Enviromental Defense

MARCH 8, 2024

In February 2023, 5.3 To learn more about the Imperial Oil tailings scandal, watch this short video: When all else fails, sue ACFN’s Chief Allan Adam, explained his reasons for the lawsuit: “The AER is supposed to (…) ensure safety and environmental responsibility. These “ponds” contain over 1.4

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A Brief History of Federal Superfund Legislation In 1980, Congress enacted The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), more commonly known as Superfund. Widespread support bolstered the bill after Vermont suffered catastrophic flooding in 2023.

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Nanotech

MAY 31, 2024

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) announced on May 28, 2024, that it filed a request for correction (RFC) under the Information Quality Act (IQA) regarding a U.S.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On November 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is accepting comments on a petition for rulemaking submitted by the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), and several other groups. Read the full story from Wiley Rein LLP.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 20, 2023

On April 13, 2023, the U.S.

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MGKF Law

MAY 10, 2023

On April 26, 2023, the United States Court of Federal Claims ordered the federal government to reimburse Shell U.S.A. United States , 2023 WL 3090659 at *10 (Fed. United States , 2023 WL 3090659 at *10 (Fed. Shell U.S.A.,

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MGKF Law

APRIL 27, 2023

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. is best known for setting forth a comprehensive mechanism to cleanup hazardous waste sites under a restoration-based approach and for imposing liability on potentially responsible parties. 9601, et seq., Colorado, on Aug.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

Related Article: -- PA Audubon Council Releases Guidelines For Municipalities On Bird-Friendly, Environmentally Responsible Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities [PaEN] [Posted: January 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This rule is effective (after 60 days) on February 13, 2023. We had posted some months ago that it was hugely significant that this Phase l Environmental Site Assessment Standard was in Limbo because that assessment is conducted in the vast majority of the 5.6

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E2 Law Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Mandelbaum , a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig , LLP’s Philadelphia office , is among the professionals recognized on the 2023 City & State Pennsylvania Fifty Over 50 list. Mandelbaum, a member of the firm’s Environmental Practice , has a career that spans four decades.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 16, 2023

For Pipeline Development EQT, Chesapeake, Equitrans Shale Gas Companies Announce Methane Reduction Initiatives Better Path Coalition Outlines Needed Environmental, Climate Policy Changes For Incoming Shapiro Administration EPA Invites Comments On Draft Oil & Gas Waste Injection Well Permit In Young Twp., Jefferson County; Feb.

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Acoel

MARCH 28, 2024

As a young biologist working for the state environmental agency I was involved with environmental response teams that sampled sediments and fish in the river. I will never forget that period in my life and career. As I think of lessons learned from that experience there are many, but one stands out.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

Wolf Tops State Record Of Pardons Granted Click Here for latest PA Environmental News Like PA Environment Digest on Facebook Follow PA Environment Digest on Twitter Read Weekly PA Environment Digest [Posted: January 13, 2023] PA Environment Digest 17 [PaEN] -- DCNR Announces $19.4

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In a written reply to parliament in August 2023, the coal minister stated that a “major leap in coal production over the years has been witnessed”. From 2013 to 2014, Indian coal production was 565 million tonnes; from 2022 to 2023, that had increased by 58% to 893 million. million tonnes, rising to 1.025 billion tonnes by 2031-2032.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Posted: January 15, 2023] PA Environment Digest 11 Program On Natural Gas Leasing & Development In Loyalsock Creek [Exceptional Value] Watershed At Lycoming College Campus -- Groups Host Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

RGGI is wrong for Pennsylvania, and it is time to repeal this regulation and focus on putting forth commonsense, environmentally responsible energy policy that recognizes and champions Pennsylvania as an energy producer.” “Not

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Greenbuilding Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

And that is significant because, since January 1, 2023, a residential building owner is not permitted to rent a property rated G+. This government policy, though commendable for its environmental aspirations, has negative implications for both tenants and building owners alike. worse than G).

