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DEP Releases Final Land Application Of Manure Supplement To Manure Management For Environmental Protection Manual

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the Land Application of Manure Supplement to the Manure Management for Environmental Protection Manual. [ Posted: April 26, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Massachusetts Launches Cumulative Impact Analysis Regulations for Air Quality Permits Near Environmental Justice Populations

Law and Environment

Massachusetts has become the first state to require analysis of cumulative impacts for certain air quality permits in or near communities with environmental justice (EJ) populations. These regulations are now in effect and apply to permit applications filed with MassDEP on or after July 1, 2024.

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Recent Federal Developments for April 2024

Nanotech

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Seeks Comment On Proposed Settlement Agreement To Conclude A TSCA Rulemaking Regulating Lead Wheel Weights, Publishes ANPRM Regarding Lead Wheel Weights: On March 13, 2024, the U.S.

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Recent Federal Developments for March 2024

Nanotech

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on February 16, 2024, amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations for polymers manufactured under the terms of the polymer exemption by extending the submission deadline for reporting.

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CRS Publishes Report on Regulation of Gene-Edited Plants and Issues for Congress

Nanotech

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) published a report on March 22, 2024, on “Gene-Edited Plants: Regulation and Issues for Congress.” Gene-edited plants are regulated under the U.S. Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, which coordinates how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S.

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Industry hybrid regulation: Exploring a model for business-driven circular economy

Environmental News Bits

“Industry hybrid regulation: Exploring a model for business-driven circular economy.” link] Abstract Government is often seen as the arbiter for environmental protection. Alternatively, firms can volunteer to proactively take collective action toward sustainability, called industry self-regulation.

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DEP Posted 93 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In April 27 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the Land Application of Manure Supplement to the Manure Management for Environmental Protection Manual. [ Bucks County. ( Carbon County impacting Black Creek (High Quality). (