Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 20, 2023

EPA is soliciting public comment and recommendations on the National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for fiscal years 2024-2027 (formerly called National Compliance Initiatives).

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Acoel

MAY 4, 2023

Specifically, the NRC determined that fusion energy will be regulated under the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s byproduct material framework contained in 10 C.F.R. All of the commercial nuclear reactors in service today are fission reactors, which are heavily regulated under 10 C.F.R.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 1, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the most stringent national greenhouse gas pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles, including freight trucks and buses, for model years 2027 through 2032. This regulation aims to curb 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions, providing an estimated $13 … Continue reading U.S.

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Brag

MAY 3, 2023

Objective 3, “Create safe export opportunities,” includes: Communicating to international stakeholders about APHIS’ processes and share outcomes of biotechnology product evaluations; Working with trade agencies on technical aspects of trade in biotechnology products; and Working with the regulatory authorities of U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 1, 2022

And as EPA moves forward with its own proposal to finally strengthen truck pollution regulations, industry has been waging an all-out war on those, too. This fight by industry to delay, obstruct, and otherwise thwart stronger regulation has devastating consequences.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 15, 2023

Several cities in California, including Los Angeles and in the Bay Area, have outlawed new gas hookups, but these are the first regulations that would effectively ban the sale of gas appliances. Such a Request for Information could be a potential first step toward implementing safety standards or other regulations governing their use.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2023

EPA’s National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for the 2024-2027 period include multiple focus areas relevant to the waste industry. Read the full story at Waste Dive. The updated initiatives are a part of a standard process to help the EPA and state environmental agencies prioritize enforcement efforts.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This new regulation would apply to delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. Regulate more tractor trucks, including the smaller fleets. and NOx emissions reductions from tractor trucks while still only regulating around 13 percent of California tractor fleets. This has two positives.

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Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The rules would apply from 2027 at the earliest. Further, company director remuneration of such companies will have to reflect how well the plans have been implemented, and Member States will be required to include this provision in their implementing regulation.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The California Food Safety Act prohibits four commonly used food additives starting in 2027. Read the full story from Reed Smith. Companies using the prohibited additives should start implementing a business plan. Companies should monitor their risk, the litigation landscape, and other pending legislation in this area.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Coming off its recent decision requiring all new passenger cars and trucks be zero-emission by 2035, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a first-of-its-kind regulation to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. Public Agency Fleets. Volvo Trucks USA.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable. The following elements of the Regulation proposal are dealt with in this review. of the proposal) and for existing installation only until 2040 (see §4.28).

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We need to make sure regulators like EPA and CARB restrict its usage before it gains a fossil-fueled foothold in the marketplace. This gas is regulated by EPA under its heavy-duty vehicle program, but controls will only be implemented to the extent that EPA requires them under rigorous testing procedures and strong standards.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 14, 2023

The new emissions standards would apply to 2027 through 2032 model-year vehicles, but they would not mandate EVs, leaving it up to automakers to decide how to meet the rules. Read the full story at Utility Dive.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Advanced Clean Trucks standard modeled in the report would require manufacturers, beginning in 2027, to increase their zero-emission truck sales to between 30-50 percent by 2030 and 40-75 percent by 2035. The report was prepared by ERM and commissioned by NRDC and the Union of Concerned Scientists. These gains include $1.3

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 13, 2023

Heavy-duty vehicle emission requirements would be more stringent starting with model year 2027, according to a proposed rule, and move the industry ”beyond what was finalized″ in a Phase … Continue reading EPA proposes tougher emission rules for heavy-duty trucks

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Acoel

APRIL 24, 2023

New York City is taking another approach: instead of regulating the efficiency of appliances, it sets indoor air quality standards for fuels burned in new buildings that make burning fossil fuels impracticable. These kinds of regulations, authorized under both federal and state law, are also not impacted by the Berkeley decision.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The earliest estimated completion date is December 31, 2027. Page 9] The water system is expected to be in place and providing water by December 31, 2027, but that completion date is subject to change, the order notes. million payment is made to the Office of Attorney General to supply public water to affected residents.

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E2 Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Create a new City Planning Commission authorization to modify waterfront bulk and public access area regulations to accommodate wind energy systems (i.e., Local Law 154’s requirements will apply to new buildings submitting a DOB application for approval of construction documents as of July 1, 2027. onshore wind turbines) (ZR 62-825).

