October 2014
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US EPA Finalizes Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Consumption and Production Allowances for 2015 to 2019
By Alexander J. Bandza On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, the US EPA published its final rule that adjusts the allowance system for the consumption and production of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) for years 2015 to 2019. The rule was promulgated pursuant to the Clean Air Act, certain sections of which ensure that the United States meets its… Continue reading
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DOD Finalizes Amendments to DFARS Regarding the Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Non-DOD Toxic and Hazardous Materials on DOD Sites
By Alexander J. Bandza On September 30, 2014, the Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule that amends Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 223.71 to better align the DFARS with the current provisions set forth in 10 U.S.C. 2692 concerning storage, treatment, and disposal of nondefense toxic and hazardous materials. This rule… Continue reading
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DOD Report Confirms Climate Change A Threat To National Security
This week the Pentagon released Department of Defense 2014 Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap confirming that climate change poses an immediate threat to national security. Continue reading
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EPA Eliminates the Uncertainty Over Which ATSM Standard to Use for Prospective Property Purchasers
By Alexander J. Bandza As previously reported, the US EPA initially issued its direct final rule confirming that the new ASTM E1527-13 standard, in addition to the older ASTM E1527-05 standard, would be acceptable for prospective purchasers of real property to conduct “All Appropriate Inquiries” (AAI) under CERCLA. On June 17, 2014, EPA published a… Continue reading
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Companies Leading the Charge on Carbon Pricing
By Steven M. Siros While it is unlikely that the 113th Congress will take any action on climate change (especially not in advance of the November 2014 elections), many major public companies aren't waiting for Congressional action and are instead proactively beginning to factor internal carbon pricing into their business decisions. According to a… Continue reading
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Hiring Temps in California Just Got Riskier for Employers
California employers can now be liable for state labor and wage violations, including violations of wage and hour, workers’ compensation and safety laws. Continue reading