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The EPA continues to work in partnership with the State of Louisiana and Tangipahoa Parish to accelerate recovery, bring in specialized expertise, and ensure transparency with the public.

The proposed regulation that was withdrawn sought to revise the technology-based ELGs for MPP point source category in order to improve water quality and protect human health.

However, EPA supports rule designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances.

It was the first open-river swim there in nearly a century, the result of decades of work addressing pollution.

The project reflects a broader recognition that uranium’s legacy isn’t just historical—it’s a present-day public health and environmental justice issue.

The scorecard paints a sobering picture: U.S. utilities are not just stalling on climate progress — they’re moving backward.

The new initiative includes opening 13.1 million acres of federal land for mining.

EPA and DPNR will monitor Chitolie’s adherence and ensure it meets its obligations under the Clean Water Act. 

With the EPA’s public comment period set at 47 days post-publication in the Federal Register, stakeholders now have a narrow window to push back.

The EPA's aggressive enforcement strategy in Hawaii reflects the urgency of addressing wastewater pollution in one of the nation’s most environmentally sensitive states.