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More Proposition 65 Reform on the Way?

Wed May 3rd, On Environmental Law, by

On the heels of new Proposition 65 “safe harbor” warning regulations adopted last year by the state, which will impose new and more stringent warning requirements on California businesses beginning August 2018, new legislation has been introduced that, if passed, may help level the playing field for businesses frustrated by the peculiarities of this law.  In particular, the new bill (AB 1583) is designed to improve transparency and reduce litigation […]

EPA Facing Legal Action from NRDC and Others Over Refusal to Extend NPDES Permit Requirements

Wed Apr 26th, On Environmental Law, by

The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), in concert with other environmental organizations in California and Maryland (collectively “NRDC”), recently filed two lawsuits against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Fourth and Ninth Circuits, asking the courts to review and set aside the EPA’s denial of two petitions to require privately-owned commercial, institutional, and industrial (CII) sites to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits. Specifically, the lawsuits allege that the […]

What Legislative Changes Can Oil and Gas Companies Operating in California Expect in 2017?

Wed Apr 19th, On Environmental Law, by

The period for California legislators to introduce bills for consideration during the first half of the 2017-2018 Legislative Session recently closed, and there are several notable environmental regulatory proposals for companies in the oil and gas industry. Here are some of the highlights: New Reporting Requirements to DOSH Under the California Refinery and Chemical Plant Worker Safety Act of 1990 (the “Act”), petroleum refineries in California are required to submit […]

Register for the 2017 Inland Empire Your Voice – Land, Air and Water Program

Tue Apr 18th, On Firm News, by

Register for the 2017 Inland Empire Your Voice – Land, Air and Water: Navigating Complex Environmental Issues in the Inland Empire presented by the Environmental Law Section. The program is on Friday, May 5th at Riverside City College from 9:00am to 4:00pm.   To learn more about the program, click here to view the brochure.  The deadline for online registration is April 28th. Click here to register.  Earn 5.5 Hours MCLE credit. 

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