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Articles Tagged with ''government policy''

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EPA Awards $49 Million to Support Wastewater Solutions in Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities

This isn’t just about pipes and treatment plants—it’s about creating healthier, more resilient communities for the long haul.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 29, 2025
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This effort is part of the EPA’s broader Powering the Great American Comeback initiative, which aims to make sure everyone—no matter where they live—can count on clean air, land, and especially water.


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South Texas Developers Make a Sales Pitch to Sell Groundwater

Will Laredo Buy It?
Martha Pskowski
April 18, 2025
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Laredo has long sought a secondary water supply to supplement the Rio Grande. A development in Webb County could provide a solution—but one with a hefty price tag.


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Tariffs Shake Up the Drilling Industry

The Industry Responds with Strategic Solutions
John Oldani
John Oldani
April 18, 2025
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The broader water well drilling industry is bracing for the long-term consequences of increased tariffs, which could lead to rising equipment and material costs.


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A New Executive Order: The Push for Domestic Mineral Production Draws Praise and Scrutiny

SME Applauds Executive Order to Boost U.S. Mineral Production and National Security
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 16, 2025
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Some warn that streamlining development too aggressively could create economic instability in rural areas if mining booms aren’t matched by long-term infrastructure or diversification planning.


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Nominee to Lead EPA’s Office of Water Vows ‘Stable Pendulum’ on Regulations

Existing programs will not be changed for the sake of instituting a change, nominee says
J.J. Smith
April 14, 2025
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The Office of Water will 'be aimed at ensuring that we can make things better,' which has prompted the Office to plan 'listening sessions' that 'cross a wide range of stakeholders' in order to help 'chart our path,' she said.


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Interior Department Moves to Revitalize Coal Industry, Citing Jobs and Energy Security

Interior moves to revive coal industry with land access, regulatory rollbacks, and royalty relief.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 9, 2025
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The announcement reignites debate over the federal government’s role in shaping the energy landscape.


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Office of Water Nominee Wants States to Execute EPA Policies

‘Cooperative federalism’ is the system under which states would implement agency programs
J.J. Smith
April 1, 2025
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Kramer, who served in the Office of Water during the first Trump administration, said under cooperative federalism EPA programs such as the Underground Injection Control Well Program (UICWP) would be “delegated from federal implementation to the states,”


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Congressman Pushes Bill to Reopen Public Lands for Energy Development

The Bill Aims to Dismantle Land Protections, Prioritizing Energy Development and Commercial Use.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 20, 2025
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A new bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd aims to roll back Biden-era land protections, reopening millions of acres for energy development, mining, and grazing while sparking controversy among conservation groups.


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Emma Pokon Named EPA Region 10 Administrator Amid Praise and Scrutiny

Emma Pokon's EPA appointment sparks praise from conservatives and fears of industry-driven deregulation.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 5, 2025
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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.


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Directive From New Interior Secretary Weakens Public Land Protections to Push Fossil Fuels

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s order prioritizes fossil fuel expansion by rolling back protections for public lands, wildlife, and endangered species.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 20, 2025
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Some of the nation’s most vulnerable natural resources are in jeopardy after Doug Burgum issued a seven-page directive weakening their protections to further fossil fuel development.  


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