AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEPA Rollback Fight: Vermont’s AG coalition is pushing back hard on a Trump-era EPA proposal to repeal updated national limits on ethylene oxide, a known human carcinogen tied to sterilization facilities—arguing the agency is walking away from newer science that tightened capture, cut emissions, and added continuous monitoring. Water Infrastructure & PFAS/Biosolids: NEWEA is urging Congress to boost funding for aging water systems and build a national plan for biosolids and PFAS management, as New England grapples with rising costs and tougher rules. Local Climate + Health Watch: Vermont is also preparing for the next cyanobacteria season on Lake Champlain, with officials urging people to check bloom info before heading out. State Lands Planning: ANR is taking public comment through June 18 on proposed rules for how state lands are planned and managed. Community Energy + Jobs: Manchester’s Energy Fair highlights solar, heat pumps, and batteries, while Vermont Works for Women brings its Trailblazers trades training program to Manchester this summer.
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