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EPA Makes a Splash with $1.4 Million to Keep U.S. Beaches Safe This Summer

The grants are part of the BEACH Act
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 28, 2025
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So before heading to your favorite beach, the EPA advises checking local beach advisory websites for any closures or warnings. 


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Rendering of the project

NRC Moves Forward on Dow’s Advanced Reactor Project

Here’s What It Means for the Drilling Industry
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 27, 2025
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Dow anticipates that construction could begin within five years, with permitting and preparatory work already underway.


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Abandoned Dirty Devil Uranium Mine in Utah

Here's the First Project Cleared Under Expedited 14-Day Environmental Review

Interior Department Approves Uranium-Vanadium Mine in Utah
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 27, 2025
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The Bureau of Land Management, which oversees resource extraction on public lands, insists the project meets all current standards.


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An oil rig in Wyoming

USGS Releases New Oil and Gas Assessment for Southwestern Wyoming

New report outlines major untapped oil and gas reserves in Wyoming’s Mowry system.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 27, 2025
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Future development in the Mowry Composite system would depend on a mix of federal leasing decisions, permitting processes, market demand, and state-level regulations.


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EPA Approves Deep-Well Injection Permits in Central Michigan

In the U.S., about 800 Class I wells are currently in operation, with approximately 53% used for non-hazardous industrial waste.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 23, 2025
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With growing national emphasis on domestic mineral production and industrial self-sufficiency, projects like this are likely to become more common. 


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GOP Lawmakers Urge Elimination of Tax Credits for Geothermal Programs

Republicans rally to rescind clean-energy tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.
J.J. Smith
May 22, 2025
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The IRA contains a provision called the “production tax credit” (PTC) that allows taxpayers to deduct a percentage of the cost of renewable energy systems from their federal taxes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).



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EPA Region 2 Administrator Michael Martucci presenting at the Pathstone Corporation's Brownfields Job Training Program graduation ceremony.

What is Brownfields Week and Why Does it Matter?

The events supported the EPA’s mission of ensuring clean land, air and water to the public.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 21, 2025
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For everyday citizens, the EPA’s Brownfields work represents more than cleanup—it’s about reclaiming community spaces, creating safer neighborhoods, and opening doors to new job opportunities.


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water discharging into a river

EPA Modifies Water Discharge Permits for Construction Projects on Federal Land

Changes made in response to recent Supreme Court decision on water discharges
J.J. Smith
May 21, 2025
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The EPA says the modification to the construction general permit (CGP) expands the list of areas covered by CGP rules to include construction projects in all “lands of exclusive federal jurisdiction,” which are defined as lands in the U.S. where the federal government retains exclusive jurisdiction in relevant respects.


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Cleanup on a beach.

$267 Million in Brownfields Grants Awarded to Revitalize Communities

The grants apply to many different areas of the U.S.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 20, 2025
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The funding, part of EPA’s Brownfields Program, is set to assist more than 300 communities in cleaning up former industrial and commercial sites.



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A polluted river

EPA Stays the Course on PFAS Limits in Drinking Water

But Offers More Time for Compliance
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 19, 2025
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It’s not a rollback—it’s a recalibration that aims to make public health goals realistic and fair for all.


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