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Compliance & Enforcement
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…
California and U.S. EPA Sign Landmark Pledge on Environmental Justice
On September 10, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and U.S. EPA signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for joint environmental justice activities to include enforcement,…
Arizona Garners Awards for Waste Inspections and Environmental Dashboard
In August, the Arizona DEQ was honored with both the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association’s 2021 Exemplary Systems in Government Award and the Superior Civic Engagement Award in the Granicus 2021 U.S. Digital Government Award program.
Alabama Hosts Conferences on Groundwater and Tanks
To improve regulatory compliance and environmental protection, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management held conferences this week on groundwater and underground storage tanks (USTs) for environmental consultants, contractors, and property…
New Mexico Launches Compliance Initiative on Oil & Gas Management of NORM
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has launched a compliance initiative to ensure oil and natural gas companies are properly licensed and in compliance with rules governing the management of…
ECOS Letter to EPA on FY2021 State Review Framework Flexibility
This ECOS letter to U.S. EPA’s OECA outlines state feedback on a proposed approach to conduct State Review Framework (SRF) reviews in FY 2021.
Iowa to Consider Proposal to Update Underground Tank Rules
A proposal to update the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR’s) underground tank rules is up for approval at the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission’s November 17 business meeting. The proposed…
North Carolina Awarded for Environmental Mapping with Drones
Last month, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) won the 2020 National Association of State Chief Information Officers Award for Business Process Innovations for their work on environmental…
Ohio Presents Free Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a conference this week to help businesses understand environmental regulations and navigate permitting and reporting processes. The conference demonstrated Ohio EPA’s commitment to…
