Regulations & Legislation


Judge: EPA Consent Decree for Florida Waters Stands

Federal judge rules in favor of EPA developiing nutrient limits for Florida waters.

Akron Says It Will Improve Sewers to Resolve Overflows

EPA gives city time to identify appropriate methods but sets final deadline for Oct. 15, 2028.

Missouri Gets $75K Grant for Anhydrous Ammonia RMPs

Agriculture and Emergency Management agencies in Missouri will assist with outreach, education and implementation of the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program.

EPA Cites 14 Municipalities for Stormwater Violations

The agency ordered 12 boroughs or townships in Pennsylvania and two in Maryland to correct the violations, which affect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Florida Stands to Lose If New Standards Allowed

Groups say EPA may revise water quality standards only for Florida to settle lawsuit.

Final Amendments Set to SPCC Rule

Amendments to the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure rule clarify exclusions and exemptions.

Sen. Crapo Named River Champion for 2009

Sixteen rivers within the Owyhee Canyonlands have been protected in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act.

Rabbitsfoot Mussel Joins List of Endangered Candidates

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its annual list of candidates for the Endangered Species Act.



EPA Posts CAA, RCRA Compliance Data; Public Can Compare

The data cover information from 2004 through 2008 on EPA and state enforcement program performance for the Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requirements.

Wieland Homes to Pay $350,000 for Stormwater Violations

Homebuilder failed to get permits in timely manner or at any time during construction projects, primarily in the southeastern United States.

EPA Adds 3 Sites to Superfund's National Priorities List

New Jersey, Utah, and Virginia sites contain lead, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, and hexachlorobenzene, according to assessments.

New Pesticide Labeling Should Control Spray Drift

EPA is seeking comments on proposed guidance that should make label directions more uniform, specific, and protective of human health.

Alaska Fish Processor Faces Possible Fine for Discharges

EPA says Chilkoot Fish & Caviar allegedly discharged fish waste without a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit.

Washington Ups Discharge Permit Fees 9.8% Through 2011

The Department of Ecology's fee increase will affect dairies, boatyards, aquatic pest control operations and other holders of municipal, industrial, and stormwater permits.

NSF Certifies First Brass Ingot to Standard for Drinking Water

Certification of California Metal–X casting ingot to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 demonstrates compliance with California lead laws.

California Water Package Just Start of Work Ahead

Lawmakers must convince voters to approve $11 billion bond to help finance overhaul of California's infrastructure.

Alabama Grease Haulers Charged for Dumping into Mobile Sewers

Grand jury indicts DHS Inc. and its top officials for numerous violations of the Clean Water Act.

Wilbur-Ellis Fined for Not Putting PPE Rules on Pesticide Label

EPA says agricultural products distributor should pay $99,600 for 21 alleged violations.

DNR Confirms High Levels of E. Coli in Weatherby Lake

Kansas City Public Works says a power failure caused one of its lift stations to go offline.