The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced a new web tool, called “ECHO Notify,” that empowers members of the public to stay informed about important environmental enforcement and compliance activities in their communities. Through ECHO Notify, users can sign up to receive weekly emails when new information is available within the selected geographic area, such Read More
USEPA Proposes Regulations to Plan for Hazardous Substance Discharges in Adverse Weather Conditions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently proposed new requirements for certain facilities to plan for worst-case discharges of Clean Water Act (CWA) hazardous substances. A worst-case discharge is the largest foreseeable discharge in adverse weather conditions. Facilities subject to the proposed rule are required to prepare response plans for worst-case discharges, or threat of Read More
Plan to Accelerate Cyber-Resilience for the Water Sector
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative – Water and Wastewater Sector Action Planto help protect water systems from cyberattacks. The Action Plan focuses on high-impact activities that can be surged within 100 days to safeguard water resources by improving cybersecurity across the water sector. The Action Plan is part Read More
USEPA Proposes Guidance to Support Water Affordability & Clean Water Act Implementation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has issued its Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act (CWA) Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance for public comment. The proposed guidance outlines strategies for communities to support affordable utility rates while planning investments in water infrastructure that are essential for CWA implementation. The FCA Guidance is used by municipalities when Read More
Public Comments Accepted on Updated TSCA Systemic Review Protocol
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released a draft Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Systematic Review Protocol. According to the USEPA, the protocol is intended to strengthen its approach to reviewing and selecting the scientific studies that are used to inform TSCA chemical risk evaluations and ensure that USEPA has the best tools under TSCA to Read More
Nationwide Monitoring to Gauge Extent of PFAS in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently finalized the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) to establish nationwide monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in drinking water. This action marks a significant milestone in the PFAS Strategic Roadmap developed by the USEPA. The USEPA uses the UCMR to monitor for priority Read More