Environmental Regulatory News Update – January 2021

Posted on January 27, 2021

EPA takes steps to regulate legacy chemicals under TSCA; DEC adopts measures implementing 2019 climate change law; EPA retains particulate matter and ozone national ambient air quality standards

Environmental Regulatory News Update

Posted on November 12, 2020

DEC issues CRRA implementation guidance; PSC issues orders addressing renewable energy development; DEC updates mercury MDV guidance

Environmental Regulatory News Update

Posted on October 20, 2020

Trump administration announces changes to agency investigation/enforcement approach; revised Army Corps nationwide permits proposed; rules implementing new renewable energy siting program proposed

Environmental Regulatory News Update

Posted on September 11, 2020

DEC proposes statewide GHG emission limits under 2019 Climate Act; EPA takes steps to implement risk evaluation requirements of TSCA

Environmental Regulatory News Update

Posted on August 13, 2020

CEQ overhauls NEPA regulations; EPA updates water quality certification regulations; DOH Planning Council approves drinking water standards for emerging contaminants

Environmental Regulatory News Update

Posted on May 12, 2020

Federal government rolls back vehicle GHG emission and fuel efficiency standards; new “waters of the United States” rule issued; DEC proposes changes to air permitting rule

Environmental Regulatory News Updates – March 2020

Posted on March 5, 2020

State plastic carryout bag ban implemented; DEC proposes to update trio of air regulations relating to gasoline dispensing facilities, new source review and VOC content limits for consumer products

Environmental Regulatory News Updates – January 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020

EPA rescinds key RMP rule changes; DEC issues new visual impact policy; DEC updates architectural and industrial maintenance coating standards; Governor signs key environmental legislation