It is clear our communities care about good water policies. Unfortunately, too many don't have the voice when decisions are made here in D.C. presently, The EPA can issue water quality criteria shaping how NISPA permits are written without any transparency of public input. By bureaucratic sleight of hand, calling this process guidance, the agency avoids proper rulemaking and blocks local communities from having any say or seeking a review. This bill? Fix that. (00:20–00:30)
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Asserts that the EPA issues water quality criteria without public transparency.
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