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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) noted that the draft scientific integrity policy from the Consumer Products Safety Commission not only contains that problematic prohibition, but does so in multiple places. PEER’s comment recommends that CPSC remove the provision. Now, with the Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) noted that the draft scientific integrity policy from the Consumer Products Safety Commission not only contains that problematic prohibition, but does so in multiple places. PEER’s comment recommends that CPSC remove the provision. Now, with the Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc.

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State “Climate Superfund” Bills: What You Need to Know

Law Columbia

In the first months of 2024, legislators in four states— Maryland , Massachusetts , New York , and Vermont —have pushed for legislation that would collectively require large fossil fuel producers and refiners to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars of state-level climate adaptation infrastructure.

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Policy News: December 20, 2021

ESA

Legislative updates: The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee advanced the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act ( S. Concern Over President’s Choice to Head Federal Wildlife Agency – Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. EPA – Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit.

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PFAS…The Forever Chemicals

Capaccio

In October 2021, the EPA announced the PFAS Strategic Roadmap of current and planned activities in 2021-2024. Build the technical foundation to address PFAS air emissions . The Clean Air Act requires EPA to regulate hazardous air pollutant (HAPs) emissions. Designate certain PFAS as CERCLA hazardous waste .

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The Chemical Compound—August 2021

Arnold Porter

The bill also would establish a grant program under the Safe Drinking Water Act for assistance to community water systems affected by PFAS to pay for capital costs associated with treatment technologies. The House bill ( H.R. 31225 (June 11, 2021).]] The comment period on the ANPRM closed on July 26, 2021. N: 2021 Me.

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The Chemical Compound—February 2021

Arnold Porter

In addition, EPA updated its estimated annual costs for implementation of TSCA Sections 4, 5, 6, 8, and 14 for 2022 through 2024, finding that total costs would be approximately $87.5 million each year. EPA Issued Final Guidance on Compliance with SNUR Requirements for Imported Articles with Surface Coatings Containing LCPFAC Substances.

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