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EPA Announces Plan to Eliminate its Office of Research and Development

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced July 18 it would continue workforce reductions through the elimination of its Office of Research and Development, which provides the independent scientific research that underpins...more

McGlinchey Stafford

EPA Planning to Implement Strict Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Emissions

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On May 31, 2023, the EPA provided notice of a proposed consent decree in the case, California Communities Against Toxics (CCAT), et al. v. Regan, No. 1:22-cv-03724 (DDC), which revolves around the issue of ethylene oxide...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - September 2020 #2

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When roads heat up during the summer, the asphalt poisons urban air - Fast Company – September 8 - In the summer, dark asphalt roads and roofs absorb heat from the sun and then put it back into the air, which is...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Will The PM NAAQS Be the Real End of Agency Deference?

According to Bloomberg Environment (subscription required), EPA’s Clean Air Science Advisory Committee cannot reach agreement whether to recommend that the NAAQS for PM2.5 be lowered. Even after two years, I guess I had not...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Particulate Matter Is More Dangerous Than We Thought: What Will EPA Do With the NAAQS?

EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards has released a draft of its reassessment of the adequacy of the current national ambient air quality standard for particulate matter. Here’s the primary takeaway concerning...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Air Toxic Sources Need to Focus on Their Priority and Plan

Oregon moved to regulate air toxics with SB 1541, which became effective April 10, 2018. Regulations implementing the air toxics requirements were adopted by Oregon DEQ in November of 2018 and, as explained below, draft risk...more

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Bay Area Air Quality Management District Sets Stringent New Standards for Toxic Air Emissions at Bay Area Facilities

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On November 15, 2017, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (“BAAQMD”) adopted sweeping new standards to reduce toxic air contaminant (“TAC”) emissions from existing stationary sources. The new rule, Regulation 11 Rule...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

When Bad Things Happen at Good Facilities (Hazardous Air Pollutant Edition)

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Malfunctions happen, even at a well-managed facility. When they happen, they can cause a facility to deviate from emission limits or other standards regarding (among other things) hazardous air pollutants. Furthermore,...more

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