EPA Proposes Major Changes to 401 Water Quality Certification
The EPA has published a proposed rule to update substantive and procedural requirements for 401 Water Quality Certifications. The changes aim to clarify the regulatory framework for projects impacting water resources.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently introduced a proposed rule to revise the 401 Water Quality Certification process. This certification is a critical component of federal permitting for projects that may result in discharges into navigable waters.
The proposed updates seek to provide greater clarity on the procedural timelines and substantive requirements for states and tribes when reviewing permit applications. These changes are intended to streamline the certification process while maintaining environmental protections.
Industry stakeholders are currently reviewing the proposal to understand the potential impacts on infrastructure project timelines. The EPA is expected to move through the formal rulemaking process following the public comment period.
Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaks Toxic Chemical Into Waters
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality found the Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant discharged 1,4-dioxane at 91 times the safe monthly average, notifying downstream water utilities.
Source: WFDD
Ohio EPA Rejects Streamlined Permitting for Data Center Wastewater
The Ohio EPA has decided against a proposed plan to create a standardized, streamlined wastewater permitting framework for data centers. Future projects will continue to undergo individual, site-specific permit reviews.
Source: Wastewater Digest
Gelita USA Opens New Wastewater Treatment Plant Near Sergeant Bluff After Iowa DNR Violations
Gelita USA opened a new wastewater treatment plant near Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, following prior violations cited by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Source: KTIV
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