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USDA APHIS Invites Stakeholder Comments on Regulation of Modified Microbes

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In a recently published Request for Information (RFI), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks public comment on options to potentially streamline and reduce the...more

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USDA’s Biotechnology Regulator Issues Much-Anticipated RFI on Regulation of Modified Microbes

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On July 2, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on the improvement of regulatory processes governing genetically...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - May 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, emerging...more

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[Webinar] Environmental Inquiries and Inspections: Be Prepared to Respond - May 2nd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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Whether it’s the Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA, or a state environmental regulator, facing an information request or site inspection can be unnerving. Join Goldberg Segalla partner Sarah B. Mangelsdorf as she reviews...more

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CPSC Sets its Sights on PFAS in Consumer Products, Bringing Future Regulation into Focus

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently published a request for information (RFI) on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “used in commerce or potentially used in consumer products,” and as directed...more

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How to Respond to an EPA or PADEP PFAS Information Request

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As part of its “PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” EPA has stated that it intends to designate PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Responses, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA took...more

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EPA Seeks Information on End-of-Life Management of Batteries and Current Labeling Standards and Requirements Regarding Their...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR) published a request for information (RFI) on June 9, 2022, seeking information on the end-of-life management of batteries,...more

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Title II Mobile Source Enforcement/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Bottling Company Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Royal Crown Bottling Corporation (“Royal Crown”) entered into an April 5th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of certain...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Owner of Multiple New York Facilities Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Rome Gas, Inc. (“Rome”) entered into an October 1st Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation...more

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EPA Proposes to Rescind RMP Provisions Amended Under Obama Administration, Seeks Comments

On May 30, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would rescind the majority of the amendments to the RMP rule that were finalized in January 2017 in the final days...more

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White House Opens Public Comment Period Seeking to Harmonize Shipping Regulations

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• The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is soliciting public comment on ways to reduce regulatory costs and restrictions on the U.S. maritime industry. • For maritime industry stakeholders,...more

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EPA Solicits Input on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units

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On December 18, 2017, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt signed an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (“ANPRM”) to solicit input regarding the emissions guidelines limiting greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions from existing...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, November 2017

TSCA/FIFRA - EPA Extends Comment Period For Draft Guidance For Pesticide Registrants On Notifications, Non-notifications, And Minor Formulation Amendments: On October 5, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...more

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EPA Withdraws Oil and Gas Information Collection Request

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On March 2, 2017, new EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt made it clear that he will follow through on President Trump's promise to reduce regulatory burdens by withdrawing the Information Collection Request (ICR) that the Obama...more

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EPA to the Oil and Gas Industry on its Request for Information: Never Mind

Only months after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first contacted thousands of oil and gas companies demanding detailed information regarding methane releases from gas production facilities and related equipment, it...more

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Off the Hook: Oil & Gas Operators No Longer Have to Comply With Obama-Era Information Requests Regarding Existing Oil & Gas...

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Effective March 2, 2017, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn the Obama Administration’s requests for information issued to owners and operators regarding equipment and emissions at existing...more

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EPA Issues Proposal to Amend RMP Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a long awaited proposal to update the Accidental Release Prevention rules at 40 C.F.R. Part 68, which implement the Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7) risk management...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, October 2015

On October 15, 2015, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (Wilson Center) issued a report, "The DNA of the U.S. Regulatory System: Are We Getting It Right For Synthetic...more

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FDA to Host First Public Meeting on Biotech Regulation Overhaul

On October 15, 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted notice of a public meeting to be held on Friday October 30th, in order to clarify the current roles and responsibilities described in the Coordinated...more

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NST Council Requests Clarification Of Coordinated Framework Responsibilities

On October 6, 2015, the National Science and Technology Council, Science and Technology Policy Office published a notice of request for information (RFI) on "Clarifying Current Roles and Responsibilities Described in the...more

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EPA Outlines Options Under Consideration for Risk Management Program Modernization – Will the "Safety Case" Model Cross the Pond?

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On July 31, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a request for information (RFI) on changes the Agency is considering for its Risk Management Program (RMP) accident prevention regulations under section...more

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