May 25, 2018

Biobased and Renewable Products Update

On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that it will fund 87 new projects across 34 states, totaling nearly $13 million in funding. This funding is part of the 219 grants totaling $34 million awarded to 183 small […]

May 25, 2018

Prop 65: Three Months until Amended Clear and Reasonable Warnings Requirements Become Effective

There are approximately three months until the effective date of the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) revisions to its Proposition 65 (Prop 65) Article 6 “clear and reasonable warnings” regulations. By August 30, 2018, companies must comply with the revised regulations for consumer products, occupational, and environmental […]

May 23, 2018

The TSCA New Chemicals Coalition: Why Your Company Should Join

Any company that plans to submit or has pending a new chemical notification under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) needs to join the TSCA New Chemicals Coalition (TSCA NCC) — the only coalition focused principally on TSCA Section 5 issues. The TSCA NCC has been relentlessly engaging with the […]

May 21, 2018

Nijman Franzetti LLP Receives Top Chambers USA Recognition

Nijman Franzetti LLP is pleased to announce the firm’s recognition in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded legal directory, featuring client-led intelligence on America’s leading lawyers for business. Nijman Franzetti was honored to once again be recognized as one of the top environmental practices in Illinois with […]

May 18, 2018

Biobased Products News and Policy Report

  Biobased and Renewable Products Update May 17, 2018 EPA EPA Sends Proposed Rule For 2019 RFS Volumes To OMB On May 11, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent a proposed renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel volumes rule for 2019 to the White House Office of Management and […]