Jan 30, 2023

Third Circuit Confirms 27-Year-Old Clean Water Act Consent Decree Still Enforceable – Update from Manko Gold Katcher Fox

January 30, 2023 Brandon P. Matsnev, Esq. MGKF Litigation Blog In a January 6 decision, U.S. v. Brace, No. 21-2966 (3rd Cir. Jan. 6, 2023), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that a long-standing consent decree prohibiting discharge to wetlands is valid and […]

Jan 30, 2023

Representing Clients on Wetlands Permits & Determinations Before Conservation Commissions: Make the Tactical and Strategic Choices for Success  – Update from McGregor, Legere & Stevens, PC

Written by Gregor I. McGregor, Esq. Live WebcastDate: February 7, 2023Time: 9:30 AM CLICK HERE TO REGISTER >> Learn about the substantive laws that govern your client’s applications, such as the: Wetlands Protection Act and municipal bylaws; Home Rule principles and preemption; Open Meeting Law rules (for live, remote, and hybrid); […]

Jan 30, 2023

EPA Proposes SNUR for PFAS Designated as Inactive on the TSCA Inventory – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

On January 26, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a significant new use rule (SNUR) for those per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are currently on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory but that have not been actively manufactured (including imported) or processed in the United States […]

Jan 27, 2023

Environmental Law & Policy Alert + Firm News – Update from Somach Simmons & Dunn

January 25, 2023 Biden Administration Redefines “Waters of the United States” On January 18, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (collectively, the “Agencies”) finalized a rule (2023 Rule) redefining how the Agencies interpret “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) pursuant to the […]

Jan 26, 2023

EPA Requests Comment on NAMs to Screen for Endocrine Effects – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Availability of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP).” 88 Fed. Reg. 3406. EPA states that it developed the draft white paper pursuant to the Federal, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), which requires EPA to develop a screening program to determine whether certain substances may […]