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Oberheiden P.C.

EPA Litigation Defense in 2024: Strategies for Companies Facing Civil or Criminal Penalties

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing the federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders focused on protecting the environment for the benefit of the American people, threatened and...more

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EPA's New Strategic Civil-Criminal Enforcement Policy: Will Enhanced Coordination Lead to More Criminal Enforcement?

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On 17 April 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new Strategic Civil-Criminal Enforcement Policy designed to improve collaboration between its civil and criminal enforcement offices, with the goal of...more

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DOJ Announces Launch of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Environmental Crimes Task Force

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On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of its Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Environmental Crimes Task Force. This new task force will focus specifically on combating...more

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EPA Proposes New Enforcement Initiative for PFAS

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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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Getting the Lead Out: Escalating State and Federal Priorities

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of Missouri are escalating initiatives to reduce lead exposure across the nation, focusing on schools and environmental justice communities. The agencies'...more

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EPA Enforcement Alert: Emergency and Non-Emergency Stationary Sources Are the Focus of EPA

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​​​​​​​In a recent “Enforcement Alert,” EPA set out its intent to target owners and operators of stationary engines for compliance with Clean Air Act emissions requirements. According to the Enforcement Alert, “EPA has been...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Companies that Use and Emit Ethylene Oxide Should be Aware of Upcoming Regulatory Action and Litigation Risks

In our earlier post, Public and Regulatory Attention to Forever Chemicals is at an All-Time High, we discussed the expected and upcoming regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”). Another chemical expected to...more

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Biden Administration Takes Aggressive Measures to Merge Environmental Enforcement and Equity

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Over the past month, the Biden administration has taken several noteworthy steps aimed at creating an environmental enforcement strategy focused on addressing pollution that has traditionally been concentrated in low-income...more

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Justice Department Launches Actions to Advance Environmental Justice

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan recently announced a series of significant actions to advance environmental justice. The U.S. Department of Justice...more

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Banks and Retailers Embrace Crypto, Bitcoin Environmental Costs Debated, New NFT Initiatives Launch, Various Agencies Address...

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According to reports, a major U.S.-based global investment bank has allowed a borrower to use bitcoin as collateral for a cash loan, for the first time in the bank’s history. In other financial news, according to reports, the...more

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San Diego Developers and Owners Should be Aware of Changes in Asbestos Enforcement Behavior

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As one of 17 air districts in California, the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of a wide range of laws and regulations concerning air pollution within its...more

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EPA Announces Additional Actions to Advance Environmental Justice Efforts

Throughout the first year of the Biden-Harris Administration, Environmental Justice (EJ) has been a focus of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As I wrote about in November 2021, since January 2021 EPA has released...more

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