On April 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (Rule) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),...more
On April 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the designation of two of the most widely used per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid...more
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (“EGLE”) has issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) offering matching grants through its Retooling Program for small manufacturers to implement energy efficiency...more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service is currently accepting applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (“REAP Program”). The REAP Program provides grants, guaranteed loans, and...more
Welcome to your quarterly rundown of the latest legal, policy, and market happenings in the cannabis and hemp industry. The Cresco and Columbia Care Fallout: How Credit Monitoring Could Have Prevented It - The Cresco and...more
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (“CRA”) recently filed a Request for Rulemaking to formally begin the process of updating Michigan’s Marihuana Rules (Mich Admin Code, R 420.1 to 420.1004). In an effort to promote...more
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) provided $5 billion for electric Vehicle (“EV”) charging infrastructure through a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (“NEVI”) Formula Program. Along with this...more
In February 2022 the Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration (“FHWA”) issued Program Guidance on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (“NEVI”) Formula Program for state investments in electric...more
Last month, the City of Detroit began the process of considering a revised adult use marijuana ordinance. Application processing for recreational marijuana licenses under the City’s prior ordinance was previously enjoined on...more
Utilities in the Midwest, great plains states, and southeast continue signaling their intention to build out electric vehicle (“EV”) charging station networks across their respective service territories. In some areas these...more