The proposed rule would potentially usher in a future of broad testing for certain PFAS at New Jersey remediation sites....more
The proposed rules would expand the RCRA Corrective Action regime to PFAS and potentially other emerging contaminants. They may complicate ongoing compliance efforts as well as lead to significant value chain impacts....more
2/19/2024
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The advanced notice of proposed rulemaking signals DOI’s interest in developing faster and more cost-effective methods to quantify natural resource damage claims.
On January 18, 2023, the US Department of the Interior...more
1/27/2023
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The notice is another step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap and emphasizes potential CERCLA enforcement. On January 12, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to solicit public comments on its...more
1/16/2023
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The decision could complicate states’ ability to pursue groundwater natural resource damages actions.
On November 22, 2021, the US Supreme Court held that equitable apportionment applies to a dispute between states about...more
In April 2015, the Final Report of the People’s Bank of China’s Green Finance Task Force made 14 recommendations to facilitate the establishment of China’s green finance system. Recommendation 13 proposed the imposition of...more
Arguably necessary and long overdue, but not without issues and challenges.
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On March 25, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued a Proposed Nanoscale Material...more