WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Two prominent Louisiana industry groups, the Louisiana Chemical Association and the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, have objected to proposed new federal stormwater discharge regulations, citing concerns about significant financial burdens and security risks. The associations submitted their comments to Alicia Denning at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, urging a reconsideration of the 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater   more