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Penalties Under CERCLA for Denying EPA Access to Test

E2 Law Blog

Environmental Protection Agency , No. The property adjoined a site contaminated with radiation in the last century. EPA wanted access to the dealership to test the buildings and soils for radiation. EPA wanted to test to be sure that employees and customers of the dealership were not exposed to radiation.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Greenhouse gas : A group of gases known to be responsible for increasing the “greenhouse effect” - that is, gases that absorb infrared radiation and increase atmospheric density. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). It covers the following areas.

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Oil & Natural Gas Facility Health Impacts Assessment Bill Introduced In The House

PA Environment Daily

The bill would establish an Interdepartmental Coordinating Task Force in the Department of Health, with the Department of Environmental Protection, to oversee the collection and analysis of baseline health and environmental data related to the impact of oil and natural gas facilities on public health and safety. Read more here.

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The Chemical Compound—December 2021

Arnold Porter

This includes emerging contaminants as well as substances identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under the 2016 amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for prioritization, risk evaluation, or regulation. Pennsylvania. Proposal to Set MCLs for PFOA and PFOS in Pennsylvania Moved Forward.

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