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Federal Water Tap, March 13: EPA Proposes Stronger Wastewater Rules for Coal-Fired Power Plants

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The Bureau of Reclamation prepares $250 million to pay Colorado River water users not to use water. The House passes a resolution to reject the Biden administration’s Clean Water Act definition. And lastly, the EPA’s draft rules for PFAS in drinking water could come at any moment. “So,

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ESA Policy News: March 20, 2023

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Courts Federal judge blocks news Clean Water Act rule in Texas and Idaho. Before the formal announcement, the Biden administration also announced that it will draft new regulations protecting around 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and withdraw 2.8

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Policy News: October 10, 2022

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EPA, Ruling Could Impact the Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”. ESA and other scientific societies file brief arguing that the interpretation of the Clean Water Act is inherently founded on science. 8965) that would reauthorize existing control of aquatic plant growths and invasive species law through fiscal year 2028.

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ESA Policy News: March 6, 2023

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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.

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

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National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara said it “rightly focuses on collaboration and restoration to achieve the goal of 30×30, rather than regulation and designations. The Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for Clean Water Act permitting, dams, aquatic ecosystem restoration projects and other issues.

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