Written by Nathaniel Stevens, Esq. In January 2021, the Zoning Act, G.L. c. 40A, was amended to give the trial court judge discretion to require a plaintiff appealing a special permit, variance, or site plan decision to post a bond of up to $50,000 “to secure the payment of costs if […]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 27, 2022, the availability of the final revision to the risk determination for the carbon tetrachloride risk evaluation issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 87 Fed. Reg. 79303. EPA determined that carbon tetrachloride, as a whole chemical substance, presents […]
Dec 23, 2022
Caroline E. Smith, Esq. Named An Associate Attorney of The Firm – Update from McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC
Written by Gregor I. McGregor, Esq. The law firm of McGregor Legere & Stevens, PC is very pleased to announce the addition of Caroline Smith as an Associate Attorney. To read more about Caroline and her practice areas, click here.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 14, 2022, the availability of the final revision to the risk determination for the perchloroethylene (PCE) risk evaluation issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 87 Fed. Reg. 76481. EPA determined that PCE, as a whole chemical substance, presents an […]
Dec 20, 2022
“Second Guessing” Returns – Update from Hiser Joy
On December 9, 2022, EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued “New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Requirements: Enforceability and Use of the Actual-to-Projected-Actual Applicability Test in Determining Major Modification Applicability: Rescission of 2017 Memorandum.” As its title states, the December 9, 2022, memorandum rescinds “in its entirety” former Administrator Pruitt’s memorandum of […]