Jess Kramer

There is currently no impact to drinking water, and so I think as much as we can say that is extremely important to reassure folks.

The federal government right now is helping to ensure coordination across all of the entities involved, the federal partners, the states, as well as the local governments.

The Clean Water Act gives states and tribes the right to review new projects to make sure they don't harm local water.

Democratic-led states have used that authority to block new fossil fuel infrastructure based on climate and environmental concerns.

Environmental Protection Agency Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer says

says a proposed regulation would restore the statutory purpose of that section of the law.

After a 30-day comment period, the administration plans to issue a final regulation in spring.

Jeff Brady, NPR News.