This letter details ECOS’ request for U.S. EPA to designate mercury and mercury compounds as priority chemicals under the Lautenberg Act.
Policy Documents
ECOS Comments on Draft Guide for Access to TSCA CBI
These comments reflect state views on U.S. EPA’s draft guidance for access to TSCA Section 14(d)(4) Confidential Business Information.
Resolution 00-1: On Environmental Federalism
This resolution identifies states as co-regulators with U.S. EPA; supports Cooperative Federalism; recognizes the need for adequate funding for state and federal environmental programs; opposes preemption of state authority; and supports authorization and delegation of programs to states.
Resolution 18-1: In Support of Federal Funding for Brownfields Programs
This resolution seeks Congressional support of state brownfields programs through authorization of multipurpose grants, an increase in state response funding, and provision of funding for administrative costs. It also asks Congress to expand eligibility for brownfields grants to additional types of organizations, to expand the ability of organization to partner and invest in brownfields projects,…
Resolution 00-9: Clarification of CERCLA Sovereign Immunity Waiver for Federal Facilities and Federal Lands
This resolution requests that Executive Order 12580 be revised to clarify that federal facilities and federal lands are subject to appropriate state regulations and are not unduly shielded by sovereign immunity and lead agency authority; and encourages Congress to pass legislation acknowledging state authority for oversight of cleanup at federal facilities and federal lands. …
Resolution 93-2: On Coordination with the National Governors’ Association
This resolution resolves that ECOS will coordinate its positions with the Natural Resources Committee of the National Governors’ Association; invite this committee to ECOS meetings; and ensure regular communication.
ECOS Letter on Lead and Copper Rule
This letter provides comments from ECOS as part of EPA’s Federalism Consultation on the Long-Term Lead and Copper Rule.
ECOS Letter to Congress on State Input of U.S. EPA FY18 Budget
This letter details ECOS’ reiteration of state environmental agency funding priorities as Congress addresses the FY18 budget for the remainder of the fiscal year. The letter also highlights some potential challenges with a final budget determination for U.S. EPA being made late in the fiscal year.
ECOS Letter to Congress on Preserving the U.S. EPA’s IRIS
This letter urges Congress to support retaining the U.S. EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Program’s funding and personnel with the Office of Research and Development (ORD). Retaining IRIS within ORD will help to ensure that state public health and environmental protection programs can continue to rely on IRIS’ invaluable and impartial health hazard assessments.
Press Release Announcing New ECOS Executive Director
This press release announces ECOS’ new Executive Director Sambhav (Sam) Sankar.
