and now is being considered by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

California Sets Adaptation Strategy, Creating Panel, App

California's Climate Adaptation Strategy includes a final report, an advisory panel, and a Google Earth application to help business owners and residents prepare for climate change impacts and challenges.

Guidance to Help Feds Better Manage Stormwater

The federal government hopes its activities to minimize stormwater runoff will encourage private facilities to do the same.

African Forest People Should Get 50% of REDD Payments

University of Leeds scientists suggest that Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation carbon credit payments should be shared with people who live in the forests.

EPA Grant Helps Great Bend, Kan., with Sewer Rehab

EPA Region 7 will help the city upgrade its sanitary sewer pipes and manholes with a $291,000 grant.

EPA: Wastewater Collection Systems Must Protect San Francisco Bay

Agency orders Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany and Stege Sanitary District to assess inadequately treated sewage discharges.