Greenbuilding Law

JULY 25, 2021

The Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard E1527-13 will sunset in late 2021, eight years from its approval on November 6, 2013. This is hugely significant because a Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6 9601) and petroleum products.”

2013

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 16, 2022

Rick Krajewski (D-Philadelphia) and Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny)-- said in announcing the bill -- “The 2020 Attorney General [Grand Jury] Report called for the Department of Health (DOH) to have an active and defined role in regulating the fracking industry to protect the health and safety of Pennsylvanians above all else.” Read more here.

Natural Gas

E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2022

When your neighbor’s property is contaminated, the environmental regulators may want access to your property to investigate whether the contamination has affected your property. But in the last days of 2021, the federal district court in White Plains, New York decided such a case under the federal Superfund statute.

Radiation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, introduced Senate Bill 1058 to abrogate the final regulation reducing carbon pollution from power plants [RGGI]. October 2021 On October 4, 2021, Sen. Comitta suggested in 2021. In a press release, Sen. Thank you.

Climate Change

E2 Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Mandelbaum, a member of the firm’s Environmental Practice , has a career that spans four decades. A fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, he has worked on matters concerning the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act since 1993 and has spoken and written on the subject.

Law

Acoel

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Posted on December 17, 2021 by William L. ASTM announced revisions to its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (E1527-21) on November 1, 2021 (the “Standard”). Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. They will take effect on January 1, 2022, with publication and adoption by the U.S.

2013

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Related Articles: -- Environmental Groups Submit Rulemaking Petitions To Environmental Quality Board Asking For Full-Cost Bonding For Oil & Gas Well Plugging -- More Than 60 Environmental Groups, Green Party Of PA Oppose Road Dumping Of Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater On Rural PA Roads [Posted: September 23, 2021] PA Environment Digest

Environmental Responsibility

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Phase l reports are also used for a wide variety of other purposes, including for a company to demonstrate third party verified compliance with the E in ESG, environmental laws, to qualify for credits under the LEED and Green Globes green building rating systems, etc.

2013

Law Columbia

MARCH 14, 2024

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.

Fossil Fuels

Greenbuilding Law

JULY 17, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency had proposed to amend the practice for “All Appropriate Inquiries” to reference the new version of the standard practice made available by ASTM International on November 1, 2021, but.

2016

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor.

Law

Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

2013

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Hours From Its Revolution Natural Gas Processing Plant In Washington County [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: Energy Transfer Natural Gas Cryogenic Plant Resumes Partial Operations -- StateImpactPA - Reid Frazier: Energy Transfer Natural Gas Plant Explosion Under Investigation In Washington County -- FracTracker Alliance Hosts Jan.

Natural Gas

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This is despite the fact that emissions for coal – largely by China and India – have been the biggest driver of recent carbon emissions, accounting for 40% of the total in 2021. The communication cites a 2021 report from the Forest Survey of India which claims the country’s forest cover has expanded.

Fossil Fuels

Acoel

JULY 19, 2021

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Amy L. The ASTM E1527-13 Standard Practice on Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (“ESAs”) is required to be revised, re-approved as is, or abandoned this year. Every eight years, ASTM standard-setting committees are required to re-evaluate existing ASTM standards. The ASTM E50.02

2002

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The bill retains a provision from the House bill repealing section 20001 of the 2017 Tax Act, which required the Bureau of Land Management to offer oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and cancels the leases sold in January 2021. on critical decision-making for crisis response and future recovery related to COVID-19.

2021

Ohio Environmental Law

OCTOBER 23, 2021

This week the Biden Administration released their PFAS Strategic Roadmap which sets forth ambitious action on regulation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) pollution, including targeted action with deadlines for eight different federal agencies. EPA states the initial round of Section 4 Order are anticipated by December 2021.

Regulations

Capaccio

JUNE 14, 2022

The EPA Council of PFAS was established in April 2021 and tasked to develop an agency-wide strategy to address PFAS. The Biden-Harris administration’s Plan to Combat PFAS Pollution was published in October 2021. In October 2021, the EPA announced the PFAS Strategic Roadmap of current and planned activities in 2021-2024.

Toxic Substances Control Act

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

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. EPA’s Spring 2021 Regulatory Agenda Contained Multiple TSCA Rulemaking Actions.

2021

Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

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. EPA Denied Petitions Seeking TSCA Regulation of Chemicals in Cigarettes and Cosmetics.

2021

ESA

JULY 26, 2021

billion, a nearly 20% increase over FY 2021 levels. Still, Congressional leaders say that it is likely that Congress will pass a temporary stop-gap measure to buy more time for funding negotiations and avert a government shutdown when the new fiscal year starts on October 1, 2021. 2773 ) in April 2021. NOAA receives $6.46

2021

ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

OSTP: The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will be holding a confirmation hearing for Dr. Eric Lander’s nomination to serve as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10 am ET. A Proclamation on National Park Week, 2021 – The White House.

2021

ESA

MAY 6, 2021

NSF releases 2021 Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering report. National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara said it “rightly focuses on collaboration and restoration to achieve the goal of 30×30, rather than regulation and designations. Executive Branch. International. Scientific Community.

2021

ESA

MAY 17, 2021

Twenty-four ESA members and graduate students in ecology participated in virtual Hill visits, as a part of the 2021 Katherine S. By Ryan McCrimmon, PoliticoPro, 5-13-2021. By Doug Plamer, 5-13-2021, PoliticoPro. Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Virtually Visit the Hill to Advocate for Science Funding. 2 position at USDA.

2021

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

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. 6, 2021).]] 20, 2021).]] 19, 2021).]] 11, 2021).]]

2021

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Regulations Back On and Only the Beginning. In the final days of the Trump Administration, EPA issued final determinations to regulate PFOA and PFOS in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), a process the Agency started in 2018.

Toxic Substances Control Act

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

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. PFAS Accountability Act of 2021 Would Create Federal Cause of Action for PFAS Exposure.

2021