Items Tagged with 'EPA'

The Supreme Court ruled that the EPA must first establish pollutant limits in discharges before holding NPDES permit holders accountable for water quality violations.

Touting the plan as the 'biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history,' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the deregulation effort is 'driving a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion.'

The lawsuits could take months, if not years, to resolve, experts say, leaving green banks, clean energy startups and low-income communities in financial limbo.

Whether virtual or in person, meeting with a member of Congress requires preparation, including researching their committee assignments and jurisdictions

Emma Pokon's appointment as EPA Region 10 administrator sparks both praise for her regulatory expertise and concerns over potential shifts toward industry-friendly environmental policies.

As the EPA announces another $61 million in grant cancellations—targeting environmental justice and DEI programs—supporters praise the move as a win for fiscal responsibility, while critics warn of setbacks in pollution control and community protections.

The EPA has announced the appointment of Kevin J. McOmber as the new Regional Administrator for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and six federally recognized Tribes.

Sen. Patty Murray condemned the administration’s actions to roll back funding, stating, “These programs aren’t just about climate—they’re saving families money and providing affordable housing and transportation options.”

The Republican leader of a House subcommittee does not agree with the claim made by some colleagues during a hearing on the Clean Water Act.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited New York City last Thursday, stopping by the agency’s Region 2 headquarters in downtown Manhattan.