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EPA Will Not Require Financial Assurances From Electric Power Sector

Clean Energy Law

These factors include: “the payment experience of the [Hazardous Substance Superfund], commercial insurers, courts settlements and judgments, and voluntary claims satisfaction.”. EPA therefore concluded that the electric power industry overall is financially stable, pointing to diversified fuel sources and vertical integration.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Some of the world's oldest environmental protections were designed with human health in mind. The Clean Air Act is an excellent example of this following the publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring. Learn more about environmental law degrees. Key Current US Environmental Laws. Sponsored Content.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

The 4 big ones are the 1972 Clean Water Act , the 1970 Clean Air Act , the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act , and 2 hazardous waste laws having the acronyms CERCLA and RCRA, which I will explain later. Clean Water Act. The stated goal of the Clean Water Act is “zero discharge.”

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PFAS…The Forever Chemicals

Capaccio

EPA is working to make changes in its ELG regulatory actions by the end of 2024 for certain industrial categories , which include: organic chemicals; electroplating; metal finishing; electrical and electronic components; and textile mills. . Build the technical foundation to address PFAS air emissions .

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Biden Administration Accelerates Federal Regulation of PFAS

Ohio Environmental Law

To the extent practicable, EPA will group PFAS compounds to more efficiently evaluate their toxicity. To address gaps found, EPA will issue orders under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 4 authorities to require PFAS manufacturers to conduct and fund studies evaluating toxicity of PFAS compounds.