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From the New York Times opinion page: The Nation’s Big Water Repair Bill

From the April 12 New York Times:

A New York Times series, “Toxic Waters,” has chronicled the problems of the nation’s drinking water supply, from worsening chemical contamination to the crumbling networks of pipes that are costing local and state governments more and more to repair.

EPA seeks citizen participation with Open Government Plan

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the first edition of its Open Government Plan. The plan discusses publishing EPA information online, improving the quality of the information, and creating a culture of open government. This is in response to President Obama’s Open Government Directive, which outlines a plan for breaking down the barriers between the federal government and the public.

Revised guidance for the Public Notification (PN) Rule now available

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revised and released three guidance documents for the Public Notification (PN) Rule: