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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 Implementing ‘Interim’ Good Neighbor Plan

EPA revising other regulations to ensure continued implementation of established requirements
J.J. Smith
November 14, 2024
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EPA says it is modifying its trading program regulations for electricity generating units to ensure that the existing good neighbor obligations of upwind states with respect to the 2008 ozone NAAQS will continue to be met while the administrative stay is in effect.


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water quality testing

Grants Available for Rural, Small, Tribal Communities to Engage Water Consultants

EPA allocates $49M for technical assistance to identify, address water quality challenges
J.J. Smith
November 11, 2024
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The grants are to be used by communities to engage consultants who can assess the most pressing water challenges.


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EPA Implements ‘Cumulative Impacts Research’ to Achieve Environmental Justice Goals

All data needs to be considered otherwise there is a risk to missing contaminants in water
J.J. Smith
November 8, 2024
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A member of the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) told The Driller regulations seek environmental justice.


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Scientist Says Groundwater Science Has ‘Fallen Through the Cracks’ from Receiving Funding, Support

States have primary responsibility for groundwater management thereby creating a balkanized system
J.J. Smith
November 8, 2024
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A panel of scientists who advise the president on science and technology has agreed to forward to the White House a report on the state of groundwater resources that emphasizes the need for increased federal support for groundwater research.


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Challenges: Providing Southern Border Communities with Safe Water

Good Neighbor Environmental Board drafts letter to president proposing strategies to increase safe water 
J.J. Smith
November 5, 2024
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A federal panel that advises the president and Congress has written a letter to President Joe Biden calling for safe, portable water to border communities.


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water infrastructure

More than $3.6B Awarded to States, Territories to Upgrade Water Infrastructure

EPA funding to address local challenges like lead and PFAS in drinking water
J.J. Smith
November 1, 2024
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This funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion investment in water infrastructure through the Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).


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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to EPA’s Generic Limits on Pollutants in Water Discharges

Oct. 16 set for arguments in case City and County of San Francisco v. EPA
J.J. Smith
October 14, 2024
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SCOTUS will hear arguments in the case City and County of San Francisco v. EPA to determine if the Clean Water Act (CWA) allows EPA (or an authorized state) to impose generic limitations on NPDES permit holders for specific pollutants.


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Senate Subcommittee Discusses Bills Focused on Water Issues

Lawmakers from both parties urge support for proposed legislation supporting water programs
J.J. Smith
October 9, 2024
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A Senate subcommittee held a hearing on bills directly related to drinking and tribal water issues.


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California dam

Drought, Government Polices Blamed for California Water Shortages

House subcommittee hears from farmers, and from water-system, and irrigation officials
J.J. Smith
October 8, 2024
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Subcommittee Chair Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) asked witnesses to provide details of the damage to their businesses by not having enough water for their crops.


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water quality testing

EPA Seeks Letters of Interest for Credit to Fund Water-Infrastructure Projects

J.J. Smith
October 8, 2024
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EPA to provide invitations to submit full applications based on prospective borrower letters.


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