EPA advances set of proposals for upcoming impaired waters rule

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Information about the changes made by the EPA to the impaired waters rule. EPA officials have accepted the Bush administrations changes to the rule which includes dropping a requirement for states to submit implementation plans for their discharge programs and limiting the time states have to implement their programs.

Water Resources & Power, Natural resources

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EPA may ease mobile toxics controls to ensure constant fuel supplies

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Information about the proposed change to the Clean air act are discussed. The EPA is considering changing the toxic emissions law after industry officials raised concerns that such regulation could curtail fuel supplies.

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Refuse systems, Hazardous Waste Treatmnt,Storge,Disposl, Hazardous Waste Collection, Fuels, Hazardous waste management, Hazardous substances, Fuel industry

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EPA, OMB split over scope of toxics treaty implementing legislation

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An international toxics treaty needs to be implemented, but there is a split between the EPA and the Office of Management and Budget over the scope of the proposed changes to federal toxics and pesticide laws.

Pesticides Regulation, Environmental law, United States. Office of Management and Budget

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Subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental policy
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