EPAProposed Rule

Two Proposed Rules Published by the Environmental Protection Agency with Comment Periods that Close February 18, 2025, to February 20, 2025; Reopening of Comment Periods

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Summary

The EPA is reopening the public comment period for two water-related environmental rules that were supposed to close in mid-February 2025. This gives people and organizations more time to submit their feedback and concerns about these proposed regulations before the EPA makes final decisions.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA extended the deadline for submitting public comments on two water-quality related rules, allowing more time for citizens, businesses, and environmental groups to have their say
  • 2The original comment deadlines were February 18-20, 2025, but have now been reopened to give interested parties additional opportunity to provide input
  • 3These rules are still in the proposal stage, meaning the EPA is gathering feedback before deciding on the final version that will actually become law
  • 4Members of the public can submit written comments during the reopened comment period through the EPA's official system
  • 5This affects people and businesses that use or are regulated by water quality standards, including farmers, manufacturers, municipalities, and environmental advocates

Key Dates

Published

February 26, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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