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Game Changer- U.S. EPA Proposes to List PFOS and PFOA as “Hazardous Substances” Under CERCLA

Ohio Environmental Law

If a PRP sent some amount of the hazardous waste found at the site, that party is liable. Under CERCLA, PRPs are broadly defined as the following groups: Any current owners of property where hazardous substances were released regardless of whether they released those substances. PFOA and/or PFOS processors.

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EPA Will Not Require Financial Assurances From Electric Power Sector

Clean Energy Law

EPA reviewed current industry practices for operational and decommissioning materials and wastes to evaluate the types of hazardous materials used and released by the electric power sector. Modern conditions at facilities rather than legacy practices or conditions. EPA’s Process and Rationale. What’s Next?

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Commercial Waste : Any waste material produced as a byproduct of commercial or industrial activity. Filtration : Removing solid waste and material from water in the process of wastewater treatment. As it is a waste, it serves no purpose on its own. Often, measures will include a ban on government contracts.

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An Effective Strategy on Climate Change Requires State Action

Acoel

In states with public utility commissions, rulemaking and order authority might be applied to mandate renewable portfolio standards and waste reduction and efficiency targets for utilities. the Departments of Interior and Energy).

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Million tons/yr of waste: 7,600 industrial, 250 municipal, 25 hazardous. 1,900 landfills, 21 for hazardous waste. 100 nuclear reactors; 2,000 tons/yr nuclear waste. For example, most states now have optional “lookup tables” to look up the action trigger concentrations for groundwater and soils related to hazardous waste sites.

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PFAS…The Forever Chemicals

Capaccio

Designate certain PFAS as CERCLA hazardous waste . EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) New Chemicals program ensures the safety of new chemicals before allowing them into U.S. Build the technical foundation to address PFAS air emissions . Ensure robust review process for new PFAS .

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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.