The United States Supreme Court today ruled that the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA"), enacted in 1980 to "promote the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites," does not...more
6/10/2014
/ CERCLA ,
Contaminated Properties ,
CTS Corp v Waldburger ,
Environmental Liability ,
Environmental Policies ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Popular ,
SCOTUS ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Statute of Repose ,
Water
Two weeks ago the United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit re-opened the door to recovery of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") cleanup costs under contractual provisions...more
On March 25, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly proposed a new rule to clarify the scope of waters subject to the Clean Water Act. The proposed rule redefines the meaning...more
In December 30, 2013, the EPA approved the use of a new ASTM Phase I environmental site assessment standard, E1527-13 (“2013 Standard”), in order to satisfy the CERCLA “all appropriate inquires” rule and qualify for certain...more
In This Issue:
- Environmental Protection Agency
..NAAQS
..Tier 3 & 4 Standards
..Stormwater Control
..Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation
..Clean Water Act Expansion
..Renewable Fuels...more
1/23/2014
/ Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Water Act ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of the Interior ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Fracking ,
Fracking Bans ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
NAAQS ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
OSHA ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
Storm Water
Federal control over private lands would be expanded significantly under a proposed rule reportedly drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps").
Industry groups...more
On December 5, 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised its enforcement guidance regarding when tenants may be treated as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). The revised guidance addresses...more