States Dispute Energy, Water Compliance Goals In EPA Strategic Plan

States believe EPA should revamp its strategic goals and budgeting plan to better address energy issues, provide states more flexibility in meeting the plan's water pollution targets and integrate compliance into core media programs like air and water, according to comments EPA regions submitted on the draft plan. EPA issues the strategic plan to comply with the Government Performance & Results Act (GPRA), which requires agencies to establish performance goals and report to Congress on their success in achieving them...