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State “Climate Superfund” Bills: What You Need to Know

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These state-level “Climate Superfund” bills are modeled on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund, which imposes liability on multiple parties, including the generators of waste, for the cleanup of contaminated sites. Constitution.”

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

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2773 ) is that the Senate bill funds the program through penalties paid for natural resources and environmental violations while the House bill does not specify a funding source. Concern Over President’s Choice to Head Federal Wildlife Agency – Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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Policy News: July 27, 2021

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Nominations: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 10-10 to advance Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination to the full Senate. Dingell and Fortenberry have also introduced similar legislation in 2017 and 2019. Huffman is a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee. 2773 ) in April 2021.

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Special Policy News #7: The Transition

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percent in 2019, EPA says – The Hill. Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. Justice Dept.

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

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It is for all the above reasons that our crystal ball predicts that by 2019 Bill McKibben will change the name of his climate organization from 350.Org But we need not fear for adverse environmental impacts that the highly expected regulatory rollback might cause. The other 15% work for the White House.”. [20]. No April in Paris.

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Policy News: May 6, 2021

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At this point, the administration has failed to develop its policy beyond a catchy tagline,” House Natural Resources Committee ranking member Rep. This bill passed the full House in 2019 but did not advance in the Senate. Inducements would almost certainly have to include grants and tax incentives, Buccino added. 1420 and H.R.

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