Congress is expected to consider the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act in September. The PERMIT Act, H.R. 3898, aims to cut red tape, streamline review procedures, and enhance regulatory clarity under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The bill would amend section 502(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to list what the term “navigable waters” does not Read More
Category: 2025 September
Ninth Set of UCMR 5 Data Released
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published its ninth set of national drinking water data collected under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). The UCMR 5 requires sample collection for 30 chemical contaminants between 2023 and 2025. The data collected helps measure the amount of 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in Read More
USEPA Comprehensive Guidance Document Website Relaunched
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) relaunched a streamlined website for accessing important guidance documents related to water protection, hazardous waste management, and air quality. The Comprehensive Guidance Document Website serves as a resource for all guidance documents managed across USEPA’s environmental programs. It is designed to be a one-stop shop to help users easily Read More