The EPA has decided to withdraw its plan that would have required states to assess the cybersecurity and integrity of public water system programs. Despite acknowledging the importance of cybersecurity measures for the public water industry, the agency made this decision in response to lawsuits filed by GOP-led states against the proposed rule.
In March, the EPA issued a memo along with the new rules, stating that cybersecurity attacks on water and wastewater systems have the potential to disrupt the delivery of drinking water to consumers and critical facilities such as hospitals. Although the EPA offered training and technical support to assist states and public water system organizations in implementing cybersecurity surveys, the proposal faced opposition from GOP state attorneys and trade groups.
Opponents of the new policies, including Republican state attorneys, argued that the requirement for additional inspections could overwhelm state regulators. The attorney…
2023-10-12 18:23:01
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