The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) recently submitted a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, offering commentary on its FY 2024-2025 National Program Guidance (“NPG”) about the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (“OECA”). Addressed to Ms. Michele McKeever and Ms. Beth Ragnauth, both serving in EPA’s OECA, the letter was sent on September 29th.
Integral details concerning the letter’s contents remain undisclosed, sparking intrigue among the legal professionals and environmental agencies. Features of the FY 2024-2025 National Program Guidance are expected to have considerable influence on the forthcoming activities and operations we will see in OECA over the next few years.
It will be fascinating to continually monitor this space, as the comments made by NACAA may lead to changes in the EPA’s enforcement and compliance assurance strategies. As the NPG for the OECA is ultimately set to shape the future conduct of the environmental regulations, it is vital for both corporations and legal professionals in the environmental sector to be privy to these developments.
Even though the specifics of NACAA’s comments have not been publicly disclosed, their interest and active participation in the 2024-2025 NPG brings heightened attention to the importance of better, more comprehensive guidelines over environmental enforcement and compliance.
Further details on this emergent topic can be found at the official discussion released by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.