In this resolution ECOS requests EPA recognize the value of pollution prevention(P2) by incorporating P2 and sustainability into its policies, regulations, and actions; requests that EPA meet with ECOS to…
Resolutions
Resolution 13-4 Environmental Performance and Outcomes Data and Metrics
In this resolution ECOS recommends EPA work with states in its oversight of delegated programs to improve data accuracy, streamline data requirements, and facility data transfers; recommends EPA work with…
Resolution 16-3 On Implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act Reforms
In this resolution ECOS urges EPA to work with states in key areas of TSCA implementation including chemicals prioritization and risk methodologies; urges EPA to limit its preemption of state…
Resolution 16-4 Towards a More Effective and Efficient Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program
In this resolution ECOS maintains that EPA should consult with states and set NPDES policies that provide due deference to a state’s NPDES program; remove barriers to state programmatic flexibility;…
Resolution 22-1 Ensuring a Consultative Role for States and Territories in Setting Policy for the Hydrogen Economy
This resolution requests that the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provide a consultative role for state and territorial co-regulators related to the development and implementation…
Resolution 16-5 Addressing Serious Needs Regarding Drinking Water and Clean Water Infrastructure Investment
In this resolution, ECOS supports the SRFs; encourages identification of financing approaches that help communities make sustainable decisions for drinking water and clean water infrastructure investment; supports leveraging opportunities across…
Resolution 10-3 Cleanup Budgets for the Nuclear Weapons Complex
This resolution supports continued environmental cleanup of the nuclear weapons complex; recommends that DOE maintain a strong forum for communication and planning with state oversight officials via ECOS; urges DOE…
Resolution 10-1 National Sustainable Materials Management
This resolution requests that EPA continue to collaborate with states and territories to incorporate materials management as an important strategic approach for addressing environmental challenges; requests that EPA continue to…
Resolution 16-1 ECOS Opposition to Set-Asides in State and Tribal Assistance Grants
In this resolution, ECOS opposes set-asides of STAG funding provided to states and territories, unless the set-asides are made with state and territorial concurrence and support joint priorities; and supports…
Resolution 14-3: Federal Financial Resources for State Environmental Programs
This resolution supports early, meaningful, and substantial state and territorial involvement in U.S. EPA’s budget process and its development and implementation of federal environmental statutes and related rules; requests inclusion…
