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The EPA is Reviewing Its 2024 Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos

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On March 18th, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ban of Chrysotile asbestos became the first rule to be finalized under the 2016 amendments to the nation’s chemical safety law, the Toxic Substances Control Act...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Reorganize EPA? A Very Old Idea 

Recent press reports tell of rumors of impactful (some fear catastrophic) budget cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Politically, priority on reducing EPA’s climate programs, along with budget and...more

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EPA Announces Reevaluation of the TSCA Risk Evaluation Framework Rule (Updated)

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This alert was originally published on March 20, 2025, and has been revised based on recent developments. Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Biden administration finalized amendments to...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - March 2025

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Enforcement Realigned: How EPA Is Reconciling Priorities With Policy Shifts

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced changes to the implementation of the National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for FY 2024-27 in alignment with President Trump’s executive orders. While...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Will Review 2024 Rule Amending the TSCA Risk Evaluation Framework Rule

On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to reconsider the May 3, 2024, rule amending the procedural framework rule for conducting risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances...more

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Executive Order 14091 and the EPA’s Amended Emergency Response Policies

Recently, two Federal policies have been released that could have a significant effect upon environmental remediation and the emergency response procedures and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The recent...more

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Policy Review Heats Up Under New EPA Administrator Regan

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The swearing-in of Michael Regan as EPA Administrator means that open questions on policy, agenda-setting, and prioritization for the Agency will soon be answered. Issues that have risen to the top of the new EPA...more

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Changes on the Horizon for Toxic Substance Control Regulation

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The year ahead promises to be a busy one for regulation of new and existing chemicals under the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). TSCA gives EPA expanded authority to regulate both new and existing...more

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EPA Revises Controversial RMP Regulations

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EPA recently issued a final rule containing much-debated revisions to the Clean Air Act 112(r) Risk Management Program (“RMP”). The rule rescinds or modifies a substantial number of existing requirements, including...more

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Environmental Notes - February 2020

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It’s well-known that the Trump administration has sought policies of deregulation over the past several years. The administration places emphasis on proper enforcement of existing rules and regulations as a means of achieving...more

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Congressional Investigations: What the Energy Sector Should Do to Prepare

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This is the inaugural issue of WilmerHale’s 10-in-10 Hot Topics in Energy Series. Over the next 10 weeks, our attorneys will share insights on current and emerging issues affecting the US energy sector....more

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Environmental Regs That Have Been Revoked, Stayed or Postponed by the New Administration

Only a few existing federal environmental rules have been set aside or overturned by the new Administration, and these actions were taken by the Congress in accordance with the special procedures of the Congressional Review...more

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Initial Wave of Environmental, Energy Changes Under the Trump Administration

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In the initial week of the Trump Administration, a lot has happened and more changes are planned. Here are the highlights from Week One: Confirmation Hearings - Confirmation hearings were conducted for Scott Pruitt...more

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EPA Poised To Make Sweeping Changes to the Risk Management Program Rule

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Chemical manufacturers and petroleum refiners are closely tracking the latest activities of a high-level agency working group formed pursuant to President Obama’s Executive Order (13,650) responding to the West, Texas,...more

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