While Gov. Charles W. Turnbull works with officials from the U.S. Environment Protection Agency to fine-tune a proposed legislative package, the EPA has given the territory more time to pass the required laws.
The Virgin Islands risks losing its regulatory authority because it has failed to amend its environmental laws to meet federal requirements, according to the Independent.
The EPA had imposed a January deadline for the legislation to be in place, but has decided to extend the deadline, according to Region II spokeswoman Nina Habib, in order to give the new administration, which she said seemed to be acting in good faith, time to comply.
The package, expected to be sent to the Legislature within the next week and a half, will include underground storage regulations and solid and hazardous waste rules.
