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Can we really be the change we wish to see? The inherent limitations of citizen suits in remedying environmental injustice under the Clean Air Act

Environmental News Bits

The Inherent Limitations of Citizen Suits in Remedying Environmental Injustice Under the Clean Air Act.” The inherent limitations of citizen suits in remedying environmental injustice under the Clean Air Act George, Alexandra M. “Can We Really Be the Change We Wish to See?

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Lessons from a plain language analysis: U.S. Clean Air Act Title V public notices as barriers to environmental justice

Environmental News Bits

Clean Air Act Title V public notices as barriers to environmental justice.” link] Highlights Abstract The Clean Air Act’s Title V program offers opportunities for the public to participate in … Continue reading Lessons from a plain language analysis: U.S. Sampson, N., Sampson, M.,

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IRS Releases Guidance on SAF Tax Credit and Signals Forthcoming Revisions to GREET Model for Determining Lifecycle GHG Emissions Reductions

Law and Environment

On December 15, 2023, IRS published Notice 2024-06 , a brief but important guidance on Section 40B, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”). Or, they may use “any similar methodology that satisfies the criteria under § 211(o)(1)(H) of the Clean Air Act.”

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PennEnvironment, Clean Air Council Win Record $42 Million Air Pollution Settlement Covering 3 US Steel Facilities In The Mon Valley, Pittsburgh

PA Environment Daily

On January 26, PennEnvironment and Clean Air Council announced they will file in U.S. District Court on Monday a proposed consent decree in settlement of their federal Clean Air Act lawsuit against United States Steel Corporation. The agreement mandates that U.S. Most of the penalty money ($4.5

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The D.C. Circuit Vacates Most of EPA’s SSM SIP Call; Generators Breath a Sigh of Relief

Law and Environment

My guess is that EPA will delay a decision on that question until after the 2024 elections, but my guesses have been wrong before. It will be interesting to see whether EPA takes up the Court’s invitation. There are definitely environmental and public health NGOs who will want EPA to do so. Stay tuned on this one. The post The D.C.

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Memphis Facility Emitting Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide Gas to Close

Union of Concerned Scientists

Steve Cohen, who represents South Memphis and has been a staunch supporter for accountability at this facility, that the company would close the facility by April 30, 2024 and move to another location outside of Memphis. Finally, in late August, representatives for Sterilization Services of Tennessee announced in a letter to Rep.

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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

Yet EPA isn’t proposing standards consistent with those plans, let alone actually driving the industry beyond what it already promises to do, as required under the Clean Air Act. This fight by industry to delay, obstruct, and otherwise thwart stronger regulation has devastating consequences. Image: Freightliner ).