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Pennsylvania Passes PFAS Regulations

Environment + Energy Leader

Pennsylvania is the latest state to pass PFAS regulations for drinking water standards, as the state Attorney General signed the proposed regulations into law in the final step of a lengthy regulatory process. The post Pennsylvania Passes PFAS Regulations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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When Is It Legal to Consider Race in Regulating?

Legal Planet

EPA isn’t a college and doesn’t regulate with the goal of increasing diversity. Under current law, if a regulation refers to race in any way, the government must show that the regulation is narrowly tailored to a compelling government interest. Download as PDF The post When Is It Legal to Consider Race in Regulating?

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It’s Time for EPA to Regulate Chemicals by Class

Union of Concerned Scientists

Enacting strong regulations on chemicals by class , rather than individually, can help protect people and the environment from serious harm while still making sure that scientific integrity is upheld and the best available science guides the process. Fortunately, EPA has begun a slow pivot toward assessing multiple chemicals at once.

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How Garden-Variety Air Pollution Regulation Promotes Environmental Justice

Legal Planet

Evidence is mounting that air pollution regulation is an effective way of reducing health disparities between disadvantaged communities and the population as a whole. Under the Biden Administration, EPA has paid increasing heed to the environmental justice implications of air pollution regulations.

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A decade of unraveling the effects of regulation on water innovation 

Legal Planet

In a recent post, my colleagues and I reported on our most recent research output in a long series of projects examining the effect of regulation on water innovation. Our team designed parallel national surveys to examine the views of regulators and wastewater utility managers about this nexus.

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Fire at Alabama Landfill Raises Concern About Gaps in Regulations.

Environment + Energy Leader

The post Fire at Alabama Landfill Raises Concern About Gaps in Regulations. In recent years, the importance of eco-friendly waste management has become more apparent than ever. However, not all waste management facilities operate with environmental responsibility in mind. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies

Environment + Energy Leader

The post EPA Announces Plans for Wastewater Regulations and Studies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. The plan is designed to help achieve EPA's goals while taking into account current economic conditions.