Louisiana completed environmental cleanup of the Tangipahoa River following a large industrial fire and explosion at a chemical facility.
Compliance & Enforcement
Texas Granted Primacy Over Class VI Well Program
U.S. EPA announced a final rule approving Texas’ application to administer permitting for Class VI underground injection wells under SDWA.
Colorado Offers Public Training on Air Compliance & Enforcement 101
Colorado is hosting two upcoming public webinars to share its work on compliance and enforcement of air pollution laws.
Colorado Tool for Infrared Camera Inspections Connects Agency and O&G Operators
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has added a new infrared camera inspection and response tool to its online submission system, enabling direct communication with oil and gas operators.
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Stormwater Permitting Webpage
This webpage provides information on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Program permits which regulate stormwater discharges from municipal, construction, and industrial sources.
State Innovation Video 2025: Texas Technological Enhancements to On-Site Investigations
Texas has acquired technologies to enhance on-site investigation ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
California Awards Environmental Justice Action Grants
This week, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) awarded more than $4M in Environmental Justice Action Grants to 15 projects in communities impacted by pollution and environmental hazards. Awardees include…
Virginia Matches Implementers & Ideas with New SEPs Database
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched its first ever publicly available Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) Database. The database connects environmental improvement project ideas with parties seeking to…
Permitting and Compliance Monitoring Activities for Major Programs
In this document, ECOS provides information on permitting and compliance monitoring activities for the air, hazardous waste, clean water, and drinking water programs.
Texas Launches Online Permit Search Portal
As part of Sunset recommendations supported by the Legislature, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has developed a map-based search for the public to locate regulated facilities and their…
