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5 results on '"*ENVIRONMENTAL policy"'

1. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TOXIC TORT & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.

Author

Simpson, Ashley, Clements, Brett, Antoniolli, Amy, Granholm, Ryan, Garel-Frantzen, Alex, McMeel, Meghan, O'Hara, Kevin, Watson, Brian, Fischer, Matt, Moyer, Riley, and Kurtzman, Josh

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *EMISSIONS trading, *ENVIRONMENTAL law, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article discusses several decisions issued by U.S. federal and state courts between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017 concerning toxic tort and environmental law. It reports several cases including "Petitpas v. Ford Motor Co.," that held no duty was owed to an allegedly exposed worker's girlfriend; Supreme Court's distinction between misfeasance and nonfeasance in "Riedel v. ICI Americas Inc.; and "Georgia Pacific, LLC v. Farrar" related to product containing asbestos.

Published
2018

2. Rewilding and the Promise of a Raucous Future.

Author

Mergen, Andrew C.

Subjects
WILDLIFE reintroduction, WILDLIFE conservation, ENVIRONMENTAL law, ENVIRONMENTAL policy, NATURE conservation, ENVIRONMENTAL protection, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article explores the legal landscape of rewilding and examines the phenomenon's past and present legal controversies. Topics discussed include provisions of the U.S. Federal Aid in Wildlife Act; efforts to restore wildlife populations to past habitats; and lessons of past wildlife and landscape restoration efforts to illuminate the potential legal issues associated with future rewilding efforts.

Published
2018

3. Environmental Law at the Borders.

Author

Ruhl, J. B.

Subjects
ENVIRONMENTAL law, KEYSTONE pipeline project, ENVIRONMENTAL policy, PIPELINE design & construction, PIPELINE design & construction -- Environmental aspects, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article discusses significance of U.S. environmental laws in the political conflicts over the U.S. borders. It states significance of President Donald Trump's approval of Keystone XL pipeline crossing from Canada, and mentions a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) proposed by administration of President Barack Obama. It notes that U.S. requires executive permission be obtained for the construction and maintenance at the borders of the of facilities connecting foreign countries.

Published
2017

4. EPA HEADQUARTERS.

Author

Rubrecht, Gale Lea

Subjects
ENVIRONMENTAL law, ENVIRONMENTAL policy, GREENHOUSE gas laws, PARTICULATE matter, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

This section offers news briefs on regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A finale rule revising the greenhouse gas reporting rule (GHGRR) was released on November 29, 2013, which also established final confidentiality determinations for new or substantially revised data elements. A proposed rule on classifying and deadlines for submission of SIP submittals for nonattainment areas for the 1997 and 2006 NAAQS for fine particulate matter was released in November 2013.

Published
2014

5. EPA REGION 7.

Author

Neuschafer, Brandon

Subjects
ENVIRONMENTAL law, NATURAL resource laws, SERVICE stations, PETROLEUM products, ENVIRONMENTAL policy, GOVERNMENT policy, LAW
Abstract

This section offers U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 news briefs. The Department of Natural Resources of Iowa enacted a 1-hour and annual background levels for rural areas, which replaces the old method of calculating background nitrogen oxide levels for dispersion modeling purposes. Proposed amendments was released by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources amending its rules regulating stage I and stage II gasoline dispensing facilities in the state.

Published
2014

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