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EPA Leader Zeldin takes questions from the press

The Government's Plan: 2025 Reorganization Effort to Cut Costs

Agency shifts structure aims to accelerate reviews, modernize science, and improve accountability.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 6, 2025
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The EPA has launched a 2025 reorganization to streamline operations, cut costs, and integrate science into policy—aiming for faster reviews and greater efficiency.


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OSHA is raising awareness

OSHA Safety Stand-Down 2025 Targets Deadly Construction Falls

In 2023, falls from elevation claimed the lives of 421 construction workers.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 6, 2025
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its partners are once again promoting the National Safety Stand-Down, an initiative that encourages employers and workers across the country to refocus on fall prevention.


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Stardust Power and OG&E Finalize Agreement to Power Major Lithium Refinery

The move will advance one of North America's largest proposed lithium refineries
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 5, 2025
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If completed, the facility would play a pivotal role in strengthening the domestic supply chain for lithium, a material critical to electric vehicles, energy storage, defense technologies, and emerging AI systems.


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U.S. Fast-Tracks 10 New Mining Projects to Boost Critical Mineral Production

The latest round of projects includes proposed developments targeting copper, nickel, palladium, uranium, silver, and titanium dioxide.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 5, 2025
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President Donald Trump has also directed a review of potential tariffs on critical mineral imports, further signaling a policy shift toward bolstering domestic mining as a matter of national economic and security strategy.


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Shelter-in-Place Lifted Following Hydrogen Sulfide Release in Brenham

Brenham is located approximately 75 minutes northwest of downtown Houston
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 5, 2025
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The incident occurred where a private contractor was conducting routine water well drilling. During the operation, unexpected emissions of hydrogen sulfide.


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What’s Changing in U.S. Water Policy? Key 2025 Updates to Environmental Rules

Presentations made on the National Environmental Policy Act; the Clean Water Act; and the Endangered Species Act
J.J. Smith
May 5, 2025
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'Uncertainty' about federal funding as directed by NEPA and the CWA is prevalent among utilities, according to Sigl, who said NEPA “has been extremely volatile since late” 2024.  


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Flomatic Promotes Daniel Hidalgo to LATAM Sales and Marketing Manager

The drilling waste management market is expected to hit $8.2 billion by 2033, a growth of 5.9% per year.
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The Driller Staff
May 2, 2025
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Daniel Hidalgo to lead regional growth and global marketing efforts in newly expanded role at Flomatic.


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Open House on Charlevoix Superfund Cleanup Effort

The cleanup plan is part of a broader initiative to ensure the long-term health of Charlevoix’s drinking water supply.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 30, 2025
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The event will take place at the Charlevoix Public Library’s Community Room A, brings together representatives from the EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).


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Celebrating Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

The EPA recognized 38 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation.
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The Driller Staff
April 29, 2025
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Senior Advisor Jessica Kramer recognized 38 outstanding projects that show how smart investment and creative thinking can make a real difference.


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Score of Actions Listed Under EPA’s New PFAS Initiative

Actions include EPA designating itself as the lead agency to address PFAS
J.J. Smith
April 29, 2025
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The new initiative will enable EPA to tackle “PFAS from all of EPA’s program offices, advancing research and testing, stopping PFAS from getting into drinking water systems, holding polluters accountable, and providing certainty for passive receivers,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.


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