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Ohio AG Secures $16M Cleanup of Hazardous Glass

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On October 19, Ohio Attorney General (AG) Dave Yost filed a joint motion to enter into a consent order with two Columbus, OH properties, Garrison Southfield Park, LLC, and Olymbec USA LLC, settling claims that Garrison and...more

Cozen O'Connor

Environmental Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic (UPDATED)

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier versions of this alert did not include EPA’s April 10, 2020, guidance and its effect on field work performed at cleanup sites. This version has been updated to reflect EPA’s most recent guidance and the...more

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EPA Issues Guidance for Cleanups During Pandemic

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On Friday, April 10, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued interim guidance regarding when cleanup activities should be continued, reduced, or suspended in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update - February 2019

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Focus - New EPA policy would offer alternative to penalties for some oil and gas polluters - The Hill - January 29 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon unveil a finalized audit policy that will offer...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update - January 2019 #3

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Focus - Santa Clara Valley Water District files suit challenging state plan to divert water for fish - THE MERCURY NEWS - Jan 14 The Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) has filed a lawsuit to block the State...more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update - August 2018

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Focus - Trump administration to freeze fuel-efficiency requirements in move likely to spur legal battle with states - THE WASHINGTON POST - Aug 2 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S....more

Morgan Lewis

EPA Task Force Issues Recommendations to Reform Superfund Program

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The proposed reforms seek to accelerate cleanup and reuse of sites to reduce risks, reduce costs, and hasten redevelopment....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Ninth Circuit Rejects CERCLA Liability for Air Emissions

Do air emissions of hazardous substances create a cleanup liability under the Superfund? In the closely watched case of Pakootas, et al. v. Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd., the Ninth Circuit said, “no,” becoming the highest court...more

Morgan Lewis

EPA Provides Comfort to Prospective Tenants at Contaminated Properties

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Revised guidance details how tenants may benefit from the bona fide prospective purchaser protections under CERCLA. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 5 issued revised guidance that addresses...more

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