Water Quality Rule
In November 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency( EPA) finalized strict water quality rules for the state of Washington. The EPA adopted parts of the state’ s proposed water quality plan, plus even stricter limits than what the state had proposed. AWB worked with its partners and state lawmakers to ensure the proposed rules would balance the protection of the environment without restricting business growth and expansion. Unfortunately, the EPA passed rules that are stricter on PCBs( Polychlorinated Biphenyls), arsenic and mercury, rules that will be costly and difficult for major employers and city wastewater treatment plants to meet. In the case of PCBs, the EPA rule is 25 times more stringent than the state’ s proposal.
What does regulatory reform look like to you?
“ Stop with all the environmental agendas that are what the government is pushing for … Health care costs— everyone has insurance, but no one can afford medical care … Raising the salary level, subject to overtime, is hurting employees in my company more than me.”— Vancouver Business Owner