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New York State Issues Updated Soil Vapor Intrusion Guidance

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The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) in late February 2024 announced an update to its Guidance for Evaluating Soil Vapor Intrusion in the State of New York. For the first time, the Soil Vapor/Indoor Air Decision...more

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Refinery/CERCLA: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Whether United States Controls During World War II Established it as an...

Co-Author: Elizabeth Strickland The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (“Sixth Circuit”) addressed in a June 23rd Opinion the scope of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability...more

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ASTM 1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standards Update Summary

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On November 1, 2021, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) revised the standard for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). The goal of an ASTM Phase I ESA is to identify the confirmed...more

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EPA Ushers in New ASTM Phase I ESA Standards

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On March 14, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a direct final rule approving the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standard E1527-21 for Phase I environmental site assessments...more

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Updates Coming To NY State Petroleum Bulk Storage And Chemical Bulk Storage Rules – Public Comment Period Extended To December 6,...

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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is updating its Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) and Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) rules. The PBS and CBS programs regulate facilities storing small to large...more

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PHMSA Issues Three New Rules to Promote Pipeline Safety

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On October 1, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued three new rules to promote pipeline safety. The first, the MAOP Reconfirmation Rule, is the result of Congressional mandates,...more

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SPCC Regulations/Clean Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposal Declining Applicability to Hazardous Substances

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in June 25th Federal Register notice states that it will establish no additional regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act 311(j)(1)(C) for hazardous...more

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EPA Proposes Significant Expansions of Its Risk Management/Accidental Release Prevention Program

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On March 14, 2016, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published proposed revisionsto the Risk Management Program (RMP) (also known as Accidental Release Prevention) rule at 40 CFR Part 68, under Section 112(r) of the...more

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PHMSA Proposes to Expand the Requirements for Pipelines Carrying Hazardous Liquids

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The rules would add gathering lines and pipelines in non-HCA areas. On October 13, the US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a Proposed Rule that would...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - September 2015 #2

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Environmental and Policy Focus - Gov. Brown and Democratic legislators drop plan for 50 percent cut in petroleum use in state: New York Times - Sep 9 - Gov. Jerry Brown and Senate Democrats abandoned a proposal for a 50...more

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HCS: OSHA Issues Inspection Procedures for Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012)

On July 20, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued OSHA Directive Number CPL 02-02-079. The Directive is intended to establish "policies and procedures to ensure...more

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Major Expansion of EPA Rules for Underground Storage Tanks

On July 15, 2015, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule significantly expanding its program for underground storage tank (UST) systems that store petroleum or hazardous substances....more

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