EPA Weighs Need For Broader Oil & Gas Sector Wastewater Regulations

EPA is floating a preliminary Clean Water Act (CWA) section 304(m) plan to assess new and revised wastewater rules for various industry sectors, including several studies to more closely examine discharges from the oil and gas sector to determine whether the industry category warrants additional regulation for the industry's wastewater. Section 304(m) requires the agency to biennially publish a plan for new and revised effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) for various industrial sectors, after taking notice and comment on a proposed...