MGKF Law

JULY 6, 2021

The court’s reasoning came down to an interpretation of CERCLA that the phrase “subject to” was intended to mean “governed or affected by” rather than “obedient to.” 2021); 42 U.S.C. § § 9603. ” Id.

Clean Air Act 40

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2022

The government says this meeting will aim to “tackle the issue of housing affordability.” Environmental Defence spokespeople are available for interviews about the key facts and actions required for housing affordability that should be part of the Provincial-Municipal Housing Summit.

Environmental Responsibility 52

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

RGGI is wrong for Pennsylvania, and it is time to repeal this regulation and focus on putting forth commonsense, environmentally responsible energy policy that recognizes and champions Pennsylvania as an energy producer.” “Not This is of course the only way we're going to make progress on all of these issues.

Climate Change 87

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Agencies across the areas of disaster preparedness and response, environmental protection, commerce, housing, agriculture, and energy must take steps toward preventing, mitigating and responding to the release of hazardous and toxic materials resulting from hurricanes, tropical storms and associated flooding in coastal and riverside communities.

Waste 52

Waste Sea Level Environmental Protection 2005 52

Acoel

JULY 19, 2021

The proposed changes are likely to create a lot of confusion about “controls” on contaminated property and could adversely impact prospective purchasers’ ability to assert their Landowner Liability Protections (“LLPs”) under the 2002 Amendments to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”).

2002 76

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Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to designate two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the “Superfund” law.

2022 52

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Vermont Law

AUGUST 10, 2016

In fact, eco-labels illustrate powerful tools of consumer-driven environmental protection and show that green-washing can be stopped through soft law approaches. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. Environmental Choice. Unfortunately, the efforts by the Indian Government have not been successful.

Recycling 40

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Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

2013 52

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Clean Energy Law

JULY 16, 2019

EPA also looked at the financial health of the industry, cleanups in the sector, federal and state regulatory requirements governing releases of hazardous substances in the sector, and voluntary practices. O’Brien and Stacey L. VanBelleghem.

Electricity 130

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 10, 2021

federal government controls approximately 1.7 Persons wanting to use the OCS – e.g., to store carbon dioxide – must obtain a lease or other approval from the federal government. BOEM will likely need to develop a new leasing framework for offshore carbon storage and undertake extensive environmental and other reviews.

Carbon Dioxide 58

Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere 2005 Paris Agreement 58

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. 2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. Executive Branch.

2021 98

2021 Ocean Carbon Dioxide 2022 98

Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2021

Four scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency are alleging that the “war on science” is continuing under the Biden administration, with managers at the agency altering reports about the risks posed by chemicals and retaliating against employees who report the misconduct.

Environmental Responsibility 81

Environmental Responsibility Environmental Protection Government 81

Nanotech

JANUARY 15, 2025

In April 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened an enormous can of worms for entities even remotely association with the generation, transport, use or disposal of two legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS).

2025 52

2025 Environmental Responsibility Environmental Protection 2024 52

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Peter Loney, Council of Canadians, Edmonton Chapter said: “The fine of $50,000, a mere pittance for a company as large as Imperial Oil, does nothing to encourage environmental responsibility nor does it deter unsafe conduct that puts local Indigenous communities at risk.”

Regulations 88

Regulations Law Conservation Climate Change 88

Acoel

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are reasons to be concerned when a decision maker does not have fairly clear authority and at least some criteria for deciding, even for those of us who favor aggressive government responses. The government’s views will emerge in settlement or enforcement decisions, and there is no process by which to influence them.

Clean Air Act 40

Clean Air Act Climate Change 2021 2022 40

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2025

Over the past few months, we have witnessed a massive dismantling of science and scientific processes in the federal government, and especially at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These reviews provide a scientific basis for many of the protective standards set by U.S. The so-called No IRIS Act (H.R.

Toxic Substances Control Act 176

Toxic Substances Control Act Clean Air Act 2016 Environmental Protection 176

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency proposed groundwater quality standards for five PFAS: PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and PFBS.[[N: The House bill ( H.R.

2021 52

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Law Columbia

MARCH 6, 2018

The court held that federal common law necessarily governed the nuisance claims because “[a] patchwork of fifty different answers to the same fundamental global issue would be unworkable” and “the extent of any judicial relief should be uniform across our nation.” In re: Border Infrastructure Environmental Litigation , No.

2018 40

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. The October 2021 proposed rule also would add five new HPCCCH and practical quantification limits and detection methods for the five HPCCCH. Pennsylvania.

2021 52

2021 Toxic Substances Control Act 2020 2022 52

ESA

MAY 17, 2021

Many GSPA alumni pursue fellowships and careers in the federal government. The taskforce will also include representatives from across the federal government. . The Biden administration is currently reviewing the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which replaced the Obama administration’s Waters of the U.S.

2021 60

2021 Clean Air Act Ocean Climate Change 60

ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Environmental Protection Agency – House Appropriations Committee – April 21. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the French government have agreed to hold the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 September 3-11, 2021 in Marseille, France. Register here.

2021 75

2021 Conservation Fossil Fuels Climate Change 75

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision the US Supreme Court handed down in June curtailed strategies EPA can use to slow climate change, but its problematic implications stretch far beyond greenhouse gas reduction. The Constitution balances power between three branches of government. The West Virginia v.

Clean Air Act 264

Clean Air Act Regulations Law Politics 264

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

In the months since our 2020 update on federal actions affecting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has continued to take action on its PFAS Action Plan. Not Just the Federal Government—States Continue to Take on PFAS.

Toxic Substances Control Act 52

Toxic Substances Control Act 2020 Clean Water Act Regulations 52

ESA

MAY 6, 2021

“We cannot confront climate change without doing a far better job to protect our forests, our oceans, our wetlands and our grasslands,” Gina McCarthy, the White House national climate adviser, said during the call. The full Senate narrowly voted to confirm Janet McCabe as the deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

2021 75

2021 Conservation Clean Air Act Climate Change 75

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. N:Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Inst. 21-1082 (D.C. filed Mar. 4, 2021 and stayed Apr. 6, 2021).]]

2021 52

2021 2020 Regulations 2019 52

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various government agencies and potential litigants. The rule faced legal challenges by 18 states and four local governments in the federal district court for the Southern District of New York,[[N:New York v.

2021 52

2021 2020 Toxic Substances Control Act Regulations 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 13, 2022

A whistleblower disclosure filed on behalf of Wallace and other OSTP staff members by the Government Accountability Project (GAP) describes “three significant areas of misconduct: (1) repeated and knowing disregard of ethics rules; (2) toxic workplace; and (3) unlawful retaliation against our clients and other staff who raised legitimate concerns.”.

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 19, 2016

If you still have a glimmer of hope that the federal government will continue to play a meaningful role and remain engaged in carbon reduction efforts under the Trump Administration, consider this: Mr. Ebell is employed at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) in Washington, D.C. Now we get it…that’s the whole point of regulatory deform!

2016 40

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