Topics discussed this week include:

• EPA proposes to reject Delaware and Maryland 126(b) petitions
• EPA declares intention to propose listing fluorochemicals as hazardous substances and to evaluate setting maximum contaminant levels
• EPA proposes to keep existing sulfur oxide primary-health NAAQS
• EPA solicits comment on regulatory cost/benefit decision-making process
• EPA sued over alleged delays in implementing federal pesticide rules

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Topics discussed this week include:

• FERC decision sets limits on how greenhouse gas emissions are to be reviewed.
• EPA sued over hardrock mining financial responsibility rule decision.
• OSHA to update hazard communication standard to reflect GHS changes.
• EPA to finalize regulation on the use of paint-stripping chemical methylene chloride.
• Court dismisses suit challenging constitutionality of the Congressional Review Act.
• Court finds that one Prop 65 warning is enough in case against winemakers.

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Topics discussed this week include:

• BLM appeals order blocking Waste Prevention Rule rescission.
• Supreme Court rejects pipeline, other environmental petitions.
• EPA proposes “secret science” rulemaking.
• States sue to vacate midterm evaluation.
• EPA issues six-month extension of time to respond to New York 126 Petition.

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Topics discussed this week include

• EPA will streamline processes for issuing and implementing NAAQS
• EPA guidance revives Significant Impact Levels for NSR permitting
• IRS issues guidance on tax deductions for environmental settlement payments
• White House announces One Federal Decision framework for NEPA process
• EPA will not enforce 2015 restrictions on production and use of HFCs and will rewrite HFC regulations

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Topics discussed this week include:

• EPA announces decision to revise GHG emission standards for light-duty vehicles.
• NGOs sue EPA for ending “once-in, always-in” MACT policy.
• EPA OECA Assistant Administrator issues memorandum requesting early notice of enforcement referrals to DOJ.
• EPA Administrator retains the authority for headquarters to make certain jurisdictional determinations under Clean Water Act.
• Coalition of states and cities sues EPA, alleging EPA must issue regulations governing methane emissions from existing oil and natural gas operations.

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