On November 8, the EPA announced a public comment period on its systematic review protocol for five per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS is an umbrella term for thousands of […]
On December 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear argument in Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian, et al., a case that raises the question of whether landowners may bring […]
Topics discussed this week: A wave of litigation begins as both supporters and opponents of the Trump administration’s repeal of the Obama-era Clean Water Rule file suit D.C. Circuit declines […]
Topics discussed this week: California-EPA feud over air and water programs escalates States sue Trump administration over Endangered Species Act rule changes D.C. Circuit acts on EPA “good neighbor” regulation […]
Topics discussed this week include DOJ limits use of supplemental environmental projects in settlements with state and local governments D.C. Circuit limits EPA’s ability to roll back or freeze ozone […]
Topics discussed this week include: EPA issues first of three revisions to coal ash regulations EPA supports request to formally end Clean Power Plan litigation States sue NHTSA over rule […]
Topics discussed this week include: Interest groups kick off challenges to EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy rule D.C. Circuit upholds EPA decision not to impose new financial assurance requirements on hardrock […]
Topics discussed this week include: EPA proposes to decline to set CERCLA financial assurance rule for electric power industry. D.C. Circuit upholds RCRA transfer-based exclusion. EPA proposes renewable volume obligations […]
Topics discussed this week: EPA finalizes Clean Power Plan repeal and promulgates Affordable Clean Energy rule U.S. Senate passes defense bill with PFAS requirements Council on Environmental Quality issues draft […]
Topics discussed this week include Trump executive order directs agencies to reduce federal advisory committees D.C. Circuit dismisses Clean Air Act Title V challenge Michigan AG office drops pending Flint […]