Law and Environment

JANUARY 5, 2023

After more than a year of work, MassDEP has proposed regulations that would require applicants to perform cumulative impact analysis prior to issuance of certain air emissions permits. The regulations were required by the environmental justice provisions of the 2021 Climate Roadmap Act. The public comment period ends April 7, 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 23, 2023

Solar power is expected to make up about half of all additions of US electric generating capacity in 2023, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Compiled by UCS from Energy Information Administration data as of January 2023. The general outlook includes some good news and some bad news.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 22, 2022

The Boston Air Pollution Control Commission has formally adopted its “Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Phase 1 Regulations.” The Phase 1 regulations are really all about the “disclosure” side of BERDO. The final Phase 1 regulations largely track the draft released late last year.

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Brill , a member of GT’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice , was quoted in a Law360 article titled “California Legislation And Regulation To Watch In 2023.”. Click here to read the full Law360 article. subscription required).

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2023

Elder Vogel (R-Beaver) at the March 22 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on DEP’s budget request , the Department of Environmental Protection said it is projecting a $1,581,000 deficit in funding for the Oil and Gas Regulation Program. The claims that Pennsylvania has the toughest oil and gas regulations in the U.S.

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Ocean Conservancy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As another year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the incredible progress Ocean Conservancy has made in 2023 towards a healthy, resilient ocean future. Fortunately, we have much to celebrate in 2023. Plastics Policy, Dr. Anja Brandon, was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2023. In October, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

On October 7, the Ohio River Valley Institute released the results of a new poll which found 90% of Pennsylvania voters support stricter regulations on the fracking industry, according to the poll conducted by Upswing Research for the Ohio River Valley Institute. Million In Base Grant In 2023] -- Senate Passes Sen. 28 to Oct.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 31, 2023

AngloGold Ashanti responded that the mine would not damage water bodies and that the company would work with regulators to resume the project. California regulators are developing a new hazardous waste management plan that could address some of these concerns. Petro indicated that his government will not allow the mine to proceed.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

"As of the date of this letter, neither EPA nor DEP have commenced a civil action in federal or state court, nor has DEP initiated litigation before the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board" to require Shell Chemical to comply with air pollution regulations and its permit. Click Here for a copy of the letter.

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Nanotech

OCTOBER 12, 2024

According to the memorandum, “EPA does not intend to pursue enforcement actions for violations of The post EPA Extends Enforcement Statement for Regulation of DecaBDE-Containing Wire and Cable Insulation in Nuclear Power Generation Facilities appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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Brag

MAY 30, 2023

Hutton On May 26, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the new chemicals procedural regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments are due July 25, 2023. More information on the proposed rule is available in our May 24, 2023, memorandum. Bergeson and Carla N.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This week, summer 2023 comes to a close on our calendars but will be remembered for its record-shattering extremes, notably, heat—until, that is, the next record-shattering summer supplants it, quite possibly in 2024. Among other things, it nullifies existing local regulations that grant outdoor workers the right to water breaks.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

During its final public meeting for 2023, the Public Utility Commission continued a tradition of highlighting major accomplishments over the past year. New PUC Leadership During 2023, following the departure of its longtime Chairman, the PUC welcomed a new Chairman and Vice Chair. Hafner, and the Bureau of Consumer Services, Lori Mohr.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2023

It also proposed regulating four additional forever chemicals as a group. The post What’s Up With Water – March 21, 2023 appeared first on Circle of Blue. Environmental Protection Agency took an initial step to control toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water. This is Eileen Wray-McCann – thanks for being here.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This regulation requires 100% of new medium- and heavy-duty trucks (anything from delivery vans to big rigs) sold in California to be zero emissions by 2036 and 100% of large fleets to be zero emissions by 2045.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 8, 2024

Instead of informing downstream communities, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) helped Imperial cover up the spill for over nine months. In February 2023, 5.3 By failing to inform the community about the toxic leak, the lawsuit argues, the regulator failed to protect these guaranteed rights. These “ponds” contain over 1.4

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Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023. The previous post covered significant water quality legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2023. This post briefly summarizes other 2023 environmental legislation. AIR QUALITY. The provision targeted proposed state rules that would have required N.C. A new statute section, G.S.

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Brag

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hutton On July 19, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the comment period on proposed amendments to the new chemicals procedural regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Comments are due August 8, 2023. Bergeson and Carla N.

