In June 2023, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) adopted revisions to its petroleum bulk storage regulations 6 NYCRR Part 613. The amended regulations become effective on October 17....more
Monterey County's voter-approved ban on new oil and gas wells is invalid because state law authorizes and promotes oil and gas production, the state Supreme Court ruled unanimously last Thursday. Next year, California voters...more
In a first, U.S. declares shortage on Colorado River, forcing water cuts - The New York Times – August 16 - With climate change and long-term drought continuing to take a toll on the Colorado River, the federal Bureau of...more
EPA has promulgated a final rule declining to impose final assurance requirements on the electric power, petroleum and coal manufacturing, and chemical manufacturing industries to clean up spills of hazardous substances. ...more
Billions for national parks as historic bill becomes law - Bullet The Mercury News – August 4 - President Donald Trump this Tuesday signed into law the “Great American Outdoors Act,” which will provide $9.5 billion over...more
OHIO EPA RULEMAKINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - Water - Drinking and Groundwater - Interested Party Review Regarding Revisions to Laboratory Certification Rules: The Department of Drinking and Ground Water (DDAGW) seeks...more
OHIO EPA RULEMAKINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - Air - Stakeholder Input Requested on Rules – OAC Chapter 3745-21, Carbon Monoxide, Photochemically Reactive Materials, Hydrocarbons, and Related Materials Standards: Ohio EPA...more
Ohio EPA Rulemakings And Announcements - Water - Drinking and Groundwater Division of Drinking and Ground Waters (DDAGW) Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Public Water Systems: DDAGW seeks comments on its proposed rulemaking...more
Welcome to our Environmental Legislative Updates. Throughout Connecticut’s legislative session, these updates highlight developments concerning environmental law and policy. The author prepares updates as Legislative...more