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Articles Tagged with ''government policy''

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What’s Changing in U.S. Water Policy? Key 2025 Updates to Environmental Rules

Presentations made on the National Environmental Policy Act; the Clean Water Act; and the Endangered Species Act
J.J. Smith
May 5, 2025
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'Uncertainty' about federal funding as directed by NEPA and the CWA is prevalent among utilities, according to Sigl, who said NEPA “has been extremely volatile since late” 2024.  


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GOP Senator Says Work Started on Reauthorizing IIJA Water-Infrastructure Programs

Support for water projects by rural and underserved communities among bill’s priorities
J.J. Smith
May 1, 2025
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ince the IIJA’s inception, “thousands of projects have started, including projects to upgrade treatment plants, replace aging systems, and support the needs of small communities.”


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Celebrating Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

The EPA recognized 38 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 29, 2025
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Senior Advisor Jessica Kramer recognized 38 outstanding projects that show how smart investment and creative thinking can make a real difference.


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Score of Actions Listed Under EPA’s New PFAS Initiative

Actions include EPA designating itself as the lead agency to address PFAS
J.J. Smith
April 29, 2025
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The new initiative will enable EPA to tackle “PFAS from all of EPA’s program offices, advancing research and testing, stopping PFAS from getting into drinking water systems, holding polluters accountable, and providing certainty for passive receivers,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.


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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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