In this resolution, ECOS states that the federal government should work with states to align federal programs with state water quality priorities; supports continued collaboration between states and EPA’s 319…
Resolutions
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…
Resolution 13-2 The Need for Reform and State Participation in EPA’s Consent Decrees which Settle Citizen Suits
This resolution, among other actions, encourages U.S. EPA to continue to publish on the public website notices of intent to sue and complaints and petitions for review within 15 days…
Resolution 13-3: Support for E-Enterprise for the Environment and the Exchange Network
This resolution affirms ECOS’ commitment to E-Enterprise for the Environment including implementing recommendations in the states as practicable; and calls on Congress to provide funding for E-Enterprise for the Environment…
Resolution 17-4: Federal Rule Promulgation and Implementation
In this resolution, ECOS encourages EPA to better align compliance dates for rules that reduce pollutants from the same source sectors; asserts that states should be able to set standards…
Resolution 23-1: Improving the Toxics Release Inventory
In this resolution, ECOS calls on U.S. EPA to provide context to risks to human health and the environment from different types of releases reported in the Toxics Release Inventory;…
Resolution 98-9: U.S. EPA Enforcement in Delegated States
In this resolution ECOS encourages EPA to work with ECOS and the states to address state and federal roles in enforcement and compliance; encourages EPA to perform its program oversight…
Resolution 04-3: Small Community Water Challenges
This resolution requests that the federal government work with state and local governments to address current and future small community drinking water and wastewater requirements and to assist small communities…
Resolution 08-3: State Assumption of Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Program
In this resolution, ECOS states its support of state assumption of the CWA Section 404 program.
Resolution 08-9: Phasing Out the Sale and Installation of Lead Wheel Weights
Through this resolution, ECOS requests that EPA initiate regulatory action to address lead hazards associated with lead wheel balancing weights; requests stakeholders take actions to phaseout the manufacture and use…
