AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClean Water Fight: EPA is reopening public comment on a proposed Clean Water Act rewrite that could leave up to 80% of U.S. wetlands unprotected, as the agency and Army try to clarify “Waters of the U.S.” definitions after major court shifts. Federal Energy Permitting: The Trump administration moved to streamline Arctic oil approvals in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, reducing project-by-project environmental reviews and aiming for faster permits. Air Quality Policy: EPA proposed fully approving North Dakota’s regional haze plan, a move that would keep multiple power sources operating without new emissions controls, while opening a 30-day comment period. Nuclear Power Restart: A nuclear restart effort gained momentum with DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory support for the NRC’s environmental review for Michigan’s Palisades plant. Data Centers & the Grid: Ceres released investor guidance on electric power risks from data center growth, urging utilities to plan for reliability and grid upgrades. Public Health: San Diego County linked a Salmonella outbreak to eggs from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona, with FDA testing finding the farm tied to outbreak strains. Local Environment & Courts: A federal judge signaled she may block a planned ICE facility in South County, citing likely violations of federal environmental law.
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