Industry Renews Fight Over Florida Water Limits Ahead Of Trump Return

November 19, 2024
Industry groups are renewing their opposition to EPA’s use of estimated fish consumption rates (FCRs) for setting tough water quality standards for protecting human health in Florida ahead of the Trump administration’s return, even as EPA continues to defend its FCR methodology in a separate challenge over Washington’s criteria. “The water quality standards out in Washington, that’s a super big issue, it’s a really big deal and somewhat precedent setting as well,” says one industry attorney. “That’s a big deal...


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