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Of Judges and Presidents: Judicial Review of Executive Orders

Wed Apr 12th, On Environmental Law, by

Although we are years away from circumscribing the legacy of President Trump, if his first 100 days are any indication, his legacy – whatever it may be – will likely be defined in part by the executive order. While Presidents throughout American history have used this tool to advance their agendas, so far President Trump has been one of the most-aggressive advocates of independent executive authority. However, as our California […]

EPA Releases Gold King Mine Fate and Transport Report

Wed Feb 22nd, On Environmental Law, by

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed its fate and transport model and issued a report for the Gold King Mine release. The report focuses on pre-existing river conditions, the movement of metals through the river system, and the effects of the metals on water quality. The mine had a catastrophic release of acid mine draining, including high levels of iron and aluminum, into the Animas River system.  The release […]

TCA Looks for Alternative Route in South Orange County for Foothill South Connection

Wed Feb 8th, On Environmental Law, by

In a historic compact between the State, environmental groups and the Orange County Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) to preserve San Onofre State Beach, TCA withdrew a plan to extend the six lane 241 toll road to connect to I-5, known as “Foothill-South.”  Foothill-South was planned as the last segment of the 241 tollway connecting South Orange County to north San Diego County. It had been the subject of regional planning […]

California Will Use List of Products Containing BPA to Inform Consumers Through 2017

Wed Feb 1st, On Environmental Law, by

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHAA) has created a new list at https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/bpalist to provide the public information regarding whether bisphenol A (BPA) was intentionally added in the manufacture of a can, bottle cap or seal for a particular food or beverage product. BPA is a chemical listed under Proposition 65 as causing harm to the female reproductive system. OEHAA intends for consumers to use this list as […]

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