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Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The two-day Regulatory Summit Americas conference, presented by Chemical Watch focuses on the latest developments in global chemicals regulation, providing an in-depth review of the Americas, Europe, Asia and elsewhere around the world.

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the European regulation that imposes a reporting obligation and a carbon tax on EU imports of certain goods in order to reduce carbon emissions. The CBAM Regulation officially took effect May 17, 2023. 1, 2023, and will be fully effective Jan. See our prior GT Alert.

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood; Serge Raemaekers; Judy Mann-Lang; Pierre Failler PDF Social Functions of Bat Vocalizations Edited by Mirjam Knörnschild; Han Li; Kirsten Bohn PDF Computational Methods for Multi-Omics Data Analysis in Cancer Precision Medicine Edited by Ehsan Nazemalhosseini-Mojarad; Claudia Cava PDF Emotion regulation and cognitive processes (..)

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Capaccio

JANUARY 24, 2023

2023 Compliance Calendar We’ve compiled the regulatory deadlines for 2023 into one useful calendar for you to use throughout the year. This intuitive cloud-based software pulls together data from across your organization for real-time, actionable reporting and allows you to stay on top of regulations as they are added.

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SPR Law

JULY 24, 2023

Almost five years after publishing the first substantial revisions to its solid waste management regulations, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) published a new set of final revisions to the regulations, which became effective on July 22, 2023.

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Ohio Environmental Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

EPA is poised to issue a series of federal regulations related to PFAS and impacts to the environment, it is the states that are taking the lead on regulating the presence of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. In 2023, the drinking water cases resulted in very large proposed settlements.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

The action to seek comments is the next step in a process that began in November 2023 with a joint motion by Chairman Stephen M. L-2023-3044115. Additionally, interested parties submitting comments are being asked to include information about how any similar changes may be implemented in other states.

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Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 Annual Conference brings together legal professionals worldwide to meet, share knowledge, build contacts and develop business. The post IBA 2023, October 29 – November 3, 2023, Paris, France appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued proposed regulations , published in the Federal Register Dec. 26, 2023, applicable to clean hydrogen production facilities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 1, 2023

Local authorities in Cameroon do not strictly enforce environmental regulations for mining companies, and nationwide legislation on the matter has not yet been completed. The post The Stream, March 1, 2023: Okefenokee Swamp, Among World’s Largest Freshwater Wetlands, Threatened by Proposed Mine appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 10, 2024

DEP’s Water Resources Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 16 to review a proposed DEP spill notification regulation and a draft final Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards. Click Here for the draft regulation. The Water Resources Advisory Committee previously discussed this issue in September, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2024

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. Read more here. Read more here (2017-2021). Read more here (2022).

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 13, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the IRS released proposed and temporary regulations and additional guidance describing rules for eligible taxpayers to benefit from clean energy projects through selling any of the 11 eligible U.S. The proposed and temporary regulations were published to the Federal Register on June 21, 2023.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The action to seek comments is the next step in a process that began in November 2023 with a joint motion by Chairman Stephen M. Additionally, interested parties submitting comments are being asked to include information about how any similar changes may be implemented in other states.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 30, 2023

May 30, 2023 Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. The post Fresh, May 30, 2023: $30 Million EPA Grant Program Targets Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Teresa Anguera; Verónica Morales-Sánchez; Jose María Carames Tejedor PDF Emergency, Crisis & Risk Management: Current Perspectives on the Development of Joint Risk Mitigation, Preparedness and Response Efforts Edited by Jarle Løwe Sørensen; Johan Berlin; Laurits Rauer Nielsen; Eric Carlström PDF Regulation of Adult Stem Cells Fate and Function (..)

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 13, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the IRS released proposed and temporary regulations and additional guidance describing rules for applicable taxpayers to benefit from clean energy projects through electing to receive direct payment for the amount of the 12 applicable U.S. federal income tax credits. Continue reading the full GT Alert.

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SPR Law

OCTOBER 11, 2023

On July 31, 2023, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for its second phase of revisions to the 2020 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) amendments.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

On July 22, the Governor’s Office published an update to the Regulatory Agenda of regulations in development that included a new annual permit fee for unconventional shale gas operations and a schedule for the release of updated waste and other environmental standards for conventional oil and gas drilling. Read more here.

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