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The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for carbon capture and storage projects in the state. On June 9, 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed rule that, if approved, would...more
The proposal could accelerate the permitting process for projects in the state, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects....more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and HOS Port, LLC (“HOS”) entered into an October 9th Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday issued a new regulation preventing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, from being approved through low volume exemptions — abridged reviews...more
On November 12, 2024, the Biden administration announced a final rule to reduce methane emissions from high-emitting oil and gas producers. Enabled by the Inflation Reduction Act (the “Act”), EPA will now collect Waste...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
Climate change threatens nearly one third of U.S. hazardous chemical facilities - NPR – March 2 - Nearly one third of the hazardous chemical facilities in the United States, including many sites in California, are at...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
Montage Healdsburg resort faces $6.4 million fine for construction stormwater-related violations - Bullet The Press-Democrat – September 15 - The developer of the Montage Healdsburg hotel in Sonoma County is facing...more
As discussed in this previous post, the federal government’s regulation of methane for the oil and gas industry — both from the Department of Interior on public land, and from EPA — continues to swing back and forth due to...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
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a November 12th Federal Register Notice proposing to grant three petitions to delist a one-time amount up to 20,100 cubic yards of Resource Conservation and...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
After much study, EPA has decided against changing its current RCRA Subtitle D rules affecting the state regulation of oil and gas exploration & production waste. ...more
I undertook a presentation on April 17th at the Arkansas Environmental Federation Regulated Waste Seminar titled: Solid and Hazardous Waste Judicial/Regulatory Developments: 2018 – 2019 - The discussion addressed...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published an August 22nd Federal Register Act notice granting a petition to exclude (“delist”) hazardous waste generated by a particular facility from the Resource...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Sun Steel Treating (“Sun”) entered into a June 21st Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing alleged violations of Resource Conservation and Recovery...more
The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) and Channel Chemical Company (“CCC”) entered into a March 29th Agreed Order (“AO”) addressing alleged used oil, hazardous waste, and wastewater violations. See...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training publishes an environmental Case Crimes Bulletin (“Bulletin”) that summarizes publicized investigative activity...more
On Jan. 19, 2018, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a decision in Grand Manor Condominium Association v. City of Lowell, 2018 WL 473078, which clarified, and some would say "changed," when a claim for...more
Climate change related cases are on the rise nationwide, just like sea water levels. In fact, according to a United Nations study released in May 2017, the U.S. has three times more climate change litigation cases than the...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) addressed in a July 27th letter various requests regarding off-specification (“Off-Spec”) used oil....more
Environmental and Policy Focus - EPA emerges as major target after Trump solicits policy advice from industry - Washington Post - Apr 16 - Just days after taking office, President Trump invited American...more