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Fifth Circuit Permits Claims of Environmental Racism to Move Forward

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In a case that has profound implications for the regulated community, particularly in the realms of environmental justice, civil rights, and land use planning, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has permitted plaintiffs...more

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Connecticut’s Amended Environmental Justice Statute: Where Does It Stand?

Earlier this year, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a “Connecticut Environmental Justice Public Participation Guidance Document” (‘the Guidance”) concerning the 2023 amendments...more

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Environmental Justice and Impact on Manufacturers

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In recent weeks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft 2023 Environmental Justice Guidance Document (Guidance), a revision of the EPA’s “Technical Guidance for Assessing Environmental Justice in...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Justice Guidance

The EPA is seeking comments on a newly released, revised guidance document regarding the consideration of environmental justice (EJ) concerns in the rulemaking process. The guidance document updates a 2016 version and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

How U.S. EPA’s New Environmental Justice Initiative Impacts Manufacturing Operations

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What Is Environmental Justice? The Environmental Justice Initiative seeks to ensure that all Americans—regardless of race, color, national origin, or income—receive fair treatment and have meaningful involvement with...more

Clark Hill PLC

Michigan Provides Matching Grant Funds for Small Manufacturer Energy Efficiency Upgrades

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (“EGLE”) has issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) offering matching grants through its Retooling Program for small manufacturers to implement energy efficiency...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

New North Carolina Executive Order Aims to Increase Percentage Zero-Emission Trucks & Buses Purchased in the State

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A new Executive Order by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper aims to accelerate the state’s shift to zero-emission trucks and buses. The Executive Order aims to increase the availability of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

2022 Environmental, Health, and Safety Outlook for Manufacturers

Last week, Jeff kicked off our 2022 outlook for manufacturers, covering corporate compliance and litigation. This week, I am turning to the environmental, health, and safety issues that may occupy the minds and the time of...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

New York Proposes to Require Sustainability Reporting for the Fashion Industry

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New York is poised to be the first state in the country to implement a fashion sustainability law. On January 7, 2022, Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assembly Member Anna Kelles announced the Fashion Sustainability and Social...more

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EPA Forges Ahead on EO Actions without Completing Review of the Controversial IRIS Value or Its Use in Rulemaking

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Key Takeaways - • Ethylene Oxide (EO) remains a high priority for the Biden Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from both a risk and an environmental justice standpoint. Expect that spotlight to continue next year and...more

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Williams Mullen Manufacturing Edge: Environmental Enforcement in the Current Regulatory Climate

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THE MATTERS DESCRIBED IN THIS VIDEO ARE ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE MATTERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM. MATTER RESULTS DEPEND UPON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH MATTER. NOT ALL MATTER RESULTS ARE PROVIDED. MATTER RESULTS DO NOT...more

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EPA to Collect PFAS Manufacturing Data

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On June 10, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announced three actions demonstrating its commitment to help reduce the potential risks to the public from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)... ...more

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