E. Lynn Grayson
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Trump Overturns Stream Protection Rule
Last week, President Trump repealed the stream protection rule designed to halt water pollution caused by mountain top removal mining. Using the Congressional Review Act authority, he stopped implementation of a rule that would have limited the placement of mining waste in streams and drinking water sources, as well as the amount of waste generated… Continue reading
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Special Master Orders Settlement Talks in Florida/Georgia Water Dispute
There is a new development in the continuing conflict between Florida and Georgia over the water-sharing arrangements involving the Chattahoochee, Flint, and Apalachicola Rivers. A U.S. Supreme Court-appointed special master has ordered the parties to participate in settlement discussions following a lengthy trial at the end of last year. Continue reading
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New Climate Change Financial Disclosure Recommendations
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures has issued a report detailing is recommendations for helping businesses disclose climate-related financial risks and opportunities within the context of their existing disclosure requirements. Continue reading
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DTSC Seeks Comments on New Safer Consumer Products Guidance
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued draft guidance titled Alternatives Analysis Guide and is seeking comments through January 20, 2017. California’s Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program challenges product designers and manufacturers to reduce toxic chemicals in their products. Continue reading
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World’s Largest Marine Protected Area Established
The United States, in conjunction with 25 other countries, recently approved the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Antarctica’s Ross Sea. The Ross Sea Region MPA will safeguard one of the last unspoiled ocean wilderness areas on the planet—home to unparalleled marine biodiversity and thriving communities of penguins, seals, whales, seabirds,… Continue reading
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Chicago: New Industrial Growth Zones Program
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently launched an unprecedented effort to generate new industrial investment in Chicagoland neighborhoods. The Industrial Growth Zones program will accelerate neighborhood development in seven designated areas over the next three years by removing longstanding hurdles to development and providing a broad set of services to… Continue reading
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Uncertainty Continues As to ESG Reporting
The importance of and how best to report on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues remain uncertain, and what really matters may depend upon whether you are a corporate or an investor. The continuing difference of opinion on ESG matters is highlighted in a new survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP titled “Investors, Corporates and ESG: Bridging… Continue reading
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EPA Issues New Climate Change Fact Sheets
EPA recently issued fact sheets detailing climate change impacts for each state and U.S. territory. In doing so, EPA confirmed some very basic, general findings about climate change impacts overall. Continue reading
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Jenner & Block CLE Program/Webinar: Environmental Litigation Update—September 1st at Noon
On September 1, 2016, Jenner & Block is hosting a CLE program titled Overview of Critical Litigation Issues for Environmental Practitioners in our Chicago offices at Noon. Continue reading
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EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager Updates For Commercial Buildings–New Webinars Announced
EPA has announced a new waste and materials tracking feature in its Energy Start Portfolio Manager—a free benchmarking and tracking tool for commercial building owners and managers. Continue reading