What's on Washington's water agenda for 2008?

Abstract

Although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA's) regulatory schedule is relatively predictable, it is much more difficult to predict future activities by the administration or Congress that could potentially affect water utilities. The authors summarize the future actions that may be taken by the administration, Congress, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and USEPA. Trends in Congress, topical issues of national concern (e.g., security, infrastructure, and global warming), and actual regulatory deadlines are likely to influence future activities. Both DHS and USEPA regulations have the potential to have a significant impact on utility operations.