Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office on Thursday announced it will lead a multi-state coalition to sue over a change to the federal Clean Water Rule. (nystateofpolitics.com)
This include wetlands protection, a weakening of clean water rules, a reduction in state funding for recycling, a conclusion for the office of Energy Independence and a removal of a loan and grant system that encourages companies to be energy efficient. (earthtimes.org)
However, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered staffers to probe the dumping and the state Department of Environmental Conservation has said the board's action violated clean water rules and regulations. (news.wbfo.org)