The regulation, which was welcomed by industry groups, limited the role of states in enforcing the Clean Water Act.
Tag: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
-
E.P.A. Decides Against Limiting Perchlorate in Drinking Water
Drinking water for as many as 16 million Americans may be contaminated with perchlorate, a chemical that can harm the development of fetuses and children.
-
How 2 Industries Stymied Justice for Young Lead Paint Victims
The U.S. insurance and real estate industries have waged a decades-long campaign to avoid liability in lead cases, helping to prolong an epidemic. The cost for millions of children has been incalculable.