This resolution makes requests of Congress if it takes action on PFAS liability and cleanup under CERCLA.
Resolutions
Resolution 10-5: Improving Cooperative Management of Programs to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution
In this resolution, ECOS calls on U.S. EPA and other federal agencies to work with states to address nonpoint source pollution.
Resolution 11-8: On the Use of Guidance
In this resolution, ECOS states that U.S. EPA should use guidance to provide direction but not require compliance, and urges U.S. EPA to only use guidance to interpret regulations not as a substitute.
Resolution 13-2: The Need for Reform and State Participation in EPA’s Consent Decrees which Settle Citizen Suits
In this resolution, ECOS encourages U.S. EPA to engage with states in citizen suits that impact those states.
Resolution 13-3: Support for E-Enterprise for the Environment and the Exchange Network
In this resolution, ECOS affirms its commitment to E-Enterprise for the Environment.
Resolution 17-4: Federal Rule Promulgation and Implementation
ECOS asserts that states should be able to set standards more stringent that federal standards and should have flexibility in implementing their programs to meet federal standards.
Resolution 23-1: Improving the Toxics Release Inventory
ECOS calls on U.S. EPA to work with states to improve the accuracy, relevance, and utility of the Toxics Release Inventory.
Resolution 04-3: Small Community Water Challenges
ECOS requests that the federal government work with state and local governments to address small community drinking water and wastewater requirements, help small communities manage regulatory requirements; and provide funding for small communities.
Resolution 08-3: State Assumption of Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Program
In this resolution, ECOS states its support of the Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Program.
Resolution 11-2: Respectful Use of Data
In this resolution, ECOS urges EPA to provide advance notice to states before scheduled releases of datasets; urges EPA to test new reporting tools with states in closed environments; urges EPA to establish a prenotification process that alerts states to unscheduled releases of datasets; encourages that raw data be put into context when released; and supports EPA’s responsible use of AI.
