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No Federal Standards: Localities Shoulder Health Risks of Reused Water

Water-reuse agencies ask ‘what’s the best level’ of risk to human health 
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 22, 2025
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The lack of an overall risk-based approach has resulted in municipalities and states establishing different water-quality parameters, including for E coli or fecal coliform that have been “highly variable."


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Carbon Capture Drillers Meet Demand from 270 Projects

Highlands Drilling shares how they’re navigating the uncertain frontier of carbon capture
Austin Keating
July 18, 2025
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More than 270 CCS projects are in development nationwide, spanning everything from ethanol refineries to heavy industry. But each project is a test of technical ingenuity, regulatory patience, and community trust.


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Detroit Michigan

EPA Begins PCB Soil Cleanup at Joe Louis Greenway Site in Detroit

The cleanup process is expected to take four to five weeks.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 15, 2025
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The EPA is overseeing the cleanup in cooperation with the city to ensure the site is safe for public use once incorporated into the Greenway project.


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EPA Funds Effort to Reduce Fertilizer Runoff from Farms into Lake Erie

$3.7 million allocated to provide farmers with technical assistance at managing nutrient runoff
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 14, 2025
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This funding helps farmers apply nutrients more efficiently, safeguarding the long-term health and sustainability of Lake Erie.



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U.S. and Norway Double Down on Water Power Research Partnership

National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
July 10, 2025
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The collaboration underscores the value of international partnerships in tackling global energy challenges.


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Proposed Updates to Hazardous Substance Rules Include New Definition of 'Marine Pollutants'

DOT seeks to ‘eliminate redundant and unnecessary requirements in the hazardous materials regulations’
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 7, 2025
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Under the current regulations, PHMSA must publish a rulemaking periodically to update the list as a companion action to EPA rulemakings that make changes to the list of CERCLA hazardous substances.


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"Wind and Solar Subsidies Are No Longer Worth It"

Critics push back at bold comments made by Energy Secretary
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 30, 2025
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Wright criticizes wind and solar for their unpredictability: they only generate electricity when the wind blows or sun shines—not necessarily when demand peaks


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Rethink How You Handle Hazardous Waste

That's what the EPA is telling small businesses.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 26, 2025
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The EPA is working directly with businesses through something called Expedited Settlement Agreements,


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Nuclear Comeback? DOE Fast-Tracks New Reactors

And a Big Restart in Michigan
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 25, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just made two big moves that could reshape the future of nuclear energy in America.


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Public Land Sale Blocked: GOP Plan Hits a Wall

“Together we will burn this thing to the ground the way it needs to be done.”
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
June 24, 2025
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Despite setbacks, Senator Lee reaffirmed his commitment to the broader effort, stating, “I’m doing everything I can to support President Trump and move this forward. Stay tuned. We’re just getting started.”


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