EPA announced on March 15, 2024, the availability of and solicited public comment on the 2024 draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde prepared under TSCA. 89 Fed. Reg. 18933. EPA states that it “preliminarily finds that formaldehyde poses unreasonable risk to human health. The risk evaluation notes that these risks may not apply to […]
March 22, 2024 California Appellate Court Determines That the “Pay First” Rule Applies to SGMA Fee Lawsuits The Fourth District Court of Appeal has ruled in Mojave Pistachio, LLC et al. v. Superior Court of Orange County, Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (Case No. G062327, opinion published Feb. 8, 2024) that the […]
Save the Date for “TSCA Reform – 8 Years Later” on June 26, 2024MARCH 19, 2024 SAVE THE DATETSCA Reform – 8 Years LaterJune 26, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (EDT)George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., and via livestream Save the date to join […]
PADEP Announces Significant Changes to Construction Stormwater Permit PAG-02 – Update from Manko Gold Katcher Fox
March 22, 2024 On March 9, 2024, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published proposed updates to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities, referred to as PAG-02. The PAG-02 permit is commonly used for land development projects where there […]
March 22, 2024 On March 20, 2024, MGKF Partner Robb Fox testified at the United States Senate Committee Hearing of the Committee on Environment and Public Works on “Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances.” He testified on behalf of the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of […]