05
October
2017
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- Maryland sues EPA to compel response to Clean Air Act 126 Petition.
- C. Circuit denies request to invalidate EPA decision to stay landfill emissions rule.
- EPA grants additional extensions for formaldehyde rule.
- FERC issues supplemental EIS for Southeast Market Pipelines Project.
- District Court affords deference to state interpretation of Clean Air Act.
- EPA launches “Smart Sectors” program.
- Safety commission orders rulemaking on flame retardants.
- Court orders EPA to issue plans for fine particulate matter.
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19
September
2017
Sidley Environmental Trends
Topics discussed this week include:
- Environmental groups and attorneys general challenge delay of civil penalty increases for automakers.
- Interior seeks to streamline environmental impact statements.
- Landowner suit claims FERC eminent domain powers are unconstitutional.
- EPA will reconsider coal ash disposal rule.
- EPA postpones compliance with power plant effluent limitations.
- Environmental groups threaten suit to compel oil and gas methane regulations.
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