Circle of Blue

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Groundwater regulation, legal rights to clean water, and spending measures highlight this election cycle. Voters in parts of Cochise and Graham counties will decide whether to join the state’s more populated districts and regulate groundwater extraction. Local Regulation. The group is angling for a spot on the 2024 ballot.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet on November 12 to consider a proposed regulation on notification of spills, corrections to Air Quality regulations on RACT requirements for nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds and final-omitted regulations on noncoal mine blasting.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 27, 2025

13 years later, the plug-in hybrid Volt is no more and the LEAF is revamped and a relatively minor player, while the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2024, outselling the Toyota Corolla. Second, regulators in California, at least at the time, were clearly aiming too low with their goals!

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The regulations aim to provide a legal framework for China’s carbon allowance trading market by strengthening requirements and designating responsibilities. The Regulations fill in the regulatory vacuum that has existed since 2021. By Hui Xu , Paul A.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Received October 10, Issued October 24, 2024. ( PA Bulletin, page 7526 ) PA Bulletin - November 16, 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 60 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 16 PA Bulletin - pages 7475 to 7535. Click Here to sign up.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The EPA is getting ready to finalize a critical regulation limiting emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NO X ) and soot (or particulate matter, PM 2.5 ) from new heavy-duty trucks. State regulations have strict inducements, so the degree to which EPA aligns with such parameters is important.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 10, 2025

ITLOS published its advisory opinion in May 2024, and the IACtHR opinion is expected later in 2025. The Court received 91 written statements and 62 written comments on those statements, and 96 States and 11 international organizations presented oral statements at public hearings in the Hague in December 2024.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 21, 2025

Today, the Sabin Center published a report that looks back on climate litigation developments since the beginning of 2024. It begins with a brief overview of the growth in climate litigation in 2024. Read the 2024 report here.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

On 5 February 2024, the European Parliament and Council of the EU announced that they had reached a provisional political agreement on the text of the ESG Ratings Regulation (the Regulation). The agreed text was subsequently published on 14 February 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On October 23, 2024, the Clean Air Council and the Environment Integrity Project filed a notice of intent to sue the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County for emitting particulate matter (PM 2.5) On May 11, 2024 , they filed the lawsuit in federal court. Click Here for a copy of the letter.

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The Applied Ecologist

MARCH 31, 2025

Shortlisted for the 2024 Southwood Prize Janina Heinen talks us through her and colleagues’ latest study which explores how agricultural practices impact predation pressure across prey taxa.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The IFO projects another $100 million drop in revenue in calendar year 2024 fee revenue from 2022 to $170 million. As of October 18, DEP received 408 shale gas permit applications in the first 42 weeks of 2024. million to ensure compliance with state environmental laws and regulations. Read more here.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 18, 2024

president will have to contend with regulations around AI—and the electorate is already facing AI-generated misinformation. The next U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2024

. -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the December 21 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed settlement with Columbia Gas concerning welding issues at a natural gas regulator station in Beaver County. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? 14th Floor Rachel Carson Building. Centre County. (

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This brings the total general water permits approved by the SRBC in 2024 to 274. PA Bulletin - November 23, 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 60 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 23 PA Bulletin - pages 7575 to 7635.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2024

While municipalities may have some flexibility in how they zone or regulate oil and gas operations – provided they do not exceed limitations in state or federal law – doing so in an unreasonable manner which prevents future natural gas development should render the municipality ineligible for state collected and distributed impact fees.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

12: Environmental Partnership Awards Dinner, Philadelphia For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Environmental Council website, visit the PEC Blog , PEC Bill/Regulation Tracker , follow PEC on Twitter or Like PEC on Facebook. Posted: November 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

formal notice) PA Bulletin - November 30 , 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 87 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the November 30 PA Bulletin - pages 7679 to 7766. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 27, 2024

PA Bulletin, page 8497 ) PA Bulletin - December 28, 2024 Note: The Department of Environmental Protection published 81 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the December 28 PA Bulletin - pages 8474 to 8555. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

"Based on futures contracts for December, the IFO projects that the average Henry Hub spot price for 2024 will barely exceed $2.25, the cut off for the lowest [Act 13] Impact Fee schedule. In June, the IFO projected another drop in Act 13 impact revenue of $114 million to from $165 to $170 million for calendar year 2024.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 12, 2025

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) published its advisory opinion in May 2024. Vanuatu and the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) asserted that these legal consequences are governed by the general law of State responsibility.

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Nanotech

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA), issued a final rule on December 9, 2024, that adopts changes from the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) that apply to the Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), an agency of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S.

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National Law Center

JULY 18, 2024

In May 2024, Nestle announced its development of a new food brand created for customers who are users of GLP-1 weight-loss. The post Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Labeling Claims appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The original violations for abandonment were issued on August 16, 2024 and the well owner failed to permanently plug the wells and stop the gas leaks. DEP’s inspection reports [ example ] requested the well owner to again submit a plan by November 10, 2024 on how the wells will be brought into compliance. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 26, 2024 PA Bulletin extending the three Air Quality Permits needed for the temporary operation of the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County until a full Title V Air Quality Permit can be put in place. (

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National Law Center

AUGUST 1, 2024

In May 2024, Nestle announced its intention to create a new food brand, called Vital Pursuit, specifically marketed for consumers who. The post Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Off-Label Advertisements appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Vorys Law

DECEMBER 23, 2024

13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). The MSGP is a general permit that regulates stormwater discharges from various industrial facilities. On Friday, Dec.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Second, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of setting regulations for future passenger vehicles—and casting doubt on EV sales is a tactic to push for weaker regulations. But right now, some potential buyers might be waiting to see new 2024 or 2025 models that have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

To be sure, this year there were also EV prototypes on display, but most were vehicles that are slated to arrive for sale in the US in 2023 or 2024 rather than mere concepts. Regulations still important to ensure the transition to EV accelerates. While many automakers are bringing EV options to buyers today, some are lagging behind.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

NewsClips This Week: -- DeSmog - Justin Nobel: PA Needs To Set Construction, Operating Standards For Hundreds Of Miles Of Unregulated Fracking Wastewater Pipelines -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Shale Gas Industry Consent Agreements Set Groundwork For Future Methane Regulations -- The Allegheny Front/WPSU: Worried About Gas Stoves?

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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. Click Here for poll results narrative. Click Here for presentation slides.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 15 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

SRBC issued a total of 310 shale gas general permits in 2024. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Read more here. -- SRBC also published notice in the January 25 PA Bulletin announcing the registration of five grandfathered water withdrawals in December. acre project located in Cumru Twp., Berks County. (

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Steve Cohen, who represents South Memphis and has been a staunch supporter for accountability at this facility, that the company would close the facility by April 30, 2024 and move to another location outside of Memphis. While many questions remain unanswered, new federal regulations may soon bring some broader relief.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 18, 2022

Economists like carbon taxes better than regulations, and environmental justice advocates like them better than cap and trade. A carbon tax could cover the economy without the need for scores of regulations tailored to each industry. And the GOP is likely to be able to block such a bill until the 2024 elections.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2025

Read more here. -- The Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Board published notice in the January 18 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to regulations establishing eligibility requirements for paying claims under the underground tank cleanup program. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 14, 2025

At the top of the list of key climate regulations that need to be finalized before March 24th is the governments cap on pollution from the oil and gas industry. The Government of Canada promised the new rules by the end of 2024, but they missed their deadline. If a policy isnt finalized before March 24th, its unlikely to ever be.

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