Dec 13, 2021

EPA Publishes Updated NAMs Work Plan – update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

On December 2, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an updated New Approach Methods (NAM) Work Plan (Updated Work Plan). EPA created the work plan to prioritize its efforts and resources toward activities that aim to reduce the use of vertebrate animal testing while continuing to protect human […]

Dec 7, 2021

Eighth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Ameren Missouri – Update from Hiser Joy

By Eric L. Hiser. Esq. In an Order issued November 30, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit rejected requests by both Ameren Missouri and the U.S. Department of Justice for rehearing or rehearing en banc of the court’s earlier decision essentially affirming the Eastern District of […]

Dec 7, 2021

Biobased Products News and Policy Report – Update from Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Federal EPA OIG To Begin Fieldwork On Audit Of EPA’s Process For Conducting New Chemical Reviews According to an October 26, 2021, project notification memorandum, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to begin fieldwork on an audit of EPA’s process for conducting reviews of […]

Nov 30, 2021

Environmental Law & Policy Alert – Update from Somach, Simmons & Dunn

November 30, 2021 Federal Funding to Bolster Current and Emerging Water Infrastructure of the West The recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Act) may help ease varied water concerns across the country, especially in the West in regard to its supply issues. The Act is comprehensive, including provisions reauthorizing […]