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…
Compliance & Enforcement
Virginia Provides ‘Permit Key’ to Help Applicants Unlock Answers
As part of the agency’s efforts to help applicants determine which permits and/or approvals are required for projects, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has developed the Permit Key…
Tennessee Launches AI-Powered Wetland Screening Tool
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) has launched a Wetland Screening Tool to assist users with identifying potential wetlands – and the extent of those wetlands – throughout…
West Virginia Receives Class VI Primacy
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has received primary enforcement authority over Class VI wells used for the long-term underground storage of carbon dioxide. This milestone makes West…
Louisiana Streamlines Oil & Gas Permitting Processes
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) recently announced significant steps to streamline the state’s oil and gas permitting processes. These updates, outlined in a report submitted to the Governor’s…
Connecticut Seeks Input on EJ Community Resource Hubs
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a notice of an opportunity for public comment on its proposal…
New Mexico Enforcement Actions Raise Millions for Taxpayers
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) achieved a major milestone in FY24, bringing $30.2M through enforcement actions and surpassing the department’s $25.5M operating budget designated by the Legislature – an…
Wyoming Recognized for Abandoned Mine Efforts
Wyoming received a national award for its work in reclaiming abandoned hardrock mines and mitigating physical safety hazards.
Resolution 18-2: Adequately Funded Training Programs for Environmental Success
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;…
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.
