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California Regulator Previews Intentions for Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Automated Decisionmaking Regulations

The CPPA kicked off a first round of rulemaking in May 2022 and finalized that set of rules in March of this year. At the latest California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) meeting, the CPRA Rules Subcommittee (Rules...more

Employer Guidance for Complying With Oregon's Mask Requirements (Updated)

Update November 13, 2020: This blog has been updated to reflect current guidance about Oregon's mask requirements for employers. In response to COVID-19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a number of Executive Orders...more

Oregon OSHA Temporary COVID-19 Rule to Take Effect November 16th

Starting November 16, 2020, all Oregon employers must comply with new OSHA regulations related to COVID-19. Among other things, these rules impose substantial requirements to conduct risk assessments, create infection control...more

Oregon OSHA Moves Closer to Adopting Temporary COVID-19 Rule

On Friday, October 23, 2020, Oregon OSHA issued the fourth draft of a new temporary infectious disease rule applicable to all workplaces in the state (Temporary Rule). The Temporary Rule (staying in effect for up to 180 days...more

Employer Guidance for Complying With Oregon's Mask Requirements

In response to COVID-19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a number of Executive Orders mandating mask-wearing, and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published its own extensive industry-specific guidance as well....more

Oregon OSHA to Enforce Statewide Face Coverings Rule

Starting July 1, 2020, all Oregonians over age 12 are required to wear a face covering in public indoor spaces and certain businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state. According to Governor Kate Brown, the state’s...more

City of Portland to Devote Portion of $550 Million PCB Contamination Settlement to Environmental Equity

The City of Portland and the Port of Portland are among the governmental entities that recently filed a proposed $550 million settlement to resolve part of a nationwide class action lawsuit against Monsanto Company,...more

[Webinar] From Now to Normal: Reopening Oregon - May 13th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT

Please join our Oregon attorneys as we help our clients prepare for Oregon's reopening. This nuts and bolts webinar will address the questions we are hearing as employers prepare to ramp back up....more

Surprise! Oregon OSHA Is Here to Inspect Your COVID-19 Protections

As both businesses and employees adjust to changes in the workplace brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers may find themselves subject to surprise OSHA inspections related to the steps taken to protect employees...more

Trump Track: Federal Environmental Civil Penalties Drop by 60%

Last week, the Environmental Integrity Project released its report on environmental enforcement during the first six months of the Trump administration. The Environmental Integrity Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group...more

Oregon DEQ to Review Sites with Long-Term Controls

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) announced that in March 2017, it will launch a pilot program to take a second look at 25-30 randomly selected sites that received a No Further Action (“NFA”)...more

EPA Prioritizes Asbestos for Review Under Newly Revised TSCA

Yesterday, EPA announced the first ten chemicals to be evaluated for their potential risk to human health and the environment under the new Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the Frank R. Launtenberg Chemical Safety...more

Ecology to hold public meetings on updates to human health criteria in Washington’s water quality standards

On September 12 and 16, 2013, Ecology will hold public meetings at its headquarters in Lacey, Washington regarding its rulemaking to update Washington’s surface water quality standards....more

EPA Releases Proposed Cleanup Plan for Lower Duwamish Waterway

Yesterday, EPA released a proposed plan for cleanup of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site. The release kicks off the 105-day public comment period. EPA estimates that the cleanup will cost $305 million....more

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