In this resolution, ECOS supports amending the Clean Water Act to allow for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits “for fixed terms not exceeding 10 years” to allow states…
Resolutions
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…
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…
Resolution 24-1: States and Clean Water Act Section 404(c)
In this resolution ECOS pledges to work with federal partners and others to reduce uncertainties and improve communication related to EPA’s Section 404(c) power; urges EPA to engage with the…
Resolution 10-5: Improving Cooperative Management of Programs to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution
In this resolution, ECOS states that the federal government should work with states to align federal programs with state water quality priorities; supports continued collaboration between states and EPA’s 319…
Resolution 11-8: On the Use of Guidance
In this resolution, ECOS states its belief that EPA should use guidance to provide direction but not require compliance by states with guidance; urges EPA to seek early involvement from…
Resolution 13-2: The Need for Reform and State Participation in EPA’s Consent Decrees which Settle Citizen Suits
This resolution, among other actions, encourages U.S. EPA to continue to publish on the public website notices of intent to sue and complaints and petitions for review within 15 days…
Resolution 13-3: Support for E-Enterprise for the Environment and the Exchange Network
This resolution affirms ECOS’ commitment to E-Enterprise for the Environment including implementing recommendations in the states as practicable; and calls on Congress to provide funding for E-Enterprise for the Environment…
Resolution 17-4: Federal Rule Promulgation and Implementation
In this resolution, ECOS encourages EPA to better align compliance dates for rules that reduce pollutants from the same source sectors; asserts that states should be able to set standards…
Resolution 23-1: Improving the Toxics Release Inventory
In this resolution, ECOS calls on U.S. EPA to provide context to risks to human health and the environment from different types of releases reported in the Toxics Release Inventory;…
