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France is an Example of How Not to do Residential Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Greenbuilding Law

possibly better than anything from the Ancien Régime , that was the social and political system in the Kingdom of France beginning in the 15th century), after 2020, the “real” power consumption of a building is no longer a consideration in DPE. In the finest example of French bureaucracy (.

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The Chemical Compound—August 2021

Arnold Porter

” EPA also said the guide was “never deemed necessary by career staff and its development was directed by political officials serving in the last Administration.” Maryland Enacted 2025 Ban on Cosmetic Products Containing Certain PFAS and Other Chemicals. The House bill ( H.R. N: 2021 Md.

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The Chemical Compound—May 2021

Arnold Porter

Regan announced on April 27, 2021 that he had established an EPA Council on PFAS (ECP) comprising senior EPA career officials to develop a multi-year strategy for 2021 through 2025 to address PFAS.[[N:News N:News Release, EPA, EPA Administrator Regan Establishes New Council on PFAS (Apr. 9, 2021).]]

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Eight Important Updates About Recent PFAS Regulatory Developments

Arnold Porter

EPA reissued the proposed UCMR 5 on February 22, which was first issued during the Trump Administration and requires sample collection for 29 PFAS between 2023 and 2025. In addition, EPA requested nominations for the next CCL in 2018 but has not published the final. 535 – 116 th ) that passed the US House in January 2020.