100 Hour CAA Exemption For Backup Generators Used For Demand Response Programs
On May 24, 2012, U.S. EPA issued a proposed rule, that among other things, would allow backup stationary electricity-generating engines to operate for up to 100... Read more.
U.S. EPA Releases 2012 IRIS Agenda
On May 7, 2012, U.S. EPA announced its 2012 Integrated Risk Information System ("IRIS") agenda which adds seven new chemicals to the IRIS program while withdrawing... Read more.
DOE Identifies Possible Carbon Sequestration Storage Sites
On May 1, 2012, the Department of Energy released the North American Storage Atlas that maps the potential carbon dioxide storage capacity in North America. According... Read more.
U.S. EPA Promulgates New Air Rules For Hydraulic Fracking
Under newly promulgated U.S. EPA regulations, on or before January 1, 2015, natural gas fracking operations will be required to capture volatile organic compound... Read more.
Steven Siros Will Be Speaking at ACI’s National Forum On Chemical Products Liability And Environmental Litigation
Steven Siros will be speaking at ACI's National Forum on Chemical Products Liability and Environmental Litigation on April 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Siros... Read more.
New MOU to Provide for Streamlined Review Of Wind Energy Projects In Great Lakes
On March 30, 2012, the White House announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with five states (Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New... Read more.
New Report Links Fracking To Potential Health Issues
A recent study by the Colorado School of Public Health has linked hydraulic fracturing to elevated levels of petroleum hydrocarbons in the air at drilling sites.... Read more.
U.S. EPA Considering Limiting Self-Disclosure Incentives
By Steven M. Siros Under U.S. EPA's current audit policy, companies that self-disclose environmental violations may be entitled to the elimination... Read more.
Removal Pitfalls: Toxic Tort Case Remanded Back To State Court
A recent federal court decision out of the Northern District of Ohio illustrates the importance of carefully evaluating when the 30-day deadline for filing a removal... Read more.
Communications Between DOJ Attorneys Representing Separate Agencies Ordered Disclosed
DOJ attorneys representing the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Environmental Protection Agency found themselves unable to rely on the... Read more.