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Only CERCLA Settlements Trigger CERCLA Contribution: Guam v. US

E2 Law Blog

May 24, 2021) , attempting to clarify which settlements with the United States or a state trigger a right to settling-party contribution under section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. On Monday, the Supreme Court decided Territory of Guam v.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

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Senate committee holds hearing for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. Executive Branch. NOAA releases the annual Arctic Report Card. International. million for wildlife corridor programs.

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The Chemical Compound—August 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. Three More PFAS Added to Toxics Release Inventory List for 2021 Reporting Year; EPA Announced Plans for More Additions to List. 6, 2021).]] July 23, 2021).]]

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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. PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 Would Create Federal Cause of Action for PFAS Exposure. 22, 2021).]] 23, 2021).]] 10, 2021); see also Envtl.

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Eight Important Updates About Recent PFAS Regulatory Developments

Arnold Porter

While the regulatory freeze pursuant to a memo from White House Chief of Staff Ronald Klain momentarily paused the issuance of those final determinations, EPA announced on February 22, 2021 that it is moving forward. In response to this pause, which froze the PFOA and PFOS regulatory determinations under SDWA, Sen.

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Policy News: July 27, 2021

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Senators reintroduce Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. Judge rules Maui County, Hawaii must receive a Clean Water Act permit in a case that reached the Supreme Court. billion, a nearly 20% increase over FY 2021 levels. 2773 ) in April 2021. Executive Branch. Maine law banning PFAS takes effect.

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Policy News: May 17, 2021

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Twenty-four ESA members and graduate students in ecology participated in virtual Hill visits, as a part of the 2021 Katherine S. Many GSPA alumni pursue fellowships and careers in the federal government. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved the Endless Frontiers Act ( S. 2 position at USDA.

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