While I was chairing my CP&C Subcommittee hearing @EPAAWheeler was testifying before the one of the other @EnergyCommerce Subcommittees, Environment and Climate Change. I've submitted the following questions for the Administrator and look forward to his response:
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The Great Lakes provide drinking water for 42M Americans & the Great Lakes Restoration Init. is a vitally important & successful program that improves water quality & provides many environmental benefits. The Great Lakes also face increased threats from effects of climate change
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@EPAAWheeler support restoring funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to its original $475 million in annual appropriations?1 reply 4 retweets 3 likesShow this thread -
The Administration wants to reduce the Illinois Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, which fund drinking water facilities & lead pipe replacement. Nearly 1 in 5 Chicago homes have lead in their tap water & 37% of Chicago Public Schools have a tap with elevated lead levels.
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@EPAAWheeler , do you agree that lead in drinking water is dangerous or is lead in our homes and schools not worrying to you?3 replies 9 retweets 11 likesShow this thread -
The Trump Administration claims infrastructure is a priority but it wants to slash funds for 2 popular & productive infrastructure programs - Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund - Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund EPA budget cuts Illinois funding by one of the largest %s
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@EPAAWheeler, why are you cutting infrastructure funding if it’s one of your stated priorities.1 reply 7 retweets 9 likesShow this thread -
When the EPA released its initial budget in March, it sought to cut Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding by 90% from $300 million to $30 million. Why did the first budget proposal make such dramatic cuts?
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.@EPAAWheeler what made you suddenly change your mind so dramatically?
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