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Houston, This is Harvey: Hurricanes are Hazardous

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In 2012, Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City and surrounding areas. Houston, post-Harvey, provides a good case study for examining options for better preparedness and response. Houston is home to 41 listed Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or CERCLA) sites. News reports.

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The Chemical Compound—May 2021

Arnold Porter

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. OSHA Proposed First Updates to Hazard Communication Standard Since 2012.

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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. EPA, Pay $117,000 in Fines (Oct. 6, 2021).]] Pennsylvania. N: Press Release, Pa.

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The Trump Watch: What Does the New Administration Portend for the Environment?

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6, 2012). [7]. Our gaze into the crystal ball quickly and confidently told us all that we need to know about President-elect Trump’s views about the federal agency tasked with protecting the environment: he hates it. Environmental protection, what they do is a disgrace; every week they come out with new regulations.”. [34].

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

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In this issue: Biden administration unveils 10-year plan to conserve one-third of U.S. Plan follows up on Biden’s commitment to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030. Biden administration unveils 10-year plan to conserve one-third of U.S. Executive Branch. President Biden announces NOAA, BLM and DOE science nominees.

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