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ASTM International Publishes Case Study on Standards for Biodegradable Plastic

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According to ASTM International’s article , standard test methods for determining the biobased content of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples using radiocarbon analysis ( D6866 ) allows industry, regulators, and government to determine experimentally the percent biobased carbon present in a product or fuel.

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EPA Will Not Require Financial Assurances From Electric Power Sector

Clean Energy Law

CERLCA imposes a joint and several liability scheme that holds certain entities ( e.g. , certain owners and operators, generators, arrangers, and transporters of hazardous substances) liable for the costs or damages associated with environmental remediation. Pursuant to court order, EPA must finalize this regulation by December 2, 2020.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Humanity has been aware of its environment far longer than there have been laws to protect environments. However, the term “environmental law” does not just cover government legislation. It can also apply a method of land management on a kind of understanding of acting responsibly and ethically.

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Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House

PA Environment Daily

The bill would establish an Interdepartmental Coordinating Task Force in the Department of Health, with the Department of Environmental Protection, to oversee the collection and analysis of baseline health and environmental data related to the impact of oil and natural gas facilities on public health and safety. Read more here.

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

1, 2018; order denying remand and notice re tutorial Feb. 27, 2018; request for supplemental briefing Feb. 1, 2018; ruling Feb. California Federal Court Upheld Environmental Law Waivers for Border Wall. In re: Border Infrastructure Environmental Litigation , No. The court said defendants had not waived this issue.

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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. over the fees set in the 2018 rule. Regulatory Developments. 61708 (Nov.

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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. Legislative Developments. Regulatory Developments. Home Depot) to pay a $20.75

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