Sentences with phrase «water act funding»

He says part of EPA's review is looking at whether bridge construction activities could be eligible for Clean Water Act funding.

Environmental groups and legislators say the loan sets a «dangerous precedent» that could place future Clean Water Act funding in jeopardy and sent a letter to Cuomo and the E.F.C. demanding that they delay, or cancel, today's vote.

«The Cuomo administration's attempt to raid federal Clean Water Act funds to pay for bridge construction was appropriately rejected.

«We applaud the EPA for undertaking a very deliberative review and rightfully determining — despite intense pressure — that Clean Water Act funds can not pay for construction of the New New York Bridge.

Riverkeeper, Waterkeeper Alliance, and Environmental Advocates of New York Monday filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court in Albany against New York State officials, seeking to ensure that federal Clean Water Act funds will not be used in building the new Tappan Zee Bridge or for future projects.

Three environmental groups are suing a number of New York state officials and agencies over the planned use of Clean Water Act funds for the replacement Tappan Zee Bridge.

Three environmental groups are suing New York State agencies and officials over the planned use of Clean Water Act funds for construction activities surrounding the replacement Tappan Zee Bridge.

Not exact matches

Indeed, Trump's proposed budget cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency by 31 %, and specifically eliminates measures designed to preserve clean air and water and ward off climate change — including Obama - era legislation amending the longstanding Clean Air Act and creating what is literally known as the Clean Water water and ward off climate change — including Obama - era legislation amending the longstanding Clean Air Act and creating what is literally known as the Clean Water Water Rule.

Meanwhile, lawmakers and Cuomo are nearing an agreement on funding water infrastructure projects in the state, trying to add more than the $ 2 billion backed by Cuomo through a bond act.

No one knows which projects and municipalities would get funding through the governor's proposed Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017, but proponents said the funds would go a long way toward cleaning up pollution and improving water infrastructure in the Buffalo Niagara region and elsewWater Infrastructure Act of 2017, but proponents said the funds would go a long way toward cleaning up pollution and improving water infrastructure in the Buffalo Niagara region and elsewwater infrastructure in the Buffalo Niagara region and elsewhere.

North Country state lawmakers praised the funding increases for clean water infrastructure projects: both one - house bills accept the governor's $ 2 billion program spread out over five years (the Senate version tacks on a $ 5 billion water infrastructure bond act that would go before the voters in 2018).

The spending plan continues funding of the $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act, which was passed and bonded in 2017.

Tonko is an author of the AQUA Act, which would significantly increase funding for local communities dealing with water infrastructure problems.

In his meeting with the editorial board, Cuomo reiterated many of the points in his State of the State address: a cap on prescription drug prices, legalizing ride - hailing in upstate New York, $ 70 million in funding for the «I Love NY» tourism campaign, $ 2 million for a Clean Water Infrastructure Act and a plan to provide free SUNY college tuition to state residents earning less than $ 125,000.

Cuomo included the funding in the budget after Senate Republicans initially proposed a clean water bond act in the wake of water contamination issues arising in small upstate communities.

«This administration has taken aggressive action to address water quality issues across New York, creating the Water Quality Rapid Response Team, enacting the historic $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afterwater quality issues across New York, creating the Water Quality Rapid Response Team, enacting the historic $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afterWater Quality Rapid Response Team, enacting the historic $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afterWater Infrastructure Act and record $ 300 million Environmental Protection Fund,» said Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi in a statement released Wednesday afternoon.

Rep. Paul Tonko unveiled legislation he co-authored with Rep. Frank Pallone, a New Jersey Democrat, that would reauthorize the Safe Drinking Water Act and replenish its state revolving fund with more than $ 20 billion over the next five years for local water - line improvement projWater Act and replenish its state revolving fund with more than $ 20 billion over the next five years for local water - line improvement projwater - line improvement projects.

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MONTPELIER The Act 73 Working Group released its recommendations last week for long - term water quality funding to meet the state's clean water goals.

Ongoing funds for the $ 2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act and $ 65 million to combat algal blooms in upstate lakes — including Lake Champlain — have also been included.

Other central New York municipalities also received funding through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act.

The state will unlock $ 60 million in grant funding for the initiative's execution, including new monitoring and treatment technologies, with funds coming from the Clean Water Infrastructure Act and the Environmental Protection Fund.

The grant is a part of a $ 255 million statewide initiative funded by New York's Water Infrastructure Improvement Act.

«The Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017 commits historic levels of funding and takes aggressive actions to preserve our water supply while creating a national model for the protection of drinking water,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard ZuWater Infrastructure Act of 2017 commits historic levels of funding and takes aggressive actions to preserve our water supply while creating a national model for the protection of drinking water,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zuwater supply while creating a national model for the protection of drinking water,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zuwater,» said New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker.

The project was supported by $ 3.2 million in state funding and financing through the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act and the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the 13 grants for the Hudson Valley Friday as part of the third round of water grants funded through the state's Water Infrastructure Improvementwater grants funded through the state's Water Infrastructure ImprovementWater Infrastructure Improvement Act.

Heastie's appearance by this set of creek trash gates was part thank - you, part lobbying effort for the region to claim a stake of the state's $ 2.5 billion funding for the Clean Water Infrastructure Act.

Overall, the federal agency received a $ 763 million increase, according to the Adirondack Council, including $ 300 million each for the Clean Water Fund and Safe Drinking Water Fund; $ 63 million for implementation of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act and $ 50 million for new grant programming to address lead in drinking wWater Fund and Safe Drinking Water Fund; $ 63 million for implementation of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act and $ 50 million for new grant programming to address lead in drinking wWater Fund; $ 63 million for implementation of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act and $ 50 million for new grant programming to address lead in drinking wWater Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act and $ 50 million for new grant programming to address lead in drinking waterwater.

The blueprint would shift $ 4 million above current spending levels to state revolving funds and $ 20 million to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program.

«Other provisions within the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 would push for greater energy efficiency, updates to the energy grid, and a grid storage program; ease the permitting of natural gas pipelines; and permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money for habitat protection.

One major obstacle became Sen. Richard Burr (R — NC), who put a «hold» on the bill, saying he would allow a vote only if the Senate acted on an unrelated bill to renew the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides money for land purchases.

The bill includes $ 83 million for the second year of funding for water storage, desalination, and water recycling and reuse projects authorized in the WIIN Act.

Funding for the Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program is provided in part through Clean Water Act grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Primary funding for the program is provided through a Clean Water Act nonpoint source grant from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Ignoring this nutrient enrichment has already led to the fact that EPA failed to implement the Clean Water Act (the second largest, federally funded, public works program) due to an incorrect applied test, which resulted in ignoring the pollution caused by nitrogenous (urine and protein) waste in sewage and still allows rivers to be used as giant urinals.

So did EPA fail to implement the Clean Water Act, the second largest federally funded public works program, due to an incorrect test application and still allows rivers to be used as giant urinals (www.petermaier.net), but does the media care?

Surfrider is advocating for continued federal funding for the BEACH Act, which supports beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs in coastal states.

The Water Management Act 2000 (NSW) provides for an Aboriginal Water Trust with funds of $ 5 million.

S. 140: A bill to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.