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…
Letters
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).
Coalition Letter to Congressional Leaders on Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act
This joint letter asks Congress to reintroduce the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act, which will allow taxpayers to fully deduct the cleanup costs of contaminated property in the year…
Coalition Letter to President Biden on FY25 SRF Funding
This CIFA-led coalition letter urges President Biden to fully fund the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) at $3.25 billion, each, in your Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.
Letter to OMB on FY25 Nuclear Cleanup Budget
ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA on Proposed Revisions to Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
This ECOS Letter to U.S. EPA includes input on the proposed rule to revise the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) rule.
Letter on State Support for Proposals Introduced for Consideration at Minamata Convention on Mercury
ECOS sent this letter to U.S. EPA, the Department of State, and the Department of Health and Human Services in support of two proposals on mercury in cosmetics and fluorescent…
ECOS Comments on U.S. EPA’s Early Engagement for FY25-26 National Program Guidance
This letter provides ECOS and state feedback on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s early engagement for the FY 2025-2026 National Program Guidances.
