In this resolution ECOS urges EPA to adequately and consistently fund training programs; encourages state agencies to leverage training resources by providing access to state training materials to other agencies;…
Compliance & Enforcement
Illinois Enacts Nation’s 16th Battery Recycling Law
Illinois requires battery producers to fund and manage the collection, transportation, and recycling of portable primary and rechargeable batteries.
Texas Hosts Annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
TCEQ hosted their Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, during which attendees from across the environmental sector joined agency staff for learning and development opportunities.
Virginia Agencies Collaborate on Environmental Impacts of Construction Projects
Staff of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently collaborated with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in a two-day training focused on meeting environmental commitments related to construction…
2023 ECOS-EPA Title VI Workshop #2: Exploring Pre-Award Reviews and Post-Award Audits
U.S. EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights provides an overview of the pre-award EPA Form 4700-4 review process, including applicant certification and the new “four-corners” or “on its face” review process, and provides tips for form completion. OEJECR discusses post-award auditing processes, including recipient selection, requests for information (RFIs), and resolutions.
Wyoming Signs Landmark Agreement to Transfer Uranium Mining Site
In a win for the state, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last month signed a letter of termination for Western Nuclear Inc.’s Split Rock Uranium license. Wyoming has…
2023 ECOS-EPA Title VI Workshop #1: Overview of the Title VI Complaint and Compliance Review Processes
U.S. EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights explores agency processes for complaints, including acknowledgment of receipt, evaluation, jurisdictional determination, and acceptance for investigation. OEJECR also demystifies compliance reviews, discussing their initiation, notice of reviews, and resolution paths.
ECOS Compliance Committee and Environmental Justice Workgroup on SEPs and EJ at Federal Agencies and in Colorado
ECOS Compliance Committee and EJ Workgroup, Colorado DPHE, Oklahoma DEQ, and legal experts from Harvard Law School and NYU’s School of Law discuss SEPs at the state level.
Nebraska Spotlights Livestock Inspections via Educational News Series
On August 24, the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE) published a new “All About NDEE” profile on livestock inspections. The document discusses why NDEE inspects livestock facilities, what…
Resolution 11-8: On the Use of Guidance
In this resolution, ECOS states its belief that EPA should use guidance to provide direction but not require compliance by states with guidance; urges EPA to seek early involvement from…
