ECOS, ACWA, and ASWM’s letter to the U.S. OIRA’s Office of Management and Budget expresses that states seek expedited reissuance of CWA 404 Nationwide General Permits.
Letters
Letter from Newly Elected ECOS President John Linc Stine
This letter from ECOS’ newly elected President John Linc Stine, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, outlines his priorities for the 2016-2017 year.
ECOS, State Enforcement Association Letter of Concern Regarding Settlement Slush Act
This letter, written by ECOS and members of state environmental regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors, expresses concern with H.B. 5063, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act (the Act), which the…
ECOS Comments on TSCA Risk Evaluation Procedural Rule
ECOS submitted the attached comments in response to the Federal Register notice seeking input on the development of processes for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as amended…
ECOS Comment Letter on CERCLA Rulemaking
ECOS’ comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the forthcoming rulemaking to require financial responsibility for hard rock mining under Section 108(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and…
U.S. EPA Letter to ECOS President Rudolph on Oversight of State Permitting Programs
The purpose of this letter is to thank the Environmental Council of the States along with other state associations that provided input on high-level draft principles and best practices for…
ECOS Comment Letter on Draft EJ 2020 Action Agenda
The following document is ECOS’ comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Final Draft Environmental Justice (EJ) 2020 Action Agenda.
Letter of Concern with the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA)
State Associations’ letter of concern regarding the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA), which was sent to members of Congress on June 16, 2016.
States Weigh In On FY17 Water Funding Needs
Combined letters to both House and Senate Committees on FY 17 Appropriations for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Water Programs.
Comments on proposed EPA Title VI Non-Discrimination Rulemaking
This letter provides ECOS’ input on EPA’s proposed rule “Non Discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency,” which aims to increase transparency and accountability.