Coalition of Environmental Groups to Sue EPA Unless Agency Revisits Waste Disposal Rules

摘要

A coalition of seven environmental groups filed a notice of intent on Aug. 26 to sue the Environmental Protection Agency to compel it to update its rules on handling and disposal of waste generated from oil and gas activities. The groups said during a teleconference they will file a lawsuit within 60 days unless the EPA reviews and revises federal rules under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act that govern drilling and hydraulic fracturing waste. Filing the legal notice were the Environmental Integrity Project, Earthworks, Natural Resources Defense Council, Responsible Drilling Alliance, San Juan Citizens Alliance, West Virginia Surface Owners' Rights Organization and the Center for Health, Environment & Justice.