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Decision-Support Tools For Contaminated Sites

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A broad range of reactions – from celebratory to alarmist – describe the workforce reductions and regulatory rollbacks proposed or currently underway at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Notable concerns...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6: Scott Mason IV Appointed Regional Administrator

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced today that Mr. Scott Mason IV has been appointed Regional Administrator for Region 6. Region 6 is denoted South Central Region....more

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National Water Availability: U.S. Geological Survey Releases Assessment

The United States Geological Survey (“USGS”) released on January 16th a document titled: The National Water Availability Assessment (“Assessment”)....more

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EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory: Implications for Businesses and Communities

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a significant update to its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)1, automatically adding nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals subject to...more

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How a Second Trump Presidency Could Impact Brownfield Redevelopment: Policy, Economics, and Environmental Considerations

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A second Trump presidency may bring a renewed focus on deregulation and a reduction in federal oversight, which could have profound implications for brownfield redevelopment. Brownfields are previously developed sites, often...more

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Young Americans See Promising Path for Future Climate Litigation

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For half a century, young people in the United States have played an active role in ongoing efforts to address climate change. Moving into 2024, young climate litigants find themselves in a promising position: They recently...more

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U.S. EPA Grants Louisiana Primacy for Class VI Geologic Sequestration Wells: What's Next?

Recently, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") signed a final rule granting the State of Louisiana's request for primary responsibility for the permitting, compliance, and enforcement of Class VI (deep...more

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North Carolina Joins Growing List of U.S. Environmental Justice Policy Proponents

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At the end of October, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 292, which reestablishes the Secretary of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board (EJ Board) as the...more

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EPA Updates FOIA Regs to Promote Transparency and Affordability of Information Concerning Environmental Justice Issues

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On September 7, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it was updating its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations through its Phase II FOIA final rule. This “modernization,” is part of EPA’s...more

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Environmental Justice Update: Louisiana Decision Upholds Use of EPA Emergency Powers

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Louisiana has been at the center of the Biden Administration’s prioritization of environmental justice (EJ) issues. In United States v. Denka Performance Elastomer, the Eastern District of Louisiana granted a motion by the...more

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Environmental Justice Update: New Biden Administration Executive Order Expands EJ Across Federal Government; New Jersey Rolls Out...

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If you blink, there’s a good chance that you will miss a major development in the environmental justice (EJ) space. Given that Earth Day occurred last week, it’s no surprise we have two major developments to report: ...more

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EPA Releases a Cumulative Impacts Addendum to its Environmental Justice Tool Kit

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On January 11, 2023, EPA’s Office of the General Counsel released a Cumulative Impacts Addendum (“Addendum”) to its May 2022 publication Legal Tools To Advance Environmental Justice, continuing to signal its focus on...more

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Getting the Lead Out: Escalating State and Federal Priorities

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of Missouri are escalating initiatives to reduce lead exposure across the nation, focusing on schools and environmental justice communities. The agencies'...more

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Five Things to Know About the New Federal Environmental Justice Index and Cumulative Impacts

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Since 2021, the Administration has released several mapping tools addressing environmental and health impacts on environmental justice (“EJ”) communities....more

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EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights Compliance Office Issues Draft National Program Guidance

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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) and External Civil Rights Compliance Office issued draft guidance (Draft Guidance) on June 2, 2022, outlining how EPA intends to integrate...more

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EPA Announces Additional Actions to Advance Environmental Justice Efforts

Throughout the first year of the Biden-Harris Administration, Environmental Justice (EJ) has been a focus of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As I wrote about in November 2021, since January 2021 EPA has released...more

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EPA Takes Action on PFAS in Waste Water

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In September 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (“Preliminary Plan 15”) which includes two new rulemakings that are intended to reduce Per- and...more

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State Laws Provide New Pathways for Environmental Justice Claims

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Environmental justice moved to the forefront of sociopolitical discussions in the country in 2020, receiving increased attention from politicians, community groups, and environmental agencies. Although this concept is not...more

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State-by-State Regulation of PFAS Substances in Drinking Water

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In the absence of an enforceable federal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) drinking water standard, many states have embarked on the process of regulating PFAS compounds in drinking water. The result is a patchwork...more

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