Smith Enviorment

DECEMBER 14, 2023

December 14, 2023. General Assembly returned to a very aggressive effort to influence environmental rules in 2023. Farm Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 582) and the Regulatory Reform Act of 2023 (House Bill 600) all contained provisions weakening existing environmental protections and in some cases preventing adoption of new standards.

2023 52

2023 Clean Water Act Waste Law 52

Ohio Environmental Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

What is the regulatory impact of EPA’s designation? The designation has three primary regulatory impacts: Reportable Quantity (CERCLA 103(a)) – EPA is proposing to establish a reportable quantity (RQ) of 1 lbs in 24 hours. The categories include: PFOA and/or PFOS manufacturers (including importers and importers of articles).

Toxic Substances Control Act 52

Toxic Substances Control Act Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Waste 52

Brag

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) -- requests relevant data and information, including case studies, that may assist in identifying any regulatory ambiguities, gaps, inefficiencies, or uncertainties in the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology, particularly with regard to new and emerging biotechnology products.

Biotechnology 40

Biotechnology Regulations Government Fossil Fuels 40

Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 20, 2022

We consider the recent regulatory and enforcement actions by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). In respect of enforcement, governmental matters and legislative reform, we consider the following topics: Change on the horizon in the UK enforcement sphere.

Government 52

Government Law Regulations 2022 52

Law and Environment

AUGUST 2, 2023

On July 28, 2023, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) proposed reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations governing how federal agencies review the environmental effects of major federal projects. We analyze the key provisions in the proposed NEPA reforms below.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Regulations Greenhouse 2023 130

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 22, 2023

Demand -- PUC Offers Steps For Consumers To Help Moderate Cold Weather Energy Costs -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Businesses, Energy Groups Tell Senators Regulatory Burden, High Energy Costs Must Be Lowered -- The Center Square: ‘Fuel Poverty’ Stresses Pennsylvania’s Hospitals -- Bloomberg: Chesapeake Energy CEO Urges U.S.

Politics 109

Politics Natural Gas 2020 Law 109