In this resolution, ECOS requests U.S. EPA recognize the value of pollution prevention (P2) by incorporating P2 and sustainability into its policies, regulations, and actions; requests that U.S. EPA meet…
Land & Waste
Resolution 10-1: National Sustainable Materials Management
This resolution requests that U.S. EPA continue to collaborate with states to incorporate materials management as an important strategic approach for addressing environmental challenges; requests that U.S. EPA continue to…
Indiana Develops Materials Management Plan
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting a set of five regional open houses to support the development of its Indiana State Materials Management Plan (MMP). The MMP…
Kansas Hosts Environmental Conference on Brownfields, PFAS, & More
The Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) hosted its annual Kansas Environmental Conference on August 12-14. The gathering featured workshops and trainings on topics such as hazardous waste generator…
New York Proposes Wastewater Cybersecurity Rulemaking
On June 10, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation proposed a rulemaking that would add cybersecurity regulations for wastewater treatment facilities. The proposal would require certified wastewater operators…
Arizona Promotes Recycling with Help from the ‘Real Housewives’
Move over, Real Housewives of Bravo! There’s a new cast of characters on the scene at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) – ready to lead the way on…
North Dakota Receives Initial U.S. EPA Nod to Run Own CCR Permit Program
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has taken a major step toward running its own permit program for the management of coal ash in landfills and surface impoundments.…
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.
Alabama Project Promotes Use of Scrap Tires in Steelmaking
Recently, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management partnered with a steelmaker in a trial project to test the viability of using crumb rubber from scrap tires in its steelmaking process.…
Louisiana Launches Waste Tire Pilot Program on Heels of Comprehensive Report
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has launched a Waste Tire Pilot Program (WTPP), providing municipalities and parishes with financial support to address unauthorized waste tire disposal within their…
