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Home » Authors » J.J. Smith

J.J. Smith

J.J. Smith is a contributing editor and DC Correspondent for The Driller. He can be reached at josephjsmith749@gmail.com.

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EPA testing for PFAs in wastewater

EPA Seeks Public Input on PFAS Risk Assessment in Wastewater Byproducts

Human health risks associated with exposure to ‘sewage sludge’ or ‘biosolids’ examined
J.J. Smith
January 27, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking the public to comment on a draft risk assessment examining the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in “biosolids”.


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EPA Withdraws Proposed Water Quality Rule for Indian Reservations

Some tribes viewed the proposed rule as an effort to impinge tribal sovereignty
J.J. Smith
January 27, 2025
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The EPA has withdrawn a proposed rule on water quality standards for Indian reservations, sparking mixed reactions from tribes regarding its impact on sovereignty.


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EPA Adds Nine PFAS Substances to ‘Toxic Release Inventory’

TRI listing makes PFAS substances subject to toxic chemical release reporting
J.J. Smith
January 16, 2025
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On Jan. 6, 2025, EPA announced the final rule regulating nine PFAS, or 'forever chemical,' substances.


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EPA Accepting Comments on Draft Documents Designed to Protect Human Health from PFAS

Documents provide information on ambient water quality criteria for PFAS substances
J.J. Smith
January 15, 2025
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Three draft documents designed guide professionals in protecting human health from three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).


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EPA

EPA Seeks Input on ‘7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey’

Data collected to gauge capital-improvement needs of community water systems
J.J. Smith
January 15, 2025
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EPA says it will consider all the comments received and, if appropriate, amend the ICR for the DWINSA. 


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OSHA

OSHA Extends Comment Period on Heat Rule, and Schedules Public Hearing on the Rule

Virtual public hearing on the proposed rule set for June 16, 2025
J.J. Smith
January 13, 2025
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The public hearing for OSHA's "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" policy is coming up.


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Geothermal Research

DOE Opens to ‘Letters of Intent’ Seeking Funding for Geothermal Research Projects

Geothermal Technologies Office awarding $200,000 to projects under ‘Phase I’ funding
J.J. Smith
January 13, 2025
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Agency seeks “letters of intent” from small businesses seeking grants to support enhanced geothermal systems.


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EPA’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council Sets Meeting

NDWAC schedules virtual meeting for Jan. 10, 2025
J.J. Smith
January 8, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) has set Jan. 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. for a virtual meeting that is open to the general public.


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PFAS in Cleaning Products

Senators and Witnesses Are Split on PFAs Control

Support for 'responsible management’ of PFAS that meets industrial needs while reducing exposure to those chemicals
J.J. Smith
December 20, 2024
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Differentiating opinions about PFAS emerged at a recent Senate hearing.


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Water Testing

EPA Implements Free PFAS Testing for Small-Community Water Suppliers

Scientists urges EPA to test drinking water for other emerging contaminants
J.J. Smith
December 18, 2024
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The EPA has launched a no-cost technical assistance initiative aimed at reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).



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