A new interactive map aims to make life a little easier by identifying which regulatory agencies have the authority to issue permits covering all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) permitting programs and environmental statutes. The USEPA Permitting Authority Map provides Federal agencies, States, territories, Tribal nations, local agencies/governments, and the general public with: Although the USEPA directly Read More
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Understanding Anti-Degradation in Wastewater Permitting
As communities expand wastewater treatment capacity, regulatory requirements can become as complex as the project design/engineering itself. Among the most nuanced requirements is anti-degradation, also known as non-degradation, a policy rooted in the Clean Water Act (CWA) that is increasingly relevant for growing systems. While technology-based effluent limits (TBELs) such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Read More
Congress Considers Several Bills Related to Water Industry
U.S. Congressional members are considering several bills that could affect the water industry. A summary of a select few follow. PFAS National Drinking Water Act of 2025 Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to codify the first-ever national primary drinking water regulation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). Read More