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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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Memphis Facility Emitting Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide Gas to Close

Union of Concerned Scientists

The agency failed to take action, but South Memphis residents and these organizations continued undeterred, pushing government agencies and legislators, asking questions, and drawing media attention. Even more, not only was this facility emitting high levels of EtO, but it was also violating the federal Clean Air Act (CAA).

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UCS Testimony on the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

Union of Concerned Scientists

From March 25 to March 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is hosting a public hearing on the December 2023 proposed regulations governing implementation of the Section 45V Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen. Presented via telephone during the March 27, 2024, public hearing for Docket ID No. REG-117631-23.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Plus, a newly announced Initiative to Advance the Frontiers of Benefit-Costs Analysis and Strengthen Government Decision-Making seeks engagement from researchers to inform future changes. Looking ahead: Several other agencies are likely to release their draft scientific integrity policies in early 2024.

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The U.S. Supreme Court & Environmental Law in 2024

Legal Planet

As we begin 2024, it’s useful to identify and assess the many environmental issues that the U.S. 22-1074 First up before the Court in 2024 is this “regulatory takings” case from California. Each of these matters will likely be decided by the end of June 2024. (Of County of El Dorado, California, U.S.S.C.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Plus, a newly announced Initiative to Advance the Frontiers of Benefit-Costs Analysis and Strengthen Government Decision-Making seeks engagement from researchers to inform future changes. Looking ahead: Several other agencies are likely to release their draft scientific integrity policies in early 2024.