Former EPA Officials See Uncertain Future For 'Next Generation' Compliance

Former EPA officials say the agency's “Next Generation” compliance effort that focuses on data-driven monitoring and self-enforcement of rules faces uncertain prospects in the next administration even if Democrat Hillary Clinton wins the presidential election, because it is unclear whether a future EPA enforcement chief would support it. The Next Generation plan was introduced by current agency Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assistant Administrator Cynthia Giles, who is expected to leave EPA once President Obama's term ends. “I don't know...