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Public Record
Scheduled publication of comprehensive reader dissent in The Mercury News and East Bay Times.
Trump Admin Confirmation
The Trump administration announces it will uphold the 10-year mandate despite broader deregulation efforts.
Public Outcry
Major regional newspapers report a surge in public letters protesting the policy shifts.
Parks Nomination
The White House submits the official nomination for the Director of the National Park Service.
Climate Rule Revocation
Administration announces the formal revocation of major federal climate and emissions rules.
Cost Overrun Announcement
PWB reports a $200M increase linked directly to land-use delays.
Permit Stalemate
Multnomah County delays key land-use permits following local appeals.
Final Rule Issued
The EPA issues the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) with a 10-year replacement mandate.
Cost Revision
Project costs balloon to $2.1 billion due to inflation and design changes.
Infrastructure Law Passed
Biden signs the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocating $15B for lead service line replacement.
Portland Compliance Agreement
Portland Water Bureau agrees to build a filtration plant after Cryptosporidium detections.
EPA Mandate
EPA issues the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2).
A wave of public dissent is mounting following the federal revocation of key climate regulations and the controversial nomination of a new National Parks head. Critics warn these moves signal a retreat from environmental leadership and a potential return to the hazardous air quality levels of the 1960s.
In a significant move for regulatory continuity, the Trump administration has confirmed it will uphold strict federal mandates requiring the replacement of lead water pipes nationwide within a decade. The decision preserves a cornerstone of public health policy, ensuring that billions in infrastructure funding remain directed toward eliminating lead exposure in American drinking water.
The Portland Water Bureau has reported a significant budget increase for the Bull Run Filtration Plant, citing protracted land use disputes in Multnomah County. The delay threatens the project's 2027 federal compliance deadline and will likely result in further rate hikes for Portland water customers.