The advanced notice of proposed rulemaking signals DOI’s interest in developing faster and more cost-effective methods to quantify natural resource damage claims.
On January 18, 2023, the US Department of the Interior...more
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The notice is another step in EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap and emphasizes potential CERCLA enforcement. On January 12, 2023, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to solicit public comments on its...more
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A revised standard highlights the need for parties to consider non-scope considerations when conducting environmental assessments for transactions. By Kegan A. Brown, David S. Langer, Thomas C. Pearce, and G. Jack Mathews...more
EPA reversal on continued acceptance of ASTM E1527-05 modifies rules for CERCLA defenses and redefines baseline for environmental diligence.
On December 30, 2013, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published...more