National Policy Efforts

EPN's national environmental policy work focuses on preserving, protecting, and improving public health and the environment by ensuring that EPA advances protective policies, budgets, and institutional changes.

July 13, 2026

EPN and L4GG Comments on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

On July 13, 2026, Environmental Protection Network and Lawyers for Good Government submitted formal comments opposing the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed regulation governing…

National Policy Efforts Resources for Communities, NGOs, and State/Local/Tribal Government Agencies

July 13, 2026

EPN Comments on Ozone Reclassification State Implementation Plan Rule

On July 13, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing EPA’s proposed revisions to the ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) requirements for areas reclassified to higher…

Air National Policy Efforts

July 8, 2026

Virtual Testimony on Proposed PFAS Rollbacks

On July 7, 2026, Environmental Protection Network gave testimonies strongly opposing two EPA proposals that weaken drinking water protections for toxic PFAS chemicals. [Read more]

National Policy Efforts Water

July 6, 2026

Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles

On July 6, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing EPA’s proposed rule to delay the phase-in schedule for Tier 4 vehicle emission standards. [Read more]

Air National Policy Efforts

July 2, 2026

EPN Comments on USPS’ Proposal “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections”

On July 2, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s proposed rule on ballot mail for federal elections. [Read more]

Elections National Policy Efforts

Chimney smoke from factory next to a river

June 29, 2026

Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy/CCRMU Amendments

On June 29, 2026 EPN and L4GG submitted formal comments to EPA opposing the agency’s proposed changes to federal coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. [Read more]

Air National Policy Efforts

June 26, 2026

EPN Comments on Confidential Government Information Nondisclosure Agreement

On June 26, 2026 EPN submitted formal comments to EPA opposing OPM's proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement [Read more]

Civil Service Resilience National Policy Efforts

June 17, 2026

EPN Comments on Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate

On June 17, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments opposing the EPA’s rollback of the 2024 mercury and arsenic discharge limits for unmanaged combustion residual leachate. [Read…

Air National Policy Efforts

June 14, 2026

EPN Comments on the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission’s PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane Minimization and Monitoring Proposed Rules

On June 14, 2026, EPN submitted formal comments on North Carolina’s proposed PFAS and 1,4-dioxane rules. [Read more]

National Policy Efforts Toxic Substances