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CEQA Developments

AUGUST 7, 2023

In an opinion filed June 28, 2023, and later ordered published on July 25, 2023, the Second District Court of Appeal (Div. Real Parties in Interest) (2023) Cal.App.5th. Citing Citizens for Environmental Responsibility v. United Neighborhoods for Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles (Fariborz Moshfegh, et al.,

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Acoel

JUNE 14, 2023

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Thomas M. Hnasko In my last blog , I discussed the seminal ruling in Chisholm’s-Village Plaza, LLC v. Travelers Insurance Co.,

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Vermont Law

MAY 2, 2023

ClientEarth says Danone’s response to the notice “ wasn’t good enough ,” so it initiated legal action in January 2023. Danone’s 2021 Vigilance Plan comprises of five pages within its 70-page Social, Societal, and Environmental Responsibility policy. At this hearing, the judge will decide whether to open the case.

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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.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 12, 2023

Much action is expected over PFAS in 2023. We blogged last year about EPA Proposing Designating PFAS as Hazardous under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, also known as the “Superfund” law and we expect a final rule in 2023. This year began with the U.S. Million for New Hampshire.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2023

On January 11, the PA Audubon Council announced the release of Guidelines For Municipalities On Bird-Friendly, Environmentally Responsible Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities. The Guidelines were developed by the Council's Renewable Energy Committee and presented to PA Audubon Chapter leaders in a webinar on December 6.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The departure of Looney in 2023, due to his breaking the companys code of conduct, is also symptomatic of the companys departure from net-zero emissions. Critically, shareholders’ pressure to demand immediate short-term gains has also significantly contributed. What happened with Bernard Looney?

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2023

Million Investment To Plant Trees, Buffers, Meadows To Improve Water Quality, Climate Resiliency; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan. Million In Grants To Underserved/Distressed Communities, Partnerships To Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization Efforts Across PA; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan. 17 [PaEN] -- DCNR Announces $3.2

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Capaccio

MAY 21, 2024

PFOA and PFOS: Hazardous Substances In addition to setting the most stringent limits on PFOA and PFOS, the EPA designated these two pervasive PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also referred to as Superfund. 2 May 2023.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It was originally published in the blog STAT on November 10, 2023. This blog post was co-authored by Martha Kinsella, former senior counsel in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law. By Jacob Carter and Martha Kinsella In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey brought Texas rain that just wouldn’t stop.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. Early in 2023, OMB collected public comments on two draft initiatives as part of the modernization process.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 24, 2023

As we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2023, a pivotal year for global sustainability efforts, it’s time to reflect on the strides made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the realm of the built environment, all as described in our top 10 most read blog posts of the year.

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ESA

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Concern Over President’s Choice to Head Federal Wildlife Agency – Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. The plan requires the states to reduce their consumption by 500,000-acre feet in 2022 and 2023. ESC – Recommendation to the White House Office of Management and Budget for FY 2023 Budget (Nov. 5, 2022.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Biden administration finalized updated procedures for conducting cost-benefit analysis and encouraging public participation in meetings about regulations. Early in 2023, OMB collected public comments on two draft initiatives as part of the modernization process.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In 2023, DEP cataloged and analyzed its permitting activities under Executive Order 2023-07. DEP launched Project JumpStart in 2023 as a process improvement initiative focused on enhancing the quality and efficiency of Chapter 102 Erosion and Sediment Control and Chapter 105 Waterways and Wetlands permitting.

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Ohio Environmental Law

OCTOBER 23, 2021

EPA intends to finalize the rule by January 2023. EPA expects to issue a proposed regulation in Fall 2022 to establish a drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS (before the Agency’s statutory deadline of March 2023). The Agency anticipates issuing a final regulation in Fall 2023.

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Capaccio

JUNE 14, 2022

If your company is in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has added additional PFAS to its Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) reportable chemicals list as a category “Certain PFAS ,Not Otherwise Listed” which will be reportable by July 1 2023. . Designate certain PFAS as CERCLA hazardous waste .

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2025

laws, including: the Clean Air Act; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) also known as Superfund; the Clean Water Act; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); and the Safe Water Drinking Act.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 26, 2021

That provision prohibits—starting on April 1, 2023—procurement of nonstick cookware and cooking utensils and upholstered furniture, carpets, and rugs treated with stain-resistant coatings if they contain perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The House bill ( H.R. N: 2021 Me. 1113) (L.D.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In October 2021, EPA said it planned to issue a proposed rule in 2023 that could result in revisions to the decaBDE rule as well as the rules for the other four PBT substances. The second bill, AB 1200 , prohibits distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging that contains regulated PFAS beginning on January 1, 2023.

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