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Home » Authors » J.J. Smith
J.J. Smith

J.J. Smith

JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent, reporting on federal policy, legislation, and regulatory developments impacting the drilling, groundwater, and environmental remediation industries. With more than 30 years of journalism experience and extensive coverage of Congress and federal agencies, he delivers timely insight on the issues shaping the industry.

email: josephjsmith749@gmail.com

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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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
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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Drought in California

Federal Government Allocates $974M for 82 Western Water Projects

Department of the Interior announces funds for water recycling projects and to revitalize aging water systems
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
December 4, 2024
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The Department of the Interior (DOI) will allocate $974 million to fund 82 water projects in California, Utah, and 11 western states.


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EPA Forming Panel to Regulate Perchlorate in Drinking Water

EPA plans to issue a proposed NPDWR for perchlorate by November 2025 and a final regulation by May 2027.
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
December 2, 2024
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to regulate perchlorate in drinking water.


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EPA Drafts Rule to List PFAS on Registry of Toxic Substances

Stricter requirements to report PFAS substances also proposed by EPA
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
December 2, 2024
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EPA hasn’t published the proposed rule, but when it is, they will accept public comments. 


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