July 2011
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ABA Publishes New Book Environmental Issues In Business Transactions
The ABA has published a new environmental law book focused on environmental considerations in corporate transactions. The book not only provides practical approaches to minimize or manage environmental liabilities but can also help extract value in transactions when adopted early enough in transaction. Continue reading
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New ASTM Guidance Related To Continuing Obligations At Contaminated Property
A new ASTM guidance has been issued that addresses issues and concerns following a typical Phase I investigation, often premised upon existing guidance, E 1527-Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The new guidance, E 2790-11 Standard Guide for Identifying and Complying with Continuing Obligations, is intended for use on a… Continue reading
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Failure To Identify Specific Contaminant Of Concern Fatal To RCRA Citizen Suit
A recent decision from the Second Circuit found that a plaintiff’s failure to identify the specific contaminant alleged to present an imminent and substantial harm to human health or the environment was fatal to plaintiffs’ RCRA citizen suit. In the case of Brod v. Omya, Inc., the plaintiffs filed a RCRA citizen suit notice that… Continue reading
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The June 2011 Update on Environmental Lender Liability is Now Available
By Phoebe B. Scott The June 2011 Update on Environmental Lender Liability is now available and the content can be viewed here. Continue reading
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National Brownfield Association Sustainable Vision Breakfast
Stephen H. Armstrong will speak at an upcoming National Brownfield Association (NBA) event titled “Sustainable Vision Breakfast,” to be held July 21, 2011 at Jenner & Block’s Chicago office conference center. The event will feature a panel with leaders of the City of Chicago, IEPA, and USEPA Region 5 presenting their sustainability vision and the… Continue reading
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Are Climate Change Tort Actions Dead? What’s Next After Supreme Court Decision in AEP v. Connecticut?
Jenner & Block’s Climate & Clean Technology Law Practice invites you to a webinar presentation exploring the legal and practical ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 20, 2011 decision in American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut, No. 10-174. Continue reading
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U.S. EPA Extends Comment Period On Proposed Water Guidance
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have extended the public comment period by 30 days for the draft guidance on Identifying Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act. In response to requests from state and local officials, as well as other stakeholders, EPA and the Corps will take additional comment until… Continue reading
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New U.S. EPA Rule To Require Emission Cuts At Power Plants
On July 6, 2011, U.S. EPA finalized its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (APR) which will require substantial reductions in SO2 and NOX emissions at power plants in 27 states. The new rule is intended to act as a replacement to the previously vacated Clean Air Act Interstate Rule. The APR is estimated to effect approximately… Continue reading
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EPA Announces First Great Lakes Week
U.S. EPA recently announced the first Great Lakes Week scheduled for October 11-14, 2011 in Detroit, MI. The theme of Great Lakes Week is “Working Together, Taking Action” and will bring representatives of the U.S. and Canadian governments together, along with other public and private groups, to address how best to implement solutions for the… Continue reading