Industry News
04/28/2025 - Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination [more]
03/25/2025 - CICA Posts New Construction Stormwater Compliance Assistance Resource [more]
03/18/2025 - EPA to Revise Waters of the US Rule and Lower Costs for Businesses [more]
03/04/2025 - C&D World session preview: The future of C&D recycling [more]
03/02/2025 - EPA Administrator Zeldin Celebrates First Month of Trump Administration Accomplishments [more]
02/19/2025 - C&D World session preview: A 360-degree view of concrete recycling [more]
01/30/2025 - Lee M. Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator [more]
12/06/2024 - All hazardous waste SQGs are required to re-notify EPA or their state environmental agency of their hazardous waste activities by September 1, 2025. [more]
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What's New
Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). A "Revised Definition of Waters of the United States" rule was published in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023. However, the final rule is not currently operative in certain states and for certain parties due to litigation. Also, note that Lee Zeldin announced that EPA will work with the US Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President's Trump's promise to review the definition of "waters of the United States," and ensure that a revised definition follows the law, reduces red-tape, cuts overall permitting costs, and lowers the cost of doing business.
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule and Lead Abatement Activities Updates. CICA Center has several important messages for businesses involved in home improvement and lead abatement.
Common Construction Stormwater Violations and Solutions.This section of CICA identifies the specific nature of the most common stormwater violations with links to resources that can help prevent their occurrence.
Contractors - US EPA published information for lead renovation firms to help fulfill your legal requirements and to protect yourself, your employees, and your clients from the dangers of lead exposure. This material includes safe work practices and printable brochures (English and Spanish) for distribution to your customers. Go to EPA RRP Contractor Resources.
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