The Massachusetts Governor’s office has announced the award of more than $1.28M to 12 public water suppliers to support immediate efforts to address elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
ECOS Letter on Emerging Contaminant Funding Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
This ECOS letter to EPA details the need for flexibility for states in using the SRF funding for emerging contaminants contained in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Alaska Notifies DOI of Intent to Sue for over 500 Contaminated Sites
On December 17, 2021, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation files 548 Notices of Intent to Sue the U.S. Department of Interior over contamination on lands transferred to Alaska Native…
Arizona Waste Director Honored on Environment+Energy Leader 100 List
Laura Malone, who has served since 2012 as Waste Programs Division (WPD) Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, is recognized in this year’s Environment+Energy Leader 100 list. The annual…
Activities of Several States Spotlighted in Maryland Blog on COP26
ECOS President and Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment Ben Grumbles has published an article for the state agency’s blog, eMDE, about his experiences at the 26th annual…
New Report Tracks New Mexico Performance on Public Health and the Environment
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has released a first-of-its kind performance assessment report that offers the public, stakeholders, and legislators the opportunity to track the Department’s progress in protecting…
Arizona Strikes Deal with Air Force on PFAS Project
In late October, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) officials announced an Environmental Services Agreement (ESA) with the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center for $1.7 million in Air Force funding…
Iowa Embarks on Sampling and Public Reporting for PFAS in Drinking Water
As part of a comprehensive plan to better understand PFAS levels in Iowa’s drinking water, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun sampling for the chemical in public drinking…
DC Develops First-Ever Testing Standards for Toxics in Pavement Sealants
The DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) last week released the first standardized testing protocol in the nation for detecting toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in pavement sealants. PAHs…
ECOS Submits Comments on U.S. EPA’s draft FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan
This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY22-26 Strategic Plan.
