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After Ninth Circuit’s SB 261 Oral Argument: Where First Amendment Line May Land for Climate-Risk Disclosure

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On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. v. Sanchez, No. 25-5327 (9th Cir.), challenging California’s climate...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

What to Expect Under TSCA in 2026

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We anticipate that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the courts will keep chemical companies and anyone else that handles chemical substances hopping in 2026. Here is a brief summary of what to expect under the...more

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US Army Corps of Engineers Finalizes 2026 Nationwide Permit Package

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On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized 57 Nationwide Permits first proposed in June of last year. Nationwide Permits (NWPs) are streamlined federal permits for activities that affect waters of the...more

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Navigating Cambridge’s Building-Sector Energy and Emissions Requirements

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The City of Cambridge, Mass., is beginning to implement its Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO). The law seeks to drive substantial building-sector greenhouse gas reductions, which Cambridge identifies as...more

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PFAS at an Inflection Point: Reflections on 2025 and the Road Ahead

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As we leave 2025 behind, the regulatory, litigation, and policy landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. ...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le Canada annonce des modifications prévues aux exigences de déclaration pour le Registre fédéral sur les plastiques

Introduction - Le 19 décembre 2025, Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (« ECCC ») a annoncé des modifications prévues aux exigences en matière de déclaration pour le Registre fédéral sur les plastiques. Aux...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Washington State’s Amended PFAS Rule Restricts New Product Categories and Adds Total Fluorine Threshold

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The amended rule adds to the growing patchwork of state-level PFAS laws and to compliance burdens....more

Stoel Rives - Environmental Law Blog

EPA’s New “Compliance First” Policy

On December 5, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance  issued a memorandum titled “Reinforcing a ‘Compliance First’ Orientation for Compliance Assurance and Civil...more

Carlton Fields

Will Shareholder Meeting Players Continue to Pick Up Anti-ESG Themes?

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Since Inauguration Day in January 2025, the new administration has in various ways publicly trumpeted the advisability of reversing numerous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies that many governmental and...more

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Oral Argument Scheduled in PFAS Drinking Water Litigation

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Following up on our previous update, the lawsuit brought by utilities challenging Maximum Contaminant Levels (“MCLs”) for PFAS in drinking water is scheduled for oral argument on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. On January 7,...more

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PFAS in Biosolids: What EPA’s Draft Risk Assessment Means for Industry and Municipalities

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2025 Draft Risk Assessment for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids, identifying potential human health risks under...more

King & Spalding

Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Argument on California’s SB 253 and SB 261 Climate Disclosure Rules

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The Ninth Circuit heard oral argument on January 9, 2026, following its November 18, 2025 order that enjoined enforcement of SB 261 (the “Climate-Related Financial Risk Act”) but allowed SB 253 (the “Climate Corporate Data...more

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Storage Tank Enforcement: Tennessee Department Environment and Conservation and Memphis Freight Facility Enter Into Agreed Order

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) and XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (“XPO”) entered into a December 15th Agreed Final Order (“AFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground...more

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2040 EU Climate Target and Related EU Climate Policy Developments

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The European Union remains committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, as enshrined in the European Climate Law. That Law set a first intermediate target of at least a 55% net reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG)...more

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FDA PFAS Cosmetics Report Flags One Chemical for Potential Safety Concern

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On December 29, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmetic Products and Associated Risks (Report). The Report, as required under the Modernization of Cosmetics...more

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Rain Check: Hospitals, Schools, Banks (and more) Must Now Comply With Revised Commercial Stormwater General Permit

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On December 1, 2025, the revised and reissued Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Commercial Activities (“CSGP”) became...more

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EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating...

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expressed its intent to propose a rule to revise the regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” under the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR)...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Requests Nominations for Panel Members and Ad Hoc Reviewers for SACC

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited nominations for scientific experts for appointment to the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC), established pursuant to the Toxic Substances...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - January 2026, Vol. 26

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

ECHA Survey on Nanomaterials Used as or Integrated into Flame Retardants Open until January 31, 2026

As part of the activities of the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON), the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has commissioned a study on “Nanomaterials used as or integrated into flame retardants.”...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

[Webinar] What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2026 - January 27th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Register now to join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2026,” a complimentary webinar offering our best-informed judgment as to the trends and key...more

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CalRecycle Withdraws SB 54 Regulations for Revisions and Another Public Comment Period

On January 9, 2026, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) officially withdrew its proposed regulations for the Plastic Pollution and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) from the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Data Center Deployment in Maine: Challenges, Policy and Development Updates, and Permitting Considerations

Currently, data center capacity in the United States is concentrated in northern Virginia and in several large cities throughout the country, but continued demand for additional data center capacity may encourage developers...more

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FDA on PFAS in Cosmetic Products: Everything You Need to Know

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a report on its evaluation of PFAS in cosmetic products, concluding insufficient data to make a determination on safety....more

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Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Challenge to California Climate Disclosure Laws SB 261 and SB 253; No Ruling Yet

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On January 9, 2026, a three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument in a challenge to California Senate Bills (SB) 261 and 253 in Chamber of Commerce v. Sanchez, No. 25-5327 (9th...more

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