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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

The provisions of the Clean Water Act means it is illegal for any person or entity to discharge pollutants into navigable waters within the borders and interests of the US without a special permit. 10 years later, the act was modified to include toxic pollutants and funded sewage. Title III of the Act created EPCRA (see above).

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

It came back to bite us in the 1980s and Congress responded with 2 laws to manage it: RCRA ( Resources Conservation and Recovery Act ) - manages new haz waste as it is generated and cleans up old haz waste problems at operating facilities, like landfills and factories. Sponsored Content. 1 - Interesting Facts.

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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.

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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. . Designate certain PFAS as CERCLA hazardous waste . Ensure robust review process for new PFAS .

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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. N:News Release, EPA Region 9, SoCal Chemical Distributors Settle Toxic Substances Control Act Violations with U.S. 6, 2021).]]

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