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Houston, This is Harvey: Hurricanes are Hazardous

Vermont Law

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

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. OSHA Proposed First Updates to Hazard Communication Standard Since 2012. EPA Makes Changes to New Chemicals Program Likely to Further Complicate, Slow Reviews.

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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

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. EPA, Pay $117,000 in Fines (Oct. 6, 2021).]] NYSDEC Proposed Water Quality Guidance Values for Three Emerging Contaminants. 24, 2021).]]

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

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6, 2012). [7]. 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. 2, 2014). [8].

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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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