Quotes by Benjamin Grumbles

“This is encouraging for recreational uses, but the data should not be used for assessing the safety of consuming shellfish.”

“We, like everyone else, have our eyes on the tracking of Hurricane Wilma.”

“Our peak flow policy puts a premium on stopping leaks and spills, improving treatment, and increasing public oversight.”

“EPA has determined that existing regulations, coupled with the collaborative partnership outlined in the Chesapeake 2000 agreement, will get us results faster than developing new federal rules. Recent actions taken by Maryland, Virginia and other Bay partners will help to ensure that we achieve and maintain our restoration goals for the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.”

“This is a triumph of treatment over dilution and collaboration over confrontation.”

“I get enthusiastic when groups with widely different perspectives can work together and advance a policy that we think will add certainty and environmental protection. It maximizes treatment. Its a triumph of treatment over dilution and collaboration over confrontation.”