U.S. EPA Hits Pause On CERCLA Vapor Intrusion Regulations
U.S. EPA has voluntarily withdrawn its proposed Hazard Ranking System ("HRS") rule that would have allowed regulators to list a site on the National Priorities List... Read more.
U.S. EPA Issues Final Regulations Governing Cooling Water Use At Power Plants And Industrial Facilities
On May 19, 2014, U.S. EPA promulgated final regulations that established requirements for cooling water intakes at existing power plants and industrial facilities.... Read more.
U.S. EPA Proposes Increased Reliance on TRI Data to Drive Enforcement Actions
By Steven M. Siros U.S. EPA recently announced that it is in the process of developing new electronic tools to utilize the data collected by its Toxics Release... Read more.
Improper PCB Disposal Leads To $13.75M Fine
In what constitutes the largest penalty for violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act ("TSCA") at a single site, a titanium product manufacturer agreed to pay... Read more.
Certain Pesticides Fail New U.S. EPA Screening Guide for Volatilization Risks
On March 26, 2014, U.S. EPA released its draft "Human Health Bystander Screening Level Analysis: Volatilization Risks of Conventional Pesticides". This screening... Read more.
Lawsuit Seeks To Compel U.S. EPA Disclosure Of Pesticide Inert Ingredients
On March 5, 2014, several environmental groups filed a lawsuit against U.S. EPA seeking to compel the public disclosure of "inert" ingredients in pesticide products.... Read more.
EPA 2013 Enforcement Results: Higher Penalties With Fewer Enforcement Proceedings
U.S. EPA recently released its 2013 enforcement report, which highlights the $5.6B in criminal fines, restitution and court-ordered environmental projects that U.S.... Read more.
EU Evaluates Banning Flame Retardants and Phthalates In Electronic And Electrical Goods
In light of a recent study conducted on behalf of the European Commission (which is the executive body of the European Union (EU) responsible for proposing legislation),... Read more.
Sale Of Hazardous Materials On Craigslist Triggers CERCLA Liability
In 2006, a small screen print shop owner advertised a semi-trailer for sale on Craigslist. For $900, a buyer could purchase the trailer alone. However, for $300... Read more.
Vote For Nuclear Option Likely to Ease The Logjam For U.S. EPA Appointments
When the United Senate voted to require only a simple majority to approve cloture motions dealing with nominations for executive agencies and judicial posts (excepting... Read more.