U.S. EPA's Proposed Budget to Increase Nearly 30% to $10.5 Billion

On February 26, 2009, President Obama proposed to increase U.S. EPA's budget nearly 30% ($3 billion) to $10.5 billion.  One highlight of the budget initiative is "strengthening EPA's core research, enforcement and regulatory capabilities."  The proposal also includes reinstatement of the Superfund excise tax which would collect over $1 billion annually to fund contaminated site clean ups. 

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