Topics discussed this week include

• EPA proposes rescinding Obama-era leak repair provisions for appliances using substitute refrigerants.
• BLM releases revised 2016 Methane and Waste Prevention Rule.
• EPA denies petitions by Delaware and Connecticut on cross-state emissions.
• D.C. Circuit upholds decision to vacate 2008 ozone NAAQS implementation rule.

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Topics discussed this week include:

• EPA proposes Clean Power Plan replacement rule
• Court issues nationwide injunction enjoining EPA delay of effective date of Obama administration’s “Waters of the United States” Rule effectively reinstating the Rule in 26 states
• D.C. Circuit invalidates EPA’s delay of Obama administration Risk Management Plan Rule
• Montana judge orders State Department to supplement environmental analysis for Keystone XL Pipeline

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Topics discussed this week include:

• Manufacturer held liable for asbestos-related injury stemming from replacement parts it did not make.
• Novel watershed permit issued for Cape Cod towns.
• CERCLA claims constitutionally barred against state government entities.
• EPA to revisit Wood Heater New Source Performance Standards.
• BLM must consider downstream greenhouse gas releases under NEPA.

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Topics discussed this week include:

• “Exceptional events” rule upheld.
• New York City climate change tort suit dismissed.
• Courts of appeal rule on pipeline projects.
• EPA revises coal ash disposal rules.
• BLM announces end to compensatory mitigation requirements.
• Environmental group appeals stay of 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule.

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