Circle of Blue

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Rundown The EPA proposes elevating PFAS and greenhouse gas emissions as enforcement priorities for the next four years. EPA researchers want a better understanding of the economic benefits of improved water quality. Those focus areas would join a priority list that includes waste discharges and drinking water violations.

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Clean Water Act Greenhouse Atmosphere Climate Change 130

ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Courts Federal judge blocks news Clean Water Act rule in Texas and Idaho. This request marks the start of the appropriations process for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), which starts Oct. billion for the agency authorized in FY 2024 the CHIPS Act and Science Act. billion for NSF in FY 2024.

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2023 2024 Ocean 2022 96

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2023

2 to 8 -- 9 Abandoned Conventional Wells; Failure To Restore Shale Gas Pad; No Progress In Spill Cleanups [PaEN] -- DEP Sets Jan. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec. 7 Outreach Session In Luzerne County On Priority Climate Action Plan Initiatives -- DEP Hosts Dec.

Conservation 82

Conservation 2024 Endangered Species Act Climate Change 82

Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The House passed an infrastructure package that includes a historic federal investment in water systems. Congressional Republicans introduce a bill that would narrowly define the scope of the Clean Water Act. The EPA orders officials in a Michigan city to address lead-contaminated drinking water. WOTUS in Congress.

Clean Water Act 130

Clean Water Act 2006 Regulations Government 130

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Biden administration proposed repealing Trump administration Endangered Species Act regulations. USFWS and NOAA Fisheries : The Trump administration had finalized two regulations that narrowly defined critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act and provided exclusions for economic impact, national security and outdoor recreation.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Technology Technology 98

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 20, 2023

The Intercept revealed that Justice Alito’s wife leased land to an oil and gas company, but Alito did not recuse himself from relevant cases involving EPA regulations. EPA decision ) that justices willing to ignore evidence can use to strike down environmental regulations.

Regulations 162

Regulations Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Politics 162

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 20, 2023

The Intercept revealed that Justice Alito’s wife leased land to an oil and gas company, but Alito did not recuse himself from relevant cases involving EPA regulations. EPA decision ) that justices willing to ignore evidence can use to strike down environmental regulations.

Regulations 130

Regulations Clean Water Act Fossil Fuels Politics 130

ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

The Biden administration laid out its timeline for rolling back major Trump environmental rules, but acknowledged that the process of enacting more protective regulations on climate and air pollution and drinking water will take years — if they can estimate the timeline at all.

2021 98

2021 Endangered Species Act Ocean Climate Change 98

ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. The Clean Water Act is a federal law that gives authority to states to protect the nation’s waters. EPA case by early summer 2023. Forests: Reps.

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2023 Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act 2024 75

ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

Congress House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule using the Congressional Review Act. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing two populations of California spotted owl under the Endangered Species Act. States Washington state holds carbon allowance auction.

2023 98

2023 Endangered Species Act Clean Water Act 2022 98

ESA

APRIL 27, 2023

Congress President Joe Biden vetoes measure to nullify the administration’s most recent Clean Water Act rule. Planning requires the expertise of ecologists, landscape architects, environmental planners, and environmental engineers, and can be incentivized by local regulations. EPA case by early summer 2023. Forests: Reps.

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2023 Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act 2024 40

ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

Donald McEachin (D-VA), requires federal agencies to consider cumulative health impacts under the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act while making permitting decisions and creates a fund to assist communities and workers as they transition away from “greenhouse gas-dependent economies.” Scott Peters (D-CA).

2022 98

2022 Endangered Species Act Ocean Natural Resources 98

ESA

MAY 15, 2023

Courts Supreme Court decision about California’s pork regulations could impact state climate regulations. States A report from Chesapeake Bay Program science advisors questions long-standing approach to Chesapeake Bay clean up. 8, 2022) CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct.

2023 92

2023 Endangered Species Act 2024 Climate Change 92

ESA

APRIL 3, 2023

Congress Senate votes to nullify Clean Water Act rule, Biden is expected to veto the measure. The Biden administration said that rule aims to create a ‘durable’ definition of the Waters of the U.S. The Biden Clean Water Act rule was released in late December and the rule was originally set to take effect in late March.

2023 75

2023 Ocean Clean Water Act Conservation 75

ESA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The court ruling found that the Clean Water Act requires a permit if a point source of pollution adds pollutants to navigable waters through groundwater, when the pollutants added are “the functional equivalent of a direct discharge” from the source into navigable waters. Hawaii Wildlife Fund.

2021 98

2021 Climate Change 2019 Technology 98

ESA

AUGUST 16, 2021

However, the world could avoid the more extreme scenarios in the report if governments sharply reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. Regulation, Litigation – Bloomberg Law. This division s responsible for criminal and civil cases to enforce environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

2021 98

2021 Clean Energy Climate Change Fossil Fuels 98