Urge EPA to Accept Florida’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria Standards
PrintFlorida is a leader in job creation and water quality. Over the last year, Florida has created more than 135,000 new private-sector jobs and is on the right track. The last thing Florida needs is yet another job killing regulation from Washington.
Over the weekend, Federal Judge Robert L. Hinkle opened the door for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to accept Florida’s numeric nutrient criteria standards. Judge Hinkle agreed with our argument that the EPA set unrealistic, restrictive and overreaching nutrient limits for streams that would have required unnecessary nutrient reduction.
Like we have said all along during this fight, Judge Hinkle’s order demonstrates that Florida knows best how to manage its waters – a key point in support of the state-written rules that are set to be approved by the EPA after passing the Florida Legislature unanimously and signed last week by Governor Rick Scott.
Take action by contacting the EPA and urging them to accept Florida’s rule in its entirety! With the federal court ruling invalidating the EPA’s rules for streams and rivers, it is critical that we implement these Florida-written water protections that correct flaws in the EPA rules!
Click here to send a personal email to the EPA!
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has long advocated for science-based water quality standards that will protect Florida’s natural resources and promote sustainable economic growth. The Florida Chamber supports Florida’s right to direct and establish a set of scientifically based nutrient criteria for its waters.
For more information on the Florida Chamber’s support of Florida’s right to set its own NNC rules, visit our NNC issues page.
