Brag

MAY 1, 2023

As reported in our September 13, 2022, blog item , on September 12, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) creating a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative “that will ensure we can make in the United States all that we invent in the United States.” bioeconomy. bioeconomy?

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Brag

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Howe how she would transition from the political sphere into governmental management, given President Biden’s initiative to bolster EPA staff. Howe stated that this is an issue that has been and will continue to be a top priority for Mission Support. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Committee, asked Ms.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 16, 2022

The Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs initiative is part of the Biden Administration’s effort to create good paying energy jobs by expanding the use of clean hydrogen in the industrial sector. The BIL requires that at least two of the hubs be located in regions of the United States with the greatest natural gas resources, like Pennsylvania.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 16, 2021

It would appear, however, that the SEC is now moving in a different direction consistent with the stated priorities of the Biden Administration. Until this year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a cautious approach to developing uniform ESG disclosure requirements. Where the SEC May be Headed.

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Arnold Porter

JANUARY 20, 2022

The White House, moreover, has unveiled a series of anti-corruption initiatives that may herald an increased use of the FCPA, anti-money laundering laws, sanctions, and other tools to combat international corruption—which the administration has characterized as a “core national security interest. Policy Announcements.

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ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

President Biden designates a new national monument. White House: President Joe Biden designated 53,800 acres in Colorado as Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, protecting a historic World War II training site as well as habitat for Canada lynx, boreal toad, cutthroat trout, Rocky Mountain elk and more. Executive Branch.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 25, 2024

Because of the clarity of its goal and sharp focus on where and to whom benefits should flow during a time of historic government investment, the success of Justice40 will in many ways be the measuring stick of the Biden administration’s equity and justice efforts.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 22, 2023

COP28 outcomes fall short The core outcomes of COP28 are captured in the UAE Consensus , which includes a series of agreements, including a decision to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund, the outcome of the First Global Stocktake , and a decision on the Global Goal on Adaptation.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 25, 2024

. -- 66 Months Later, DEP Worked With Conventional Well Owner, But Multiple Spills At A Well Site Have Still Not Been Cleaned Up; No Protections In Place For Operators Or Taxpayers [PaEN] -- PennVEST Invests $194.3

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 17, 2022

We understand and share the concern that remediation is taking so long,” McIntyre said, adding that the agency’s priority is to protect public and environmental health rather than meet particular deadlines. In June, President Joe Biden signed a bill postponing its expiration for two years.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 14, 2024

15 -- Penn State Extension Hosts 9-Part Woods In Your Backyard Webinar Series Starting Jan. 15 -- Penn State Extension Hosts 9-Part Woods In Your Backyard Webinar Series Starting Jan. 18-19 [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 16; Snowmobile/ATV Grants Feb. 19 & Feb.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Rundown The EPA proposes elevating PFAS and greenhouse gas emissions as enforcement priorities for the next four years. The Biden administration increased federal assistance to remove debris, protect public health and safety, and prevent property damage. The agency revises its priority list every four years.

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Circle of Blue

JUNE 6, 2022

The Biden administration outlines its priorities for global water security. The Biden administration unveiled its “ action plan ” for global water security that acknowledges water scarcity and pollution abroad can threaten U.S. The Rundown. The Defense Department releases new data on PFAS found in drinking water near its bases.

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ESA

MARCH 20, 2023

Federal Register President’s Budget Request Includes Increases for Science Funding President Joe Biden released his President’s Budget Request March 9. Across administrations, the President’s Budget Request is typically viewed as a “wishlist” and allows the administration to demonstrate its priorities and vision for the federal government.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It is one in a series of studies in the last two years on this topic. Wolf’s Proposed Budget Supports Conservation And Recreation -- DCNR Secretary Outlines 2022 Priorities To Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council, Including Need For $1.4 Click Here to watch live. Wolf Announced PA Received The Initial $244.9

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 12, 2023

This post is part of a series of quarterly roundups on scientific integrity. In the first quarter of 2023, the Biden administration released a framework to help agencies strengthen their scientific integrity policies; several organizations praised it while also noting areas for improvement.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Domestic Climate Czar Gina McCarthy to leave the White House this week, Biden hires new climate advisors. The Government Accountability Office issued five new priority recommendations to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. White House: Domestic Climate Czar Gina McCarthy will leave the Biden administration Sept.

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ESA

AUGUST 30, 2021

President Biden nominates Charles F. Nominations: President Joe Biden nominated Charles F. The Biden administration intends to repeal this rule but leaves the rule in place in the interim. The Biden administration intends to repeal this rule but leaves the rule in place in the interim. In this issue: Congress.

