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Articles by J.J. Smith

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DOE Workforce Panel Says Oil, Gas Workers Need to be Trained to Transition to Geothermal

Energy Workforce Advisory Board urges establishing ‘geothermal centers of excellence’
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 21, 2025
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EWAB says “Several factors must be prioritized to ensure production strength for the oil, natural gas, and geothermal industries.”



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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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Geothermal-Energy Projects on Federal Land in Nevada OK’d by BLM

Approvals will increase drilling at the projects while at least one project will expand facilities to increase electric output
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 14, 2025
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“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.


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EPA Seeks Input on Revising its Rules for Implementing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act

Efforts to revise the CWA are focused on ‘implementation challenges and regulatory uncertainty’
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
July 7, 2025
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The EPA says “some stakeholders have raised questions about applications of the 2023 rule’s scope of certification.” 


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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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Worker Groups Float Revisions to OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule

First four days of public hearing on the proposed rule focus on impacts to business and worker safety
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 24, 2025
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Cal/OSHA strengthened worker-heat-protections by mandating specific requirements from employers, including worker rest breaks in shaded areas without risk of retaliation.


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New Filter System to Mitigate PFAS Said to Last 40 Years

The permeable adsorptive barrier (PAB) reduced PFAS by 99.9 percent at a former naval air station.
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 23, 2025
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With one of the biggest questions facing the use of PFAS filters being how to dispose of such filters once they are filled, Ryan Moore said “For our system, we don't necessarily have to do anything (related to) disposal.”


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Draft of Wastewater Discharge Permit for Drinking Water Treatment Plants Issued by EPA

Second document on wastewater discharges since Supreme Court decision in case that challenged EPA’s "lack of guidance".
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 6, 2025
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The notice says the DWGP (drinking water general permit) provides coverage for discharges of wastewater from drinking water treatment processes.


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Interior Department Fast-Tracks Geothermal Projects in Nevada

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will handle environmental assessments within a 14-day window under the new emergency guidelines.
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 3, 2025
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Among the first to benefit from the accelerated review process are three geothermal projects in Nevada, all led by Ormat Nevada, Inc.


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IRS Says Energy Tax Credits for 2025 Will Remain Despite Effort to End Such Credits

Geothermal energy among energy producers eligible for 2025 tax credits
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
May 30, 2025
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In addition to geothermal energy, the different types of energy producers eligible for such tax credits for calendar year 2025 include wind, closed-loop biomass, open-loop biomass, solar energy, municipal solid waste, qualified hydropower production, and marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.


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