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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.25.23

PA Environment Daily

Room 205 Ryan Building starting at 10:00 a.m. Click Here to watch online. Read more here.

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Federal Water Tap, March 27: U.S. Delegation Attends United Nations Water Conference

Circle of Blue

Department of Agriculture report examines new technologies for manure management. Department of Agriculture report identified technologies and processes that can expand the use of manure as farm fertilizer, focusing on the economic opportunities available to farmers. There are two problems to overcome, the report claims.

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Protecting the Ocean Means Protecting Communities

Ocean Conservancy

And while we’ve begun to transition away from oil and gas for our cars and electricity, the oil and gas industry has responded by investing its vast financial resources in a new source of demand for their products: new production for plastic materials and packaging.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

One of the best examples of control or elimination is the global legislation in the 1980s to limit CFC emissions that were damaging the ozone layer (5). There may also be requirements on what technologies must be used for mitigation such as the use of catalytic converters in cars that used older lead fuel (6). Sponsored Content.

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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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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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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

This is becoming a popular technology and I hope it works over the long term. Nuclear safety is managed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission established by the Energy Reorganization Act (1974) following the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Sponsored Content. 1 - Interesting Facts. Will we have a Superduperfund?