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 8, 2022

Fertilizer Regulation On Turf: Senate Bill 251 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) which sets standards for the application of fertilizer to turf, provides for the certification of professional fertilizer applicators and for labeling and an education program [ House Fiscal Note & Summary ]. Read more here. Governor signed into law as Act 34.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 16, 2023

million homes over the next decade in Ontario, also changes environmental protections and regulations required for development plans. Archipelago has filed a resolution demanding the province’s administration reinstate environmental regulations and conduct analyses that have not yet occurred.

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Law and Environment

AUGUST 11, 2022

DPU is directed to promulgate updated regulations in accordance with the legislation. GW by 2027. However, DOER will lead the solicitation and award process, while DPU will review and approve the final contract with the utility. The law keeps the required procurement total at 5.6

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Capaccio

APRIL 22, 2024

The SEC defines transition risks as those resulting from regulatory, technological, or market changes; for example, costs resulting from climate-related regulations would need to be disclosed. AFs would need to meet this requirement by 2026, and smaller reporting companies and EGCs by 2027.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

Overstating low carbon investments ExxonMobil pledges to increase its investment in “lower-emission initiatives” to approximately $17 billion through 2027, according to the report. Shareholders, regulators, and consumers will all continue to have important roles to play in holding the fossil fuel industry accountable during the year ahead.

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Greenbuilding Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It requires companies beginning in 2026 to disclose their Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from the prior year and then beginning in 2027 to disclose their Scope 3 GHG emissions from the prior year. Penalties for failure to comply will be established by regulation in an amount of up to $50,000 per year.

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Law Columbia

MAY 1, 2024

Addressing carbon leakage is the stated aim of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) , which, from 2027, will charge, at the EU border, importers for what the EU determines are the embedded emissions in six categories of products.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1). On 14 January 2020, a proposal of regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund was published, detailing the rules that should apply to it. - Article 7 of the proposed regulation on JTF sets the legal regime for these plans.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just finalized its Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulation as a part of the administration’s plan to decarbonize the transportation sector. The Phase 3 regulation will cut new greenhouse gas emissions from trucks in 2032 by 32 to 62 percent for vocational trucks (e.g.,

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Physics World

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You don’t even know when your product will win any acclaim from customers, when it’ll have passed any business or environmental regulations, or how many improvements you’ll still have to make to ensure it sells in big enough numbers. of economic output by 2027. The post Are you good enough to cross the valley?

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

According to India’s 2023 National Electricity Plan, the country’s 2026-2027 domestic coal requirement will be an estimated 866.4 On-the-ground research in states like West Bengal suggests that weak regulation and enforcement mechanisms allow deforestation to continue apace – in contrast to the rosy picture painted by the government.

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 11, 2022

Treaty obligations are also understood as obligations arising from EU secondary law, including obligations in EU regulations, directives, and decisions. This regulation establishes a special EU fund to support populations, economies, and the environment in territories that face socio-economic problems related to the energy transition process.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2017

Discloses, or threatens to disclose, to a supervisor or to a public body an activity, policy, practice of the employer … that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of an environmental law, rule, or regulation.” Borcik later sued Crosby, alleging retaliatory termination in violation of Louisiana Environmental Quality Act.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Laurel Highlands Trail Summit, Sept. Here’s How To Really Go Green! -

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Vermont Law

APRIL 19, 2019

billion) is predicted to grow by over 500% by 2027. It is critical for regulators to consider the long-term environmental impact of the cannabis industry looking forward. California, Colorado, Washington State, and Oregon collectively have seen $6,087,600,000 in revenues since legalizing recreational sales.

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Brag

AUGUST 23, 2023

” The report notes that in response to EO 14081, in May 2023, EPA announced changes to its regulations concerning GE plant-incorporated protectants (PIP). According to the report, these changes exempt certain PIPs from registration and tolerance requirements while implementing a notification process for transparency. .”

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Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

Also, under energy efficiency, utilities must achieve energy savings that increase to 2% a year by 2027. DEQ’s carbon regulations. One of its key features is the required increase of 3 % in renewable energy every year from 2021 to 2050. The CEA also includes a provision for joining the. Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2024

They will go into effect in model year 2027 and steadily increase in stringency through model year 2032. From a consumer perspective, the vehicles at the dealership in 2027 and beyond will in many ways be “more of the same.” These new rules apply to all auto manufacturers and only affect new vehicle sales. Far from it.

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