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Items Tagged with 'environmental law'

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PEER

PEER: Biden revamp of scientific integrity policies 'falls short'

Draft policies fail to prevent political interference without provisions for independent investigation.
September 5, 2023
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One major gap in the proposed HHS policy is that it does not apply to grantees, and much of the scientific work done in the U.S. takes place under grants.


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PEER: DOJ is falling short of protecting the public from PFAS

DOJ failed to seek an injunction to stop Inhance’s unlawful conduct, allowing these violations to continue to put millions of people at risk.
May 17, 2023
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Handling or using fluorinated containers is a significant pathway for unsafe human exposure to PFOA and other PFAS. 


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train derailment

Railroad safety rules under debate in Senate

Washington state alone had 35 train derailments last year.
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 16, 2023
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“I think this bill as written, it’s going to pass this committee, but I don’t believe as written it’s going to get 60 votes in the Senate,” Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas told KOMO.


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Anthony Albanese

Australian landowners secure $132.7m settlement over PFAS contamination

Settlement will compensate communities in this class action for their losses, however, 'many are still stuck on contaminated land.'
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 16, 2023
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The lawsuit alleged that the commonwealth failed to prevent the toxic chemicals from contaminating the environment.


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Oregon-Salem

Oregon law removes plastic foam, PFAS from food containers

S.B.543 bans takeout food containers made with polystyrene (plastic foam) and PFAS 'forever chemicals.'
May 12, 2023
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The primary Senate sponsors of S.B.543 are Oregon State Senators Janeen Sollman and Michael Dembrow. The primary House sponsors are Oregon State Representatives Maxine Dexter and Tom Andersen. 


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Plastic ocean PFAS

Washington State prepares for plastic pollution bill to go into effect

The bill tackles the issue of excess plastic pollution by requiring that any new construction that requires a drinking fountain must also have a bottle filling station and more.
May 11, 2023
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To achieve its goals, HB 1085 engages several different government agencies and councils. After deliberating with industry groups, the bill also allows for differing implementation timelines.


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PFAS water

EPA asks for public comments on declaring GenX, other PFAS as hazardous substances

Compounds that degrade in the environment by processes such as biodegradation to form certain PFAS could be labeled hazardous substances.
April 17, 2023
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This request for input follows EPA’s September 2022 proposed rule to designate two PFAS as hazardous substances under CERCLA.


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Indonesia-2

Indonesia signs memorandum with US EPA to increase environmental cooperation

The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration on a range of environmental issues, such as climate change, air quality management, water quality management and waste management.
April 11, 2023
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Many Indonesian environmental regulations have been inspired by US EPA regulations, which have served as an academic reference for Indonesian environmental regulations since the early 2000s.


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Incinerator DOE

PEER calls on EPA to report waste incinerators’ toxic output

The EPA's Toxics Release Inventory right now doesn't include chemical releases from waste incinerators. PEER and other groups are fighting to change that.
April 3, 2023
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The Toxics Release Inventory rulemaking petition would cover 400 incinerators nationwide. EPA has the legal authority to add incinerators to the TRI, but has not done so yet.


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Materials steel

DOE announces $52 million for materials, technology and clean manufacturing innovation

Tech will reduce the carbon footprint across the industrial, buildings, transportation, power and agricultural sectors.
February 5, 2023
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R&D supports domestic manufacturing to strengthen America’s economic competitiveness and move the U.S. towards a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. 


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