ECOS, ACWA, ASDWA, and ASTSWMO commented on U.S. EPA’s proposed rule to add certain PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The Associations generally support the agency’s proposed determinations to…
Letters
ECOS Letter to House Leadership on Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines
This ECOS letter to Congress expresses support for H.R. 7779, The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024. The letter offers support for the bipartisan proposal that will spur…
Letter from ECOS President Jon Niermann
This letter from ECOS President Jon Niermann, Chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, highlights his priorities for the 2024-2025 year, including:
ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA on Grants Performance Reporting Information Collection Request
This ECOS letter to U.S. EPA provides comments on the proposed Grants Performance Reporting Information Collection Request (ICR). This ICR gives U.S. EPA grant programs the authorization to ask grantees…
ECOS Comment Letter to U.S. EPA on the Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule
ECOS comments on the U.S. EPA Proposed Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule encourage EPA to increase resources and retain flexibility in the final rule.
ECOS Comments on U.S. EPA FY25-26 National Program Guidance
This letter provides ECOS and state feedback on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s FY2025-2026 National Program Guidance.
ECOS Comment Letter to U.S. EPA on Banning Lead Wheel Weights
In this letter, ECOS expresses support of U.S. EPA’s proposed March 2024 settlement agreement in Ecology Center, et al. to act on a longstanding petition under the Toxic Substances Control…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Exceptional Events Documents and Tools
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA includes input on EPA guidance and tools for preparing exceptional events demonstrations. The letter also underscores the need for increased categorical grant funding, cooperative process improvement, and better data sharing to support efficient implementation of the exceptional events program.
ECOS Comments on EPA, USDA, & FDA Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics
This letter provides ECOS feedback on U.S. EPA, USDA, & FDA’s “Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” The ECOS comments emphasize state interest in…
ECOS Comment Letter to U.S. EPA on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
ECOS comment letter on U.S. EPA’s proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI).
