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EPA brings out water transfer rule
The US EPA has announced a rule to clarify that permits are not required for transfers of water from one body of water to another. Such transfers include routing water through tunnels, channels, or natural streams for public water supplies, irrigation, power generation, flood control, or environmental restoration. Assistant administrator for water Benjamin H Grumbles noted: ‘EPA’s Water Transfer ...
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Compliance with environmental laws helps protect air, land, and water in communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, completed over 20 environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in April through June 2013. Violations of environmental laws can put public health and the environment at risk. EPA enforces federal environmental laws to protect people’s health and to keep our region’s air, land, and water ...
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EPA reaffirms clean water permits not needed for water transfers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a rule to clarify that permits are not required for transfers of water from one body of water to another. Such transfers include routing water through tunnels, channels, or natural stream courses for public water supplies, irrigation, power generation, flood control, and environmental restoration. 'EPA's Water Transfer Rule gives communities ...
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EPA proposing to formally review methods used to protect waters from degradation
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering requiring states and tribes to obtain agency approval for the methods they use to protect water quality from being degraded through development or other activity that could lead to discharges of pollutants. The provision on formal approval of anti-degradation methods is part of a wide-ranging proposal to clarify regulations governing state and ...
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