EPA Water-Intake Rule Draws Mixed Reactions.

The article discusses the disappointment shown by environmental groups on the final U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulation which was released on May 19, 2014, requiring existing powerplants and factories to develop design and construction solutions to reduce the effect of large cooling-water intakes on various aquatic species. Topics mentioned include the alleged non-adherence of the rule to the Clean Water Act and the possible operational and compliance challenges that may come up.