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Who Benefits from Dismantling EPA Science?

Union of Concerned Scientists

laws, including: the Clean Air Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) also known as Superfund; the Clean Water Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); and the Safe Water Drinking Act.

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The Chemical Compound—August 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. 21-70168, 21-70670 (9th Cir. June 30, 2021).]] The House bill ( H.R.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court decision that vacated the listing of the Arctic ringed seal as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The standards are for portable air conditioners, air compressors, commercial packaged boilers, and uninterruptible power supplies. ExxonMobil Corp.

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Policy News: May 17, 2021

ESA

Climate: The Environmental Protection Agency released its Climate Change Indicators report for the first time since 2016. EPA – Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit. EPA – Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit. Comments must be received on or before May 21, 2021.

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Special Policy News #7: The Transition

ESA

Estenoz led Everglades restoration initiatives in the Interior Department during the Obama administration and received ESA’s 2016 Regional Policy Award. EPA – Clean Air Act Advisory Committee: Request for Nominations. Shannon Estenoz to be assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks in the Interior Department.

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Eight Important Updates About Recent PFAS Regulatory Developments

Arnold Porter

Regulatory determinations under SDWA trigger EPA's process for developing national primary drinking water regulations (NPDWRs), which are enforceable drinking water standards in contrast to the health advisories EPA established for PFOA and PFOS in 2016. 535 – 116 th ) that passed the US House in January 2020.

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

ESA

Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) also brought up a 2016 essay penned by Lander that downplayed the work of competitors Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier in developing the CRISPR gene-editing technique. “I Members of Congress have introduced similar legislation during every Congress since 2016. Richard Spinrad to be NOAA administrator.

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