Wed Feb 8th, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
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 […]
Wed Feb 1st, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
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 […]
Fri Jan 27th, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
The 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) is a regional blueprint by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for achieving federal health-based air quality standards for ground-level ozone and fine particulates. The 2016 AQMP seeks to achieve multiple goals in partnership with other entities promoting reductions in greenhouse gases and toxic risk, as well as efficiencies in energy use, transportation, and goods movement. The AQMP focuses on transportation […]
Wed Jan 25th, On Environmental Law, by Bick Law LLP
In East Sacramento Partnership for a Livable City v. City of Sacramento, the Third District Court of Appeal interpreted and applied the California Supreme Court’s ruling in California Building Industry Association v. Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and in doing so, rejected a claim that the environmental impact report (EIR) for the residential project at-issue failed to consider the exacerbation of existing environmental hazards. Ultimately, the ruling of the […]