Environmentalists, industry Clash Over EPA Plan To Limit CWA 401 Rules

摘要

Environmentalists and the energy industry are clashing over EPA's proposal to curb states' reviews of water quality certification requests, with environmentalists charging the agency has no legitimate regulatory purpose or rational explanation while the industry groups are praising the proposal for curbing inappropriate state action. Drinking water utilities are also raising concerns about the proposed rule, urging EPA to ensure states are given the flexibility they need to protect source waters for drinking water supplies.