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Superfund Task Force Provides Recommendations and Goals for Superfund Program in Report

Tue Aug 22nd, On Environmental Law, by

In May 2017, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt formed a Superfund Task Force with the goal to streamline and improve the Superfund program. On August 10, 2017, the new Superfund task force provided recommendations on cleaning up sites currently on the NPL in an expedited manner. The task force is cross populated with representatives from the Office of Land and Emergency Management and the Office of Enforcement and […]

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 […]

Ninth Circuit Favors Salmon in California Water Battle

Mon Apr 17th, On Environmental Law, by

A unanimous three-judge Ninth Circuit panel ruled that the Department of Interior (“DOI”) and the Bureau of Reclamation (“Bureau”) had both the right and the obligation to release water to preserve a Native American fishing ground and prevent salmon die-off downstream.  Central to this case is the balancing act between Congressional goals to maintain and protect fisheries (environmental objectives) and the state-wide need for water (commercial objectives).  Two congressional acts, […]

Register for The First 100 Days: A Review of the Status of the U.S. Environment and Energy Policies Live Webinar

Mon Mar 20th, On Firm News, by

Register for The First 100 Days: A Review of the Status of the United States Environment and Energy Policies live webinar presented by DRI’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee.  To learn more about the webinar, click here. Who Should Attend: In-house counsel for all industries Defense lawyers representing all industries What You Will Learn: What to expect during the Trump administration with respect to environmental enforcement Potential impact to […]

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