Category: News

Oct 17, 2017

Recent Federal Developments

Federal Issues TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Schedules PPDC Meeting: On October 13, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the scheduling of a Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) meeting for November 1-2, 2017. 82 Fed. Reg. 47733. An agenda is expected to be made available by October 18, 2017. PPDC meetings provide […]

Oct 16, 2017

Biobased and Renewable Products Update

Biobased and Renewable Products Update October 12, 2017 USDA USDA Announces $21 Million In Funding For Biobased Products On September 22, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded six grants totaling nearly $21.1 million to support the development of new jet fuel, […]

Oct 10, 2017

McGregor & Legere Plays Amicus Role in Recent Westfield SJC Ruling on Parkland Protection

In an unequivocal victory for environmentalists and proponents of open space and outdoor recreation, the MA Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that Article 97 protection may be triggered for municipal land without formally recording a deed, conservation restriction, or other instrument in the chain of title. Article 97, enacted by […]

Oct 10, 2017

Maria C. Salvemini Joins the Environmental and Energy Law Firm of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julie G. Hayes 484-430-2352 jhayes@mankogold.com Philadelphia, PA (October 9, 2017) – Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP (MGKF), an environmental, energy, land use law and litigation firm based just outside of Philadelphia, PA, is pleased to announce that Maria Salvemini has joined the firm as a […]

Oct 6, 2017

Regulatory Developments – FDA Guidance Addresses FDA and EPA Jurisdiction over Mosquito-Related Products

October 5, 2017 On October 4, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of final guidance that helps to clarify FDA and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jurisdiction over the regulation of mosquito-related products intended to function as pesticides, including those produced through the use of […]