EPA Says Formaldehyde Causes Cancer
EPA announced the release of the draft Toxicological Review of Formaldehyde – Inhalation Assessment in the June 2, 2010 Federal Register. EPA found that the chemical,... Read more.
Fifth Circuit Dismisses Hurricane Katrina Climate Change Appeal
On May 28, 2010, in Comer v. Murphy Oil U.S.A, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order dismissing the appeal of a climate change... Read more.
Feds Invest $836M To Redevelop 90 Abandoned GM Sites
In total, $836M will be invested to speed the environmental cleanup and redevelopment of these former GM auto facilities shuttered as part of the General Motors... Read more.
April 2010 Update: Climate Change
Jenner & Block's Environmental, Energy & Natural Resources Law Practice, recently posted to Jenner & Block's Climate Change Update Resource Center their... Read more.
Environmental Group Sues Department of Interior Over Offshore Drilling Approval
By Allison A. Torrence On May 17, 2010, Defenders of Wildlife filed a lawsuit against the Minerals Management Service (“MMS”), the Department of... Read more.
April 2010 Update: Environmental Lender Liability
Jenner & Block's Environmental Cost Recovery & Lender Liability Update Resource Center their April 2010 Update of Environmental Cost Recovery developments... Read more.
U.S. EPA Finalizes GHG Stationary Source Permitting Rule
By Gabrielle Sigel On May 13, 2010, U.S. EPA announced that it had finalized its “Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring... Read more.
Senators Kerry and Lieberman Announce New Climate Change Bill
On the afternoon of May 12, 2010, U.S. Senators Kerry (D‑MA), and Lieberman (I‑CT), jointly introduced their “discussion draft” of the American Power Act... Read more.
OSHA States Policy RE Training In Foreign Language
In an April 28, 2010, memorandum to all OSHA Regional Administrators, Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety & Health, reiterated... Read more.
OSHA Implements “Enhancements” To Penalty Policies
On April 22, 2010, Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety & Health, after finding that OSHA’s penalties were too low to have... Read more.