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."
“By responsibly developing energy resources on public lands, we’re (the BLM) helping to secure a reliable, diverse energy future for the nation while supporting jobs and local economies,” Groffy said.
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.