Law Columbia

OCTOBER 18, 2023

law surrounding CO 2 pipelines is characterized by glaring governance gaps. In response to these challenges, Permitting CO 2 Pipelines identifies legal barriers to the rapid deployment of an interstate network of CO 2 pipelines supporting DAC Hubs, and provides recommendations to help federal and state lawmakers overcome these barriers.

Carbon Dioxide

Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We had earlier posted in November 2021, that ASTM International had revised its Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard , in anticipation of adoption for use by the EPA. EPA received adverse comments on that action and published a notification of withdrawal of the direct final rule on May 2, 2022.

2013

Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 19, 2022

The government says this meeting will aim to “tackle the issue of housing affordability.” WHEN: Wednesday January 19, 2022. WHO: Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence; Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager, Environmental Defence.

Environmental Responsibility

A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

Fossil Fuels

Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to designate two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the “Superfund” law. of Americans have a detectable PFAS in their blood!

2022

Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This government policy, though commendable for its environmental aspirations, has negative implications for both tenants and building owners alike. Under an updated schedule, the government has mandated that from January 1, 2025, forward, buildings that are rated below F or 420 kWh per m² will no longer be allowed to rent flats.

Greenhouse

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

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

Here are 68 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. 25 - Blue Hydrogen Made From Natural Gas - What You Need To Know.

Conservation

ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

California, Arizona, Nevada and the federal government reach agreement to reduce water consumption in the Colorado River basin. Previous versions of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act funded conservation through royalties paid to the federal government for mineral extraction. Executive Branch. International. The bill includes $514.3

2021

Acoel

JANUARY 11, 2022

Posted on January 11, 2022 by David G. 9, 2022) at SR-7. Times No. 9, 2022) at SR-7. In my January 2021 column for the Legal Intelligencer ’s Pennsylvania Law Weekly I suggested the opposite, or maybe an inside-out version of the same thing: “[t]he governmental response to the viral pandemic is. Mandelbaum.

Clean Air Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 13, 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, CDC changed the metrics it uses to calculate county COVID-19 levels, resulting in a lagging indicator that’s unlikely to prevent future surges and has led to states dropping mask mandates. This post is part of a series of quarterly roundups on scientific integrity.

Government

Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. The adjustment takes effect on January 1, 2022. TSCA provides for adjustment of fees every three years. ”[[N: Nat. Council, Inc. 26, 2021).]]

2021

Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

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. reports due July 1, 2022). Mercury inventory reporting rule in response to Second Circuit vacatur of certain provisions (final rule anticipated in November 2021).

2021

ESA

JULY 26, 2021

In this issue: House Moving Forward with FY 2022 Spending Bills, Bill Report Includes Funding for Climate Science. House Moving Forward with FY 2022 Spending Bills, Bill Report Includes Funding for Climate Science. Bill includes $1.2 billion for climate research at the National Science Foundation. Executive Branch.

2021

ESA

APRIL 19, 2021

Upcoming hearings: Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Department of the Interior – House Appropriations Committee – April 20. Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Environmental Protection Agency – House Appropriations Committee – April 21. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) introduced a bills (S. 1072 & H.R.

2021

ESA

MAY 6, 2021

The government could explore two broad options for putting more land under conservation: either expanding protections for land and water already under federal oversight or offering monetary incentives and guidance to private entities and local governments to voluntarily conserve their land, according to the report. “It

2021

ESA

MAY 17, 2021

billion in federal funding for the National Science Foundation in FY 2022. billion in federal funding for the National Science Foundation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and robust funding for all scientific research programs. The meetings came shortly after the White House released the first details about its FY 2022 budget.

2021

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

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. The rule faced legal challenges by 18 states and four local governments in the federal district court for the Southern District of New York,[[N:New York v.

2021

Arnold Porter

JUNE 2, 2021

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. The next reporting year to be covered is 2021, with the reports for 2021 scheduled to be filed by July 1, 2022. N:Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Inst.

2021