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Can We Use Regulation to Reduce Inequality?

Legal Planet

Inequality is a burning issue in our society but plays only a limited role in the design of regulations. The problem here is the tension between protecting disadvantaged communities and the Supreme Court’s insistent on colorblindness.

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The Electric Cars of the Future Are Already Here Today

Union of Concerned Scientists

Regulations still important to ensure the transition to EV accelerates. Even with the progress we are seeing in the availability of EV models now, policies like the Zero Emissions Vehicle regulations are still important. However, having the ZEV regulation means that all automakers will have to soon ramp up their transition to EVs.

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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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Environmental Quality Board To Consider Proposed Spill Notification Regulation; Blasting; NOx & VOC Corrections

PA Environment Daily

The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet on November 12 to consider a proposed regulation on notification of spills, corrections to Air Quality regulations on RACT requirements for nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds and final-omitted regulations on noncoal mine blasting.

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September Is Here. That Means Another Nail-Biter for California’s Grid.

Union of Concerned Scientists

September is here, and all it takes is one big heat wave to throw the grid into turmoil. I’d be remiss not to mention that, ever since the August 2020 power outages, California policymakers and regulators have been pulling out all the stops to maintain grid reliability. But this shouldn’t be a cause for complacency.

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Ohio River Valley Institute: Pennsylvania Voters Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Regulations On Fracking, New Poll Finds

PA Environment Daily

On October 7, the Ohio River Valley Institute released the results of a new poll which found 90% of Pennsylvania voters support stricter regulations on the fracking industry, according to the poll conducted by Upswing Research for the Ohio River Valley Institute. Click Here for poll results narrative. 28 to Oct.

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MassDEP Proposes Cumulative Impact Analysis Regulations — It’s About to Get Interesting.

Law and Environment

After more than a year of work, MassDEP has proposed regulations that would require applicants to perform cumulative impact analysis prior to issuance of certain air emissions permits. The regulations were required by the environmental justice provisions of the 2021 Climate Roadmap Act. The public comment period ends April 7, 2023.