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After EPA Rule Changes, Which ASTM Phase I ESA Standard Should You Use?

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On November 1, 2021, ASTM International released its revised standard for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. On March 14, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) published a Direct Final Rule that...more

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Supreme Court Remediates CERCLA's Exclusivity Provisions

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In Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Christian, the Supreme Court recently held that the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) does not prevent state courts from exercising jurisdiction over...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Underground Storage Tank Compendium/Correspondence: ASTM Visual Sump Pump Test Standard...

The Petroleum Marketers Association (“PMAA”) publication Weekly Review published a March 26th article addressing a new ASTM Standard for spill bucket and sump testing. Spill bucket and sump testing is required by 40 C.F.R. §...more

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Governor Mills Issues PFAS Executive Order; US EPA Issues Action Plan

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Our late January client alert noted the numerous issues raised by the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and predicted more state and federal action. This alert provides an update on recent state and...more

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West Coast Real Estate Update: January 2017 #2

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California Prepares for Possible Rollback of Federal Water, Wetlands Regulations - Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has discussed eliminating what he...more

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Is There Practical Evidence of Climate Change?

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A recent article in The New York Times titled: Perils of Climate Change Could Swamp Coast Real Estate, indicates that rising seas and storm-related flooding in Florida appear to be driven by climate change and may be having...more

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Be Careful What You Look For: EPA Updates “All Appropriate Inquiries” Environmental Diligence Standard

On December 30, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) amended its “All Appropriate Inquiries” rule, which sets out the standard for environmental due diligence in commercial and industrial property...more

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