Biobased and Renewable Products Update April 19, 2018 DOE DOE Releases Co-Optimization Of Fuels & Engines FY17 Year In Review On April 18, 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of the Co-Optima FY2017 Year in Review. The Co-Optima initiative is accelerating the introduction of efficient, […]
April 18, 2018 Ninth Circuit Addresses Injunctive Relief Under the Endangered Species Act This month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued two rulings regarding injunctive relief in cases brought to enforce the Endangered Species Act. … Read More Written by Daniel L. Quinley
Federal Issues TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Issues Draft Guidance On Expanded Access To Confidential Business Information: On March 16, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released three draft guidance documents for public comment clarifying the circumstances under which EPA may disclose Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) confidential business information (CBI) with an […]
Biobased and Renewable Products Update April 12, 2018 Algae Agriculture Act Of 2018 Introduced To The House Of Representatives Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) recently introduced the Algae Agriculture Act of 2018 (H.R. 5373) to the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and […]
New Interim Guidance Puts “Cooperative Federalism” into Enforcement Posted by Eric Hiser, April 9, 2018 On January 22, 2018, EPA Assistant Administrator Susan Parker Bodine released an interim guidance memorandum, “Interim OECA Guidance on Enhancing Regional-State Planning and Communication on Compliance Assurance Work in Authorized States,” (Interim Guidance) that seeks to […]