The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice denying a petition to overturn a Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order involving the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority and Frederick County Sanitation Authority. This decision was made after reviewing a petition that claimed false statements were made regarding economic benefits and pollution control practices by the respondents. The EPA determined that these statements were not materially false and did not warrant setting aside the order or holding a hearing. The case details, including the order, are accessible online for public review.
Simple Explanation
The EPA decided not to change an agreement about fixing water pollution problems, even though some people said the first plans were based on mistakes. They looked into the complaints and found everything was okay, so the original plans will stay the same.