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ESA

MAY 4, 2023

Executive Branch President Biden signed environmental justice Executive Order. Scientific Community National Academies to hold webinar series titled “Paving the Way for Continental Scale Biology: Connecting Research Across Scales” starting April 24-25. Courts Climate lawsuit filed by Hawai’i teens advances in state courts.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 2, 2021

billion to establish President Biden’s proposed Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), and $25 billion in authorizations for investment in private research institutions. draft leaves its section on ARPA-H as a placeholder, only including five priorities to be incorporated in its development. Notably, the CURES 2.0

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

This Advisory is the second in a series concerning environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations for the financial services industry and other companies. We also summarize the issue of climate-related disclosures from the perspective of the banking regulators. Overview of the Current SEC Disclosure Framework.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

EPA Acting Assistant Administrator Previewed Principles for Biden Administration’s TSCA Implementation. The abeyance will be in place while the Biden Administration takes comment on all five PBT rules finalized by the Trump Administration in January. Regulatory Developments. EPA Takes Steps to Set PFAS Agenda.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

Senate Candidates Ahead Of Primary -- WESA: If PA Senators Don’t Extend Time Limits For Sexual Abuse Cases, Wolf Will Call Special Session -- PA Capital-Star: PA Students Who Lobbied to Make Hershey’s Kiss The Official State Candy See Progress -- Republican Rep.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 8, 2024

As in 2019, when the Swiss brought forward a similar draft, the proposals this year were dramatically watered down over a series of negotiations. Business as usual? At one level, the failure was business as usual. Who’s afraid of the big bad governance? Fourth, not everyone currently wants governance.

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

This Advisory is the third in a series concerning environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations for the financial services industry and other companies. Acting Chair Lee also recently discussed the list of examination priorities for 2021 that was published earlier this month by the SEC's Division of Examinations.[[N:On

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Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

And recent government actions underscore that supply chain will be a key area of focus for the Biden-Harris Administration, creating both risks and opportunities for companies.[[N:See N:See Arnold & Porter Advisory, "Biden Administration Supply Chain EO Creates Opportunities and Risks in Key Manufacturing Sectors," March 2, 2021.]]

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ESA

MAY 31, 2023

In this issue: Supreme Court dramatically shrinks Clean Water Act’s reach Biden administration must now rework recent Clean Water Act regulations. The Biden administration this year finalized a rule to cement broad protections for wetlands, which trap pollution, provide wildlife habitat, and act as sponges that soak up flood waters.

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Arnold Porter

JULY 20, 2021

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a wide-ranging Executive Order (EO) establishing a government-wide policy to promote economic competition and laying out 72 specific initiatives seeking “to promote the interests of American workers, businesses, and consumers” across the economy. at Section 5(g-h).]].

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 25, 2021

trillion economic spending package, which will likely include ambitious Biden Administration priorities such as, adopting a federal paid leave benefit, adding a series of energy tax incentives, including drug pricing reforms, and expanding dental, vision and hearing benefits to seniors. How Does Reconciliation Work?

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ESA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Biden EPA Moves to Repeal Trump WOTUS Rule. House Passes Reconciliation Bill, Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. Meanwhile, President Biden signed the Infrastructure and Jobs Act ( H.R. Biden EPA move to repeal Trump WOTUS rule.

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ESA

MARCH 14, 2022

The government has been operating under a series of stop-gap measures since October 2021 and Congress has not passed a full-year budget since December 2020. This amount falls short of the $100 million proposed by House Appropriations and the $10 billion amount requested by the Biden administration. Lawmakers allocate $7.8

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ESA

APRIL 11, 2022

It’s the third chapter in the IPCC’s mammoth sixth assessment report, part of a series of studies that summarize the state of climate science and the planet released roughly every seven years. More News: FY23 Request Steers Science Budgets Toward Biden Administration Priorities – FYI. Eastern Time on May 31, 2022.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

New Traceability Protocol Allows Solar Companies To Ensure Ethical Supply Chain; Updated Standards For Recycling -- PA Forestry Assn. Check Out C-SAW -- Trout Unlimited, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers New R.I.S.E

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2022

2 [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension 5-Part Making Cover Crops Pay Webinar Series Starts Feb. Senate Candidates For Weak Ties To PA -- PG Guest Essay: Pittsburgh Knows Biden Agenda Has Failed - Dave McCormick, Republican Candidate For U.S. 11 -- Delaware RiverKeeper Jan.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

faculty hiring and retention from ten years of data series.”. President Joe Biden revoked the executive order during his first week in office. At the hearing, Assistant Interior Secretary for Indian Affairs Brian Newland indicated that the Biden administration supports these bills. International. Scientific Community.

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ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Scientific Community National Academies to hold webinar series titled “Paving the Way for Continental Scale Biology: Connecting Research Across Scales” starting April 24-25. The Biden administration said that rule aims to create a ‘durable’ definition of the Waters of the U.S. Forests: Reps.

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ESA

MARCH 6, 2023

Federal Register Comment Period for the National Nature Assessment Closes March 31, 2023 In April 2022, the Biden administration announced the launch of the first-ever U.S. The Biden administration said that rule aims to create a ‘durable’ definition of the Waters of the U.S. National Nature Assessment (NNA). Led by the U.S.

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