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Office of Water Nominee Wants States to Execute EPA Policies

‘Cooperative federalism’ is the system under which states would implement agency programs
J.J. Smith
April 1, 2025
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Kramer, who served in the Office of Water during the first Trump administration, said under cooperative federalism EPA programs such as the Underground Injection Control Well Program (UICWP) would be “delegated from federal implementation to the states,”


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Millions Invested in Geothermal Projects to Boost Clean Energy and Cut Utility Costs

Pueblo Fire Stations Among Key Beneficiaries of Statewide Initiative
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 26, 2025
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With state funding now secured, Pueblo’s fire station project and other geothermal initiatives will move forward in the coming months.


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The Driller Newscast episode 146: New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education
Episode 146 – The Driller Newscast

New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
March 25, 2025
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Executive Director, Christine Hoffer, joins Brock Yordy to talk NY-GEO 2025 in Saratoga Springs, New York. 


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USA Rare Earth Names Rob Steele as Chief Financial Officer Amid Strategic Growth Push

Seasoned finance executive joins to help scale domestic rare earth supply chain and support capital-raising efforts
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 25, 2025
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USA Rare Earth taps veteran finance leader Rob Steele as CFO to help drive growth and investment in its U.S.-based rare earth and magnet supply chain.


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Supreme Court Rules EPA Must Set Limits on Pollutants in Water Discharges

EPA tells The Driller it is ‘reviewing the decision’
J.J. Smith
March 24, 2025
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The Supreme Court ruled that the EPA must first establish pollutant limits in discharges before holding NPDES permit holders accountable for water quality violations.


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Congressman Pushes Bill to Reopen Public Lands for Energy Development

The Bill Aims to Dismantle Land Protections, Prioritizing Energy Development and Commercial Use.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 20, 2025
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A new bill introduced by Rep. Jeff Hurd aims to roll back Biden-era land protections, reopening millions of acres for energy development, mining, and grazing while sparking controversy among conservation groups.


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An Abandoned Oil Well Has Created a 200-Foot-Wide Sinkhole

The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 19, 2025
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Meanwhile, earthquakes linked to wastewater injection wells continue to rock the area. The Railroad Commission has restricted deep injection to reduce seismicity in the area.


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DFI and EFFC Collaborate on Sustainability Guides to Support Geotechnical Industry

These guides are aimed at helping geotechnical companies adopt more environmentally responsible practices.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2025
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The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is partnering with the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC) to develop a series of sustainability guides.


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Barnwell Industries Announces Intent to Sell Water Well Drilling Subsidiary

The Company Wants to Re-focus on Oil and Gas
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2025
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The $1.05 million deal reflects the company’s ongoing effort to streamline operations and refocus on its core oil and gas business.


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Trump Doubles Tariffs and the EU Hits Back

The tariffs in question will be raised from 25% to 50%
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2025
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Premier Ford’s electricity tax was enacted as a retaliatory measure against the U.S. administration’s previously announced tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum.


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